Outdoor & fun
Sunny Jim's Sea Cave
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Sunny Jim's Sea Cave, accessible only through the Cave Store on Coast Boulevard, offers a rare opportunity to enter a sea cave from land. Visitors descend a 145-step tunnel carved in 1902, emerging onto a platform inside the cave where waves crash and sunlight filters through the opening. The cave's distinctive shape resembles the profile of Sunny Jim, a character from a British cereal advertisement. It's a quirky, memorable experience combining history, geology, and stunning ocean vistas.
Don't miss
- Descend the historic 145-step tunnel into the sea cave
- Stand inside the cave and watch waves surge through the opening
- Spot the cave's profile that resembles 'Sunny Jim' from the inside
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sunny Jim's Sea Cave
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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