Hike #1403
May 15, 2019
Point Vicente Through Terranea Resort

Hike Leader:  Pat Forbess

Meet at 9:00 am for start at 9:30 am

Please print your own hike descriptions and maps.  This will avoid the inconvenience and save costs to the hike leader.

Trailhead Directions:  From the 405 Freeway take Hawthorne Boulevard South, up and over “The Hill” to end of Hawthorne Blvd. at Palos Verdes Drive West.  Turn left at the traffic light. (where you’ll find a “Starbucks” for coffee). Turn right at the next turn off, which will be the entrance to Point Vicente Interpretive Center, and park in the parking lot.

If you take the 110 Freeway, go South to the Pacific Coast Hwy off-ramp and head West.  Turn left when you come to Hawthorne Blvd. and follow the directions listed above.

Note: There are restrooms available at the park, after 9 am. and at Terranea Resort.

The Hike:  Our hike will begin at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center.  Located next to Point Vicente Lighthouse, this small natural history museum is an ideal whale-watching spot.  Exhibits highlight the peninsula's geology, flora and fauna.  The hike will be a six and a half mile loop with minimal elevation gain.  We will explore the area around and thru the Terranea Resort heading down to the shoreline and explore the coastal cliffs.  If the weather cooperates, the shoreline and ocean views are magnificent.

Google Earth photo - Point Vicente to Terranea Resort

GPS Data:
Mileage: 3.9 mi RT
Elevations: Trailhead = 135 ft.
Overlook Peak = 250 ft.
Hotel Lobby = 80 ft.
Long Point = 0 ft.

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