 | Pirate's Cove |
| San Luis Obispo, CA Print Leave a comment |
Description
It's a great delight to discover the view at Pirate's Cove. Here, stand high above it all on sandstone rock and look down at yellow cliffs and headlands protecting magic little coves below. You can walk down a steep, though easy, gravel path on the west side of the parking lot and see the cove below from closer up. The cove is a rocky affair, with small boulders and pebbles, and a sea cave, but it is way too dangerous to walk down to. There is a lot of erosion in this area, as is attested to by Cave Landing Rd, which used to connect here to The Bluffs neighborhood but collapsed.
There's another path on the east side of the parking lot that leads to more wonderful views, an arch of white rock, rock formations in the ocean, and the beach across the water, which is said to be a nude beach. It lies below ritzy The Bluffs, a development of new mansions. This is a fun path because there is plenty of climbing to be done up steep sandstone rock. Kids love it! They are on top of the world, where they believe they undeniably belong!
While you're here, check out Avila Beach, a lively area with cafes, a pier, and a beautiful beach to stroll along. There is a great playground, Avila Beach Playground, beside a Sea Life Center, with plenty of marinelife to check out.
Photo Gallery
Click on photo to see large versionWaves roll in to the coves. |
Headlands and sea caves. |
The two sea caves. |
View to the east from the west-most walk. |
White arch. |
Beach below The Bluffs neighborhood. |
Spot where the road collapsed and is now closed. |
Directions
Exit Highway 101 at Avila Beach Drive. From Avila Beach Drive, turn left on Cave Landing Rd and follow it as it head uphill. You will come to a parking lot. Park and enjoy the two fantastic short walks!
Click "satellite" and zoom in to see this gorgeous area from above: the two coves to the west, and the nude beach to the east.
This is an interactive map, you can zoom and move it.
Visitor Ratings
Overall Visitor Rating: 
ARTURO 10/09/2009 15:17 | Wow bella fotografia que hermosa playa | |
Bruce 09/19/2009 19:36 | Views were outstanding. Last person was hiking back up the trail as we arrived. At the beach there was no one in sight. A private beach for the rest of the day! |