Palos Verdes Peninsula

The Palos Verdes Peninsula feels like a different world from Los Angeles, though it is part of LA County.  Sitting above the ocean with rolling hills (Rolling Hills is actually the name of one of the 4 main areas of the peninsula), the entire peninsula is coveted for its spectacular views, much slower pace than LA proper and in many cases, the ability to have a true big back yard! There can be some confusion as to which neighborhoods are which on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  For a quick reference, there are 4 main areas of the peninsula:

Palos Verdes Estates – Home to great surf breaks, Palos Verdes Golf Club, La Venta Inn and more.
Rancho Palos Verdes – Home to Los Verdes Golf Course, Terranea Resort and more.
Rolling Hills – This is a private, gated community on the peninsula.  Well-known for equestrian estates, there are typically more acres than people!
Rolling Hills Estates – Part of Rolling Hills, also dedicated to open spaces and staying far away from overpopulation

The peninsula is an incredible oasis away from the ‘urban-ness’ of LA.  It can take time getting down the hill to the rest of LA County…but those who live up on the hills prefer it that way!

PV Peninsula Schools