Dale with dear local friend Planet X's Lindsey listening for the dragon sounds inside at Sacred Cove(also known as "Smugglers Cove"). Abalone Cove,Portuguese Bend.Rancho Palos Verdes,California.May 6 2007 Sacred Cove (also known as Smugglers Cove). Sacred Cove is bordered by tidepools at both points. From Portuguese Point are magnificent views of Abalone Cove, Long Point, Sacred Cove, Inspiration Point, White Point, Point Fermin, and Catalina Island. The oceanfront park sits at the foot of the unstable and actively slipping Portuguese Bend landslide area.