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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/12/2021
The hike begins on bluffs with views across the shoreline and adjacent hills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/12/2021
Pirate's Cove as seen from before the descent.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/12/2021
A sign marks the junction, with Pirate's Cove lying down a steep hike to the left and Smuggler's Cave tunnel down another path to the right.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/12/2021
Overgrown hike down to the beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/12/2021
Pirate's Cove Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/12/2021
Smuggler's Cave, a tunnel easily accessed from the Pirate's Cove trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/12/2021
The trail to Pirate's Cove begins on the south side of the parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/12/2021
Views of Avila Beach to the north.