Community Information

Korean Bell of Friendship in San Pedro, Palos Verdes Peninsula, was a gift from the Republic of Korea in 1976. Friendship Bell is rung four times a year and may be visted at Angels Gate Park on Gaffey Street.

Fred J. Hesse Jr. Community Park in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 is the most popular park on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with its community center, baseball and soccer fields, large children's playground, volleyball court and picnic areas.

Frank A. Vanderlip Sr. Park in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 is a great place to enjoy views of the ocean and Catalina.

Palos Verdes whale watching season runs December through mid May with coastal viewing from Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275, to closer viewing from boat tours.

Montemalaga Elementary School Library in Palos Verdes Estates 90274, celebrated its grand opening January 9, 2010. Montamalaga's Author Fair/Multicultural Festival will be held on May 20th and will feature books published by the students themselves.

Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 has beautiful views of Trump National Golf Course and the ocean.

Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be hosting their Eighth Grade Open Houses for parents and incoming students.

Palos Verdes Art Center is offering its Dream House Raffle (actually $2,000,000 cash this year). Ticket prices are $150.

The fruit trees and 60 other annual plants are in bloom at the South Coast Botanic Gardens on Crenshaw Boulevard in Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274.

Peninsula Seniors presents their Lecture Series on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Hess Park, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275. David Hoffman, M.D., Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group, will speak on January 19th and Dr. Sepi Lackpour, acupuncture/herbal holistic care specialist, will speak on January 26th.