Location: Rancho Palos Verdes
Top Things to do in Rancho Palos Verdes
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The 10 Best Things to do in Rancho Palos Verdes, California (CA)
Rancho Palos Verdes (also known by the abbreviation RPV) is a city in Los Angeles County, California atop the Palos Verdes Hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. An affluent suburb of Los Angeles, it is known for large tracts of open space and expansive views of the Pacific Ocean. Rancho Palos Verdes is translated as "Ranch of Green Sticks", probably referring to the willows in the northeastern part of Bixby Slough (now known as Machado Lake) shown on earlier maps.
Restaurants in Rancho Palos Verdes
1. Wayfarers Chapel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 395 reviews
Wayfarers Chapel is nestled in a grove of towering redwood trees. Lloyd Wright designed the Chapel out of glass, wood, and stone elements that come together at 30 and 60 degree angles. It opened in 1951 to serve as a place for all wayfarers on life's journey to stop and give glory to God and is famous for its organic architecture. With its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, the 3.5 acres that the Chapel sits on feature beautifully landscaped gardens with trees forming arbored walkways leading to gardens replicating the forest floor, expansive lawns, an outdoor amphitheater, and a rose garden with a walk of honor featuring engraved pavers. Wayfarers Chapel is a Swedenborgian church that welcomes people of all faiths to their worship services and to celebrate other important passages of life, including memorial services, baptisms, and weddings. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the National Memorial to Emanuel Swedenborg.
Reviewed By waynefromcali - Yucaipa, United States
The beautiful Wayfarers Chapel located in Rancho Palos Verdes California is a beautiful chapel overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Designed by the son of Frank Lloyd Wright,Frank Wright,this chapel is made almost entirely of glass and nautical type woods.Thousands of couples have "tied the knot" in this scenic location overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean in Rancho Palos Verdes. . . . #wayfarerschapel #ranchopalosverdes #wedding #marriage #californiasoul # californiadreamin #californiadreaming #waynesalvatti #photografxworldwide
2. Abalone Cove Beach
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By davidkoch2017 - Rancho Palos Verdes, United States
You have to love going to a sparsely populated beach. If so you won't mind the half mile walk down from the parking lot or the half mile back up a very steep incline. At the bottom/beach you will explore lots and lots of tide pools and watch a lot of breaking surf on the rocks. It's very California and a lot of fun.
3. Terranea Discovery Trail
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By pnitake - Los Angeles, United States
Very relaxing and peaceful hike to go with a date or the family. Listening to the ocean waves crashing onto the shore rocks is very tranquil. The scenic views are breathtaking as well.
4. Ocean Trails Reserve
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By pasowine - Paso Robles, United States
The Ocean Trails are truly a hidden gem. We hiked on a sunny winter day and it was still quite lovely, as there had been some recent rain. Certainly well worth the effort and time. It really is not that long a walk, compared to the other trails in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. You get some amazing views, and if you are a golfer, you can watch them hit. But also watch out for stray golf balls! The whole area is so peaceful and relaxing - you can hear the waves against the rocks - amazing... Very relaxing and peaceful hike to go with a date or the family. Listening to the ocean waves crashing onto the shore rocks is very tranquil. The scenic views are breathtaking as well.
5. St. John Fisher Church
6. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park & Ecological Reserve
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By russypooh - Long Beach, United States
The park contains ecological preserve and tide pools. Amazing rock tunnels where waves rush in and crash through. Enjoy the marine life but do not touch or take anything.
7. The Point Vicente Interpretive Center
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to the free Point Vicente Interpretive Center. This is a very good smaller size musuem. There are exhbiis on the old Marineland. I had been there as a child so it was interesting to see. I also liked the historic exhibits on the Native Americans, animals, and on Portugeese Bend. There is a museum store. Outside the store, there is walking areas with good views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. There is parking and it is also free.
8. Point Vicente Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By permia
We arrived at what we regarded as the perfect time to admire the fine construct and its gorgeous surrounding panoramic land and seascapes. Late afternoon as the evening light began fading. Walking from the Interpretive Centre towards the lighthouse was wonderful. Seeing the ever changing light on the rugged coastline creating varying patterns of hues was inspiring. It was fascinating to learn that its famous 5 foot Fresnel lens, which was hand ground in France, spent its first 40 years in an Alaskan lighthouse before ending up in Point Vincente in 1926.
9. Del Cerro Park
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By reza411 - Gardena, United States
This is the best place to hike or ride your mountain bike, views are awesome and Google even has the trails on the maps. Go all the way to bottom and see the ocean views too.
