Aliso Summit Peak to Coast Royale Beach (Level 2)

This is a great morning hike since it’s so close to the ocean. It’s really fun as we have beautiful views, ocean breezes, great trails, lots of stairs, and a little time on a wonderful beach.

We will start the hike at the Aliso Peak Trail next to the Seaview Park for 1.5 mile to reach the Aliso Peak. After a break to enjoy the view, we will retrace the trail for 1/4 mile and take the Toovet Trail down to Alta Loma Drive, Holly Drive, Ocean View Street, Monterey Street, West Street and cross the PCH to the Coast Royale Beach. We will walk along the beach to go to a public restroom next to the Lost Pier Cafe in the Aliso Beach.

On the return trip, we will cross PCH to West Street and start the stairs up the Valido Trail. This part is rather steep with about 300 stair steps going back to the Aliso Peak Trail then back to the Seaview Park.

There is very little shade on the trail. Please bring a hat and sunscreen and at least 2L of water.

Distance - about 5 miles
Elevation Gain - about 1200 ft

General Rating: Level 2 Moderate. Download RATING TABLE (https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to read more about difficulty levels.

After the hike, you are welcome to join us for brunch at the Plumeria Cafe by Stack Pancake House, 23811 Aliso Creek Rd STE 122, Laguna Niguel

DIRECTIONS: from 405 take Alicia parkway toward Laguna Niguel. Drive about 5 miles and make a right turn on Pacific Island Dr. If you hit crown valley you just missed it by 1 block. Go 1 mile and make a right on Talavera Drive. Seaview Park is on the right and homes are on the left. Park on the street at the end of the park. Actual address is 22742 Talavera Drive, Laguna Niguel.

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