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If you’re an adventurous soul, you may already know about this secret sea cave hiding in Southern California. However, if you’re not as adventurous as you’d like to be then here’s the chance for you to get outside and do some exploring, as this sea cave is a great excuse to experience something new and exciting in Southern California this week. So where exactly is this little gem hiding? Stick with me and I’ll take you on a little tour of the sea cave in SoCal. You just might find yourself surprised!
First on your search to find a cave by the water in SoCal, head to Cabrillo National Park in San Diego. You’ll take the Tidepool and Bluff Trail – it looks a bit like this when you start.
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The trail will lead to these stairs. This may be the coolest set of stairs that you’ll ever see. These stairs take you down toward the tidepools.
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Here’s the beautiful cliff you’ll walk along to reach the sea cave. Looks a little intimidating if you ask me! Still, it remains a true hidden gem in SoCal.
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Keep your eyes on the rocks and just put one foot in front of the other. Be safe!
yelp/priscilla y. It may seem like a long hike, but it’s actually a pretty short unofficial trail that will take you less than an hour there and back.
We’re getting closer. You can almost see the sea cave entrance from here.
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Ta-da! Here’s the first cave opening that leads to the real magic. Once inside you’ll see another cave so just follow the light and head in that direction.
yelp/tim b. After this neat experience, you’re bound to seek out all sorts of outdoor adventures in SoCal. We’re sure of it!
As promised, the super secret sea cave hiding right here in Southern California at Cabrillo National Park. Isn’t it lovely? Magical, actually.
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This is the kind of thing that makes you realize just how lucky we are to live here.
yelp/jessie b There’s nothing like a visit to a sea cave in SoCal that will make you fall in love with the beauty of the state all over again.
Here’a closer look at the sea cave in this awesome video. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks makes me fall in love with SoCal even more.
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It may seem like a long hike, but it’s actually a pretty short unofficial trail that will take you less than an hour there and back.
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After this neat experience, you’re bound to seek out all sorts of outdoor adventures in SoCal. We’re sure of it!
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There’s nothing like a visit to a sea cave in SoCal that will make you fall in love with the beauty of the state all over again.
Isn’t that an intoxicating thing to see? Before you go explore this cave for yourself, please take note that you should never attempt to see this sea cave at high tide. I repeat, do not attempt at high tide. Not only will you get more than a little wet at high tide, but it’s also incredibly dangerous. Be careful out there and have some fun. Make sure to take lots of pictures, as this is an adventure you’ll never want to forget.
You can learn more about the beauty of Southern California with a visit to our site archives. It’s chock full of recommendations for outdoor adventures in SoCal!
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sea cave in SoCal June 20, 2020 Meghan Kraft What’s the most beautiful hike in SoCal? Southern California is lauded for its natural beauty, and sometimes it can be difficult to choose the best and most beautiful trails through the region. Some of the top-rated trails include the Solstice Canyon Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, with its lush natural environment, expansive wildlife, and stunning views of the ocean, and the hike to the Bridge to Nowhere in the Angeles Forest. The 10-mile round trip takes folks through the San Gabriel Valley and to the impressive and abandoned bridge that spans the San Gabriel River. Which state parks should I visit in SoCal? There are many gorgeous state parks located throughout Southern California, and each has a spectacular range of focus. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, or water sports, a visit to Cuyamaca State Park is sure to deliver, or perhaps the famed Malibu Creek State Park or El Capitan Beach State Park. Most parks in the southern part of the state boast desert vistas or expansive ocean views. Chino Hills State Park is located inland and has over 60 miles to hike and explore if you’re looking for a bit of nature to enjoy. Looking to head to the beach? Crystal Cove State Park is a 3-mile gem with beachfront beauty that’ll challenge any view in the state. It’s simply stunning! Does SoCal have any natural wonders? Southern California is rife with natural wonders, whether you’re visiting the cacti-studded Joshua Tree National Park with its native plant- life, or the Death Valley “Racetrack” that’s home to the Sailing Stones that seem to move on their own. Zabriskie Point in Death Valley is made up of sediment from a dried-up lake from 5 million years ago, making for some of the most unique landscapes in the state, and the strange tufa spires known as the Trona Pinnacles in the Mojave Desert is a true sight to behold. Of course, if you’re wondering where the largest fig tree in the United States is located? It’s in Santa Barbara.
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sea cave in SoCal
June 20, 2020
Meghan Kraft
What’s the most beautiful hike in SoCal? Southern California is lauded for its natural beauty, and sometimes it can be difficult to choose the best and most beautiful trails through the region. Some of the top-rated trails include the Solstice Canyon Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, with its lush natural environment, expansive wildlife, and stunning views of the ocean, and the hike to the Bridge to Nowhere in the Angeles Forest. The 10-mile round trip takes folks through the San Gabriel Valley and to the impressive and abandoned bridge that spans the San Gabriel River. Which state parks should I visit in SoCal? There are many gorgeous state parks located throughout Southern California, and each has a spectacular range of focus. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, or water sports, a visit to Cuyamaca State Park is sure to deliver, or perhaps the famed Malibu Creek State Park or El Capitan Beach State Park. Most parks in the southern part of the state boast desert vistas or expansive ocean views. Chino Hills State Park is located inland and has over 60 miles to hike and explore if you’re looking for a bit of nature to enjoy. Looking to head to the beach? Crystal Cove State Park is a 3-mile gem with beachfront beauty that’ll challenge any view in the state. It’s simply stunning! Does SoCal have any natural wonders? Southern California is rife with natural wonders, whether you’re visiting the cacti-studded Joshua Tree National Park with its native plant- life, or the Death Valley “Racetrack” that’s home to the Sailing Stones that seem to move on their own. Zabriskie Point in Death Valley is made up of sediment from a dried-up lake from 5 million years ago, making for some of the most unique landscapes in the state, and the strange tufa spires known as the Trona Pinnacles in the Mojave Desert is a true sight to behold. Of course, if you’re wondering where the largest fig tree in the United States is located? It’s in Santa Barbara.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Southern California is lauded for its natural beauty, and sometimes it can be difficult to choose the best and most beautiful trails through the region. Some of the top-rated trails include the Solstice Canyon Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, with its lush natural environment, expansive wildlife, and stunning views of the ocean, and the hike to the Bridge to Nowhere in the Angeles Forest. The 10-mile round trip takes folks through the San Gabriel Valley and to the impressive and abandoned bridge that spans the San Gabriel River.
Which state parks should I visit in SoCal?
There are many gorgeous state parks located throughout Southern California, and each has a spectacular range of focus. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, or water sports, a visit to Cuyamaca State Park is sure to deliver, or perhaps the famed Malibu Creek State Park or El Capitan Beach State Park. Most parks in the southern part of the state boast desert vistas or expansive ocean views. Chino Hills State Park is located inland and has over 60 miles to hike and explore if you’re looking for a bit of nature to enjoy. Looking to head to the beach? Crystal Cove State Park is a 3-mile gem with beachfront beauty that’ll challenge any view in the state. It’s simply stunning!
Does SoCal have any natural wonders?
Southern California is rife with natural wonders, whether you’re visiting the cacti-studded Joshua Tree National Park with its native plant- life, or the Death Valley “Racetrack” that’s home to the Sailing Stones that seem to move on their own. Zabriskie Point in Death Valley is made up of sediment from a dried-up lake from 5 million years ago, making for some of the most unique landscapes in the state, and the strange tufa spires known as the Trona Pinnacles in the Mojave Desert is a true sight to behold. Of course, if you’re wondering where the largest fig tree in the United States is located? It’s in Santa Barbara.
