My most recent completed event with the Los Angeles Hiking and Photography group was a group potluck and photographing the sun setting at El Matador State Park.

Clear skies, a great food choices and a great location helped make this a fantastic way to end my planning streak and close out July.

Comments:

“ Great idea for an event. It was really memorable. Thank you, Kim. ” – Eliza

“ Clean, quiet and secluded beach. Nothing to complain about. Well, except for the blue stalls. But that’s a whole different story. ” – Kenny

“ The best part was food, of course the company was great. There was a variety of gourmet salads and more fancy salads. Wow, it was like a food festival. One member brought human models for anyone who wanted to practice photography. Most of us went down to the beach, took pictures and got wet from the high tide. This was my first outing with this hiker photographers’ group. I plan to attend many more. Kimberly was a gracious hostess. ” – Rashid

“ Fantabulousness ” – John

“ Excellent event! Really beautiful location. Sunset was amazing! Awesome to meet other photographers! ” – Kai He

“ very scenic area – just wish I was more prepared to get wet. I didn’t realize how high the high tides really were! ” – Freddie

“ Kim did a fine job as per usual! ” – M

“ Great to catch up with veteran members and meet new members as well. Great location and thanks everyone for pitching in with the food and beverages! Good times! ” – Ray

“ This was a beautiful spot and the weather was amazing! ” – Carla

“ Great food, great people, great-great. ” – Jeff

“ amazing location! thanks Kim for finding it~ ” – Cindy

Gallery:

Beach Picnic and Photo Gallery

Information:

Potluck and a Beach Sunset Over Malibu at El Matador State Beach

El Matador State Beach
32215 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 377-0360

Please Review Updated Event Guidelines:

Personal Responsibility, Event Organizer Responsibility and Individual Involvement: http://www.meetup.com/photohike/boards/thread/7276462

“Maybe” and “Waitlist” Policy: http://www.meetup.com/photohike/messages/boards/thread/6990375

Full of beautiful sea caves, large beach rocks and relaxing and dynamic waves, El Matador State Beach will set the background for what is likely to be a great time of community and a luscious beach sunset. So, come along, bring a friend, blankets, tripods and chairs and enjoy the fellowship with your fellow friendly photographers before snapping photos of the blazing sun as it moves below the horizon.

As this is pretty much a “car camping” type event, feel free to bring chairs, tables, non alcoholic beverages, food, etc.

Please indicate what you will be bringing in your RSVP. If you plan on eating, bring food to share.Any amount of food is appreciated. Freeloading is not. Also, if you would like to share recipes of your dish, please bring a copy so that those interested can write it down. Or, you can save paper and write it in our bulletin board area for potluck recipes.

We will be eating and enjoying each others company at the five picnic tables next to the parking lot, overlooking the ocean. The area is easy to spot, just after the bathroom on the right hand side. Once food sharing has commenced, we will walk down the steps to the beach to set up for the sunset photo event.

Please be aware that the park “closes” at sunset. Please plan accordingly and don’t expect to stay much longer after the sun goes down.

Hope to see you there!

Distance:

None. It’s at the beach.

State Beach Rules:

• No dogs or fires on beach
• No alcohol
• No glass containers
• No diving

Parking:

The parking fee is $5.00, self registration at a meter box for an all day pass. There is NO FREE PARKING ON PCH at this area.

Plates, Cups, Forks, etc:
To cut down on waste and the ecological impact on the environment, I highly suggest that you bring your own plate and eating utensils. I will bring a small amount, just in case.

Dogs:
As this is a state beach, dogs are not allowed.

Additional Resources and Websites:

• LA Mountains: http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=145