Knowledge

  • Palos Verdes Interesting Historical facts

    The original plans for the Palos Verdes Project had several different names planned for Palos Verdes…
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  • Palos Verdes Highways and Freeway History

    Road construction on the Palos Verfdes Peninsula moved forward rapidly in the late 1950’s and through…
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  • Valmonte Plaza in Palos Verdes Estates

    The original plans for the Palos Verdes Project called for a third plaza area in Valmonte…
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  • Mirlo Gate Lodge Tower in Palos Verdes Estates

    I am often asked What is that large stone castle-like building near the entrance to Palos…
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  • Why are there such large median strips on Palos Verdes Drive?

    Why are there such large median strips on Palos Verdes Drive in Lunada Bay and Via…
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  • How did “Rat Beach” on the Palos Verdes Peninsula get its name?

    There are four stories about this. One says the name comes from an acronym for the…
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  • Are there 3 public high schools on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?

    Rancho del Mar, a small continuation high school, is located just off of Crest road, just…
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  • Neptune Statue in Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes Estates

    The statue of King Neptune at the Neptune Fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes…
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  • Best Views on the Palos Verdes Peninsula

    In my opinion, two of the best views from the top of the Peninsula are located…
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  • Nansen Field in Palos Verdes

    People often ask me :What is the small park off of Hidden Valley Road in Rolling…
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