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Bluff Cove Trail
4.9★ · 239 Google ratings · Palos Verdes Estates, California
✓ Short walk✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
140 ft · under a minute
Cost
Free
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Bluff Cove Trail
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2019–2026
Expect a secluded experience
This is a less crowded alternative to popular LA beaches, with most visitors only encountering a few other people.
Explore at low tide
The rocky shore reveals crabs, sea slugs, and other marine life when water levels drop.
Go in spring for wildflowers
Reviewers noted wildflower blooms and superbloom colors that add visual interest to the hike and surrounding cliffs.
Visit for sunset photos
The panoramic coastal views and cliff scenery make this a popular spot for wedding, engagement, and maternity photography.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes
The trail is rocky and steep with loose, dry dirt that becomes slippery when disturbed.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.8 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:35 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Blf Cv Trl, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
🌊 Water 140 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Bluff Cove Trail?
140 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bluff Cove Trail have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Bluff Cove Trail least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
