Hikes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula

Below is a collection of trails on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. These hikes are listed from north to south, but the table may also be sorted alphabetically or by distance to help you pick your next hike. Each trail links to its own report complete with photos, GPS maps, directions, and all the other information needed to locate and enjoy these hikes. An interactive map is also included.

Vicente Point Lighthouse on the Palos Verdes Peninsula

Hiking Palos Verdes Peninsula

From a distance, this picturesque peninsula in the southwest corner of Los Angeles County can appear like an island, hovering above the haze of Santa Monica Bay. The peninsula feels far away too, with rugged bluffs that look more like the Central Coast than waterfront typically found around Los Angeles. Parks and reserves throughout Palos Verdes create pockets of green spaces that are prefect for short day hikes. Take a quick trip to a far away place.

Trail	Description	Distance	Latitude, Longitude
	Lunada Canyon Trail This short trail explores an overgrown canyon between two residential ridges inland of Lunada Bay.	1-1.9 miles 200 - 550 feet	33.768338, -118.410966
	Seascape Trail This level family-friendly hike explores scenic coastal bluffs north of the historic Vicente Point Lighthouse on Palos Verdes Peninsula.	1.5 miles 40 feet	33.747208, -118.411742
	Quarry Loop This short loop in Forrestal Nature Reserve delivers lots of ocean views as it circles an old bowl-shaped quarry.	1.25 miles 325 feet	33.737639, -118.347464
	White Point Nature Preserve This loop on Palos Verdes Peninsula explores an open space containing a military bunker built to defend the west coast during World War II.	1 to 2.5 miles 150 feet	33.716086, -118.315161