It was always called Pirates Cove. It’s such a good name ... This is where the hike gets a bit challenging. California’s winter deluge of rain clearly did a number on the trail here ...

At a marked fork, Coastal Fire Road goes left, and you stay right to take Pirates Cove Trail. This dramatic section of trail rivals any trail in Big Sur for views of classic Northern California ...

This short but scenic coastal trail near Pismo Beach takes you to Pirate’s Cove, a hidden beach with dramatic ocean views. The trail itself is easy to navigate, but be prepared for some steep ...

Almost 50 years later, the California Coastal Commission ... follow the main trail to a rocky promontory that looks down on Pirate’s Cove Beach and a jumble of black rocks and tide pools.

the California Coastal Commission unanimously rejected a plan to relocate the trail, which stretches across a hillside property owned by Rob and Judi McCarthy just above Pirate’s Cove.

You may also see California quail scurrying from one ... a slightly different route from the Coastal Trail, i.e., the Pirates Cove trail, which also leads back to Tennessee Valley.

A $287,500 grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy ... also includes a lookout point that faces Pirate’s Cove and connects with a trail to the clothing-optional beach below.

Cal Fire SLO responded to a cliff rescue at Pirate’s Cove in Avila Beach at 11 AM on Sunday. According to Cal Fire SLO, a man climbed down Pirate’s Cove. First responders assisted the man down ...