Abalone Cove Shoreline Park - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 10/31/10 06:21 PM

Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is located in Rancho Palos Verdes. It has two beaches Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove.  There are tidepools, a State Ecological Reserve and about 5 miles of trails. There is a foot path from the picnic area on top of the bluff near the parking lot, leading down to the beach.  As you are facing the ocean the left trail is the one that is not too difficult. During the summer lifeguards are on duty at Abalone Cove Beach. Barbecues, fires and dogs are prohibited at this site.
The beautiful Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is located at 5970 Palos … (0 comments)

Concours d'Provenance - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 10/29/10 11:19 PM

This Sunday, October 31, there will be the Concours d'Provenance at the South Coast Botanic Gardens where you can go back in time and while enjoying the fabulous 50's car show.  This year the show will feature Porsche's.   Scooter Patrick, the honorary chairman,  will be presiding.  There Concourse is expecting 50-60 cars to be on display. 
The car show will take place this Sunday on the Upper Event Meadow from 9:00a.m.-4:00 p.m.  South Coast Botanic Gardens  is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula.  For more information, you may call  (310) 544-1948.  Admission to the gardens are:  Foundation Members -free/Adults $8/Seniors 62 & over $6/Students (with I.D.) $6/Children … (0 comments)

The Costume Closet - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 10/28/10 09:54 PM

The Costume Closet is located on the old Malaga Cove school grounds in Palos Verdes Estates, near Palos Verdes School District Headquarters.   The Costume Closet is a project of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Council of PTAs and is supported by volunteers which help keep this non profit running.  The original  purpose of this organization was to help support the community's needs for theatrical costuming for it's local schools, and after twenty years, it has developed into a full party event supplier. 
The Costume Closet has a  huge inventory selection includes period clothing, costumes both children and adults, and even animal costumes.  You can find just … (1 comments)

Farnham Martin Park - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 10/27/10 08:33 PM

Farnham Martin Park in Palos Verdes Estates is located adjacent to the Malaga Cove Library. It sits directly behind the stone wall and large fountain, with steps leading up to an open lawn area.  The lawn is the setting for free concerts in the summer starting the first Wednesday after the fourth of July.  Occasionally you will see wedding pictures being taken here or peacocks running through the grounds.
The area has a stone marker that reads the following..."This park, latest of the many cherished things which the Palos Verdes community owes to his abounding devotion to his artistry, and to the spirit which … (0 comments)

Different Markets/Different Experiences - 10/25/10 11:05 PM

Palos Verdes real estate single family residence sales results for the first three quarters of 2010 indicate a 5.5% increase in average sales price and a 10.4% increase in median price compared to 2009.  Number of transactions/sales also rose 31% compared to last year.  As I wrote in my post on October 11, 2010, statistics for  the month of September 2010 were even better than August (click here to view post).
Recently, the headline for an article in the Los Angeles Times declared "Homes Sales Remain Weak - September puchases in the Southland fall 16%. The median price rises slightly."  … (5 comments)

Pets On The Promenade - 365 Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 10/22/10 11:13 PM

On Saturday, October 23rd, from 10:a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Palos Verdes Realtors Association Affiliates in Action, is hosting its first Pets on the Promenade.  This is following the new concept of NO PET LEFT BEHIND!  There will be dogs from Doggie 911, Paws with Needs, and South Bay Cats.  The Promenade on the Peninsula is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (click here for map).
Hundreds of animals have found themselves looking for a place to live due to the financial problems that their owners incurred - from loosing a home to foreclosure, or just … (0 comments)

Palos Verdes Stables - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 10/21/10 10:19 PM

Palos Verdes Stables, in Palos Verde Estates, were built in the early 1920's before Palos Verdes Estates became a city.  There was a time when children could ride bareback from the stables down to Malaga Cove Plaza to visit Moore's Market, and could even ride down to Torrance Beach.  Nowadays riding is limited to several different trails and there  are three arenas where riders can practice their skills.
Palos Verdes Stables currently has a waiting list for boarding, but Palos Verdes residents are given priority when the stalls become available.  Horses are available for lessons and you can contact the stable … (0 comments)

Palos Verdes Tour Tips - 10/19/10 10:43 PM
Tips. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 21 homes on the October 12, 2010, Palos Verdes real estate Broker's tour.  We currently have 265 active single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $769,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,800,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $641,000).  There are 57 townhomes for sale priced between $205,000 and $935,000.  My favorites on tour today were:
 
Ralph Manuel and Shari Bakotich's (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 3302 Via Campesina, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,049 square foot home for $2,135,000.  This … (1 comments)

Things To Do In Palos Verdes - Nansen Field - 10/18/10 11:01 PM

Nansen Field, Rolling Hills Estates, is nestled in the midst of neighborhood homes.  There you will find a green patch of grass hidden away from the flow of traffic on Hidden Valley Road right off of Palos Verdes Drive North, and a block west of Hawthorne Blvd.  Nansen Field has a long history going back to the Vanderlip family era.   It was originally set aside for the Norwegian seaman who were on layover waiting for their ships to sail, and became their sports field.  The building located on the property was brought overland from Fort MacArthur and became the field's … (0 comments)

Bluff Cove Trail - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 10/16/10 09:14 PM

Bluff Cove Trail in Palos Verdes Estates runs along the coastline of the beautiful coast of Palos Verdes. It is across from million dollar homes and is open to the sea and coastline views. You can walk along the long clifftop trail, or follow the trail down to the rocky coves at the beach.  This path will lead you to several different trails where you can stop and marvel at the coastline, or just relax and watch the surfers dodge the rocks in the waters below. When its low tide you can explore some of the best tide pools on … (1 comments)

Things To Do In Palos Verdes - Palos Verdes Art Center - 10/15/10 09:21 PM

Palos Verdes Art Center  is a non-profit community arts organization that provides visual art classes for children and adults of all ability levels. It is open to all, not just Palos Verdes homes owners.  Art Center provides classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography, digital arts, art history and more.  Terms begin in January, April, July and September.  (click here for schedule)
Palos Verdes Art Center's 3 galleries are open to the public and feature both local and significant artists.  Art Center also supports the Art At Your Fingertips program that is offered in the Palos Verdes Elementary Schools … (0 comments)

Palos Verdes September 2010 Market Statistics - 10/14/10 09:32 PM

September 2010 statistics for Palos Verdes real estate are in and they look better than last month.  Sales/closed escrows are up - 56 single family homes closed escrow in September compared to 40 in August.  September inventory is down - 262 active Palos Verdes homes for sale compared to 275 in August.  Pending sales are also down (this bears watching); 42 in September compared to 62 in August.  The most interesting statistic is that average sales price for September was $1,464,000 up from $1,242,000 in August which means that higher end properties sold in September.
The average price per square foot for Palos … (0 comments)

Things To Do In Palos Verdes - Malaga Cove Library - 10/13/10 11:13 PM

Palos Verdes Library, in Palos Verdes Estates,  is located in a beautiful old Spanish style building that sits high on a hill with eucalyptus trees and green lawns surrounding its entrance.  It is located just off Palos Verdes Drive West and a block up from the Malaga Cove Plaza.  There is a a beautiful stone fountain at the base of the steps leading up to the library that is a popular spot for photographers.  An occasional peacock can be seen walking through the grounds.
Malaga Cove Library was constructed in 1930 at the cost of $60,000. In 1995 it was placed on the National … (0 comments)

Things To Do In Palos Verdes - Whale Watching - 10/12/10 10:43 PM

Recently, there have been Blue Whale sightings only two miles off the Palos Verdes Peninsula coast near Point Vicente. The Peninsula News reported that the whales are here to eat the abundant krill that are attracted to the nutrients near the continental shelf off our coast. The blue whale is the largest mammal on earth (as long as 3 school buses) and can weigh up to 336,000 pounds. They are an endangered species with approximately 2,000 living in the Pacific Ocean (the largest grouping) and hundreds more in the Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean.
Dudley Wigdahl, Curator of Mammals at the … (5 comments)

Identify Former Marineland Attractions - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 10/11/10 09:30 PM

On my first visit to the completed Terranea Resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula  last year, I thought it would be interesting to figure out where the former Marineland attractions sat in relation to the current Terranea Resort property.  As part of the Marineland Reunion at Terranea a few weeks ago, there was a Self-Guided Walk (see below) to do just that.

Here is a little history about Marineland.  When it opened in 1954, it was the largest oceanarium in the world.  Most of the undersea life was displayed in huge tanks.  It was home to Corky, Orky and Bubbles, the whale.  Marineland … (0 comments)

California/Palos Verdes Real Estate Market Update - 10/03/10 11:12 PM


We all wish we had a crystal ball to know what will happen in our Palos Verdes real estate market.  Leslie Appleton Young, Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors, gave us her opinion on September 28, 2010, at our Palos Verdes Board of Realtors meeting.  Of note  is that according to the CAR survey, 50% of sales had multiple offers which has also been my experience this year.  Below are the highlights:
     - The economy will experience a slow tepid recovery.
     - Fear and uncertainty are keeping potential buyers out of the market.
     - Interest rates are … (1 comments)

Things To Do In Palos Verdes - Malaga Cove Plaza - 10/02/10 08:17 PM

Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes Estates 90274 was built in 1925 and is the home of the famous Neptune's Statue. It is composed of several buildings in old rustic Spanish Renaissance style with arches that stretch out along its walkways.  It is located at the base of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and is an inviting stop before continuing up the hill from Redondo Beach. Today it consists of small retail stores, a bank, Malaga Cove Cafe, office buildings and Malaga Cove Ranch Market.
The fountain is a replica of one found in Bologna, Italy which is of the Roman god Neptune known as King … (0 comments)

Things To Do In Palos Verdes - Point Vicente Lighthouse - 10/01/10 10:03 PM

Point Vicente Lighthouse is located on the southern point of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and stands 67 feet tall; it is one of the areas jewels.  The lighthouse's beam which marks from a height of 185 feet across the ocean helps navigate the seaman around the rocky schoals which surround the nearby shore. The point was named in 1790 by Captain George Vancouver who was here from England exploring the coast. He named it  for his good friend Friar Vincente of the Mission Buenaventura. In 1926 the U.S. Lighthouse Service began operating the brightest beacon in Southern California. It was able to be seen over … (0 comments)

 
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