Before hiking in the Nature Preserve, please read the LA County Department of Public Health (LADPH) health guidelines for trails and their Sharing the Trail etiquette tips, and check this webpage for information on temporary trail closures and trail circulation plans.
Yes, some trails are temporarily closed. 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. Additionally, several other trails are closed, including Nike Trail, Eastern segment of Trail, Conqueror Trail, and others.
You can expect to see **beautiful views**, **beaches**, **trails**, **caves**, and **picnic areas**. Visitors have reported seeing **dolphins**, **sea lions**, **bunnies**, and various **birds**. The Nature Preserve is a great place to **hike**, **explore the coast**, and enjoy the **surrounding landscape**.
The trails are **clean and well-kept**, making it a great place for a **short walk** or a longer **hike**.
The atmosphere is **peaceful** and **quiet**, making it a great place to **sit and enjoy the view**, **relax**, and **unwind**. Visitors have reported enjoying **sunsets** and **sunrises**, and the overall experience is very **positive**.
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