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1. Admire the stunning Glass Church / Wayfarers Chapel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Admire the stunning Glass Church / Wayfarers Chapel
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2. Learn about the Pacific gray whale at The Point Vicente Interpretive Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Learn about the Pacific gray whale at The Point Vicente Interpretive Center
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3. Take a picture of Point Vicente Lighthouse

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Take a picture of Point Vicente Lighthouse
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4. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park & Ecological Reserve

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Abalone Cove Shoreline Park & Ecological Reserve
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5. Play a round of golf at Trump National Golf Club

Play a round of golf at Trump National Golf Club
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6. Test your skills on Los Verdes Golf Course

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Test your skills on Los Verdes Golf Course
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7. Have a picnic at Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center

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Have a picnic at Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
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8. Watch pelicans from the Ocean Trails Reserve

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Watch pelicans from the Ocean Trails Reserve
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9. Visit Green Hills Memorial Park

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Visit Green Hills Memorial Park
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10. Hike along the McBride Trail

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Hike along the McBride Trail
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11. Relax in the sun on Abalone Cove Beach

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Relax in the sun on Abalone Cove Beach
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12. See a free art exhibition at The Palos Verdes Art Center

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See a free art exhibition at The Palos Verdes Art Center
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13. Enjoy beautiful views while you dine at catalina kitchen

Enjoy beautiful views while you dine at catalina kitchen
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14. Dine on the patio at mar'sel

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Dine on the patio at mar'sel
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15. Enjoy Southern California cuisine at Nelson's

Enjoy Southern California cuisine at Nelson's
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Rancho Palos Verdes is a small town in Los Angeles County, snuggled in the Palos Verdes Hills and perched on the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It is an affluent suburb of Los Angeles known for spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, great beaches, and famous golf courses. The Point Vicente Interpretive Center is a perfect spot for whale-watching.

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