Home › California › Rancho Palos Verdes › Point Vicente Park
Point Vicente Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Rancho Palos Verdes, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Point Vicente Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Point Vicente Park
“Beautiful view of the ocean, Catalina Island (sometimes) & often dolphins, whales or an occasional sea lion or seal.”
Point Vicente park a nice place to hang out with family, friends and kids and have some small parties and bbq. Also ocean and mountain views from gardens are awesome. And trails open for fitness enthusiastic. Garden greenery is soothing and good relief from LA hot temperature.
Beautiful view of the ocean, Catalina Island (sometimes) & often dolphins, whales or an occasional sea lion or seal. Great walking paths are well maintained & afford good walking opportunities in several directions.
Pros: Very beautiful place. Nice hiking trail with a beautiful and peaceful view on the ocean. Wheelchair and Stroller accessible. Restrooms, Rest areas and free parking on site. Cons: Not much shade
Another place I found on Google Maps would have never known it was there if I wasn't looking at Google Maps really cool place I would suggest taking a half hour walk beautiful ocean views
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful view of the ocean, Catalina Island (sometimes) & often dolphins, whales or an occasional sea lion or seal.”
“Parking is small and hence early in needed to get parking or mostly depend on roadside parking bit away from spot.”
“Wheelchair and Stroller accessible.”
Plan your run at Point Vicente Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiterpvca.gov
- Phone(310) 544-5260
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
Running trails near Rancho Palos Verdes
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Park featuring well-maintained hiking trails with scenic views of the ocean.
Alta Vicente Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hiking trails.
Pelican Cove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 661 reviews
Ocean-adjacent public park offers views of Santa Catalina Island & a walking trail to beach access.
Terranea Bluff Top Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
Panoramic ocean views, bluffs and gentle hiking trails are the hallmarks of this rocky, family-friendly park.
Vicente Bluffs Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 873 reviews
Wildlife-filled reserve with ocean views, multi-use trails, lookout points & unique rock formations.