Welcome to Rancho Palos Verdes
A diverse coastal city with stunning ocean views
Residents of Rancho Palos Verdes delight in sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, while sunsets cast front lawns and palm-tree streets in a golden glow. This luxurious suburban community has a prime location, peaceful residential neighborhoods, and world-class amenities. Calling this city home feels like postcard-perfect dreams come to life every day.
At the beginning of the 20th Century, Rancho Palos Verdes was all cattle ranches and open land. But its beauty and prime location caught the attention of developers and plans were made to turn it into a luxurious planned community. While those plans were stalled thanks to World War I, beautiful Spanish-style homes were built and the city eventually incorporated in 1939.
Along the waterfront, sprawling villas sit atop the bluffs with a direct line of sight to the ocean and Catalina Island glittering in the distance. Farther inland, there’s a mix of Spanish, Contemporary, and many remodeled single-family homes. Rancho Palos Verdes has diverse housing throughout its many neighborhoods, giving something for everyone.
What to Love
- Stunning ocean views
- A collection of world-class golf clubs and resorts
- Peaceful, spacious neighborhoods
- Prime location in the South Bay
Local Lifestyle
Rancho Palos Verdes is a wonderful place to raise a family, thanks to its easy-going neighborhoods, wonderful schools, and prime location in the South Bay. It’s a short, scenic commute to the commercial and business districts nearby, so everything residents need is at their fingertips. The weather is nearly perfect year-round, and there’s plenty of parks and golf courses to enjoy.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
For stunning views of the ocean from your patio table, book an elegant dinner or an exciting brunch at Terranea Resort’s cliff top restaurant, Mar’sel. Terranea also has a more casual dining option in Nelson’s, where diners can drink and eat around fire pits perched above scenic ocean coves. Swan Thai serves authentic Thai dishes while warm breezes blow across their patio that overlooks the ocean.
The Terranea Resort has a wonderful high-end clothing boutique, Marea, that is full of coastal treasures and wardrobe staples. For more expansive shopping experiences, nearby Rolling Hills Estates is home to Promenade on the Peninsula. This outdoor shopping center has everything from big box stores to luxury brands, all in one serene and convenient stop.
Things to Do
There’s so much to do outdoors in Rancho Palos Verdes. Activity-lovers and sun-seekers alike enjoy the many amenities to be found here.
Sports facilities, playgrounds, and gorgeous walking trails are just some of the features that Hesse Park offers. It feels like an iconic neighborhood park, full of friendly spaces and well-kept nature. Anyone looking for a luxurious getaway, Terranea Resort is a premier destination full of fine dining, golf, spa services, and other adventures such as falconry, archery, and kayaking.
Tucked along the cliffs overlooking the ocean, Los Verdes Country Club has a challenging 18-hole course that’s perfect for a day out on the fairway. Trump National Golf Club is the ultimate luxury golfing experience in Southern California. With a premier 18-hole golf course, upscale amenities, and fine dining, it offers something to everyone, whether they came to play or not.
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