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Palos Verdes Estates

Point Vicente Lighthouse – Golden Cove overlook loop from Palos Verdes High School

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Los Angeles County

Palos Verdes Estates

Point Vicente Lighthouse – Golden Cove overlook loop from Palos Verdes High School

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Point Vicente Lighthouse – Golden Cove overlook loop from Palos Verdes High School

01:43

6.08km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

1

1.10 km

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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2

1.10 km

Entradero Bluffs Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

2.86 km

Point Vicente Interpretive Center

Highlight • Historical Site

The center showcases displays about the Peninsula's natural and cultural past, with a focus on the Pacific gray whale. As a prime whale-watching spot, it offers stunning chances to witness …

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4

3.15 km

Point Vicente Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

This lighthouse is still in operation and belongs to the National Registry of Historic Sites. Unfortunately, most days, access to the grounds and the lighthouse is restricted as it's used …

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5

3.70 km

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 …

Tip by

6

4.31 km

Golden Cove overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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B

6.08 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

696 m

642 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

1.63 km

960 m

703 m

449 m

137 m

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