Palos Verdes Estates California Map

About Palos Verdes Estates, California

Palos Verdes Estates is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 12,925. The population density is 1054.8 people per km². Palos Verdes Estates is located at 33.8006°N, 118.3901°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90274.

Palos Verdes Estates unfolds across a dramatic bluff, a sculpted landscape where chaparral clings tenaciously to rolling hills that plunge toward the Pacific. It lies 3.4 miles south of Redondo Beach, CA (from Redondo Beach, CA: bearing 182°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-west of Torrance. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight slants long and golden, painting the stucco walls and terracotta roofs in hues of honey and rose. Streets wind with a deliberate grace, bordered by meticulously kept gardens where bougainvillea spills in vibrant cascades and mature trees offer dappled shade, creating a sense of quiet, established beauty that feels both timeless and deeply rooted in its coastal setting. The very contours of Palos Verdes Estates, shaped by ancient volcanic activity, lend a unique character to its vistas, offering sweeping panoramas of the vast, ever-shifting blue. The history of Palos Verdes Estates is as much about vision as it is about land. Conceived in the early 20th century as an exclusive residential community, its development was guided by a commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the peninsula, with a significant portion of land set aside as open space, now part of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. This foresight has preserved a rugged coastline and inland trails, allowing residents to connect with the wilder aspects of their surroundings. The local economy, while not driven by heavy industry, benefits from the high quality of life and the prestige associated with this coastal enclave, attracting professionals and families who value its serene atmosphere and exceptional schools. Distinctive features like the Wayfarers Chapel, a glass structure seemingly suspended over the ocean, and the historic Malaga Cove Plaza, with its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, serve as quiet landmarks that speak to the thoughtful planning and enduring appeal of Palos Verdes Estates.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palos Verdes Estates, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.800571, -118.390074. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Palos Verdes Estates and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Palos Verdes Estates includes the ZIP code (90274), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Palos Verdes Estates is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.