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SoCal’s Hidden Tide Pool Treasures

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California’s dazzling coast is abundant with treasures, from golden sands to surf-loving waves. However, the elusive marine life that can be found only in low tide is the coastline’s secret treasure. Tide pool treasure hunting is a perfect way for families to learn and explore along the SoCal shore. And, there are so many to choose from!

To make the most of your tide pool adventure, check tide tables for the best time to explore. Although these unique creatures can be eyed during high tides, it’s definitely easier and safer to treasure hunt at low tide. These living creatures make for awe-inspiring photos, but remember to leave the colorful urchins, anemones, mussels and seashells where you find them. Happy hunting!

Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu

The tide pools at this state park are located below Sequit Point, between North Beach and South Beach. In addition to abundant marine life, this area of the shoreline has caves and rock arches to explore!

Cardiff State Beach & Tide Pools

090-P102934 Cardiff State Beach © 2019, California State Parks. Photo by Brian Baer

Explore the tide pools by the south end of the parking lot near the bluffs in this state park. Before you walk down to the rocky area, you’ll see a sign with drawings of tide pool life. The sedimentary rocks here are about 45 million years old with clams firmly embedded in them.

090-P102930 Cardiff State Beach © 2019, California State Parks. Photo by Brian Baer

Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas

This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. The “moonlight” in the name of this beach comes from the fact that local residents used to come to the area for midnight picnics early in the early 1900s.

Crystal Cove State Park

Courtesy California State Parks

Located between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove State Park is one of Orange County’s largest remaining examples of open space and natural seashore. It features 3.2 miles of beach, 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness and an offshore underwater area. The park also features the federally listed Historic District, an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally built as a seaside colony in the 1930’s & 40’s and nestled around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek.

Courtesy California State Parks

Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, Palos Verdes

The best tide pools in this park are on the southern end of the main beach below the tall point. There are other tide pooling areas on Palos Verdes Peninsula between LA and Long Beach, but these are considered the best by many.

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