PALOS VERDES PENINSULA

 
 

The Palos Verdes Peninsula is one of the most special places on the planet Earth. Once an island off the coast of Southern California, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is still surrounded on three sides by the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The Peninsula consists of 27 square miles (almost 17,000 acres) of meandering hills, quietly tucked away in the southwest corner of Los Angeles County. It is divided into 4 unique cities, each one with a distinct personality. Known for it's panoramic city and ocean views, excellent schools, exceptional climate, and a quality of life desired by many, the Peninsula is home to relatively few people.

The sense of community here is strong. Peninsula residents are tied together by a common geographic land formation, as well as common interests and lifestyles. This section of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Real Estate Update was designed to recognize and promote the community atmosphere that typifies the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

 

BEACHES * * * * CALENDAR OF EVENTS * * * CHURCHES

CITY INFORMATION * * * * * * * * * *  HEALTH SERVICES

HORSE FACILITIES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * KIDS' KORNER

ORGANIZATIONS * * * * PARKS * * * PERFORMING ARTS

POINTS OF INTEREST * * * * * * * * * * * *  PUBLICATIONS

REALTOR'S CORNER * * *  RECREATION  * * *  SCHOOLS

SENIOR CITIZENS * * * * SHOPPING * * * *  TECHNOLOGY

TRANSPORTATION * * UTILITIES * * * WEEKENDS AWAY!

 

BEACHES

The Palos Verdes Peninsula offers some of the most beautiful coastline in the world! In addition to the dozens of "secret" coves located around the Peninsula accessible by small trails, there is public access available at the following locations (NORTH TO SOUTH):

  • MALAGA COVE - Located at 301 Paseo Del Mar, in the city of Palos Verdes Estates.
    A paved access path next to the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club provides easy access to both a rocky and a sandy beach. Lifeguards are on watch on the sandy north end during the summer months. A good area for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and boogie-boarding.
  • PALOS VERDES COVE - Located at 701 Paseo Del Mar, just below Palos Verdes Drive West, in Palos Verdes Estates.
    A wide dirt path starts at the top of the hill, and meanders all the way down to the surf.
    A popular beach for walking the dog, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. There are no lifeguards at this location.
  • LUNADA BAY - Located at the 2301 block of Paseo Del Mar, in Palos Verdes Estates.
    Access is available near the middle of the bay, via a narrow and steep dirt path.
    A good beach for treasure hunting, surfing on the north end, and snorkeling and scuba diving on the south end. There are no lifeguards at this location.
  • POINT VICENTE - Located at 6400 Palos Verdes Drive South, one mile east of Hawthorne Boulevard, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
    Access to the beach via a relatively steep, well used dirt path.
    Good beach for fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, treasure hunting and whale watching from January through March. Restrooms available.
  • LONG POINT - Located at 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, one and one half miles east of Hawthorne Boulevard, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
    Access via a paved and dirt path, at the bottom end of the old Marineland parking lot.
    Good beach for whale watching in season, snorkeling and scuba diving, and general coastline exploring. There is no lifeguard at this location. The parking lot is closed and locked at 4 p.m. daily. Telephones available.
  • ABALONE COVE - Located at 5879 Palos Verdes Drive South, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
    Access to the beach via a dirt path from the Abalone Beach parking lot.
    A good beach for sunbathing, hiking, tidepools, coastal exploring, snorkeling and scuba diving. A lifeguard is available during the summer months.
  • WHITE POINT - ROYAL PALMS BEACH - Located at 1000 Paseo Del Mar, near south end of Western Avenue in San Pedro.
    Access via a paved road to a paved parking lot at sea level.
    Good beach for sunbathing, picnics, tidepool exploring, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. A lifeguard is available during the summer months. The parking lot closes at 7:30 p.m.

 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Seems like there is always something going on somewhere on the Peninsula. Keep watching this section, as it will continue to grow throughout the year.

 

PENINSULA EVENT CALENDAR

 

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CHURCHES

The Palos Verdes Peninsula offers places of worship for many different faiths. If you know of one that is not listed here, please let us know. We will be happy to put it on the list.

  • ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 373-0454.
    26231 Silver Spur Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 831-0848.
    28850 Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
    Telephone (310) 541-0601.
    5845 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • CONGREGATION NER TAMID OF SOUTH BAY
    Telephone (310) 377-6986.
    5721 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 378-1253.
    28 Moccasin Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90275.
  • FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 541-0601.
    5845 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
    Telephone (310) 375-7914.
    4010 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • LUNADA BAY VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
    Telephone (310) 544-1958.
    2161 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 377-8541.
    5965 Armaga Springs Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
  • NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH - UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
    Telephone (310) 378-9353.
    415 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PACIFIC UNITARIAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 378-9449.
    5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • PENINSULA BAPTIST CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 377-4661.
    5640 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • ROLLING HILLS UNITED METHODIST
    Telephone (310) 378-9273.
    375 Palos Verdes Boulevard, Redondo Beach, Ca., 90275.
  • ROLLING HILLS COVENANT CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 519-9406.
    2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • ROLLING HILLS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 541-1819.
    28340 Highridge Road, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • SOUTH BAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 265-0240.
    5640 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • SAINT JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 377-5571.
    5448 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • SAINT FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 541-0601.
    2220 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • SAINT LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 377-2825.
    26825 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • SAINT PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 377-6806.
    31290 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca.,90275.
  • SAINT PETER'S BY THE SEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 377-6882.
    6410 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • WAYFARERS' CHAPEL * SWEDEN-BORGIAN CHURCH
    Telephone (310) 377-1650.
    5755 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.

 

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CITY INFORMATION

The four peninsula cities are each separate entities, with each city providing services for the residents of that particualr city. Collectively, the four Peninsula cities have a population of over 70,000 people. Each city has its own web site, full of great information!

The Palos Verdes Peninsula is located approximately 23 miles south of downtown Los Angles. Average annual rainfall is approximately 12 inches, average winds are approximately 6.5 miles per hour, and temperature highs average 65 degrees in winter and 72 degrees in summer. Welcome to paradise!

  • PALOS VERDES ESTATES
    Telephone (310) 378-0383.
    Fax (310) 378-7820.
    340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
  • ROLLING HILLS
    Telephone (310) 377-1521.
    Fax (310) 377-7288.
    2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274.
  • ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
    Telephone (310) 377-1577.
    Fax (310) 377-4468.
    4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
  • RANCHO PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 377-0360.
    Fax (310) 377-9868.
    30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

 

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HEALTH SERVICES

Although you will have to go "off the Hill" for a major hospital, most health facilites are just a few minutes drive away. For more information on health issues, check out WEB MD.

  • LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL
    Telephone (310) 540-7676.
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, California, 90503.
  • P.V. FAMILY AND IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE CENTER
    Telephone (310) 541-7911.
    26516 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, 90274.
  • TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
    Telephone (310) 325-9110.
    3330 West Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90505.

 

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HORSE FACILITIES

  • DAPPLEGRAY PARK
    Located at the northwest corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East.
    Riding ring, picnic tables, trail access.
  • EMPTY SADDLE CLUB
    Telephone (310) 377-9059.
    Located at 39 Empty Saddle Road, in Rolling Hills Estates.
    Riding rings, boarding, trail access.
  • ERNIE HOWLETT PARK
    Telephone (310) 377-1577.
    Located at 26001 Hawthorne Boulevard, in Rolling Hills Estates.
    Riding rings, annual horse show, rest rooms, trail access.
  • PALOS VERDES RIDING STABLES
    Telephone (310) 375-3527.
    Located at 4057 Via Opata, in Palos Verdes Estates.
    Horses boarded for city residents / public trail rides / training / youth camp / trail access.
  • PORTUGUES BEND RIDING CLUB
    Telephone (310) 377-3507.
    Located at 40 Narcissa Drive, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
    Riding ring, horses boarded, lessons available, trail access.
  • ROLLING HILLS ESTATES EQUESTRIAN CENTER
    Telephone (310) 541-9487.
    Located at 26401 Crenshaw Boulevard, in Rolling Hills Estates.
    Horses boarded, lessons, group activities, 3 rings, trail access.
  • SEAHORSE RIDING ACADEMY
    Telephone (310) 541-5921.
    26411 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, California.
    Providing hunter/jumper training and lessons for beginners.
  • HESS'S GAP
    Telephone (310) 377-1521.
    Portuguese Bend Road at Poppy Trail, in Rolling Hills.
    Private, riding ring, picnic tables, trail access.
  • WESTFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTER
    Located at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Eastvale Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
    Private ring, trail access.

 

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KIDS' KORNER!

What good would a real estate web site be if it did not have great information for our next generation of home buyers?! Kids' Korner information brought to you by Tracy Lee Chambers.

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Interested in getting your kids further involved in computers? COMPUTER CAMP FOR KIDS is put on by the Palos Verdes Technology Center, and is a fun way for kids to learn about various aspects of computers!

 

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ORGANIZATIONS
Private and Government

There are a variety of social circles and organizations on the Peninsula, each with a special interest. If you have a club or organization that you would like listed here, just drop us an E-mail!

  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
    Telephone (310) 541-6981.
    Post Office Box 2443, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • AMERICAN BEGONIA SOCIETY OF PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 530-1502.
  • CHAPARRAL POETS OF PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 530-3656.
  • CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    Telephone (310) 541-8818.
    Post Office Box 3017, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90275.
  • CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S COMMITTEE OF P.V.
    Telephone (310) 608-8809.
  • CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
    Telephone (310) 377-4440.
    30520 Via Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF THE PENINSULA
    Telephone (310) 541-6001.
    27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • COMMUNITY HELPLINE
    Telephone (310) 377-7070.
    Post Office Box 2503, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • CURTAINS UP!
    Telephone (310) 544-9598.
    3011 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • DON WALLACE MUSEUM
    Telephone (310) 541-5495.
  • ERNIE HOWLETT PARK TENNIS CLUB
    Telephone (310) 377-1577.
    4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • FRIENDS OF SCHOOL MUSIC
    Telephone (310) 541-2025.
    Post Office Box 2721, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90275.
  • HELP THE HOMELESS HELP THEMSELVES
    Telephone (310) 377-5550.
    Post Office Box 3363, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • KIWANIS CLUB OF PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 521-4440.
    Post Office Box 2856, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • LAS AMIGAS DE LAS LOMAS
    Telephone (310) 541-0722.
    Post Office Box 2515, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • LAS AYUDAS
    Telephone (310) 378-5523.
    Post Office Box 7000-74, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • LAS CANDALISTAS
    Telephone (310) 798-7499.
  • LAS MADRECITAS
    Telephone (310) 544-4392.
  • LAS NINAS DE LAS MADRECITAS
    Telephone (310) 541-9189.
  • LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 377-1228.
    Post Office Box 2933, Palos Verdes, Ca., 90274.
  • LIONS CLUB OF PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 541-5498.
    2564 Via Carrillo, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • LOS SERENOS
    Telephone (310) 377-5370.
    31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • MARY AND JOSEPH LEAGUE OF P.V.
    Telephone (310) 377-4867 Ext. 256.
  • NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S., PVP COUNCIL
    Telephone (310) 377-1607.
    Post Office Box 2116, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • NEIGHBORHOOD ALERT ON DRUGS & ALCOHOL
    Telephone 373-7050.
    904 Silver Spur Road, Suite 208, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • NEW NEIGHBORS OF P.V. PENINSULA
    Telephone (310) 373-7531.
    505 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
    Telephone (310) 377-3496.
    Post Office Box 2316, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES BABYSITTING CO-OP
    Telephone (310) 544-4417.
  • PALOS VERDES BRIDGE CLUB
    Telephone (310) 378-4803.
  • PALOS VERDES CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB
    Telephone (310) 378-3965.
  • PALOS VERDES COMMUNITY ARTS ASSOCIATION
    Telephone (310) 541-2479.
    5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • PALOS VERDES ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
    Telephone (310) 373-3825.
    Post Office Box 925, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES HADASSAH
    Telephone (310) 541-4333.
    6542 Ocean Crest Drive B-303, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • PALOS VERDES GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
    Telephone (310) 325-3139.
  • PALOS VERDES HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
    Telephone (310) 373-8200.
  • PALOS VERDES HOSTEL CLUB
    Telephone (310) 377-3516.
  • PALOS VERDES INDEPENDENCE DAY COMMITTEE
    Telephone (310) 375-5545.
    Post Office Box 1182, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB
    Telephone (310) 544-0718.
    Post Office Box 1, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES WOMEN'S CLUB
    Telephone (310) 541-3063.
    Post Office Box 851, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
    Telephone (310) 377-4873.
    627 Silver Spur Road, Suite 106, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
    Telephone (310) 377-8111.
    440 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA COORDINATING COUNCIL
    Telephone (310) 377-2130.
    Post Office Box 2304, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
    Telephone (310) 546-7542.
    Post Office Box 2234, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HORSEMEN'S CLUB
    Telephone (310) 373-8200.
    Post Office Box 4153, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY
    Telephone (310) 541-7613.
    904 Silver Spur Road, Suite 274, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REPUBLICAN WOMEN
    Telephone (310) 544-3063.
    Post Office Box 2368, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
    Telephone (310) 544-2326.
    2161 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA BREAKFAST CLUB
    Telephone (310) 541-3063.
  • PENINSULA COMMITTEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    Telephone (310) 375-0966.
    Post Office Box 801, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA COMMITTEE FOR THE L.A. PHILHARMONIC
    Telephone (310) 377-0201.
    Post Office Box 2122, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA COUNCIL OF PTA'S
    Telephone (310) 373-9966.
    3801 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA EAST SOCIAL CLUB
    Telephone (310) 547-3633.
  • PENINSULA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    Telephone (310) 378-2278.
    Post Office Box 2632, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
    Telephone (310) 375-8983.
    Post Office Box 2361, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA SENIORS
    Telephone (310) 377-3003.
    550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
    Telephone (310) 544-0320.
    Post Office Box 2602, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA TENNIS PATRONS
    Telephone (310) 377-1607.
    91 Cypress Way, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • PENINSULA Y'S MEN CLUB
    Telephone (310) 832-4211.
    301 South Bandini Street, San Pedro, Ca., 90731.
  • RANCHO PALOS VERDES NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
    Telephone (310) 377-0360.
  • ROLLING HILLS ESTATES WOMEN'S CLUB
    Telephone (310) 378-5123.
    1028 Via Mirabel, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • ROTARY CLUB OF PALOS VERDES PENINSULA
    Telephone (310) 326-9971.
    Post Office Box 296, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90275.
  • ROTARY CLUB OF PALOS VERDES SUNSET
    Telephone (310) 544-6029.
    Post Office Box 3173, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90275.
  • RPV SENIOR'S BRIDGE GROUP
    Telephone (310) 541-8114.
  • SALVATION ARMY - PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 544-6401.
    30840 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • SIERRA CLUB - PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 378-1477.
    Post Office Box 2464, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90275.
  • SOROPTIMIST - PALOS VERDES
    Telephone (310) 539-0401.
    Post Office Box 2963, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, 90275.
  • STEPS TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL
    Telephone (310) 377-1601.
    5719 Abbottswood Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • THE LUMINARIES
    Telephone (310) 377-8095.
    Post Office Box 3097, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.
  • TOASTMASTERS ON THE PENINSULA
    Telephone (310) 541-4844.
    30819 Casilina Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.
  • WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
    Telephone (310) 544-0082.
    Post Office Box 3655, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90275.
  • WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB OF ROLLING HILLS
    Telephone (310) 514-0090.
    1 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, Ca., 90274.
  • WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT
    Telephone (310) 372-7483.
    Post Office Box 4353, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca., 90274.
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PARKS

The open spaces of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are complimented by a wonderful park system. Each city has done an excellent job of making parks a big priority for resident's and visitor's enjoyment.

  • ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK
    Located at 5879 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.
    Parking / picnic tables / beach access.
  • CHANDLER PARK
    Located on Palos Verdes Drive North and Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates.
    3.5 acres / horse riding ring / picnic tables / barbecues / parking.
  • DAPPLEGRAY PARK
    Located near the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates.
    1.5 acres / riding ring / dressage area / picnic tables.
  • CORONEL PLAZA PARK
    Located at the corner of Via Coronel and Espinosa Circle, Palos Verdes Estates.
    One acre / no facilities.
  • DEL CERRO PARK
    Located at the end of Crenshaw Boulevard, south of Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes.
    5 acres / no facilities / parking.
  • ERNIE HOWLETT PARK
    25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates.
    35 acres / 8 tennis courts / 2 softball fields / handball courts / basketball court / volleyball court / running track / equestrian facilities / restrooms / parking.
  • FRED HESSE PARK
    Located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes.
    29 acres / 2 softball diamonds / soccer fields / running track / children's play area / community room / restrooms / parking.
  • HIGHRIDGE PARK
    Located on Highridge Road, between Hawthorne Boulevard and Crest Road.
    10 acres / children's play area / restrooms / parking.
  • POINT VICENTE PARK
    Located on Palos Verdes Drive South, just east of Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes.
    3 acres / walking path / picnic tables / whale watching / parking / telephones / restrooms.
  • ROCKBLUFF PARK
    Located on the southwest corner of Hawthorne Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive North, in Rolling Hills Estates.
    2 acres / grass area / trail access / children's play area.
  • ROBERT RYAN PARK
    Located at 30359 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes.
    10 acres / children's play area / playing field / restrooms / parking.
  • SILVER SPUR PARK
    Located on the corner of Silver Spur Road and Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates.
    One half acre / open grass area / no parking / no restrooms.

 

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PERFORMING ARTS - ART CENTER

The Palos Verdes community is very fond of the arts and each year new programs and events are created to add a little more culture to the Palos Verdes lifestyle.

  • COURTYARD PLAYHOUSE
    Telephone (310) 544-6555.
    Post Office Box 2512, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, 90275.
  • CURTAINS UP!
    Telephone (310) 544-9598.
    3011 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates.
  • NORRIS THEATRE & PAVILION
    Telephone (310) 544-0403.
    27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates.
    Located between Silver Spur Road and Indian Peak Road, next to the new mall.
  • PALOS VERDES ART CENTER
    Telephone (310) 541-2479.
    Fax (310) 541-9520.
    E-Mail: artcenter@palosverdes.com/artcenter
    5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes.
    Located at the southeast corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Crestridge Road.
  • PENINSULA BALLET COMPANY
    Telephone (310) 375-1398.
    Post Office Box 154, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
  • PENINSULA SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
    Telephone (310) 375-1398.
    3607 244th Street, Torrance, California, 90505.

 

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POINTS OF INTEREST

The Palos Verdes Peninsula is a spectacular piece of real estate! With rolling hills and canyons, ocean vistas, and a sense of nature rarely found so close to a large city, the Peninsula offers several special landmarks.

  • ABALONE COVE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
    Located on Palos Verdes Drive South, just past the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.
    Blufftop paths / trails to ocean / tidepools.
  • LA VENTA INN
    Telephone (310) 373-0123.
    796 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates.
  • PASEO DEL MAR OCEAN OVERLOOK
    Located at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West and Paseo Del Mar, in the city of Palos Verdes Estates.
    Blufftop parking / unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Los Angeles coastline / parking.
  • POINT VICENTE INTERPRETIVE CENTER
    Telephone (310) 541-4566.
    Located off of Palos Verdes Drive South, one mile south of Hawthorne Boulevard, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
  • RANCHO DE LOS PALOS VERDES MUSEUM
    Telephone (310) 375-5500
    Located at Malaga Cove School, in Palos Verdes Estates.
    Open 1st saturday of each month from 1 to 4 pm., or by reservation.
  • SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDENS
    Telephone (310) 544-1847.
    26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
  • WAYFARERS' CHAPEL
    Telephone (310) 377-7919.
    Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

 

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PUBLICATIONS

Peninsula residents are a well read group, and part of that information comes from publications and newspapers created right here on the Peninsula.

  • A DRIVING TOUR OF THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA
    By Barbara Dye.
  • >DAILY BREEZE
    Telephone (310) 540-5511.
    5215 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90505.
  • OUR PENINSULA
    By Mary Donovan.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY
    Telephone (310) 377-8111.
    550 Deep Valley Frive, Suite 253, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA DIRECTORY
    Telephone (310) 375-1566.
    Post Office Box 11, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
  • PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NEWS
    Telephone (310) 377-6877.
    500 Silver Spur Road, Suite 200, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
  • PENINSULA PEOPLE MAGAZINE
    Telephone (310) 372-4611.
    Fax (310) 318-6292.
    Post Office Box 427, Hermosa Beach, California, 90254.
  • THE EARLY YEARS
    By A.E. Hanson
  • THE PALOS VERDES STORY
    By D. Morgan (310) 377-9584 extention 399.
  • TIME AND THE TERRACED LAND
    By Augusta Fink.

 

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REALTOR'S CORNER

In this section of Palos Verdes Peninsula Real Estate Update we provide some of the basic information for Realtors.

 

PENINSULA RECOMMENDED BROKER'S OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE:

TUESDAYS * Coastal areas (P.V.D.S., West P.V.E., Lunada Bay, Malaga Cove).

THURSDAYS * Top of the hill (Country Club, Crest, La Cresta, Los Verdes, Peninsula Center, Montemalaga, Silver Spur).

FRIDAYS * Inland perimeter (P.V.D.N., Rolling Hills, P.V.D.E., Mira Catalina).

 

 

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RECREATION

Paradise! Where else can you find such a diverse base of recreation in one beautiful location? Both on land and in the water, the Peninsula is a great place to get outdoors and get the old heart pumping!

Peninsula Sports Camp offers complete camp programs for basketball, soccer and baseball for Peninsula residents. Their phone number is (310) 547-0667.

For more information on sports for kids check out the new web site
P.V. SPORTS.

 

  • FISHING

    People have been fishing off of the Palos Verdes Peninsula for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The easiest access for shorefishing is at (north to south) Malaga Cove, Bluff Cove, Lunada Bay, Point Vicente, and Abalone Cove.

     

  • FLYING

    TORRANCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
    Telephone (310) 784-7900.
    Airport Drive, Torrance, California, 90505.

    Located at the foot of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is Zamparini Field, also known as Torrance Municipal Airport. Torrance airport offers 2 paved runways and a Traffic Control Tower. Most of the air traffic at Torrance airport utilizes the north traffic pattern, so air traffic over the Peninsula is minimal.

     

  • GOLFING

    The golf scene on the Palos Verdes Peninsula is hot, and it is about to get hotter. For years, the Peninsula has been home for 3 great golf courses, and now a few more are on the way.

    • PALOS VERDES GOLF CLUB
      Telephone (310) 375-2533.
      3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
      Semi-private * 3 year wait list.
      18 holes / putting green / pro shop / snack shop / club house.
    • ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
      Telephone (310) 326-7731.
      2700 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
      Private club.
      18 holes / practice range / putting green / pro shop / club house.
    • LOS VERDES GOLF CLUB
      Telephone (310) 377-7370.
      7000 West Los Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
      Public course.
      18 holes / 2 level driving range / putting green / pro shop / club house.
    • OCEAN TRAILS GOLF CLUB AT PALOS VERDES
      Telephone (310) 265-5525.
      E-Mail: golf@oceantrails.com
      One Ocean Trails Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
      Public course - Pete Dye designed.
      18 holes / putting green / club house / 3 restaurants / wedding facilites / trails.

     

  • HIKING

    The Palos Verdes Peninsula offers miles and miles of trails for hiking, walking, and jogging. There are many seaside trails along the bluffs in Palos Verdes Estates, and plenty of great trails in Rancho Palos Verdes, on the south side of the Peninsula.

    • >PALOS VERDES ESTATES.
      Blufftop trails run along the rim at Paseo Del Mar, starting at the northern intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West. Also in the city of Palos Verdes Estates, trails head down to the ocean from the top of the Palos Verdes Cove. A wooded trail which starts at the west end of Tejon Place offers wonderful hillside and ocean views.

    • RANCHO PALOS VERDES
      The south end of Rancho Palos Verdes offers some of the last remaining open space on the Peninsula. Peacock Flats at the end of Crenshaw Boulevard offers several miles of trails, ultimately spilling down near Palos Verdes Drive South. Another good trail starts at the top of the Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve, just off of Palos Verdes Drive South, which heads up to the top of Inspiration Point, as well as down to the shore at Pirate's Cove. On the north east side of the Peninsula near the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East, the George F trail offers a nice nature walk through 36 preserved acres with easy access and parking.
        ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
        Probably the best trail in the Rolling Hills Estates area starts near the entrance of Academy Hill, near the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Crenshaw Boulevard. This trail meanders all the way up to the back side of Chadwick School.

      • ROLLING HILLS
        For Rolling Hills residents and guests only, there are miles of canyon and field trails on both the north side, as well as the back side of the city.

      For further information on Nature Walks throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula, contact:

      PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY
      Telephone (310) 541-7613.
      904 Silver Spur Road, Suite 274, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

       

    • HORSEBACK RIDING

      There is always plenty of horsing around on the Palos Verdes Peninsula! Most of the horse facilites are in Rolling Hills Estates and Rolling Hills, but there are also a few trails and facilites in Palos Verdes Estates. For further information on horses, check out the HORSE FACILITES section.

       

    • ICE SKATING

      The Palos Verdes Peninsula is fortunate to have an excellent ice skating facility right in the middle of the hill. Lessons and rentals available!

      ICE CHALET
      Telephone (310) 541-6630.
      550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
      Located at the entrance to the Shops at Palos Verdes, on Silver Spur Road, in Rolling Hills Estates.

       

    • KAYAKING

      The waters surrounding the Palos Verdes Peninsula are perfect for kayaking! Seas are usually calm in the morning, so it is best to get an early start and be finished before the winds pick up.

      For more information on Palos Verdes Peninsula kayaking, contact Peninsula Paradise Kayak Tours located in Palos Verdes Estates at (310) 544-6183.

      • MALAGA COVE
        Easy access via a paved trail just east of the Palos Verdes Estates Beach and Athletic Club.
      • PALOS VERDES COVE
        Access via a wide and easy trail at the top of the cove, with easy water access at the bottom.
      • LONG POINT
        Access via a paved and dirt path at the south end of the Long Point parking lot. Easy water access over a rocky beach.

       

    • SAILING

      The waters off the Palos Verdes Peninsula are great for sailing! Whether it is an afternoon cruise around the Peninsula looking for whales, a weekend getaway to Catalina Island, or just a jaunt up the coast to Marina Del Rey for lunch, sailing in the waters off P.V. is always a fun experience. The Palos Verdes Peninsula is just a short 10 - 15 minute drive to King Harbor in Redondo Beach. Facilities include launching, docks, maintenance facilities, plus 2 yacht clubs.

       

    • SCUBA DIVING - SNORKELING

      Although diving off the peninsula year round is possible, May through October offer the warmer and calmer waters and the best visibility. Kelp beds, sea grass, a diversified bottom terrain and plenty of sea life makes each dive special. The best places to enter the water are Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Cove, Point Vicente fishing area and Long Point.

      For more information on snorkeling and scuba diving in the area check out the web sites of DIVE N SURF and SEA D SEA Dive shop.

       

    • SOCCER

      Soccer on the Peninsula is big. Between soccer practice, soccer games, and the soccer get togethers afterwards, this fun sport can take up your whole weekend! For more information on Soccer Camp contact Peninsula Sports Camps at (310) 547-0667. For further information on Peninsula soccer, contact A.Y.S.O. at (310) 375-4999 or A.Y.S.O. International at (800) 872-2976.

       

    • SOFTBALL

      The Peninsula is alive with softball. Softball venues include many of the P.V. schools, such as Malaga Cove, Cornerstone, Dapplegray, etc. For more information on Peninsula softball, call (310) 544-1217.

       

    • SURFING

      The Palos Verdes Peninsula is exposed to ocean swells from almost every direction.

      For more information on surfing in the South Bay check out the SURF ACADEMY web site, or call them at (310) 372-2790. You might also want to check out the web site of KANOAA AQUATICS for more good surf content.

      For more good surf information drop by the web site of DIVE N SURF.

      Winter storms make for good waves at (north to south):

      • HAGGERTY'S
        Located at the 400 block of Paseo Del Mar, in the city of Palos Verdes Estates.
        Access to the beach via a dirt path to the west of the Palos Verdes Beach and Althletic Club, or a paved path on the east end near the lookout palapa.
        A left break that usually doesn't work without a decent swell. Breaks good at overhead-plus, with a fast take-off and usually makeable sections. Shoulders can get mushy at high tides. Exposed reefs at low tide.

      • THE (PALOS VERDES) COVE
        Located in the 700 block of Paseo Del Mar, in Palos Verdes Estates.
        Access to the beach via a wide and easy dirt path.
        A fairly easy wave, often mushy, except at lower tides with a big swell. Rights and lefts with some consistency. When it's good, it is really good. When it's not good, it is still fun.
      • LUNADA BAY
        Located in the 2300 block of Paseo Del Mar, in Palos Verdes Estates.
        Access to the water via a somewhat steep dirt path, which starts at the top of the bluff on the north side of the bay.
        Usually needs a good sized swell to get pumping. Steep right take-offs lead to somewhat slower and mushy shoulders. Works well with overhead to double overhead waves. Snaking a local could mean trouble.

         

    • SWIMMING

      There are several swiming holes located around the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

      • JACK KRAMER CLUB
        Telephone (310) 326-4921.
        Fax (310) 326-8350.
        11 Montecillo Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
        Members and guests only / snack shack / child care / activities.

      • PALOS VERDES BEACH AND ATHLETIC CLUB
        Telephone (310) 375-8777.
        Post Office Box 158, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
        389 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
        Members and guests only - 8 year wait list.

      • ROLLING HILLS ESTATES SWIM PROGRAM
        Telephone (310) 377-1577.
        4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90275.
        Swimming sessions at Peninsula High School campus.

       

    • TENNIS

      • ERNIE HOWLETT PARK
        Telephone (310) 377-1577.
        25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, California.
        Public courts - open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to dusk.

      • JACK KRAMER CLUB
        Telephone (310) 326-4404.
        Fax (310) 326-8350.
        11 Montecillo Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
        Members and guests only / 11 courts / snack shack / pro shop / instruction / child care / activities.

      • PALOS VERDES TENNIS CLUB
        Telephone (310) 373-6326.
        3303 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
        Post Office Box 1012, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
        12 courts.
        Members and guests only.

      • PENINSULA RACQUET CLUB
        Telephone (310) 541-2523.
        Fax (310) 541-5173.
        30850 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
        Members and guests only / 12 lighted courts / instruction / tennis camp / activities.
      • ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
        Telephone (310) 377-7288.
        #2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274.
        3 courts.
        Members and guests only.

      • ROLLING HILLS ESTATES TENNIS CLUB
        Telephone (310) 541-4585.
        25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
        Residents and non-residents.
      • WESTFIELD TENNIS COURT
        27546 Sunnyridge Road, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
        Residents and guests only.

       

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      SCHOOLS

      One of the main drawing cards for families moving to the Palos Verdes area is the schools. Academically they rank in the upper percentile in California, as well as nationwide. Peninsula residents take their education very seriously.

      For more information on Peninsula schools drop by the web site of P.V.P. UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

      NURSERY SCHOOLS *********** ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

      INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS ***** HIGH SCHOOLS

      PRIVATE SCHOOLS **** OTHER SCHOOL INFORMATION

       

      NURSERY SCHOOLS

      ASCENSION LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 373-6083.
      26231 Silver Spur Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      BROADACRES PRE-SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 375-7301.
      4915 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      CHABAD OF PALOS VERDES
      Telephone (310) 544-5544.
      29041 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      CHILDREN'S WORLD LEARNING CENTER
      Telephone (310) 377-9611.
      5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      CONGREGATION NER TAMID PRE-SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-6986.
      5721 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      DISCOVERY WORLD
      Telephone (310) 833-0086.
      6245 Via Canada, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      DISCOVERY WORLD
      Telephone (310) 541-3111.
      2161 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.

      HILLTOP NURSERY SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-9644.
      5702 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      MARYMOUNT COLLEGE PRE-SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-5501.
      30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      MOUNT OLIVE LEARNING CENTER
      Telephone (310) 377-8821.
      5987 Armaga Springs Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      NEW HORIZONS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
      Telephone (310) 377-4349.
      26945 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      PALOS VERDES HILLS NURSERY SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-8839.
      6 Lariat Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      PENINSULA BAPTIST PRE-SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-4661.
      5640 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      PENINSULA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 544-3099.
      28915 Northbay Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      PORTUGUESE BEND NURSERY SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-8637.
      Abalone Cove beach.

      RANCHO PALOS VERDES PRE-SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 541-2405.
      28415 Indian Peak Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      ROLLING HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-0742.
      26438 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      SAINT PETER'S BY THE SEA PRE-SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-1194.
      6410 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      TOWN AND COUNTRY NURSERY SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-9454.
      2161 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.

       

      ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

      CORNERSTONE SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 378-0324.
      6069 Groveoak Place, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

      CRESTWOOD SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-3005.
      520 Paseo Lunado, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

      MIRA CATALINA SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-6731.
      30511 Lucania Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

      MONTEMALAGA SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 378-5228.
      1121 Via Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

      POINT VICENTE SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-6972.
      30540 Rue de la Pierre, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

      RANCHO VISTA SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 378-8388.
      4323 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

      SILVER SPUR SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 378-5001.
      5500 Ironwood Street, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

      SOLEADO SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-6854.
      27800 Longhill Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

      VISTA GRANDE SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-6066.
      7032 Purpleridge Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
      Kindergarten through 5th grade.

       

      INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS

      MIRALESTE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 547-1103.
      29323 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      PALOS VERDES INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 378-8471.
      600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.

       

      HIGH SCHOOLS

      PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 377-4888.
      27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

       

      PRIVATE SCHOOLS

      CHADWICK
      Telephone (310) 377-1543.
      26800 South Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, 90274.

      FRANCO-AMERICAN OF ROLLING HILLS
      Telephone (310) 375-8386.
      28 Moccasin Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL SCHOOL
      Telephone (310) 373-0430.
      300 - B Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.

      MARYMOUNT COLLEGE
      Telephone (310) 377-5501.
      30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      PENINSULA HERITAGE
      Telephone (310) 541-4795.
      26944 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      PENINSULA MONTESSORI
      Telephone (310) 544-3099.
      28915 Northbay Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY DAY
      Telephone (310) 377-4848.
      26444 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      ROLLING HILLS PREPARATORY
      Telephone (310) 791-1101.
      300 - A Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.

      SAINT JOHN FISHER
      Telephone (310) 377-2800.
      5446 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

       

      MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOL INFORMATION

      Palos Verdes Peninsual Unified School District vacation recess periods are as follows:

      WINTER RECESS runs from December 20th through January 3rd. SPRING RECESS runs from April 10th through April 14th.

      OTHER RECESS PERIODS INCLUDE: NOVEMBER 11th - Veterans Day * NOVEMBER 12th - Local Holiday * NOVEMBER 25th - Thanksgiving Day * NOVEMBER 26th - Local Holiday * DECEMBER 23 - Local Holiday * DECEMBER 24 - Chrintmas Eve * DECEMBER 30th - Local Holiday * DECEMBER 31st - New Year's Eve * JANUARY 3rd - Local Holiday * JANUARY 17th - Martin Luther King Junior's Birthday * FEBRUARY 4th - Local Holiday * FEBRUARY 18th - Lincoln's Birthday * FEBRUARY 21st * Washington's Birthday * APRIL 14th - Local Holiday * MAY 29th - Memorial Day

      PROPOSED SUMMER 2000 SCHOOL DATES: K-8 July 3 through 28 * Grades 9-12 June 26 through August 4th.

      PALOS VERDES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
      Telephone (310) 378-9966.
      3801 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.

      PENINSULA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
      Telephone (310) 378-2278.
      Post Office Box 2632, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, 90274.

      For more information on PALOS VERDES ALUMNI, check out their informative web page!

      For more information on the California School System, check out SCHOOL WISE PRESS, and GREAT SCHOOLS.NET.

       

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      SENIOR CITIZENS

      Many people have spent their entire adult lives on the peninsula. Now that most of the residential development in Palos Verdes is complete, many additional "seasoned citizens" will join the ranks in the years ahead.

      ASSISTED LIVING ACCOMODATIONS

      ANCHOR GUEST HOMES
      Telephone (310) 544-9798.
      Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

      EUROPEAN HOME CARE
      Telephone (310) 377-9599.
      Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      KARINA'S FAMILY CIRCLE
      Telephone (310) 265-1255.
      Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      LOS VERDES GUEST HOMES
      Telephone (310) 539-9414.
      Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

      PALOS VERDES VILLA
      Telephone (310) 547-9941.
      Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

      THE CANTERBURY
      Telephone (310) 540-2410.
      Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

      THE SANCTUARY
      Telephone (310) 378-9853.
      Rolling Hills Estates, California.

       

      HEALTH SERVICES

      ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
      Telephone (213) 938-3370.
      5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1710, Los Angeles, California, 90036.

      AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
      Telephone (310 530-3692.
      3330 Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90505.

      AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
      Telephone (213) 966-2890.
      6300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, California, 90048.

      ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
      Telephone (800) 954-2873.
      4311 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 530, Los Angeles, California, 90010.

      BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
      (310) 374-2525.
      510 North Prospect Avenue, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, California, 90277.

      FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS 50+ PROGRAMS
      SAN PEDRO PENINSULA HOSPITAL
      Telephone (310) 514-5333.
      1300 West 7th Street, San Pedro, California, 90732.

      HEALTH CARE AND ELDER LAW PROGRAMS
      Telephone (310) 533-1996.
      1404 Cravens Avenue, Torrance, California, 90501.

      TORRANCE MEMORIAL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (50+)
      Telephone (310) 517-4666.
      3330 Torrance, California, 90505.

      TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOME AND HEALTH HOSPICE
      Telephone (310) 784-3739.
      3330 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 320, Torrance, California, 90505.

      ORGANIZATIONS

      AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS
      Telephone (562) 496-2277.
      3200 East Carson Street, Lakewood, California, 90712.

      LOS ANGELES COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS DEPARTMENT
      Telephone (310) 519-6091.
      769 West 3rd Street, San Pedro, California, 90731.

      LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC GUARDIAN OFFICE
      Telephone (213) 974-0515.
      320 West Temple Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90012.

      PENINSULA SENIORS
      Telephone (310) 377-3003.
      810 Silver Spur Road, Suite C, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
      Telephone (800) 772-1213.
      1321 Post Avenue, Torrance, California, 90505.

      SOUTH BAY SENIOR SERVICES
      Telephone (310) 325-2141.
      3246 West Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 201, Torrance, California, 90505.

      PUBLICATIONS

      SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTORY
      Telephone (310) 377-3003.
      Fax (310) 544-6147.
      Post Office Box 7000-Seniors, 810 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

       

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      SHOPPING & SERVICES

      The Peninsula's shopping options are increasing each year and will be even nicer when the new mall is finished in the Peninsula Center.

      ACADEMY CENTER
      Located on the south west corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula.

      GOLDEN COVE CENTER
      Telephone (310) 544-4456.
      Located at 31176 Hawthorne Boulevard, at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive South.

      LUNADA BAY PLAZA
      Located at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West at Yarmouth Road, in Palos Verdes Estates.

      MALAGA COVE PLAZA
      Telephone (310) 377-5230.
      Located at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive West, in the city of Palos Verdes Estates.

      PENINSULA CENTER
      Telephone (310) 541-2242.
      44-B Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
      Located at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Silver Spur Road, in Rolling Hills Estates.

      THE SHOPS AT PALOS VERDES
      Telephone (310) 541-0688.
      550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

       

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      TECHNOLOGY

      Unknown to many residents, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is on the cutting edge of new technologies. A good example of this is the P.V. Net Technology Center, located next to the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall.

      The Technology Center features many different classes for residents, including basic computer classes, Internet classes, and much more. For more information, check out their fantastic web site.

      P.V. NET COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CENTER
      Telephone (310) 541-7992
      Fax (310) 541-8992.
      E-Mail: information@palosverdes.com
      30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

      P.V. ON THE NET
      Telephone (310) 541-7992.
      30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

       

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      TRANSPORTATION

      Palos Verdes offers a small community feeling, but is is rather spread out. Peninsula residents have several transportation options.

      ACCESS SERVICES INCORPORATED
      Telephone (800) 827-0829.
      For registered members.

      METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY
      Telephone (800) 266-6883.

      PALOS VERDES LIMOUSINE
      Telephone (310) 377-7999.
      725 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

      PALOS VERDES TRANSIT
      Telephone (310) 544-7108.
      Fax (310) 544-7109.
      E-mail: pvtransit@palosverdes.com
      38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California, 90274.

      PALOS VERDES CHECKER TAXICAB SERVICE
      Telephone (310) 534-8294.

      PV DIAL-A-RIDE
      Telephone (310) 544-7108.
      38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California,90274.
      Registered P.V. residents over 60 or disabled.

      SUPER SHUTTLE
      Telephone (310) 782-6600.
      Transportation from P.V. to L.A.X.

       

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      UTILITIES

      Tracking down phone numbers to turn utilities and services on or off is less than fun. In this section of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Real Estate Update we have included all of the commonly needed phone numbers.

      BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES
      Telephone (310) 329-4115.

      CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
      Telephone (310) 377-5525.

      COX COMMUNICATIONS
      Telephone (310) 544-4551.

      GENERAL TELEPHONE
      Telephone (800) 483-4000.

      PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE
      (800) 310-2355.

      EDISON INTERNATIONAL
      (800) 684-8123.

      SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
      Telephone (800) 427-2200.

      WASTE MANAGEMENT
      Telephone (310) 768-3111.

       

      WEEKEND GETAWAYS

      One of the many great features of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is it's close proximity to other wonderful destinations. Many of these getaways are only a few hours drive from Palos Verdes. For more ideas on vacations, check out these favorite web sites:

       

       

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