South Bay Walking & Hiking Group

We meet at 8:15am in the parking lot near the entrance road and start hiking promptly at 8:30am

We will start at Ernie Howlett park and go along some very scenic horse trails. We will either go towards Malaga Cove through Malaga Dunes, return on the Boundary Trail, or go east and pass through the tunnels under Hawthorne and Crenshaw to explore the Moccasin and Botanic Garden trails east to Rolling Hills Rd.

The hike will be between 5 and 6 miles depending on route we decide to take. Elevation gain will vary between 500ft to 800ft depending on the route.

Hiking shoes with lug soles and water required, and sunscreen, snacks, and hiking poles recommended.

There is a restroom by the tennis courts.

Disclaimer: When you RSVP for our events, you assume all of the risks of participating in any/all activities associated with the South Bay Walking and Hiking Group.

You certify that you are physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in this activity, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. You certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude your participation in this activity.

You acknowledge that this activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the activity.

Join our beautiful Thursday hike at Pelican Cove! The walk is approximately three miles, and you are welcome to walk at your own pace.

Meetup time: 9:15am.
Walk begins right at 9:30am.

This easier hike is mostly flat and takes about 1-1/2 hour to complete.

Directions: The Pelican Cove Parking Lot is 1200 feet to the west of the intersection of Terranea Way/Palos Verdes Drive South.

[To access the lot, from San Pedro, drive past the intersection of Terranea Way/Palos Verdes Drive South to Point Vicente, turn left into the Point Vicente Parking Lot and then turn around to exit the lot right (traveling south), back onto Palos Verdes Drive. The Pelican Cove Parking Lot (a right turn) is the next lot you come to as you travel back toward San Pedro. From P.V. (driving south) turn right into the parking lot just past Point Vicente.]

Leave yourself some extra time to find us the first time you join us, just in case you have trouble finding the spot! The Trail Head is at the far, lower end of the lost. Look for us at the Pelican Statue.

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We go for coffee after the walk at the Sea Beans Coffee Shop near the Lobby of the Terranea Resort is not near the parking lot, so bring some money with you. Of course, socializing is optional, but we have a friendly group and fun conversations (plus coffee & edibles to purchase from Sea Beans).

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View of the Pelican Cove Parking Lot, traveling south toward San Pedro

Detailed Route: From the South End of Pelican Cove Park by the statue of the pelican, we take the Terranea Trail south towards Nelson's and Long Point. Then we take the short section of Beach Trail right to the water's edge and to the rocky "cave." Here we usually socialize and take pictures for a while; so, if you are ever late, this is the place to catch up with us. Next we take the Beach Trail back to the Terranea Trail and continue south along the bluff to the Vanderlip Park Trail, which we follow until it ends at the fence at Coastal Drive. From there we head back on the Vanderlip Trail to the Terranea Trail, but this time we swing into Terranea Resort and usually socialize at the Sea Beans Coffee Shop on the 4th floor (the Lobby Floor). When done, we pick up the Terranea Trail and head back to the Pelican Cove Parking Lot and our cars. If you measure the distance on the map, it is about 2 miles for the entire walk.

Disclaimer: When you RSVP for our events, you assume all of the risks of participating in any/all activities associated with the South Bay Walking and Hiking Group.

You certify that you are physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in this activity, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. You certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude your participation in this activity.

You acknowledge that this activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the activity.

We look forward to seeing you!