Area Guides
The Neighborhoods
Four cities, nineteen MLS areas, and dozens of enclaves share one hill, and they behave like different markets. Here's the lay of the land, drawn from the same knowledge behind the interactive map.
The Four Cities
Palos Verdes Estates
The Peninsula's original master planned city, laid out by the Olmsted brothers with parklands, bridle paths, and strict architectural review that has protected its character for a century. Home to Malaga Cove, Lunada Bay, Valmonte, and Montemalaga.
Rancho Palos Verdes
The largest of the four Peninsula cities, wrapping the coastline from the bluffs above Trump National to Terranea Resort and the Point Vicente lighthouse. Ocean view neighborhoods at nearly every price point on the hill.
Rolling Hills Estates
Equestrian minded and family oriented, with white three rail fences, horse trails, and the Peninsula's main shopping corridors along Silver Spur and Deep Valley. Convenient, central, and quietly upscale.
Rolling Hills
A private, guard gated city of ranch estates on large lots, one of the most exclusive zip codes in California. Single story ranch architecture, big skies, and total privacy behind the gates.
The MLS Areas, 160 to 186
Every Peninsula listing carries one of these area numbers. Locals use them like street names. Each one is drawn as a polygon on the map; the short version of each is below.
160
Lunada Bay / Margate
Palos Verdes Estates
Blufftop streets above one of the coast's most famous surf breaks, with a small commercial pocket and some of the Peninsula's most dramatic ocean view homes.
162
Monte Malaga
Palos Verdes Estates
Elevated estates above Malaga Cove with sweeping Queen's Necklace views, larger lots, and a commanding position over the coastline toward Santa Monica Bay.
163
Malaga Cove
Palos Verdes Estates
The historic heart of PVE: the Mediterranean plaza, the Neptune fountain, the library gardens, and winding streets dropping toward the bluffs. Coveted for architecture and coastline views.
164
Valmonte
Palos Verdes Estates
Eucalyptus lined streets bordering the Palos Verdes Golf Club. A warm, neighborly enclave known for its canopy, its greenbelt, and quick access down the hill.
165
PV Drive North
Rolling Hills Estates
The Peninsula's northern gateway, with equestrian properties and family neighborhoods along the bridle trail network.
166
Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills
Behind the gates: ranch estates on acreage, riding rings, and canyon to ocean views in one of Southern California's most private communities.
167
PV Drive East
Rancho Palos Verdes
The east slope's switchbacks hold view homes looking across the LA Harbor toward the San Gabriels. Sunrise views and more house per dollar than the west side.
168
Mira Catalina
Rancho Palos Verdes
Upper east side neighborhoods with Catalina and harbor views and a well loved namesake elementary school.
169
PV Drive South / Portuguese Bend
Rancho Palos Verdes
The wild, open stretch of the Peninsula. Coastal bluffs, the nature preserve, Wayfarers Chapel, and estates above Trump National with unobstructed Catalina views.
170
West Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes
The sunset side: neighborhoods above Terranea and Point Vicente where whale watching from the living room is a legitimate amenity.
171
Country Club
Rolling Hills Estates
Wrapped around Rolling Hills Country Club and its Rees Jones redesigned course, with newer construction and fairway frontage.
172
La Cresta
Rancho Palos Verdes
Ridgeline living at the top of the hill. Panoramic views that sweep from the ocean to the city lights in a single turn of the head.
173
Los Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes
Home of the Los Verdes public golf course and west facing neighborhoods with big ocean horizons at approachable price points.
174
Crest
Rancho Palos Verdes
The Peninsula's rooftop. Top of hill neighborhoods off Crest Road with harbor to ocean panoramas and quick access to both slopes.
175
Peninsula Center
Rolling Hills Estates
The hill's everyday hub: shopping, dining, the Promenade, and central neighborhoods minutes from every school on the Peninsula.
176
Silver Spur
Rolling Hills Estates
Convenient neighborhoods around the Silver Spur corridor. Walkable to shops and cafes, popular with families optimizing for schools and commutes.
177
Eastview / RPV
Rancho Palos Verdes
The Peninsula's approachable east entry, bordering San Pedro with parks and quick freeway access. A favorite first step onto the hill.
179
South Shores / San Pedro
San Pedro (LA)
Coastal bluff neighborhoods between White Point and the Peninsula line, with ocean views and a strong local identity.
186
Miraleste Pines
Rancho Palos Verdes
Pine shaded streets around the Miraleste Plaza on the east slope. Mediterranean planning, harbor views, and one of the hill's most distinctive small communities.
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