Shark Fin Cove – Davenport Pier Overlook loop from Davenport

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Shark Fin Cove – Davenport Pier Overlook loop from Davenport

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Shark Fin Cove – Davenport Pier Overlook loop from Davenport

01:48

6.80km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

18 m

Williams' Landing

Highlight • Beach

The old historic landing has all but disappeared, but across from the Bonny Doon Road intersection with Hwy 1 a short trail crosses the abandoned railway line to a spectacular beach

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747 m

Shark Fin Rock 🌊 Bonny Doon Beach County Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The clifftop trail can be severely overgrown by grass in spring and is best negotiated by mountain bike. However, the views of the rocky coastline and iconic tall rock islands …

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933 m

Bonny Doon Beach Access County Park

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

After crossing the trail tracks trail lead along the cliffs and along the tracks in both northern and southern directions. The cliff trails give superb views down to the coast, and an unmapped trail leads down to the beach cove.

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1.20 km

Shark Fin Cove

Highlight • Beach

This place is named after an impressive rock formation that resembles a shark fin emerging from the ocean. It offers truly breathtaking views of the rock formations, beach, and the ocean.

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2.74 km

Davenport Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

These stunning cliffs offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Davenport Beach below. While there is beach access, it can be treacherous, so it is recommended to enjoy the views from the safety of the cliffs.

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3.54 km

Davenport Pier Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular view from high above the cliffs looking down to the beach and the painted remains of the old pier.

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6.30 km

Historic Williams Landing Cove Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Williams brothers bought a large piece of an old Spanish/Mexican Land grant in 1847 and over the next 10 years developed logging, saw mill, lime kiln, cattle and dairy …

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6.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

2.74 km

Surfaces

6.07 km

622 m

< 100 m