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Welcome to Los Serenos de Point Vicente! We are a volunteer organization dedicated to assisting and supporting the City of Rancho Palos Verdes’ objectives for the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Our museum 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 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. We achieve this through docent-led tours, special events, workshops, and classes. Our goal is to provide meaningful experiences for all our visitors. We are proud to be part of the Rancho Palos Verdes community and we look forward to welcoming you to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center and other sites managed by Los Serenos. Please join us in exploring all the amazing features the Palos Verdes Peninsula has to offer.

For over 45 years, the Peninsula Sports Camps have been providing education and instruction to more than 90,000 young athletes. Tom Maier, the camp director and one of the South Bay’s most prominent basketball coaches, has 730 wins and 4 CIF titles under his belt. His master’s degree from USC in physical education with a specialty in sports administration means he is the ideal candidate to lead athletes to self-improvement. Coach Maier’s credentials include Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Chadwick School (27 years), Redondo Union High School (12 years) and Girls Varsity Basketball Coach at Palos Verdes High School in Palos Verdes for 5 years. The Peninsula Sports Camps are run by three outstanding coaches: Tom Maier (Peninsula Basketball Camp), Bruce Myhre (Peninsula Soccer Camp) and Chad Nammack (Peninsula Baseball Camp). These experienced coaches are supported by a team of professional speakers who help to make Peninsula Sports Camps one of the best camps in Southern California. With 45 years of experience and 90,000 athletes, there is no better place to encourage athletes to reach for their highest potential.

The Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC) is a nonprofit community visual arts school and gallery that has been inspiring individuals to create, appreciate and celebrate art since it was founded on May 11, 1931. Over the years, PVAC has grown to make the visual arts more available, accessible and affordable through a range of exhibitions, education and outreach programs. At PVAC, the mission is to encourage the creative spirit in everyone. Whether you are a beginner, a student, or an experienced artist, PVAC has something for you. With classes, workshops, lectures, and exhibitions, there’s no limit to what you can learn and experience. And, with its commitment to making the visual arts accessible and affordable, PVAC ensures that everyone can take part in the celebration of art. For nearly 90 years, Palos Verdes Art Center has been a source of inspiration and learning for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Through its commitment to making the visual arts accessible and affordable, PVAC has enabled countless individuals to create, appreciate and celebrate art. Join the celebration and explore the possibilities at PVAC today!

Ride to Fly is a non-profit organization that strives to offer therapeutic horseback riding experiences to children and adults with disabilities. Established in 1994, Ride to Fly is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International), and is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its riders. The organization believes in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and wishes to share the special gift of horsemanship with those who have special needs. Ride to Fly has been operating in the South Bay area since 1994. The organization is a PATH International member center that is committed to providing therapeutic horseback riding and the associated learning experiences to children and adults with disabilities in a safe and nurturing environment. Ride to Fly believes that all people, regardless of their abilities, have inherent worth and dignity, and is dedicated to sharing the special gift of horsemanship with those with special needs. Since 1994, Ride to Fly has been providing therapeutic horseback riding opportunities and associated learning experiences to individuals with disabilities in the South Bay area. As a PATH International member operating center, the organization is devoted to creating a safe and nurturing environment for its riders, and believes in the inherent worth and dignity of all people. Ride to Fly wishes to share the special gift of horsemanship with those with special needs and encourages all to experience the joys of horseback riding.

The golf course at Trump National allows the general public to share in the beauty of Rancho Palos Verdes. The property features walking trails that meander through the award winning golf course towards the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The trails provide access to the beach and a public park located on the bluffs in front of the clubhouse. These trails offer the chance to see up close the native flora and fauna that our staff works so diligently to preserve. Trump National has established a strong reputation for its environmental practices. Trump National is dedicated to protecting the environmentally sensitive habitat that is home to protected plant species and the endangered Coastal California Gnatcatcher (a small migratory bird). Several environmental agencies – including the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish & Game – were involved with setting up a series of standards and guidelines for the course. Trump National actively abides by these regulations, placing us in the ranks of courses that dynamically combine beauty and environmentally responsible practices.

At Peninsula Golf and Country Club (PGCC), we understand that family is the cornerstone of any community. That’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves to providing the premier golf, tennis, athletic, and social club experience for Peninsula-area families. We’re proud to have earned the Distinguished Club Elite award from Board Room Magazine, an honor bestowed on only 5% of the world’s top-tier private clubs. Our commitment to excellence in all areas of our club is unwavering. At PGCC, we believe that family is at the heart of a strong community, and that’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves to providing the best golf, tennis, and social club experience for Peninsula families. We’re proud to have earned the Distinguished Club Elite award from Board Room Magazine, an honor given to just 5% of the world’s elite private clubs. Our mission is to ensure that our members have the best possible experience whenever they step onto our grounds. We strive to be the premier private club on the Peninsula, and we take our commitment to excellence seriously. We offer a wide variety of activities and amenities, from golf and tennis to athletics and social events, so that you can enjoy quality time with your family and friends. Our goal is to make sure that you and your loved ones have the perfect place to relax and have fun.