Scotchmans cove, I can remember when we named it, right around 1957 or 58 . The old Scottish gentleman from Corona del Mar would pipe his bag pipes on the bluffs overlooking the cove, and so we called the place Scotchmans Cove. This old gentleman use to pipe his bags on the bluffs, where the New irvine terrace was to be built. And when they started clearing ground for construction he headed to the bluffs above the Royal Reef to pipe his bags, and what beautiful sounds he could pipe. The Royal Reef is another story altogether, at that time it was loaded with lobsters, abalone sand bass, it was a divers paridice, wish I could go back and do it all over again.

Beautiful Sunday afternoon at the cove.

Beautiful! Bring a trash bag, to pick up litter, so tgr beach stays clean.

Still as pristine as 40 yrs ago!

Beautiful place.

Loved it went hiking across the st then came over to beach

This place is amazing. Great place to be out and appreciate what God has given us.

Scotchmans Cove is a place to be avoided at all costs! Especially during the winter season. There was almost nobody there. The beaches are full of ocean flotsam. Driftwood, Seashells, Many varieties of Seaweed and Kelp, a plethora of Seabirds, Terribly slippery Stratified Sedimentary Rock that has been shaped over untold amounts of time into mind numbing, bizarre shapes and textures teeming with Oceanic Vermin. Not to mention the arduous hike through Hummingbird infested wildflowers while the wind assaults you with Ocean Scented Breezes carrying the sound of crashing surf.STAY HOME! YOULL HATE IT!

Amazing place... I recommend this place for people who like to enjoy walks and breathtaking views!

Nice beach,

Beutiful place

Scary good waves. Great for surfing. No lifeguards.

THIS PARTICULAR STATE PARK IS WELL WORTH THE DRIVE TO THE WALK DOWN TO THE BEACH AND HEAR THE SOUND OF THE WIND AND WAVES & BIRDS...MY FAMILY AND i HAVE BEEN COMING HERE FOR YEARS AND IT IS ALWAYS A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE EVERY TIME AND WE ALWAYS ENJOY IT TREMENDOUSLY AND AS FOR THE CHILDREN THEY AGREE STUPENDOUSLY!!!

Not for the elderly, was rough for my mom to walk down those unlevel stairs. But great spot and water was nice.

A great spot to get away with friends.

You can experience the magical sunset!!

Loved it. Watch out for the rock areas.

Absolutely beautiful!

Nice beach. Not too crowded. Sand beach was soft and spacious. A fair bit of seaweed and debris on the beach and in the surf. Waves were good for surfing. Opportunities for snorkeling as well.

Enjoyed the beach. Area was very clean

Very cool place to visit.

Such a nice beach.

As its a long, steep climb to the water, theres low crowds.

Great getaway spot

9/10. Would people watch there again.

Beautiful beach, very uncrowded even on a Friday afternoon in August. Not great for swimming - too many rocks.

Beautiful paradise like Pacific beach

My favorite beach to go!!

Take me back

Beautiful tide pools.

Beautiful

Awesome trails

Nice

Beautiful

Gorgeous setting, gorgeous beach

Beautiful place to visit