Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach(Drain Pipe Beach, Pipes Beach, Turbos, Palos Verdes Estates Beach)

Located in the city of Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve – also called Palos Verdes Estates Beach – is a bluff-top park with access to the Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach. It is regarded as one of the best Palos Verdes beaches. This narrow, rocky, and desolate beach is situated below a bluff and is also known as Drain Pipe Beach and Pipes Beach. The beach is surrounded by unstable and steep bluff walls and has sparse amounts of vegetation. 

Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach does not have lifeguards or other amenities except some walking trails, so be sure to plan ahead. No dogs are allowed on the beach.

Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach offers numerous exciting activities including hiking, swimming, tide-pooling, beachcombing, surfing, fishing, snorkeling, surf-skimming, boogie boarding, bodysurfing, and wildlife watching. The clear water around the beach is ideal for bodysurfers, swimmers, snorkelers, and boogie boarders. However, while engaging in water sports or swimming in the water around the beach, it’s best to look out for dangerous rip currents. The water near the beach is also home to seals, sea lions, dolphins, and migrating whales. There are some interesting tidepools in the rocks present along the beach coastline which are home to crabs, sea urchins, and sea anemones. The beach is also a popular fishing spot - popular catches here include halibuts and opal-eyes. The bluff-top park near the beach has a walking trail called the Blufftop Trail through which you can explore the flora of the park. Overall, this is a fantastic beach for travelers and locals alike – refer to the Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve  photos for further details on its geography.

Getting to the beach is easy - access routes to the beach are located near 1801 Paseo Del Mar. You can find free street parking at Paseo Del Mar and then access the beach through intersections at Cloyden Road, Chiswick Road, and Epping Road. The access routes going down to the beach from the blufftop park are very steep and partially eroded so it's best to be careful. We recommend taking the route located near the intersection of Paseo Del Mar and Cloyden Road, which is much safer compared to other routes.

There are many attractions present near Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach - The Portuguese Bend Reserve is spread over 399 acres and offers numerous hiking and biking trails for exploring the unique geological formations and exotic flora and fauna present in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Point Vicente Lighthouse is a part of the United States’ National Register for Historic Places. It is open for tours on the second Saturday of every month between 10am and 3pm. If you are looking for another attraction near Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach, the Point Vicente Interpretive Centre has interesting exhibits about the vibrant natural and cultural history of Rancho Palos Verdes and also features a native plant garden.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a 20-minute drive. BALEENkitchen Restaurant offers a memorable oceanfront dining experience along with a menu featuring classic seafood dishes including clam chowder and shrimp Thai curry. King’s Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant offers great Hawaiian pulled pork and huli-huli chicken and is famous for its signature Hawaiian sweet bread. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach, The Standing Room offers great burgers.

If you are looking for a Palos Verdes hotels and hotels near Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach, there are many great options within a 17-minute drive. The 5-Star Terranea Resort features Mediterranean architecture and offers a variety of amenities including a spa, four pools, eight restaurants, a hot tub, and a golf course – Terranea Hotel in Palos Verdes, California is a great choice for couples. Another more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Courtyard Los Angeles Torrance/Palos Verdes which features various amenities including a pool, bar and lounge, bicycle rental, and fitness center. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star Ramada Limited Redondo Beach features a casual low-key ambiance and offers various amenities including an outdoor patio and complimentary continental breakfast.