White Point Park

White Point is home some very diverse tidepools in Southern California. It is located at the very tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  
With large rock benches that jut out into the sea, deep pools form filled with colorful medleys of marine life. The drive is long but access to the tidepools is easy.
This secluded cove was settled by immigrant fishermen who fished for abalone off the peninsula. Later, geothermal sulfur hot springs were discovered and lead to the development of spas and resorts.  To observe tide pools, you need a low tide of less that 1.0.  There is a wide variety of the typical sea creatures common to Southern California.  
There is also a small playground for kids.

Bring sunscreen, a hat or visor and one quart of water per hiker. Primitive bathrooms are located near the lifeguard tower at White Point and a large picnic area at Point Fermin Park. Dogs are not allowed at the beach.