Point Vicente Interpretive Center

Category: Natural history museum

Address: 31501 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA

Phone: +13105445375

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Javier Rosete

Aug 10, 2022

One of the nicest places along palos verdes area. There is a nice big parking lot available at no cost. Picnic tables and large grass areas to just relax and play ball. The trails lead north and south with great scenery and for miles. Great place for photos for a date and even to just get in a great jog or hike.

Serge Lev

Jul 14, 2022

The center has a very friendly and informative staff. The guide was very kind and told us a lot of interesting facts about the place and showed the new exposition of the former light that was replaced. Will defiantly come back to take more pictures and get more memories.

Luisa

Jan 11, 2022

If you are looking for a very pretty place to catch the sunset… this is it!!! The view was amazingggg!! They have picnic table so you can even sit and eat! I saw a birthday party happening! Which look so pretty with the sunset as background 😍 definitely coming back!

Marica

Dec 22, 2021

Today was more of a walking day. Previously I've gone into the center & explored thru the exhibits. The trails are wide & well maintained. Ample parking at the center makes this a popular spot for walking along the top of the bluffs & picnicking. Inside the center is a gift shop & very cool science/historical exhibits focused on the local area. There is no fee for any of this. Donations are always welcome. Restrooms are accessible both inside & out of the building.

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Questions & Answers

Can you have dogs on leash

Nancy Graves | Aug 31, 2019
Jayabharathi Kalamegam | Aug 30, 2020

Yes. You are most welcome with pets.

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Can you fly a drone here? for recreational purposes...

Jose Francisco Jara | Aug 31, 2019
Iva Maes | Aug 31, 2019

NO !!!

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I am looking for a beautiful place to throw my wedding and we are looking for a beach front. How much are your prices for a wedding

Rubie Marin | Aug 31, 2018
Fire-Phoenix Audio | Aug 31, 2018

This is an ideal spot for a wedding. You might also want to look at the neighborhood church in Palos Verdes. That said... I don't know about the prices.

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Are you allowed to take a walk in the park and have a picnic after 6pm ?

Alfredo Aragon | Jul 1, 2022
Patrick Eberlein | Jul 1, 2022

I think the park is open until sunset

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What's the parking like?

Ann Molina | Aug 30, 2021
Darlene Melendez | Aug 30, 2021

Parking can be crowded especially on weekends but there is an overflow makeshift parking area on the dirt area as you drive in.

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When is the right time (month) for whale watching? How much do they charge for binoculars? Thanks.

Rahul K | Aug 30, 2020
Jeannette Ashlin | Aug 30, 2020

You have to bring your own binoculars. I don't recall the interpretative center renting them out. Grays are counted December through March maybe April. I have seen Grays swimming by. Stay within ear shot of the volunteers and they will say which direction to look. Right now Blues are out there. I don't know if they swim close enough to see them with your naked eye. Go and bring a good pair of binoculars and look for their blow.

Is this a good time for whale watching?

Charles Nordell | Aug 31, 2019
Jeannette Ashlin | Aug 30, 2020

December through April for Gray Whales. They have volunteers that sit there and count them. If you stand nearby you can hear them say where to look if they spot a blow. Summer months Blues are around. 50/50 chance of seeing a whale anytime you go.

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See you guys tomorrow! I'm going on a field trip there from Lomita STEAM Magnet from 4th Grade!

Marissa Manu | Aug 31, 2018
Rolando/RanDom/Ronald Reagan/THornE/Reynaga | Aug 31, 2018

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When is the best time of day to come to see any whales?

Margaret Whewall | Aug 31, 2018
BigHouseLA promotions | Aug 31, 2018

early morning hours between 7 and 10. and afternoons after 4. they have a board with sightings listed. this is the time of year to go

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