So Cal Happy Hour Hiking & Backpacking

Beginner's suburban hike in Hermosa Beach. 4.2 miles in 1.5 hours on easy paths, 200-foot elevation gain. (If you are not up to doing this, we can accommodate) Every Tuesday night at 7:00 pm. The group size varies from as few as 6 to as many as 20. We meet in the Hermosa Valley School's parking lot.

Hey Everyone,

Get ready for an unforgettable Memorial Day celebration!

Come join me on Saturday, May 24th, from 11 am to 8 pm at the beautiful Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas.

Let’s kick off the summer vibes with a full day of food, fun, and festivities by the water!

About the Park:

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park is famous for its incredible outdoor activities centered around the 250-acre Puddingstone Reservoir.

Enjoy fishing, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, boating, jet skiing, and gorgeous scenic views — the perfect backdrop for a memorable day with friends!

Event Details:

We’re turning up the fun with a Group Potluck Picnic & BBQ!

Everyone is expected to bring something to share.

This won’t be your typical "chips and soda" potluck — we’re going BIG this time!

We'll be firing up the grill with an expanded menu featuring steak, seafood, grilled veggies, and more.

How You Can Contribute:

Bring a dish: Sign up on our potluck list to help create a delicious spread for everyone. Please bring something meaningful and substantial to share. No cookies, bag of chips, 2-liter soda, or similar. It would be best to bring something of $20 value or more.

Or Donate: If you prefer to keep things simple, you can simply donate $20 per person to help cover the cost of premium meats, seafood, veggies, charcoal, and party supplies.

Donations can be sent via Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal. I will provide payment options as we get closer to the event date.

Activities:

Feel free to bring your favorite games like chess, bean toss, board & card games, or any fun park activities. If you have a boat, you can even launch it here!

Important Notes:

Parking is $12 per vehicle — please carpool if you can. $5 for seniors 65+.

Come early if you’d like to help with setup and get first dibs on the grill!

Let's make this a Memorial Day to remember with great food, great company, and great vibes!

Can't wait to see you all there!

Event Host: Darren

(Note - This is a group potluck, and everyone is expected to contribute in order to participate. Thank you for your support!)