After spending last weekend at the new Terranea Resort, I can say that it is fabulous and I recommend it to all, including Palos Verdes residents. The views are spectacular. We took several walks along the trails at the ocean's edge. We walked down to the beach and sat on the rocks and listened to the surf "chatter" as it rolled back out over the stones. There is even a cave near the jetty. We...
As part of my certification as Palos Verdes Specialist, I learned about the history of Palos Verdes Peninsula. Even though I had lived here over 25 years, some of this was new to me. In 1846, the Mexican government granted land known as Rancho Palos Verdes to the family of Don Jose Sepulveda. In 1882, Jotham Bixby acquire 16,000 acres of what is now the Palos Verdes Peninsula. In 1913 Frank...
Palos Verdes Art Center is open to all, not just owners of Palos Verdes real estate. Palos Verdes Art Center is a non-profit community arts organization that provides art classes for children and adults of all ability levels. The next group of classes begin July 6, 2009 and finish August 29, 2009. Art Center provides classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography,...
The 22nd Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival will take place Saturday, June 6 (10 am to 10 pm) and Sunday, June 7 (10 am to 9 pm). The theme this year is "Taking the Greener Path". The Palos Verdes Street Fair will feature 2 days of events and live music, jazz festival, nearly 200 street vendors, eco-friendly goods, "Living Green" Demonstrations, Carnival & Kiddie Rides, Pony...
Palos Verdes Peninsula has a total of 67,162 residents as of 2008. The city of Rancho Palos Verdes has the largest population at 42,964. The city of Palos Verdes Estates has 14,046 residents. Rolling Hills Estates has 8,185 residents. Rolling Hills has 1,967 residents. The Palos Verdes Peninsula measures 26.3 square miles. Palos Verdes is the oldest city (incorporated in 1939) and located on...
The 43rd Annual Palos Verdes Marathon will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 7:00 a.m. It will begin and end at Point Fermin Park (807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro). According to the official website, the Palos Verdes Marathon is the second longest continuously running Marathon in the United States, second only to the Boston Marathon. That was news to me; I am impressed. For residents, it means we...
The Silver Spur area (also known as Grandview) is located in Rancho Palos Verdes. The best thing about this neighborhood is its close proximaty to schools and shopping. It is home to 3 award winning schools -- Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Silver Spur Elementary and Cornerstone Elementary. Peninsula Shopping Center and The Promenade are at it's southern border. The Silver Spur...
"Work on the Trader Joe's store at the Golden Cove Center, approved by the Planning Commission in December 2008, is moving forward." according to an article in the Peninsula News. This is great news for owners of Palos Verdes real estate. After a couple of false starts, Palos Verdes is finally getting their own Trader Joe's. Demolition of the old Golden Lotus Restuarant is to start the beginning...
I had another tour of Terranea Resort and it is really taking shape. Palos Verdes Peninsula's first hotel/resort (and Los Angeles County's only resort on the water) is scheduled to open June 1, 2009. Terranea is already booking events and taking hotel reservations at $400 to $5500 per night. $5,500 is for the Presidential Suite with its fabulous ocean views and 1,800 square feet of luxury...
It is Cherry Blossom Time again at South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This is the closest location for us to see the beauty and color of these trees. And when the petals fall in the breeze, it is like a silent rain. I often forget what a special place the Garden is. One can roam around for hours enjoying beauty and nature. It is a gift to our soul. South Coast Botanic...