La Piedra Beach

"An open overlooked beach just north of trancas Canyon shopping center. So all along the SoCal Coast they took out one possibly two mega Mansions to allow the public to have the view. Nice flat parking lot decent porta potty and a short little hike down to the beach provides gorgeous views"

"Highly recommend for anyone that is not hauling any chairs or coolers. Ok if you plan a small picnic with blanket, umbrella, and a few sandwiches and drinks. Kids and pets should be able to handle the hike down and back up, just make sure you have the right hiking shoes and not sandals. Park in the parking lot and pay the full day, just in case you end up having a little extra fun. No life guard on duty and a bit rocky to get in the water."

"Low tide is best for walking or hanging out at this beach. Great overlooking views. You can park on PCH if the lot is full or don't want to pay. Look for one of the three picnic benches at the top for a nice view while you eat. Path way is not maintained and steeper than average so pack light. Pro-tip: during low tide ("

"Parking lot is not free but it is small which limits the traffic on the beach, enough space for a few groups to enjoy the place peacefully! A nice walk down but a bit of a hike after day of swimming!"

"Great place for relaxing. Lots of rocks! There is a small hike for the beach access so make sure to wear good shoes for the traction. The parking lot is good enough for 20 cars, which is good because that makes the place not too crowded. $10 all day parking or $3 an hour. Give it a try, La Piedra Beach is a pretty nice spot!! Playa La Piedra es un hermoso lugar para ir a relajarse y divertirse un rato buscando cangrejos y caracoles entre las piedras. Me gusto porque no hay mucha gente ya que no es una playa muy popular, pero en mi opinion es una playa muy bonita."