Golden Cove overlook – View of Pelican Cove Beach loop from Vicente Bluffs Reserve

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Golden Cove overlook – View of Pelican Cove Beach loop from Vicente Bluffs Reserve

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Golden Cove overlook – View of Pelican Cove Beach loop from Vicente Bluffs Reserve

01:48

6.38km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16 m

Entradero Bluffs Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide trailhead parking area with spectacular views of the cliffs and access to trails.

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16 m

Golden Cove

Highlight • Beach

Golden Cove is just north of Point Vicente. It lacks a sandy beach but has great tide pools, best seen during low tide. Scuba diving at Neptune's Cove is also popular.

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708 m

Sweeping overlook from the tip of the bluffs, down to a rocky beach at the foot of the tall cliffs. The wide hardpack trail along the edge of the Vicente Bluffs is a smooth bike connection between Palos Verdes Dr and Calle Entradero.

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793 m

Seascape Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Experience the beauty of nature on the Seascape Trail. The trail can get quite busy during the weekend and after 5pm during weekdays. However, there's plenty of space and even a few benches to take a moment and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

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2.73 km

View of Pelican Cove Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot is great overlook for the Pelican Cove Beach. It is also where the beach access trail begins if you'd like to go check out the water up close.

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3.08 km

Pelican Cove Park - Vincente Bluffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot is great overlook for the Pelican Cove Beach. It is also where the beach access trail begins if you'd like to go check out the water up close.

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4.27 km

Point Vincente Trail and Cove Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Across the Highway from the Point Vincente Park and Civic Center this trail branches off from the sidewalk to a scenic overlook just before the Coast Guard Reservation, with great views down the cliffs and across to the cove.

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5.24 km