Best places in Rancho Palos Verdes

Discover the best places in Rancho Palos Verdes, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 85 places in the city.

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Point Vicente Interpretive Center
Natural history museum
Natural & local culture exhibits in the visitor center of a waterfront park with whale-watching.
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
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Ocean Trails Reserve
Nature preserve
Length of preserved, rugged coastline known as a habitat for native gnatcatcher birds.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Point Vicente Lighthouse
Scenic spot
Navigation facility with monthly open days for WWII history & ghost stories at the onsite museum.
4.80 (734 reviews)
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Portuguese Bend Reserve
Nature preserve
This 399-acre preserve with rolling hills & canyons offers multi-use trails & wildlife viewing.
4.70 (734 reviews)
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Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
Park
Green space & nature center featuring panoramic ocean views plus hiking trails & picnic facilities.
4.70 (627 reviews)
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Hesse Community Park
Park
Park with Catalina views offering a community center, playground, sports courts & a walking path.
4.70 (544 reviews)
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Del Cerro Park
Park
Landscaped site & play area atop a bluff with views of canyons, fields, ocean, coastline & islands.
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Robert E. Ryan Community Park
Park
1970s park with a small community center, playground, baseball diamond, fields & picnic areas.
4.70 (323 reviews)
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Terranea Bluff Top Park
Park
👍👍 Went there on a clear crisp morning. Great walking public access trail.
4.80 (202 reviews)
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Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park
Park
The sun sets over the ocean when viewed from this lawned park with picnic tables & trails.
4.70 (280 reviews)
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Golden Cove Center
Shopping mall
👍👍 One of my favorite places to visit. Amazing sunset and ocean view from Starbucks or Chase Bank. Anchored by Trader Joe's with good collection of restaurants and quick bites. Even a mini tap room and fish market.
4.50 (1K reviews)
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St John Fisher Church
Catholic church
👍 The Church is magnificent and beautiful. My first time attending mass at this church. The experience was unique and interesting. Mass celebration was good albeit the homily was about things accomplished during this year yet otherwise very good Church parking lot huge with ample parking. It would...
4.80 (192 reviews)
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Starbucks
Coffee shop
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
$$ $$
4.50 (934 reviews)
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Eastview Park
Park
👍👍 Fantastic park, especially if you like a lot of wide-open green spaces to run around and play in or fly a kite. Has two dog parks connected to it but separate from playground. Really nice restroom facilities and they even have staff there most of the time.
4.60 (365 reviews)
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Forrestal Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
155-acre, beachfront nature reserve offering hiking trails, picturesque lookouts & native animals.
4.70 (225 reviews)
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mar'sel
Restaurant
Elegant resort restaurant presenting New American cuisine in an elegant space with ocean views.
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4.60 (296 reviews)
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Abalone Cove Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 It is a excellent place for hiking and spend some time at beach.
4.80 (151 reviews)
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The Terraces at South Bay
Shopping mall
👍 A great plaza with a good choice of stores from Trader Joe's, FedEx, Marshal, and so many more. There are 3 levels and all levels have free parking; you need to take the stairs or the ramps from one level to another and they are tricky, I’ve seen multiple cars hitting each other. It has 2, or 3 entr...
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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Burattino Brick Oven Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Straightforward, compact eatery featuring a casual menu of brick oven pizza, chicken wings & salads.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.1K reviews)
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Westmont Plaza Shopping Center
Shopping mall
👍👍 It was great. Found everything I needed.
4.40 (524 reviews)
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