Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area

Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, CA

DogsOn leash (6 ft max)
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FeesNone listed
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HoursTue–Sun, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Size
130 acres Source
Managed by
Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation

About Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area

Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area in San Pedro has wide views over San Pedro, Santa Catalina Island, and the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor complex. The county puts it at 123 acres, and it is home to the federally endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly, which is bred in captivity.

Hiking trails cross the park, and the nature center has a museum and animal exhibits. Field trips, nature camps, bird walks, reading programs, and animal presentations are offered, and there are a children's play area beside picnic shelters and barbecues. Trams that meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements can be requested through the park office.

The park closes on Mondays. Staff are on site from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the longer season and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between November 1 and February 28, when the restrooms close at 4:30 p.m.

Based on Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area official information, checked Oct 16, 2026.

Know before you go

Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area covers 130 acres in Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County. The county also lists animal exhibits, hiking trails, museums, and nature centers at Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area. OpenStreetMap shows 2 parking areas, plus 1 restroom.

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • BBQ Grills

Facility details: official park information

Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area at a glance

PPWC
  • PParking · 2
  • WCRestrooms · 1

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Compared with nearby parks

Among the 4 other parks in this guide within 10 miles, Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area is the largest at 130 acres.

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Rules & reservations

Official park page
  • Dogs

    At Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area: on leash (6 ft max), under the Los Angeles County Code 17.04.410. Source

  • Fees

    The county fee schedule lists no vehicle entrance fee for Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area; confirm with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation. Source

March 1 to October 31. November 1 to February 28: Tue–Sun, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday.

Map & directions

1805 W. 9th St., San Pedro, CA 90732

1Location overview · map data © OpenStreetMap

33.732542, -118.321308Get directions

Nearby parks

Straight-line distance
White Point and Royal Palms Beach1.1 miTorrance Beach6.7 miRedondo Beach7.7 miHermosa Beach10.3 miManhattan Beach11.3 mi

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Sources & verification

Last verified: Oct 15, 2026
  1. California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026aname, county, agency, access, acres
  2. LA County Parks park page (hours and description re-read in a browser)hours, hours_note, description
  3. LA County Parks park page (read in a browser)official_url, address, features, facilities.picnic-area, facilities.playground, facilities.restrooms, facilities.bbq-grills
  4. LA County Parks fee schedule (vehicle entrance)unstated.fees
  5. Los Angeles County Code 17.04.410 (dogs in parks)dogs
  6. U.S. Census Bureau place boundariescity
  7. OpenStreetMap: parking, restrooms, water, trailheads, trail lines, and bus stopsvisit
  8. Official park page (summarized in our words)narrative
  9. Official park page (introduction excerpt)intro
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