the point vicente interpretive center
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California Gray Whale watching season started Dec. 1 and continues until next May. There are volunteer whale counters gathered on the terrace (from sunrise to sunset) next to the amphitheater, watching/counting the gray whales migrating from Alaska to Baja California. The interpretive center is an interesting museum showing the early history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula featuring prominent pioneering families, whale anatomy and whaling history, and displaying donated souvenirs and memorabilia from the now dismantled Marineland. Admission is free and there is ample seating in the amphitheater to enjoy a picnic while watching for spouting whales. On a clear day you can see Catalina Island and Malibu?:)
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They opened this place a few years back and recently visited it ourselves. Loved it! Lots of local history on display. Also a good place to whale watch in season (Nov-April). Fun day for the family.
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Well put together and interesting for the visitor. Not a vast display, but what there is, is of interest. It is from this point each year that a group of local ladies count the whales migrating northwards. A fabulous location to sit and watch the sunset. On our visit we saw whale flumes out at sea - where the whales breath and there is a cloud of flume blown through their blowhole. We also saw the "green flash" as the sun sank below a very clear horizon.
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Excellent view of lighthouse from here, there are trails if you want to go on a mini hike...also grassy area to have a small picnic facing the ocean....people also come here for whale watching
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The Center is a fount of knowledge and information about local history, plants, geology, cultural history and whales. The docents are knowledgable and eager to show you around. The Grey Whale Census is taken here every year from December to May and the views are amazing!Best of all, it's free (so please donate).
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This is the first time I been this part of Greater LA. The drive with the ocean view was amazing ona Sunny afternoon. We did not visit the Center. But there was a trail along the cliff which was very nice to have a leisiurely walk or run. The scenery is beautiful with the view of the light house at one end. The site was used to be a target for the US military. We did not see any whales.
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My wife and I arrived at 2:30 and saw one right away... 37 by the time we left. Bring camera, binoculars and a jacket if you come in January. Safe, beautiful and peaceful..... Dogs allowed!
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Wonderful cliff side walking paths with tremendous views of the coastline, Catalina & Pt Vicente Lighthouse. The interpretive center is an hour well spent learning about some of Palos Verdes history and whales. Picnic tables are scattered around.
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I made the trip to visit Point Vicente Interpretive Center from Orange County. I would have liked to visit the lighthouse but that is only open the second Saturday of each month. As a awesome consolation we settled for the Point Vicente Interpretive Center right next to the lighthouse.This place is gorgeous! Breathtaking views of cliff sides and coast line. There is even a nice flat walking path along the coast. Plenty of parking, picnic tables and grassy areas for a picnic. The interpretive center was also very interesting. They have a few exhibits about whales, a little history of the area and Marineland. There are also people doing some serious whale watching. People are stationed right outside of the center counting the marine life. So interesting. I can't wait to go back with my picnic lunch, camping chairs and binoculars!
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Surviving off of donations, this little infoseum has displays of native American, prehistoric, geologic, and cultural histories of the area. Very enjoyable exhibit, and equally enjoyable patio for whale watching. I come often as I live close by, and it's always fun. Great gift shop also.