Los Angeles: Point Dume Nature Preserve
Los Angeles: Point Dume Nature Preserve
This out-and-back beach hike climbs over Point Dume to a coastline littered with tidepools. Tip: Bring snorkel gear and plenty of drinking water.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 4.9
Waypoints
PDN001
Location: 34.0113334655762, -118.817039489746
Walk SW along the beach toward the rocky headland
PDN002
Location: 34.0021591186523, -118.808601379395
Climb stairs up to top of Point Dume
PDN003
Location: 34.0027084350586, -118.80802154541
R @ 3-way; quick R @ Y
PDN004
Location: 34.0024566650391, -118.806243896484
R @ 4-way; keep a watchful eye out for the endangered California legless lizard
PDN005
Location: 34.0033264160156, -118.80525970459
R @ 3-way dropping down to beach; ancient volcanic rocks mix with sandstone and shale
PDN006
Location: 34.0023918151856, -118.805137634277
L along beach; watch pelicans fish near the coastline
PDN007
Location: 34.004695892334, -118.803550720215
Caved-in cliff face
PDN008
Location: 34.01171875, -118.793060302734
Check for sea life in tidepools
PDN009
Location: 34.0185012817383, -118.788200378418
More tidepools
PDN010
Location: 34.0203971862793, -118.787300109863
Beach Café and Paradise Cove Pier; backtrack to car park
