The 10 Best Things to do in Rancho Palos Verdes, California (CA)

March 24, 2022 Flossie Demartino

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

5755 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5950 +1 310-377-1650 [email protected] https://www.wayfarerschapel.org/
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Wayfarers Chapel

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

Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Abalone Cove Beach

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

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Terranea Discovery Trail

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

La Rotunda Drive Trump National Golf Course, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6173 https://www.rpvca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Ocean-Trails-Reserve-25
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Ocean Trails Reserve

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

5448 Crest Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5097 http://sjf.org/
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St. John Fisher Church

6. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park & Ecological Reserve

5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5924 +1 310-377-1222 http://www.pvplc.org/_lands/abalone_cove.asp
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Abalone Cove Shoreline Park & Ecological Reserve

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

31501 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5369 +1 310-377-5370 http://www.rpvca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Point-Vicente-Interpretive-Center-13
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The Point Vicente Interpretive Center

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

31550 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA +1 310-541-0334 http://www.palosverdes.com/pvlight/
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

Point Vicente Lighthouse

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

2 Park Pl, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 +1 310-541-4566 http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/delcerro/index.cfm
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Del Cerro Park

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.

10. Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center

1805 W 9th St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90732-3301 +1 310-519-6115 http://parks.lacounty.gov/deane-dana-friendship-natural-area/#
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Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center

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