White Point/Royal Palms County Beach

I found this beach so enjoyable. It has the views and the rocks and the surfers.

If you’re a romantic like me and are looking for a place to enjoy a sunset this is by far the best. No knuckleheads or weirdos, the police patrol regularly & its fun for children and adults.

I have lived in S.P. all of my life, most of that time was spent in whites point. If you can get a pretty day, without a lot of people in it, trying to do the same thing, this is the place to be. Peaceful, lovely, clean, just the kind of place you’d want to spend any extra time you get your hands on. I love this place, and even though I live in central San pedro now, I dream of whites point almost every night. (its true!)
come see for yourself!

This is San Pedro’s claim to fame. Though some of the locals that go there can sometimes be territorial about the surf or be the ones to party down there and leave their trash, it is a beautiful spot to walk. It is a place you go to to visit the tidepools or go for a walk. It isn’t a beach with much sand or that you would go to really swim.
The tidepools are amazing. I have lived here most of my life and still love going to them.
I also never pay for parking, I think it is a crime to pay for beach use soo I park up top on the street and walk down.
I love bringing my pup here too!

The tide pools were great for kids to explore and see sea life but it’s too rocky to swim or surf. There were a lot of people littering and playing loud music, more than at other beaches I’ve been to.

This is such a great a great place to explore! Parking is only 10 dollars and its a beautiful place to watch the sunset. It’s also home to crabs, snails, small fishes, and I’ve even seen starfish and sea slugs wandering through the tide pools.

It’s was great looking at the beach really close. I don’t think I ever got that close before!

we came here after hiking White Point Nature Preserve. Nice place to check out the tide pools at low tide. There were people here fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Make sure you wear appropriate footwear for climbing wet rocks. There is plenty of paid parking $ 3 before 10 am. $ 8 there after. The view is spectacular as waves crash against the rock formations.

Three months ago, my sister in law who lives in Carson visited this place twice, have asked for an approval to use it for our planned renewal of vows location. She has visited a lot of suggested places and to her, this was the one that makes more sense. With the help of some Unilocal reviews, the video and photos she showed, I liked it right away. I am from NYC, for me that was good enough. A free descent park, no event permit needed location and parking fee of $ 8 only for whole day stay were a great deal !
When we arrived on the location two days before our
event, I was stunned. I LOVED IT! It was so peaceful, calm and quiet place. Even my husband loved it without a doubt on that moment. I did not imagine that it would be so perfect as our ceremony site. During that Friday morning visit, there was nobody much around and with the weather which was about 75 degrees, it was simply lovely, a sight to behold. Everything I wanted for our ceremony backdrops were there. The gorgeous palm trees (which I adore ever time we visit CA), the beach and its soothing waves sounds, the walkable low hill, the eye-​pleasing mountain, the rocks, and the cactuses, flowers and bushes that only grow in Cali.
Our event went smoothly. It was Easter Sunday so there was more visible crowd. It is a place for family gathering, good for picnicking, good for bbquing with tables and grills available. People who witnessed the event were nice. Did not make any big deal for us doing our thing. They even showed interests and appreciation. What I liked about it, the picnic area and ground are tiled. Very clean considering it is a state park. I heard that nobody knows much about the place. It is like a private beach park. The beach though is not for swim. Very rocky before you could reach the water. Works with us. We have no intention anyway to go for dip. Lots of things you could see and enjoy. Marine creatures will be a consideration and a delight to nature lovers. Restrooms are clean. There is children’s park above the hill. The view from the hill are awesome. A photographers delight. This is truly a hidden gem.
If ever will re-​visit the Cali family, will come back again to this place. To think that we had good memories to recall. Try it yourself. Visit the place even for a short day trip if you will be around the area. You won’t have even a single regret.

Been coming here since I was little and love bringing my daughters here. The scenery is beautiful and the kids love exploring the rocks, looking for differant «creatures». So many memories here. Love it!

WEAR WATER SHOES.
Such an awesome beach. Best place for a date or parents to bring their kids to explore. You can see little critters in the tide pools and climb the rocks. If you expect to go in the water then I would not recommend this place since it is very rocky.

this was a really wonderful place because it is so clean and private.
Not so many people know about this place.
The only thing that i did not like was that you have to pay $ 8.00 to go down and to the beach and stay there and have picnics.
If you do not pay then you do not ave access to be down there, you can only view.

I don’t get it. This place was dirty and ugly with almost no usable beach space. The «tide pools» were dirty and it stank. The stray cats were a novelty at first but after awhile it was just sad. Animal control needs to come down there — full of raccoons and they’re aggressive. I was disappointed. I guess you have to be a local to enjoy that place.

NUMBER OF VISITS: 10+
WOULD I COME BACK: yes
I’ve been to this place several times over the years. Usually it’s for just a few minutes for a quick walk to look at the water then head back to the car. The last time I really spent time here was when I was 12 and that was over 20 years ago. I remember… it was just after my 6^th grade promotion and I was spending time with a best friend and family on a summer day as my friend and I were excited to become junior high school kids that coming fall. I remember we had tons on laughs spending the entire day here having lunch, getting wet in the water and just relaxing on a warm June afternoon. I recently found myself here spending a couple hours for more different reasons. Where back then, I was just a child without any real problems or worries, my recent visit was for me to reflect on things going on in my life. It was to look at what my days ahead because my responsibilities as an adult would soon pile up again as I worry about family, job, life, future, etc. But anyway that’s besides the point…
This beach isn’t a place to walk barefoot and build castles. There’s big boulders, rocks and tide pools. I think the only way here is through Western and 25^th St. You used to be able to drive up Paseo Del Mar from Gaffey, but because of the rain a few years ago that created that huge sinkhole, it’s blocked off. From Paseo Del Mar, you’ll have to either park on the streets and walk down or drive down the cliff and pay for parking. Personally, I enjoy the walk down and up the paved hill so I can get a little bit of exercise in. Anyway, near the boulders down the hill, be prepared to find stray cats lingering around. They’re wild as I’m sure they are offspring of other stray cats so they are nowhere near housebroken. Nor are they friendly. You can sit on rocks and watch kids and even adults explore the water in the tide pools. It’s pretty rocky here, so make sure you wear those beach water shoes. If you plan on just walking along the rocks and the trail, sneakers are fine. This isn’t a place for bare feet or high heels. There are picnic tables stationed along the beach so families can have picnics, but beware of seagulls.
So anyway, this place is worth a visit. It’s a good place to take kids, family, friends, a significant other or even just enjoy by yourself. Just know it’s not a typical beach you can build sand castles at or run barefoot in the water. It’s rocky… more for exploring. It’s southern California so the weather is usually nice. What more can you really ask for?
The End…

Been to this beach twice already. The first time I came over with a friend and it was low tide and we have to step on the stones just to get to where the big rocks are. I also saw starfish and hermit crabs that time. We also have to pay $ 8 for entrance.
The second time is today with my family. We didn’t have to pay for entrance because the pay booth is close. Lucky Us, maybe it’s the fact that it’s still early. Didn’t see any starfish or hermit crabs.
I also saw two old guys with their art stuff. This place indeed has a nice view for a painting.

I went here for the first time a week ago in search of a beach near Burbank that has sea glass and I was not disappointed. There is an abundance of sea glass here! If you’re looking for a sandy beach where you can go into the water this is not the right place for you. It really hardly counts as a beach as is it is made up of rocks and pebbles and then the tide pools. People go fishing there and look through the tide pools. I even saw a couple with a metal detector and it seemed as if they found a lot of treasure. I was extremely happy to find as much sea glass as I did. I filled up a whole water bottle and could have kept going but I had to return home. I even found my first lavender pieces and sea pottery! It is my new favorite beach and I will definitely be making many trips back to it in the future. The drive there and back from Burbank was also surprisingly quick. Love it!

Breathtaking views! I was lucky enough to see many different view points of White Point. My date first showed me a private spot located in some private neighborhood. We did a little walking, where residents go for a jog or to walk their dogs. Then we went down by the park area. Parking was free! We went on the walk path to enjoy the ocean smell and beautiful views. Definitely will be back!

Ok, before I go off into my spiel about this hidden gem, you have to read the history!!! Found this blog from the Daily Breeze:
We were actually across the way at the Preserve & spotted it. I never knew it existed and I had to go see what was over there, I was so glad I did!
And as one reviewer on here mentioned, the title here on Unilocal reviews is incorrect, it’s suppose to be White Point/​Royal Palms County Beach, I’ll also drop a note to Unilocal. (**Eek! Unilocal changed it! yay!)
Do you want to walk on rocks over the tide pools? You’ll see crabs, sea snails, among other marine life, depends if their hiding. Pelicans, sea gulls & other beautiful sea birds flying or preying on the water seeking food.
Do you want a mini ass kicker of a workout?.. Emphasis mini, but it will work you out, park by the park/​picnic tables or street and coming walking down the hill onto the beach & when your down enjoying the stroll & gorgeous view, you can walk right back up the nice slow & somewhat steep incline. (there is also a man made shortcut trail on the side, which I did & felt like Rocky Balboa jumping up & down after I did it).
I can only imagine the surfers love it & I don’t blame them & all the locals wanting their paradise to be a kept secret. A nice quiet place to air your mind out, especially if your going through a lot of turmoil, just come here and soak up the ocean air and you’ll feel better w/​out smoking a doobie or drinking like a pig. (although to some that sounds better, I’m not judging or condoning, just observation) All I’m saying is, other than this review, I’m not telling my people about this spot. And I/​we definitely will keep the respect while we come visit.
There are parking lots available both upper & lower level, but you can also park in the street for free.
There are cats living there among the rocks next to the concrete, I’m guilty too, when I saw them, I went back to the car & grabbed treats I had bought for my own furry feline/​piggy.
It was overcast, foggy at times, so we didn’t get the chance to see Catalina Island or any other views but a couple boats. Also saw few people fishing on the rocks, couple scuba divers & a little family of acrobats diving & flipping in the water further out. Lifeguard is there on watch from his vehicle and did shout out to a some people, one of which was a mother w/​her baby strapped to her back walking onto the larger rocks further out towards the shore, not a smart thing to do.
Definitely coming back, I saw the Unilocal pics & missed out seeing the outdoor dance floor with the Fireplace, still standing today & remains of concrete walls from when it was Hotel resort & also because it’s probably one of the few best places (near the ocean) to get away from the rat race and indulge in.

When I went here for the first time, the parking attendants weren’t there so no parking fee. But now, if you want to park down by the parking lots, it’s $ 10. You could also park at the metered parking right by the entrance and walk it down.
I like this place a lot. It’s very peaceful. I like tide pools, but the marine life here is not as bountiful as the one in Abalone cove. Must be because of the other people clamming and «harvesting».
On the opposite side of the tide pools you can find tables and what looks to be a place where people could host events. There were palm trees, benches, a fireplace (?), a place for barbecue, and public bathrooms.

PROS:
perfect place to go beach combing, tide pooling, exploring (wear water shoes/​sneakers)
beautiful views of the pacific and Catalina Island
lifeguard tower
public restrooms (though I suggest going to the one by the playground)
plenty of picnic benches with grills
scenic spot, great for photographers
ample parking spots
CONS :
parking is $ 8, but you can park on the street (or in the metered parking lot) and walk down (kind of steep but not too bad)
stray feral cats (stinky!)
rocky shoreline, this is not a typical beach, go elsewhere for that!
OVERALL :
We’ve been going here for years (since 2002!) and it’s a favorite of ours. Although, I have to mention there were more ocean/​sea animals and such years ago. I really wish people would just look but don’t touch when they’re tide pooling. :(