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A BRIEF HISTORY OF LOS SERENOS: The Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents were formed in answer to a need created by the opening of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in 1984. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which owns and operates the Center, hired a Recreation Specialist to solicit and train volunteers. The volunteers provide educational information on the natural and cultural history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the migrating Gray whales that could be easily viewed from the Center’s outstanding vantage point by the Center’s many visitors. The first group of 25 volunteers underwent training with local experts on geology, history and marine mammals and after graduation, went to work sharing their enthusiasm and new-found knowledge with local and International visitors. The original class selected the name “Los Serenos de Point Vicente” which means “Night Watchman of Point Vicente” to represent their group. Later the group obtained separate non-profit recognition as a formal 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information on Los Serenos, please click HERE. |
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Los
Serenos de Point Vicente is a volunteer organization which assists
and supports the City of Rancho Palos Verdes' objectives for the
Point Vicente Interpretive Center (a museum which features exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the Peninsula), Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, Forrestal
Nature Preserve/Ladera Linda Community Center and the Trails at Trump
National. Los Serenos docents and volunteers provide interpretive
and educational services to the community regarding the unique features
and natural and cultural history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and
adjacent waters by means of docent-led tours, special events, workshops
and classes
Saturday, March 25, 9:00 am ~ Forrestal Nature Reserve ~
Walk through coastal sage scrub habitat and view the beautiful blooming spring wild flowers. Learn about the geological history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Moderate to Strenuous (Park on Forrestal Drive in the public parking area)
Saturday, April 1 (9:00 am) ~ Ocean Trails Reserve East Bluff & Gnatcatcher Trails) ~ Enjoy the beautiful ocean views as you discover the coastal sage habitat along the eastern bluff of the Reserve. See WW II sites as you learn about the modern history of the area. Moderate. (Park on Twin Harbors View Dr.–1st left off La Rotonda Drive).
Saturday, April 15, 10 am - 4 pm ~ Whale of a Day (at PVIC) ~
Fun, food, entertainment, education. On the grounds of PVIC. Bring the family and friends. FREE! (Parking at City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. ~ also FREE) (NOTE: Rain Date is April 29)
Sunday, May 21, 1:00 pm ~ McBride Trail ~
Enjoy this easy walk along the McBride Trail, featuring spectacular panoramic views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island. Learn about the native coastal sage scrub habitat along with a lesson on the rich history of the Palos Verdes area. (Click 
Saturday, June 17, 9:00 am ~ Alta Vicente Reserve ~
As we explore the native coastal sage scrub habitat, we will also have the unique opportunity to see concrete observation stations built in the late 1920s to support the 14” guns at Ft. MacArthur, view what remains of a dual 6” gun battery built during WWll and visit one of the best preserved Cold War-era Nike missile launch sites in the country. Moderate to Strenuous (Park and meet at the RPV City Hall)
Sunday, July 23, 1:00 pm ~ George F Canyon Nature Preserve ~ Wander along a willow-filled canyon stream with native coastal sage scrub habitat. Look down on one of the only areas on the mainland where one can view Catalina schist, the bedrock that underlies most of the Los Angeles area. Visit the Nature Center to learn more about the local habitat and history. Level: Easy. (Park in the lot for the hiking trail off Palos Verdes Drive East – Click 
Sunday, August 20, 1:00 pm ~ Ocean Trails Reserve (Lakeview & Catalina Trails) ~
Walk the public trail system and enjoy the vistas and summer blooming habitat. Learn about the fascinating history of the golf course property. Easy. (Park and meet in lot at the end of La Rotonda Drive)
Saturday, September 16, 9 am - noon ~ Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (Coastal Cleanup Day) ~
International Coastal Cleanup Day. Bring the family to help clean the beach and to learn about ocean conservation. Note: Parking fee is waived for event participants
Sunday, October 22, 1:00 pm ~ Ocean Trails Reserve (Sunrise/Sunset Trails) ~
Walk the switchback trail to the beach. Learn about local geology and fall blooming habitat. Also learn about the Japanese farming of the area that began around 1900 and the founding of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Moderate. (Park to left of Trump National Club House in public lot at end of Trump National Drive)
Sunday, November 26, 1:00 pm ~ Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
Sunday, December 10, 12:00 pm ~ Abalone Cove Shoreline Park