Shelter Cove - Mal Coombs Park | California

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Cell phone reception is strong at this site, which offers views of the Pacific Ocean from both the paved parking lot and the concrete and grass surfaces of the day-use area. 

The paved lot has 20 parking spaces, 2 of which are designated as accessible and have access aisles for vans with side ramps.  

A restroom facility with 2 flush toilets, 1 for men and 1 for women, is located in the southeast corner of the site. Erosion may cause a lip between the gravel path leading to the restrooms and the concrete slab near the entrance. Next to the restrooms, on grass, are a pet-waste bag dispenser, a trash can, and a partially covered kiosk with site and safety information.  

The site has 2 drinking fountains, 1 on concrete near the entrance to the restrooms and the other on a concrete slab in grass near the picnic area. 

A concrete walkway goes around the lighthouse, with another pet-waste bag dispenser and trash can near the transition from the parking lot to the walkway. The rest of the site is a flat grass surface that may be uneven in places.  

The picnic area southeast of the lighthouse can be reached through gaps in the wood fence surrounding the parking lot. The area has about 10 wooden tables with recessed legs that could accommodate wheelchair users. There are also 2 pedestal grills and 2 trash cans.  

West of the lighthouse, near the edge of the cliff overlooking the ocean, are 2 additional wooden picnic tables and 2 angled interpretive signs. Along the concrete walkway near the lighthouse are 2 more interpretive signs.  

The path leading down to the tidepools below the cliff was not designed with accessibility in mind. 

Descriptions and photos uploaded November 2026. Please note that actual on-the-ground conditions may vary due to natural events (e.g., weather, wildfires, erosion), normal wear and tear, or site improvements.