Scott S.
Yelp
Malaga Cove is one of those hidden gems along the coastline of Palos Verdes, California. There are a few ways to take in the sights, the sounds, and the smells, of this spectacular location. The first and easiest way is to view it from above. To do this this you drive along Palos Verdes Drive, West, take the turn off, drive a few hundred yards and then you come to the end of the street. There, you simply park, get out of your car, and take in all of the beauty.
This location in PV is an interesting area onto itself. When you get there to stare out over the sea you will notices that the land seems to be receding -- falling into the sea. It is. Not that long ago, a street actually pass through this area but due to coastal erosion that street feel into the sea. A couple of years ago the city reworked this area, put up a wall that will hopefully keep PV Drive from also experiencing this same fate. But, you can still walk out onto the area and feel a certain nostalgia for what once was. Plus, the view is great!
The other way to experience Malaga Cove is to walk down to the water. You don't do that from the location I just described, as the cliffs are far too sheer. But, there is a nice walkway that will take you down to the water off of Paseo Del Mar. This is how the surfers, who like to surf in this water, get there.
Once down at the waterline in Malaga there are nice rock formations in the water. Though it is not a great beach for what one would traditionally expect for swimming or sunbathing, as there is not a lot of sand and the water is generally a little choppy,. But, for the experienced swimmer, diver, or surfer, this is a great place to enter the sea. For everyone else, this is a beautiful place to simply sit back and experience the Pacific Ocean.
Overall, this is a beautiful location along the Southern California Coastline.
