Ice Skating At Rancho Palos Verdes Ice Chalet - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/31/10 09:00 PM
 
Now that winter is upon us, doesn't it seem like it's time for a little ice skating?  With this cold weather outside, you can get into the winter holiday spirit by trying your skills on the ice.  Here on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, we are lucky to have our own Rancho Palos Verdes Ice Chalet which is open 365 days a year.  It's fun to put on your mittens, wear your warm jacket and get ready to have a good time.  Public skating sessions are every day of the week.  In addition to open skating, you can get a team together for a little  broom ball, or birthday parties and other … (0 comments)

Bird Walks and Canyon Night Hikes - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/30/10 09:13 PM

Yes its true, our very own George F. Canyon has not only Bird Walks,  but also offers Canyon Night Hikes.  The Bird Walks are on the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Naturalist Loretta Rose is happy to guide you through a few of the riparian habitats on the Peninsula.  You will learn about the canyon's willow trees and other plants which make up the habitat for our local bird species.  Most of the focus is on the natural history of our local bird species and about how the canyon plays an integral part to their existence.  … (1 comments)

Visit Catalina Kitchen - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/29/10 09:47 PM

Tired of all the hussle and bussle of the holiday, and need a quick get a way?  Then take a minute to breathe and visit our own local Catalina Kitchen at Terranea Resortin Rancho Palos Verdes. When you enter the hotel, it puts things back in prospective with its open floor plan, surf pounding outside and the relaxing water view.  The hotel is decorated beautifully with poinsettias and Christmas trees in all the right places, but not obstructing the gorgeous view of the property.
At Catalina Kitchen, you can sit inside or outdoors in the patio (with umbrellas and heaters).    The fabulous menu offers a … (0 comments)

Palos Verdes Tour Tips - 12/28/10 11:07 PM
There were 14 homes on the December 14, 2010 Palos Verdes real estate Broker's tour.  We currently have 207 active single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $699,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,800,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $599,000).  There are 57 townhomes for sale priced between $209,900 and $2,495,000.  My favorites on tour today were:
 
Susana Cohen's (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 6412 Vista Pacific, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275(above left) is a 4 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,596 square foot home for $1,449,000.  This impressive Palos Verdes Drive South/Vista Pacifica home has … (0 comments)

Shop, Dine & Save in Palos Verdes - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/19/10 12:07 AM

Now is the time to enjoy shopping with our local vendors.  Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy a special program called Peninsula Privileges Program which not only includes coupons, but also discounts and offers from nearly 60 Palos Verdes Peninsula merchants, restaurants and service providers (You can also get discounts on dentists, gyms, tutors, salons and more).   Click here for a complete listing of coupons for retail, dining, service providers and even promotional offers.  Let's take advantage of what is in our own backyard, and support our local businesses. 
For more information go to the Chamber of Commerce website (or click here).  Or call (310) … (0 comments)

New Butcher Hill Nature Walk - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/17/10 04:11 PM

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy  begin their new Butcher Hill Nature Walk  on Saturday, December 11th, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.  For nearly twenty years, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has had thousands of South Bay residents walk their free monthly nature walks throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula led by volunteers. 
For your parking convenience, it is suggested that you park in the parking area at Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates 90274.  You will be following the trail to the top of this prominent hill which marks the entrance to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.   You will experience breathtaking views of the Los Angeles Basin during … (0 comments)

Palos Verdes November 2010 Market Statistics - 12/16/10 11:06 PM

Statistics for the month of November 2010 for Palos Verdes real estate are now available and it shows quite a drop in closed sales for the month - only 18!  I am hoping this is an anomoly as 20 Palos Verdes homes have sold/closed escrow in the first 16 days of December.  Pending sales for November 2010 are up to 51 from 46 in October.  November inventory is again down to 221 active Palos Verdes Homes for sale compared to 254 in October (we are seeing the traditional holiday reduction as homeowners take their properties off the market for the holidays).
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Explore The Forrestal Nature Reserve - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/15/10 08:49 PM

Access to the Forrestal Nature Reserve is located at the base of Klondike Canyon (which was named after the Alaska gold fields) at Forrestal Drive.  At one time this area was thought to have gold in its grounds but later it turned out only to be fools gold.  If you want to explore the area around Ladera Linda Community Center, walk through the upper parking lot and climb the stairs to the soccer field beyond.  The 163 acres of land to the north and east, are known as the Forrestal Tract.  This will take you to the many different trails that are available to walk.  These … (0 comments)

Camp Adventure - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/14/10 09:16 PM

A  monthly Children's Club called Camp Adventure is being hosted by the Promenade On The Peninsula.  Families gather together the first Tuesday of the month from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. to experience creative educational experiences and are treated to face painting and merchant specials.  This adventure takes place on Level 1, inside near Ruby's Diner.  The activities are complimentary and consists of arts and crafts, games and other fun activities.  The entertainment is provided by different local organizations such as YMCA, and  local merchants such as Small Wonder, and Heir.
For more information contact (310) 541-0688, or click here for information on the … (0 comments)

Walk The Stein/Hale Nature Trail - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/13/10 09:59 PM

The Stein/Hale Nature Trail and the Nature Center are part of the George F. Canyon Nature Park and Preserve in Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.  This area of wilderness is one of the most beautiful and attainable canyons on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  The great thing about this preserve is that you can walk it or even ride horseback through Willow-Riparian and Coastal Sage Scrub habitats. 
The Willow-Riparian Habitat is a space where you can see how wildlife and people merge together.  The different plant species, along with the natural layout of the land help support wildlife in these areas.  The Willow-Riparian Habitat … (0 comments)

Neighborhood Church's Annual Christmas Pageant - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/11/10 09:01 PM

The Neighborhood Church will present its 57th Annual Christmas Pagaent on Sunday, December 12th, at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.  The prelude is set in the sanctuary of this beautiful church which overlooks the ocean.  The Covenant Handbell Choir and the Neighborhood Brass Rings will perform followed by a short service and the singing of Christmas Carols.  Then you walk through the church's cliff-side grounds and witness living tableaux depicting scenes from the Christmas story. You'll see live animals and children and adults performing in the various scenes depicting the story of the First Christmas.  
This event is The Neighborhood Church's gift … (0 comments)

Breakfast Or Visits With Santa - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/10/10 09:05 PM
 
                                                              Ho Ho Ho...The season is fast approaching and Santa is doing some of his last visits here on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  He will be visiting the Promenade of the Peninsula on Saturday, December 11th, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., for Breakfast with Santa at Ruby's Diner in the mall.  Children can enjoy a personal visit with Santa, and a photo is  provided by CLIX Portrait Studio.  There will also be activities and a special gift from Santa.  Seating will be limited, so I suggest contacting Ruby's to purchase tickets as soon as possible.  The ticket price is $15 per … (0 comments)

Wayfarers Chapel Annual Christmas Concert - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/09/10 09:42 PM
                                     
Wayfarers Chapel, our beautiful glass church in Rancho Palos Verdes, will host  two performances of their Annual Christmas Concert. The first presentation was on Tuesday, December 7th at 7:30 p.m., and featured ten of South Bay's finest musicians.  The music itself consisted of a wide variety of styles from classical to modern and included not only beautiful voices but also wind instruments, keyboards and percussion instruments.  This is always a popular event because of its wide range of music.   The musicians are: Michael Warin, Katelyn O'Neil, Unni de Presno, Donna Barnes, Geoffrey Waring, Tom Barnes, Seth Barnes, David Stern, Dorothy Victor and … (0 comments)

The Nutcracker Ballet In Palos Verdes - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/08/10 09:17 PM

For some Palos Verdes homes owners, The Nutcracker Ballet is a family tradition.  This production, at most local dance studios,  is an anticipated annual event. 
Here is a little history.  The ballet was first composed in 1891 by Marius Petipa, a world renowned choreographer, who commissioned Peter Tchaikovsky to compose the music for the tale "The Nutcracker and the Moose King".  It's first performance in 1892 was a complete failure.  Since then the Nutcracker has been the most widely performed ballet in the world.  In 1954 world renowned choreographer, George Balanchine, created a new production of The Nutcracker putting new life back into the … (0 comments)

Palos Verdes Tuesday Tour Tips - 12/07/10 09:37 PM
There were 13 homes on the November 30, 2010 Palos Verdes real estate Broker's tour.  We currently have 221 active single Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $725,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,800,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $599,000).  There are 59 townhomes for sale priced between $199,000 to $2,495,000.  My favorites today were:
 
Charles Raine's (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 35 East Crest Road, Rolling Hills 90274 (above left) is a 6 bedroom, 8 bedroom, 6,000 square foot home for $5,500,000.  This remodeled estate in the gated city of Rolling Hills features … (0 comments)

Point Vicente Fishing Access - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/06/10 11:07 PM

Point Vicente Fishing Access can be used to access the coast/beach just below Palos Verdes Drive South near Point Vicente Interpretive Center.  Point Vicente Fishing Access is 10. 5 acres and has a paved parking lot, a restroom and an improved trail to the shoreline. 
You will enjoy the incredible ocean and Catalina views whether you are going down to the shore to fish, explore or just take a moment to reflect upon the beauty from the parking lot itself.  Point Vicente Fishing Access is located at 31300 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.  Park hours are dawn to … (0 comments)

George F Canyon Nature Center - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/04/10 08:39 PM

The Georgeff Canyon or as it is sometimes called the George F. Canyon  is a 36 acre park that was generously contributed to the City of Rolling Hills Estates by Robert & Roland Stein, Sandra Stein Haveson and Arthur Hale Sr.  in memory of David N. Stein, Francis H. Stein and Marie D. Hale. The canyon consists of many trails, with the largest being The Stein/Hale Nature Trail which  was dedicated in May 1993. 
In 1996  the George F Canyon Nature Center was opened to provide educational and recreational programs for everyone to enjoy.  The Nature Center has numerous exhibits and programs which allows it's visitors … (0 comments)

Is Your FICO Score Reflecting Your Perfect Payment History? - 12/03/10 08:27 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners have heard stories or have actually experienced equity credit lines being reduced by financial institutions.  A letter is usually sent to the homeowner explaining that market conditions have dictated this reduction.  For example, a homeowner may have originally had a $60,000 home equity line and now it has been reduced to $35,000; the homeowner has currently used $30,000 of their original credit line.  Most believe that their credit scores are unaffected and that is incorrect.
Let's go a step further.  Your credit card limit was also reduced from $20,000 to $10,000 and your balance this month (after … (1 comments)

Hikes From Del Cerro Park - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/02/10 07:22 PM

Hiking in Palos Verdes takes you through varied terrain usually with spectacular ocean views.  There are 4 different trails which can be accessed from Del Cerro Park.  All four trails are part of the Canyons Ecological Reserve and vary in length from 2 to 4 miles.  Del Cerro Park can be hiked in approximately one hour and is considered to be an easy hike.  It consists of 1.6 miles round trip and is one of the more well maintained trails.  This short, pleasant hike provides you with spectacular views of the Palos Verdes coastline.  Catalina Island is clearly visible and … (0 comments)

Yule Parlor Parade Holiday Homes Tour - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 12/01/10 08:42 PM

For the last 54 years the Neighborhood Church has been presenting the Yule Parlor Parade. This year it will be held on Friday & Saturday, December 3rd & 4th.  The Home Tour  itself is from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the Tea and Boutique is held in the Fellowship Hall from12 noon to 4:00 p.m. (Tea- Music-Bake & Yule Shops). 
Each year a selection of beautiful home are chosen and decorated for Christmas in an unique manner.  This year the three homes are all located between Hawthorne Blvd., and the church.  They are all truly unique in style and represent The Family … (0 comments)

 
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