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Christmas Tree Cove

Christmas Tree Cove

United States, California, Palos Verdes Estates 

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Christmas Tree Cove

United States, California, Palos Verdes Estates 

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Located in the city of Palos Verdes, Christmas Tree Cove is a small, narrow, and rocky beach that is a perfect destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. Tide pools are the only amenity offered at Christmas Tree Cove.

If you get hungry, you can drive 10 minutes to many restaurants near Christmas Tree Cove. Mama Terano is a family-friendly Italian restaurant that serves pan-seared sea bass, pasta, bay scallops, homemade pesto sauce, and risotto with asparagus and prosciutto. The Peruvian restaurant Inka Wasi offers steaks, salads, entrees, desserts, beers, and cocktails. Another good restaurant near Christmas Tree Cove is Raffaello’s Pizza, a pizza restaurant that serves pizza, garlic bread, burgers, and sandwiches at very reasonable prices.

If you are looking for a hotel near Christmas Tree Cove, you can drive eight minutes to the luxurious and pet-friendly 5-Star hotel Terranea Resort that is spread across 102 acres and features a bar, lounge, spa, sauna, fitness center, 9-hole golf course, four pools, eight restaurants, and fishing tours.  The Portofino Hotel & Marina is a 4-Star hotel with a pool, bar, restaurant, and gym. If you are looking for budget-friendly hotels near Christmas Tree Cove, the 3-Star Miyako Hybrid Hotel offers a bar, spa, sauna, restaurant, and fitness center – and the 2-Star Americas Best Value Inn Rancho Palos Verdes has a nice restaurant.

There are many fun activities at Christmas Tree Cove, including scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and beach exploration.

Getting to Christmas Tree Cove is easy – the access trail to the beach is situated at the point where Paseo Del Mar and Via Neve intersect and there is street parking available along both these streets. Please note that the trail is very steep and it is recommended to wear good shoes while visiting the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Christmas Tree Cove, you can drive 20 minutes to Roundhouse Aquarium that is home to many incredible sea creatures including jellyfish, great white sharks, captive killer whales, rockfishes, African penguins, and the Pacific Sea nettles. The non-profit art museum Chen Art Gallery is home to one of the most important collections of Chinese arts in the United States including a Qing dynasty throne room, Ming dynasty bedroom, jade carvings, snuff bottles, gilt bronze Buddhist statues, and ancient pottery. If you like hiking, Vanalden Cave is a sandstone formation in the Santa Monica Mountains which are about 25-feet tall, 25-feet wide, and 50-feet deep. The 1.55-mile long and 100-feet tall Vanalden trail leads to a vista point that provides an incredible view of the Santa Monica Mountains. Another great attraction near Christmas Tree Cove is Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles, an 18-hole golf course that hosts The Michael Douglas Pro-Celebrity and Friends Golf Tournament in April annually.

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IN15 Marguerite Dr, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90275, USA

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  • Dogs

  • Entry Fee

  • Fire Pits

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  • Lifeguard

  • Marine Life

  • Pier

  • Playground

  • Restrooms

  • Shops

  • Showers

  • WiFi

  • Picnic Table

  • Activities

  • Bike Paths

  • Camping

  • Clubs Party Scene

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Nude

  • Paddle boarding

  • Scuba Diving

  • Snorkeling

  • Surfing

  • Tours

  • Volleyball

  • Cave

  • Rentals

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  • Fishing Boats

  • Jet Skiing

  • Kayaking Canoeing

  • Chair Rentals

  • Sailing

  • Speed Boats

  • Umbrella Rental

  • Waterskiing

  • Windsurfing

  • Yachts

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  • Bars

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  • Restaurants

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    Does Christmas Tree Cove have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Christmas Tree Cove have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Christmas Tree Cove a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Christmas Tree Cove good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Christmas Tree Cove have restrooms?

    No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.

    Is Christmas Tree Cove a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Christmas Tree Cove?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Christmas Tree Cove?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Hiking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.

    Does Christmas Tree Cove have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Christmas Tree Cove a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Christmas Tree Cove good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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