Facilities

As of July 9, 2024, Abalone Cove Beach, Sacred Cove Beach, and all beach access trails in the Abalone Cove Reserve are closed to the public until further notice due to impacts of accelerated land movement in the Portuguese Bend Landslide complex. Abalone Cove Park remains open for its regular hours from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Parking lot hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For up-to-date information on trail conditions and closures, please visit rpvca.gov/trailalerts

Features

Abalone Cove Reserve features two beaches (Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove), tide pools, bluff top viewing areas and trails crisscrossing the area.  The 109-acre Preserve contains an official State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) with important natural marine resources, including tidepools, and the bottom of the Portuguese Bend landslide. Two promontories, Portuguese and Inspiration Points, frame Sacred Cove, black sand and rare plants.

Park / Reserve Hours

• 1 Hour Before Sunrise to 1 Hour After Sunset
• Parking Lot: 9am - 4pm
• Parking Lot is closed on: January 1, Thanksgiving Day, December 24 and 25

Address & Phone

5970 Palos Verdes Drive South
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Phone: 310-544-5366

Public Amenities

• Public Restrooms
• Drinking Fountain
• Adjacent Picnic Area
• Staffed Facility

Parking

• Parking Lot:  Yes only paid  

Parking Fees

Credit / Debit only. Cash is no longer accepted.

• First 30 Minutes: FREE
• 30 Minutes to 2 Hours: $6
• Over 2 Hours: $12
• Buses: $55
• Seniors 62+ and Handicapped are FREE year-round

Resources

• Trail Map (PDF)
• Preserve Rules (PDF)
• Beach Access Trail Brochure