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Scott Bideau

A great spot. I've only been during the day, but several visitors have reported activity nowhere near appropriate for kids after sunset. And don't forget the downtown hot springs. Great pools with warm water slides for the kiddos.

More and more people without ocean knowledge or proper navigation to the spot have been getting hurt. http://m.ocregister.com/articles/pools-650856-cave-beach.html

The hike up is beautiful in and of itself and is a convenient trail for nearby campers. At the end is a bit of a "stairway to heaven" as you ascend up to the top of the flat tops. Crossing the causeway isn't just a narrow trail with a 1,000+ foot drop off...you're walking (or crawling) over boulders at the same time.