Palos Verdes beaches have received a grade of A & A+ by Heal the Bay and are on their 2011-2012 Honor Roll. Heal the Bay has been working since 1990 to ensure beach goers in Los Angeles County are aware of the beaches that have the lowest level of pollution.
Palos Verdes children's summer camps for 2012 are offered through Peninsula Sports Camps, PV Rugby Summer Camp, Peninsula Bay Cities Day Camp and Swim School and Palos Verdes Art Center.
National Trails Day will be held at Del Cerro Park in Rancho Palos Verdes on June 2, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and will include hikes, guided nature walks, raffle prizes, treasure hunt and other activities.
Palos Verdes horseback riding opportunities for trail rides, horse/pony camps and private or group lessons at 5 different locations on the Palos Verdes Peninsula including Palos Verdes Stables, Wagon Wheel Ranch Trail Rides, Portuguese Bend Riding Club, Seahorse Riding Club and Peter Weber Equestrian Center.
Palos Verdes Horse Happenings On The Hill will take place at Ernie Howlett Park on Sunday, June 10, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can enjoy beautiful horses, trail rides, competitive riding, demonstrations, and a tack sale.
Palos Verdes children's summer camps at Terranea Resort are also available for non-resort guests (for a fee) while you dine or relax in the Spa (afternoon drop-in camps). Week long full day camps are also available.
The 2012 Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival will be held on June 9 (from 10 am-10 pm) and June 10 (from 10 am - 9 pm) at Crossfield Road between Silver Spur Road and Indian Peak Road in Rolling Hills Estates 90274.
For Palos Verdes homes owners enjoyment, here is a Miraleste Parks and Trails map with history of Miraleste Parks and Recreation District and location of pocket parks and trails in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
"A Day In The Garden" (formerly known as Walk On The Wild Side will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012, at South Coast Botanic Gardens in Palos Verdes Peninsula. This fundraiser, sponsored by Las Candalistas, will benefit local charities. Tickets must be purchased before this event as there will not be any ticket sales at the Garden.
Palos Verdes Half Marathon and 5K Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Pelican Cove adjacent to Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.