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Seaview Park Trail and Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Seaview Park Trail and Overlook'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.
Hike up a hill, offering views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island.
What runners say about Seaview Park Trail and Overlook
“Such a beautiful place to stand and look at the ocean.”
“Fantastic, flat, easy walk from Seaview Park to a viewpoint overlooking the Pacific Ocean.”
Awesome view, steep, narrow, dusty, slippery trail. Wear good traction shoes!
This was a great spot to hike after a morning drizzle. The trail is a bit steep and rugged, but the views are rewarding at the end.
Very affluent area high above laguna beech about a 3 mile uphill drive to the peak off pacific coast hwy. Aliso peak accessible from a small residential street and if you are discreet and respectful this spot may continue to be accessible for night hikes down the 100 yard trail from the street parking which also has…
Really beautiful short hike to a wonderful view. Quite a few shady picnic tables along the trail too.
Trail conditions & character
“Forever magnificent views across a sparkling blue ocean, S to Point Loma, San Diego, NW to Palos Verdes, W to Catalina; then E past Saddleback Mountain to the tip of Mt.”
“The trail is a bit steep and rugged, but the views are rewarding at the end.”
“Easy and flat from the trailhead to the picnic table at the end is a little less than a mile out/back.”
Plan your run at Seaview Park Trail and Overlook
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(714) 973-6680
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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