Abalone Cove Tide Pools

This is not a hike around the coves but a hike through the coves and swim through channels carved into the rocky cliffs by crashing waves.

We will meet at the Abalone Cove Parking lot. Parking here is $5.

5970 Palos Verdes Dr. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

From the parking lot it's a short hike down to the water where we'll make our way around a cliff and onto the first channel. Once there, you must jump into the channel in order to get across and then it's on to a lagoon which forms beautiful tide pools full of marine life when the tide is low.

You Will Get wet! You do need to know how to swim (at least a little).

The weather tends to be overcast in the mornings, and the water cold, so be prepared for that.

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Once we get our fill here it's on to the next, bigger, channel and you guessed it, we need to jump in again to get across. This is also a relaxing place to enjoy a swim, and just chill in the water, specially if it's hot.

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There are four channels in total, with a big cove in between. There are secluded, sandy beaches along the way where we can hang out and relax too. So if you go past the first channel, but maybe don't feel too adventurous to go beyond that, don't worry. Hang out, relax, catch some waves, or some crabs, or some uni (sea urchin) and catch the group on their way back.

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Please wear clothes to get wet in.

Please wear some old shoes with sturdy grip, or river shoes to get wet in. Absolutely no flip flops or bare feet allowed. Vans and Converse are OK, but I find them a little slippery when walking on wet/underwater rocks.

We will not stop for you to change, clothes or shoes, etc... How you leave your car is how you're going in.

Leave your cell phones in the car. They are useless down there and you run the risk of getting them wet.

If you are going to bring any electronics with you, like a camera, please bring waterproof bags, a ziplock or some sort of water tight bag. Keep in mind that you will need to throw your bags/backpack, across the channels. Whether it makes it or not depends on how good you throw ;)

We will have a pot luck lunch after we are done swimming and checking out the tide pools. Please bring a dish to share with 6-8 people.

We will provide plates, napkins, utensil, etc... but if you have reusable camping plates and utensils please bring them and help conserve resources and the UA stash at the same time.

Please remember that organizers are untrained volunteers and all events are at your own risk.

Adventurous kids OK. No dogs please.