Saturday, April 11, 2026
Celebrate the migration of the Pacific Gray whale at this free, family-friendly festival on the cliffs of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Watch for whales from the cliff-side viewing area while taking in gorgeous coastal views. Tour the Point Vicente Interpretive Center’s museum, and stop by the Point Vicente Lighthouse — celebrating its 100th anniversary this year — for a tour of the grounds.
Kids can enjoy games, crafts, inflatables, and face painting, while the whole family can browse a coastal-inspired vendor fair, catch live music from local artists, and grab food from trucks on site. Beer and wine will also be available.
Event highlights:
- Cliff-side whale watching
- Point Vicente Lighthouse 100th anniversary tours
- Interpretive Center museum tours
- Children’s games, crafts, and inflatables
- Face painting
- Coastal-inspired vendor fair
- Live music
- Food trucks, beer & wine
- Raffle
This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available at the Ken Dyda Civic Center (RPV City Hall), 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, with a free shuttle to and from the venue. If it rains, the event will be rescheduled to Saturday, April 25, 2026. Questions? Contact the Recreation and Parks Department at events@rpvca.gov or 310-544-5260.
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Before You Go: Visit Whale of a Day‘s website for updates and details. This event is organized by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Los Serenos de Point Vicente. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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