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Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Palos Verdes Estates is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The city was master-planned by the noted American landscape architect and planner Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. The city is located along the Southern California coastline of the Pacific Ocean.

The population was 13,347 at the 2020 census, a slight decrease from its 2010 population of 13,438. Palos Verdes Estates is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States. The 90274 ZIP code (covering the cities of Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills) was ranked the 47th most expensive housing area among high-property-value U.S. ZIP codes in a 2007 study by Forbes.com. Palos Verdes is also known for its high-performing schools; its high school has been regularly ranked among the top 50 nationally by various.

Palos Verdes Estates was established as a planned community in 1923, with 3,200 acres (1,300 ha) carved out of the former Rancho Palos Verdes property of over 16,000 acres (6,500 ha). Frank Vanderlip established both a land syndicate holding the Palos Verdes peninsula and a real estate development trust for the Palos Verdes Estates subdivision. The Commonwealth Trust Company filed the Palos Verdes Protective Restrictions in Los Angeles County in 1923. These restrictions established rules for the developer and all land owners. The developer was required to set aside half of the land for common use, including roads and parks, but also to build bridle paths, and a golf course, and retain several miles of coastline free of development. No less than ninety percent of the remaining land was required to be used for single-family homes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), over 99% of it land. The city is bordered by Torrance to the north and east, Rancho Palos Verdes to the south, and Rolling Hills Estates to the southeast.

Palos Verdes Estates gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Palos Verdes Estates Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Equinox, Fitness 19 Gym Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Palos Verdes Estates, such as the Terranea Bluff Top Trail and the Fred Hesse, Jr. Community Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Palos Verdes Estates, CA are South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve, and Point Vicente Lighthouse.

Population: 12,668 (2024). ZIP Code: 90274. Area codes: 310, 424. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Area: 4.77 sq mi (12.36 km²).

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Is Palos Verdes Estates, CA a good place to live?

Palos Verdes Estates is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Palos Verdes Estates offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Palos Verdes Estates there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many retirees live in Palos Verdes Estates and residents tend to have moderate political views.

Is Palos Verdes, CA  expensive?

The median home price in Palos Verdes Estates is $2,735,000 with a median price per sqft of $1,105. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Palos Verdes Estates to be 230.1% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Who lives in Palos Verdes, CA?

Notable residents of Rancho Palos Verdes include Merrill Moses, the Olympic water polo player, who lived there. Major League Baseball pitcher Eli Morgan was born and grew up there. World number one tennis player Pete Sampras grew up here from 7 years old.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Estates Recreation and Community Services Department

Equinox

Fitness 19 Gym 

Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club

Terranea Bluff Top Trail 

Fred Hesse, Jr. Community Park

South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve

Point Vicente Lighthouse

Niche

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