Malaga Cove Area of Palos Verdes Estates

Malaga Cove (area 163 in the map below )is home to Palos Verdes City Hall, the Police and Fire Station, La Venta Inn and the Malaga Cove Plaza, the first commercial plaza built in Palos Verdes Estates. Malaga Cove Plaza is home to the Malaga Cove Ranch Market, a post office, the Rive Gauche restaurant, a small sandwich shop, and several realty offices. It is the first impression that most people get of the city. It’s beautiful Arched Buildings, and The King Neptune Fountain in the center of the plaza give the residents and visitors alike a sense of the quiet beauty of the city.. The Malaga Cove Branch Library, behind the plaza, has art shows, and special events, as well as summer “Picnics in the Park” on Wednesday evenings accompanied by musical performances.

View from Malaga Cove

Malaga Cove Hillside Homes

Malaga Cove Homes

The Malaga Cove School (the first school constructed in Palos Verdes), the Neighborhood Church (originally Haggerty’s Mansion) and the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club are also located in Lower Malaga Cove adjacent to the ocean. This area has a mix of homes, but are primarily old Spanish with red tile roofs, and a mix of other architectural styles. Some older condominiums are also located near Malaga Cove Plaza. The homes in this area often have spectacular ocean views, as many of the homes are terraced up the hillsides.The area of Malaga Cove above Palos Verdes Drive is referred to as both Upper Malaga Cove as well as Montemar.This area is home to the La Venta Inn, which is a beautiful facility available for weddings and other events.

A Wedding at the La Venta Inn

La Venta Inn

As of September 30, 2008, there were 14 homes for sale in the Malaga Cove Area of Palos Verdes Estates at an average listing price of approx. $3.0 million. Homes in this area have recently sold for an average of $745 per square foot.

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