Smuggler's Cave Lookout, Avila Beach

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View over the yellow cliffs.

View over the yellow cliffs.

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The path on the left, and the rocks above the cave on the right. You can climb up to these rocks for top-of-the-world views!

The path on the left, and the rocks above the cave on the right. You can climb up to these rocks for top-of-the-world views!

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Standing in the cave looking at the sea.

Standing in the cave looking at the sea.

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The view from inside the cave.

The view from inside the cave.

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The path down from the parking lot on a warm August day.

The path down from the parking lot on a warm August day.

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Sitting on towels enjoying the view.

Sitting on towels enjoying the view.

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View to the east from the trail on the west side.

View to the east from the trail on the west side.

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White arch.

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Beach below The Bluffs neighborhood.

Beach below The Bluffs neighborhood.

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Looking down at the beach from the Smuggler's Cave hike.

Looking down at the beach from the Smuggler's Cave hike.

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Smuggler's Cave.

Smuggler's Cave.

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View from inside Smuggler's Cave.

View from inside Smuggler's Cave.

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View toward Avila Beach from Smuggler's Cave.

View toward Avila Beach from Smuggler's Cave.

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Catamaran at the beach near Smuggler's Cave.

Catamaran at the beach near Smuggler's Cave.

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I love rocky coastlines!

I love rocky coastlines!

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Pathway with views!

Pathway with views!

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Hikers at the top!

Hikers at the top!

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Boulders.

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Headlands.

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Hiking path.

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Standing on the boulders.

Standing on the boulders.

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Looking toward Pismo.

Looking toward Pismo.

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The cave.

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Looking down at the end of Pirate's Cove Beach and the mansions on Bluff Drive.

Looking down at the end of Pirate's Cove Beach and the mansions on Bluff Drive.

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The yellow rock of the headland.

The yellow rock of the headland.

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Looking toward The Bluffs.

Looking toward The Bluffs.

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The view toward Pismo!

The view toward Pismo!

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The old road that leads between Smuggler's Cave and the Shell Beach Bluffs Trail. A steep and excellent hike.

The old road that leads between Smuggler's Cave and the Shell Beach Bluffs Trail. A steep and excellent hike.

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Sea otter playing in the ocean.

Sea otter playing in the ocean.

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Women talking in the cave.

Women talking in the cave.

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Looking south. You can see the kelp in the water at Pirate's Cove Beach. The Shell Beach Bluffs Trail is above it.

Looking south. You can see the kelp in the water at Pirate's Cove Beach. The Shell Beach Bluffs Trail is above it.

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Rock, plant, bluest sea, and Avila in the distance.

Rock, plant, bluest sea, and Avila in the distance.

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Looking toward Avila.

Looking toward Avila.

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Pretty plaque about the Chumash people.

Pretty plaque about the Chumash people.

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Path from the parking lot to the cave, with views of Pismo.

Path from the parking lot to the cave, with views of Pismo.

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A rock you can sit on!

A rock you can sit on!

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View from the cave, of yellow cliffs and the harbor at Avila.

View from the cave, of yellow cliffs and the harbor at Avila.

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Boats at the harbor in Avila. The color of the water is wonderful!

Boats at the harbor in Avila. The color of the water is wonderful!

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Shiny water and rockface.

Shiny water and rockface.

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Top-of-the-world view of yellow cliffs, headlands, and magic coves. Learn more about this location

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