Non Scientific Program

Planned activities

• Get-Together at Sycamore Beach on Sunday

  Please note: In contrast to an earlier announcement, we have changed the times

  Sycamore Beach and Sycamore Canyon

  On Sunday, Aug. 2, we plan to meet at Sycamore Beach. This is a very informal get-together. Sycamore beach is at Sycamore Canyon, which is a beautiful Canyon for walking, hiking, mountain biking, ... . It is probably one of the prettiest parts of the Santa Monica Mountains.
  

  Directions to Sycamore Beach

  Follow the direction to HRL Laboratories. From there, take PCH north, go past Malibu to Zuma beach, keep going on PCH past Leo Carrillo State Beach, drive a few more miles to Sycamore Canyon/Point Mugu State Park (a couple of miles before La Joya). From PCH and Malibu Canyon Road (HRL Laboratories), it is approximately 20 miles. Park on Sycamore Cove which is on the beach side (left side), parking is about $6 inside the beach area, or free if you find a safe place on PCH.
  
  For those who want to hike or bike, we will meet at 11 am. I will have maps of the area. You can do everything from a leisurely walk in (almost) flat terrain to a streneous hike up the mountain(s), or the same on your bike. If you want to try riding a mountain bike there, but don't have one, you can rent it at for example at "Spoke N Wheel". Their phone number is (818) 703 - 0155. They claim that they would even deliver and pick up bicylces. We will then meet back again on the beach near the parking lot at 2 pm, and have a picnic there. Make sure you bring your towel swimsuit !!
  
  

  If you don't want to do the hiking/biking/walking, just meet us at afterwards at the beach

  Please let me know if you will come as soon as you know, so that I get an idea of how many people will be there

  
  

  Food/Drinks

  We will try to have a potluck picnic at the beach. I hope that all the "locals" can bring something. If you think that you can bring something to eat, please tell me, and let me know as soon as possible what you can bring.
  
  
  

• Dinner/Picnic/Barbecue on Tuesday night

  We plan a picnic/barbecue or a dinner at a restaurant somewhere near HRL on Tuesday evening, after the last session. We will announce details at the workshop.
  

Other suggested activities/tourist attractions

• Getty Museum

• Venice Beach and Santa Monica

  The best time to go here and watch people is on a weekend afternoon. You might want to try rollerblading on the Santa Monica/Venice Beach Bike path ?! -- There are plenty of rental places along the path.
  

• Universal Studios

• San Gabriel or San Bernadino Mountains

  If you want to go to the mountains for a day (or even a few hours), this is the place to go. There are a number of great hikes; if you want more ideas or information, please let me know.
  

• Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour