Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil neighborhoods that provide a serene retreat with stunning natural landscapes.

About Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil neighborhoods that provide a serene retreat with stunning natural landscapes.

Whether you're buying your first home or selling to make a move, Sandy Bruce - Broker Associate brings local knowledge of Palos Verdes to every step of the process.

Why Live in Palos Verdes?

• The Palos Verdes Peninsula is home to four cities: Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates, each with its own character.
• Dramatic coastal bluffs and open space, including the Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve and the Portuguese Bend Reserve.
• Point Vicente Interpretive Center offers ocean views, exhibits about the peninsula and a popular spot for whale watching.
• South Coast Botanic Garden, an 87-acre botanical garden and arboretum, is a peaceful spot to explore right on the peninsula.
• Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes Estates is a Mediterranean Revival-style shopping area at the peninsula's northern gateway.

The Palos Verdes Market

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Schools in Palos Verdes

The peninsula is served by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, which operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and Palos Verdes High School, along with Rancho Del Mar High School. Families should confirm school assignments for a specific address directly with the district.

Local Favorites

• Point Vicente Interpretive Center (Park): A Rancho Palos Verdes museum and park on the coastal bluffs near Point Vicente Lighthouse.
• South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden): An 87-acre botanical garden and arboretum on the peninsula.
• Malaga Cove Plaza (Shopping): A Mediterranean Revival-style plaza of shops and cafes in Palos Verdes Estates.
• Peninsula Center (Shopping): The peninsula's main shopping hub, also home to the Peninsula Center Library.

Frequently Asked Questions About Palos Verdes

Which cities make up the Palos Verdes Peninsula?

The Palos Verdes Peninsula includes the cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates, along with some unincorporated areas.

Which school district serves Palos Verdes?

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District serves Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, most of Rancho Palos Verdes and the peninsula's unincorporated areas. Its high schools are Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School.

What ZIP codes cover Palos Verdes?

Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills use ZIP code 90274, and Rancho Palos Verdes uses 90275.

Where can you go whale watching in Palos Verdes?

The Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes, next to the Point Vicente Lighthouse, is a well-known whale-watching site during the Pacific gray whale migration, which runs from December through April.

Who designed Palos Verdes Estates?

Palos Verdes Estates was master-planned as a 1923 subdivision by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. with Charles Cheney.

What county is Palos Verdes in?

The Palos Verdes Peninsula cities are in Los Angeles County.

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