This weekend, try one of SoCal’s best beach hikes
LA TimesThe meditative state you find yourself in when you gaze at an endless horizon. The hike: El Moro Canyon The beach for cooling down: Crystal Cove State Park At Crystal Cove State Park, most head straight to the glistening ocean, plentiful tide pools or charming historic cottages. The hike: Nicholas Flat Trail The beach for cooling down: Leo Carrillo State Beach Named after the Hollywood actor who was also a tireless conservationist, Leo Carrillo State Park is a popular filming locale that has a stellar natural cast, including A-list coastal views on the hike and top-billing tide pools at the beach. The tiny treasure in Orange County also boasts tide pools and an awesome sea cave at low tide — and as usual in SoCal paradise, it’s perfect for a relaxing summer day on the sand. Join an adventure leader from Black Girls Trekkin’ — a group that empowers Black women to “spend time outdoors, appreciate nature, and protect it” — to overcome the challenging 8.3-mile hike to the 5,558-foot summit at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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