![]() At Little Corona del Mar Beach, continue southeast (you can reach another sea cave by heading right or northwest if tides are exceptionally low and you time your trip right, you may be able to visit both this cave and Little Treasure Cove). ![]() ![]() As with other beachside hikes that involve rock scrambling, the challenge here is not in the minimal elevation gain or distance but rather the potentially hazardous terrain.įrom the corner of Ocean and Poppy, head down to the beach on the paved walkway, passing some restrooms. If tides are low – below zero – the rock scrambling required to reach the cave from the northwest is minimal, although caution should still be exercised. (Parking is free, too – although limited). While the most common way to visit the cave is from Crystal Cove’s main entrance, hiking from Little Corona del Mar Beach provides opportunities to visit three other caves. The cave at Little Treasure Cove sits at the northwestern end of Crystal Cove State Park. More information: Video with drone footage of the area here.Restrooms: Near the beginning of the hike.Water: Fountains at the start of the hike and at restrooms.Cell phone reception: Good at the start of the hike weak to none for most of the route.Dogs: Not allowed (allowed on leash at Corona Del Mar beach only).Best season: Year round during low tide.Agency: City of Newport Beach/ Crystal Cove State Park.If you are coming via Pacific Coast Highway, the turnoff for Poppy Drive is about 9 miles southeast of Huntington Beach and 13 miles northwest of Dana Point. Park where available near the corner of Poppy and Ocean, where the walkway to the beach begins. Turn right and follow Poppy Drive to its end at Ocean Blvd. Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway and go 0.9 mile to Poppy Drive. From the 73 Freeway, take the MacArthur exit and head south for 2.6 miles. ![]()
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