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Coastal view – Pelican Point Viewpoint loop from Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area

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Coastal view – Pelican Point Viewpoint loop from Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area

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Coastal view – Pelican Point Viewpoint loop from Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area

02:01

7.24km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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808 m

Coastal view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best going south, with the Pacific on your near side, you can enjoy great views as you go along.

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1.33 km

Shake Shack

Highlight • Cafe

A Shake Shack along the PCH above the Crystal Cove Historic District with views over the beach. Opportunity to eat and drink for hikers, cyclists and drivers.

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3.25 km

Pelican Point Overlook - Crystal Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pelican Point Beach in Crystal Cove State Park stretches between Pelican Point and Los Trancos Beach.

At high tide it’s a narrow beach, widening out with rocks in the surf …

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3.94 km

Pelican Point Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy a stunning view on the ocean from a wooden platform above Crystal Cove Beach or get your feet sandy and continue downwards. If you need a break, you will …

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4.27 km

Paved trail through the Crystal Cove Regional Park. Easy access directly from the parking lots, restrooms along the way and also tracks down to the beach.
Great option for walking, hiking, running and cycling.

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5.54 km

Crystal Cove Trail Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Right from the parking lot this trail has a observatory deck with a great view of the bay and perfect spot to watch for marine life!

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7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

819 m

522 m

184 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

1.21 km

353 m

328 m

154 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 July

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Coastal view – Pelican Point Viewpoint loop from Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area

Coastal view

Shake Shack

Pelican Point Overlook - Crystal Cove

Pelican Point Viewpoint

Crystal Cove Trail

Crystal Cove Trail Lookout

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