Abalone Cove Shoreline Park & Ecological Reserve

Tide pools, Ecological Preserve, picnic tables, views of Catalina Island.

Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this ecological reserve is great for both tide pool exploring and picnicking. Along with its namesake, this area has dozens of other fascinating and federally protected seaside dwellers. The prime time to explore Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is winter, especially December and January, since the tide pool activity seems to be at its peak. Nearby Smuggler's...