LA / OC-LB – Double the Friendship Hike & Picnic
Sunday, March 22 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
1850 W. 9th Street, San Pedro, CA 90732
Meet at 11:00 AM in the parking lot
Orientation & introductions at 11:00 AM
Hike begins promptly at 11:15 AM
Distance: 1.5–2 miles
Difficulty: Easy to light-moderate (a few short uphill sections)
Registration: Free — advance registration required (limit 40 participants)
Two chapters. One hilltop. Big views. Even better company.
Join LA and OC/Long Beach Great Outdoors members for a scenic, easy-to-light-moderate social hike followed by a picnic at Deane Dana Friendship Park. Coastal panoramas, harbor views, and new connections — this is a spring gathering you won’t want to miss.
WHY THIS EVENT IS SPECIAL
This “Double the Friendship” event brings together members and guests from both the Los Angeles and Orange County/Long Beach chapters for a relaxed, primarily social spring gathering in one of the South Bay’s most scenic locations.
Perched above the coastline, Deane Dana Friendship Park offers sweeping views of San Pedro Bay, the Port of Long Beach, Catalina Island (on clear days), and the beginning of the Rancho Palos Verdes peninsula. It’s a uniquely beautiful setting that makes this hike feel special.
We’ll begin with a comfortable, well-mapped 1.5–2 mile hike through rolling grasslands and native coastal landscape. While there are a few short uphill stretches, they are manageable and on very user-friendly paths — suitable for most hikers comfortable with easy to slightly moderate terrain.
After the hike, we’ll gather in the park’s designated picnic area (tables and benches provided) for a bring-your-own lunch/and if you'd like something to share and extended social time.
And don’t worry about dessert — Great Outdoors will be taking care of that!
⚠ Important: The park requires us to use the picnic tables provided. Please do not bring lawn blankets or additional chairs.
We’ll conclude with an optional 15–20 minute visit inside the Nature Center to view the exhibits.
Whether you’re a longtime member or a first-time guest, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and strengthen the connection between our chapters.
WHAT TO BRING
- Water in a reusable bottle
- Sun protection
- Sturdy footwear
- Emergency contact information
- Bring-your-own picnic lunch. If you'd like you may also bring something to share.
- Great Outdoors will cover the dessert!
CARPOOL / RIDESHARE
Please carpool if possible — every little bit helps!
Due to liability and insurance requirements, Great Outdoors cannot formally organize carpools. Members may independently arrange rides using the following link:
[Carpool Link]
Another Carpool Option (Long Beach Area):
Participants interested in carpooling from Long Beach may meet at:
Hot Java Coffeehouse
2101 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Please arrive no later than 10:15 AM to coordinate rides.
If the Great Outdoors group isn’t immediately obvious, look for a large table near the window by the Broadway entrance. At least John (see photo below) will be there.
HIKE LEADERS:
John Blasco
Hike Leader – Great Outdoors Los Angeles Chapter
(562) 726-4165
[email protected]
Richard Norman
Co-Leader – VP of Outings
Great Outdoors OC/Long Beach Chapter
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