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Sacred Cove Beach
4.6★ · 54 Google ratings · Rancho Palos Verdes, California
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
0.6 miles · 12 min
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Sacred Cove Beach
Guide
Good to know
Go for dramatic coastal views
The beach features two sea caves, high cliffs forming a horseshoe cove, and picturesque rock formations ideal for photography.
Arrive early for parking
Reviewers report circling for 30 minutes without finding spots and recommend arriving in the afternoon when fewer people are present.
Plan for a substantial hike
Expect a walk of at least a mile and a half from parking, so pack light, bring plenty.
Avoid entering the water
Reviewers consistently warn that surf conditions are notoriously dangerous despite the beach's scenic appeal.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.0 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:21 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:36 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Sacred Cove View Trail, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
🌊 Water 0.6 miles away, about 12 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Sacred Cove Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Sacred Cove Beach 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
