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Due to ongoing facilities repairs following a flood event on October 27 caused by a water pipe leak, the Point Vicente Interpretive Center museum will remain closed to the public at least through February 28. |
PVIC Popup Gift Shop Now Open
While the Point Vicente Interpretive Center museum remains temporarily closed due to ongoing repairs, the City is pleased to announce the gift shop has reopened as a popup shop in the Sunset Room.
Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily to browse the selection of gifts with local flair, from apparel, jewelry, tree ornaments and books, to ocean-inspired plush toys, home decor, dinnerware, and more! Enter through the rear patio of the Interpretive Center, as the main entrance remains closed.
For more information, please call 310-544-5375.
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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.
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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2023 NATURE WALKS |
NOTE: RAIN CANCELS A HIKE!*
*Following a rain, check trailalerts.rpvca.gov for closures |
NOTE: Parking at Abalone Cove is extremely limited; carpooling is highly recommended |
Saturday, February 18, 10:00 am ~ PVIC / Vicente Bluff Reserve ~
Join us for a tour of the native plant garden and a walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve. Learn about the Pacific Gray Whales and their annual migration from Alaska to Mexico. Meet at PVIC. Easy |
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 HERE for Flyer Map parking instructions)
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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 HERE for Flyer Map instructions)
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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* ~
Tour the tide pools teeming with fascinating marine life. (Parking Fee – See below.) Moderate to Strenuous |
Sunday, December 10, 12:00 pm ~ Abalone Cove Shoreline Park* ~
Tour the tide pools teeming with fascinating marine life. (Parking Fee – See below.) Moderate to Strenuous |
*Wear sturdy shoes as part of the walk will be on cobblestones. All nature walks take approximately 2 hours. Wear sun protection and bring water. Call 310-544-5375 for more information and/or directions or visit our website at http://www.losserenos.org |
*Abalone Cove Parking: First 30 Minutes FREE; 30 Minutes to 2 hours $6; Over 2 Hours $12; Buses $55; Seniors 62+ and Handicapped are FREE year-round
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