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A friend of mine lives on this street. It is tucked away in the beautiful "Monaco" area of Rancho Palos Verdes. I love this area; it is perfect for families with kids. You are close to schools, parks, shopping, yet the street is totally peaceful and quiet. The homes are spacious with nice back yards. I would definetely recommend this street.

Via Visalia is a street full of luxury homes. Homes are big, many have pools and big back yards. It is definetely for the very rich. We are talking $2+ million. The street is very peaceful and quiet. The location is ok. You are not really close to anything other than the elementary school.

I know a family that lives there, so I have visited this street hundreds of times. I like Valmonte because of the proximity to Redondo Beach and the Peninsula Center. They also get more sunshine there than some other pockets in PV. Via la Selva is a nice street. The homes are charming and not too large. The street itself is very narrow and parking can be a problem sometimes. The PVPUSD has a preschool on this street which has a large park with a baseball field. Valmonte is a popular area for kids and teenagers on Halloween. It's a great place for Trick-or-Treating; just make sure you bring a flashlight.

Silver Saddle Lane is a really cute street in Rolling Hills Estates. I know a family that lives there, and everytime I am visiting, I feel like I am in the country. Once I saw a person walking her little pony down the street. Most homes on this street have steep driveways. The neighborly spirit is really high in this area. People go all out on Halloween; it's one huge party. The street is also walking distance to the elementary school.

Strawberry Lane is a tiny street located in Rolling Hills Estates. It is just off of Palos Verdes Drive North. Strawberry Lane is sort of famous on the Peninsula for its peacocks. When we first moved to the Peninsula we were told to check out this street. It's true, I had never seen this many peacocks on one street before. Sometimes they sit on cars parked in the street, and sometimes they eat your roses and other flowers. People on the Peninsula either love or hate the peacocks. Strawberry Lane has a real country feel to it.Many homes are lined with white picket fences. It's an area where many people ride horses.

Academy Drive is in the pocket known as the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It's a great street, especially if you have children attending Chadwick Academy. The academy is just around the corner. Academy Drive has a mix of older and newer homes. Many homes have pools, and they are actually a good thing to have ,since it does get much hotter here. Don't expect any ocean breezes in this area. But you also don't have to deal with the fog that you see in so many other pockets on the Peninsula.

Rousseau Lane is in the pocket referred to as the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It is a desirable area since you are close to schools, freeways, and shopping. Rousseau Lane is right next to Crenshaw Blvd. which basically gets you everywhere. Some people prefer this area because it's probably 10-15 degrees warmer here during summer. Many homes have pools and they don't even have to be heated. This area has no fog since it's farther from the beach. However, some people dislike the hotter temperatures on this side of the Peninsula. Homes on this street are fairly large and some have city views. The street is wide with sidewalks. It is quiet and clean.

Malibu Road is great for anyone with money. Just steps away from the beach, and stunning ocean views everywhere you look. You will probably run into a few celebrities while taking a walk on the beach or going to the nearby grocery store. If you don't have to be part of the morning commute on PCH which really is brutal, then living on Malibu Road is even better. Now, all you need is $4+ million.

Paseo del Mar is considered as one of the grandest streets in Palos Verdes Estates. This street is known for its incredible ocean bluffs, parklands, and views of Catalina Island. It is popular amongst surfers and hikers. Only the really rich can afford to live there. The homes are stunning and somewhere in the $2 + million range. This is the best street to go on walks.

If you are a family with children, you are going to love this street. Kids can walk to all schools in Lunada Bay. A friend of mine lives on this street near the Lunada Bay Shopping area. They live in a stunning home which was recently remodeled. We always parked on their street whenever we attended the annual Lunada Bay Harvest Festival. The traffic gets a bit heavy during the high school's dismissal time. Other than that, the neighborhood is quiet, safe and clean. It truly is a charming neighborhood.

A friend of mine has lived on this street for several years now. She loves it! It's perfect for her kids since they live in a cul-de-sac. It is also super close to Point Vicente Elementary School. Via Cambron is just off of Palos Verdes Drive West where it can get a bit loud, but the street tucked away nicely so you really don't get any noise there. The neighbors are very friendly to each other. It's also close to Golden Cove Shopping Center. There is a Trader Joe's and my friend does all of her grocery shopping there.

If you visit Palos Verdes, it is crucial to take a scenic drive on Palos Verdes Drive West and South. It is one of the prettiest drives in the entire country. This particular area has stunning ocean views. You can sit on the Starbuck's terrace at the Golden Cove Shopping Center and enjoy views of Catalina Island, Point Vicente Lighthouse, and maybe you can even spot some whales and dolphins. Most homes on this stretch have great ocean views, but are very expensive.

Marguerite Drive is the type of street that most people only dream about. Large estates, stunning ocean views, lots of land, private beach access, safe, clean, with top notch schools. I visited this street a few times since my daughter knew someone who lived there in a ten bedroom home. The entire street feels like a vacation retreat. A fantastic street if you can afford it.

Highridge Road is home to apartments, condos, townhomes and single family homes. Highridge Park is also located on this street. Ridgecrest Intermediate School can be entered from Highridge Road. There is also a gas station and a car repair shop. Highridge is close to the Peninsula Shopping Center and the Peninsula High School. The street tends to get busy during school pick up and sometimes on weekends when many soccer and baseball teams play at Highridge Park. The street has nice wide sidewalks. It's clean and safe.

Avenida Refinida is a tiny street with a cul-de-sac in the lovely Country Club neighborhood. The street only has a handful of homes. It is off of Crest Road, near Hawthorne Blvd. Great street for families with children. Schools, parks are only minutes away, and so is shopping.

Avenida Selecta is a small cul-de-sac street just off of Avenida Elegante in the prestigous Country Club area in Rancho Palos Verdes. The street is only big enough for a few homes, but all homes are beautiful with lots of square feet. A great street to go on walks. Just minutes from Hawthorne, shopping and schools.

At some point, Calle de Suenos becomes Crest Road, which leads to Hawthorne Blvd. The other end of Calle de Suenos turns into a private cul-de-sac with luxury homes. The homes are very large and very expensive. They have stunning, unobstructed ocean views. Right before you enter this private yet ungated community, you can find a staircase which leads down to Rue de la Pierre. Some residents use this staircase as a form of exercise, some kids use it to get to Point Vicente Elementary School.

I remember talking tons of walks with my kids and the dog on this street. We would start on Avenida de Calma, turn into Camino Porvenir, and end up on Camino Pequeno. It's a peaceful street with nice, well taken care of homes and friendly neighbors. Parking is never a problem and school and stores are only minutes away.

The average household income in the Country Club area of Rancho Palos Verdes is $110,000. Many homes in this area were biult in the 70's and offer and average of 3,000 square feet. Many have ocean or golf course views. Avenida Magnifica is just off of Crest Road. It's a quiet street with nice homes and friendly people. You are close, but not too close to Hawthorne Blvd., and just minutes from Ralph's grocery store. The nearest school is less than ten minutes by car.

Avenida Classica is kind of sandwiched between Avenida Esplendida and Avenida Celestial. It is in the same great "Country Club" area near the Los Verdes Golf Course. Classica is a wonderful street with beautiful homes. Perfect location, perfect weather, perfect schools. The only downside of living there, is the high cost of real estate. If you can afford it, the Country Club area with its Avenidas is fantastic.

Cartier Drive is a nice street in the desirable "Monaco" area of Rancho Palos Verdes. Many homes are raised from the street, so they offer panoramic ocean views. The Monaco area is great because it's close to schools, shopping and freeways. Since Cartier Drive is one of the larger streets in Monaco, it tends to get more traffic. It is also a very curvy street. The homes are spectacular and expensive. Ryan Park is within walking distance.

Camino Porvenir is a quiet street in the Country Club area of Rancho Palos Verdes. One side of the street borders the Los Verdes Golf Course. Many homes also have panoramic ocean views. Often times, you can see kids playing in the street. They ride bikes or play ball. It's a family friendly street with hardly any traffic. The homes are large and nice. Many are in the $1.5 million price range.

A friend of mine was renting a house on this street for about two years. Rent was high, but that's just the way it is on the PV Peninsula.They loved the street and the entire "Country Club" area. They enjoyed walking their large dogs in this neighborhood. Avenida Tranquila is a very quiet street. The homes are beautiful and many have great views of the ocean and the city. The nearby Ralph's grocery store is within walking distance. Many residents like to walk to this store to get a cup of coffee and enjoy the store's indoor court yard. Avenida Tranquila is another great street. You can't go wrong with the Country Club area.

A friend of mine lives on this street. She absolutely loves it and wouldn't want to live any place else. Her older child gets picked up by the PV Transit bus each morning and is brought to the nearest middle school (Ridgescrest Intermediate School). The younger children attend Point Vicente Elementary School which is the smallest elementary school on the PV Peninsula. Avenida Celestial is a nice and quiet street, with lovely homes. It's close to Hawthorne Blvd. which gets you to schools, shopping, freeways and parks.

Avenida Altisima is yet another great Avenida in the "Country Club" area. The homes in this area are lovely, but also very expensive. Many are fairly large, with great backyards, pools, and ocean views. It's close to Ryan Park, Ralph's and Hawthorne Blvd. The street is fairly wide, so parking isn't really an issue. The neighbors are educated people with kind manners. A great street for families with kids. The nearest school is Point Vicente Elementary.

A friend of mine used to live on Cachan Place. Cachan Place is not a through street, so it's great for children because there are hardly any cars going in or out. Cachan Place is situated in the beautiful "Monaco" area of Rancho Palos Verdes. Homes on this street can fall in the $2+ million price range. Many homes are huge, and some have ocean views. However, some homes face busy Hawthorne Blvd. which can get noisy. Overall, it's a great street with nice neighbors, great schools and convinient shopping.

All the "Avenidas" in the "Country Club" neighborhood are great streets. Avenida Elegante is no exception.The streets offer peace and quiet, friendly neighbors, a clean and safe environment, great schools, views of ocean or golf course, and spacious homes with well maintained lawns. At the same time, you are close to shopping, schools, and other businesses. It's a great place tor raise your children.

Avenida Esplendida is yet another great Avenida in the "Country Club" area. The homes in this area are lovely, but also very expensive. Many are fairly large, with great backyards, pools, golf course views , and ocean views. It's a great street for walking. It's close to Ryan Park, Ralph's and Hawthorne Blvd. The street is fairly wide, so parking isn't really an issue. The neighbors are educated people with kind manners. A great street for families with kids.

Avenida de Calma off of Crest Road in the area known as "Country Club", is a fantastic street. There is a certain tranquality to this street. The people on this street are incredibly nice and kind. Many are dog owners and the residents know them by name. It's a very quiet street with lovely homes. Many homes face the golf course, and once in a while you can find golf balls in your back yard. If you want to get some exercise, you can walk up Crest Road to the nearest Ralph's Grocery store. It's one of the best Ralph's I have ever been to. It has stunning ocean views and two large parking lots. Since Avenida de Calma is pretty much on the bottom of Crest Road, you encounter a lot less traffic.

Hedgewood Drive is yet another charming street in the Los Verdes Area. It's a great street for families with kids, as it meet Golden Meadow Drive, which leads directly to Vista Grande Elementary School. Many of the neighborhood kids play there on weekends as well, since the school has several playground, basketball courts, and soccer fields. It's fun to walk through the Los Verdes area. You have flat streets with some hilly areas. Overall, Hedgewood is a nice, quiet street with friendly people.

The average sales price for homes on this street is currently around $950,000. Most homes were built in the 60's. Many residents turn from Hawthorne Blvd. onto Eddinghill Drive to get to the Los Verdes area. Therefore, this street tend to get more traffic. Overall, Eddinghill is a nice street close to awardwinning schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, such as Vista Grande Elementary, Ridgecrest Intermediate School and Peninsula High School. Don't expect to get too much land on this street, but many of the homes are very spacious.

Golden Meadow Drive is a great street for families with children. It is walking distance to the local elementary school (Vista Grande) and just minutes by car to nearest shopping. The street is great for walking and riding bikes. It has a nice sidewalk and it's flat, so many kids in this area walk to school. The homes in this neighborhood are older and less expensive. This particular pocket can get quite a bit of fog.

Piedra Morada Drive is a fabulous street in the prestigious Pacific Palisades Highlands. Homes usually have mountain, ocean and city views, and are spacious and immaculate. The area also has many hiking trails. Many Hollywood celebrities live in this neighborhood. Piedra Morada is a very nice, quiet, and safe street. It's great for families. The kids usually play at the recreational center together.The community also has tennis courts, and a pool. Absolutely the best street, if you can afford it.

Hawthorne Blvd. is a main road on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It is one of the streets which many PV residents take to get to nearby Torrance, freeways, or shopping. Hawthorne is a wide street with a 45 mph speed limit. This particular stretch of Hawthorne Blvd. is surrounded by trees and bushes. As you approach Palos Verdes Drive North, traffic can get there pretty busy during morning commute. I like this particular part of Hawthorne because it has such a country feel to it.

Hawthorne Blvd. is one of the main streets on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It leads to shopping, schools, parks, freeways, and to nearby cities. The speed limit is at 45 mph, so if your home is on this street, expect some street noise. There are a few bus stops along Hawthorne Blvd. as well as some gas stations, and other small shops. The Hawthorne area around Los Verdes consists mainly of single family homes.

The area where Silver Spur Road and Crenshaw Blvd. meet is known as Rolling Hills Estates. From Hawthorne Blvd. to Crenshaw Blvd., Silver Spur Rd. consists mainly of shopping centers and businesses. A post office is on the Crenshaw corner. Further down, you can find drug stores, grocery stores, eateries, and tons of other small business. Silver Spur Rd. is the main shopping street in Rolling Hills Estates so expect quite a bit of traffic. Silver Spur Rd. also leads into the Peninsula shopping mall and to the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School.

Marina del Rey is just a few miles south of Venice, yet this Los Angeles neighborhood is a much more upscale community. Marina del Rey is probably best known for its world largest man made harbor. This waterside community offers a huge variety of public boating which is great for fishing trips. Harbor tours and dinner cruises are also very popular. If you are looking for a home with a big yard, Marina del Rey is not the place for you. You would be better off looking in Playa del Rey, Santa Monica, Venice or Redondo Beach. A part of the Marina has a very touristy feel to it, such as the Fisherman’s Wharf area with its cute shops and great restaurants. Marina del Rey is great for apartment living, as many have a view of the harbor and the ocean. Rent is pretty high and parking can be quite a problem out there. There is enough to do in the Marina—great restaurants, parks, beaches, bike path, the harbor, shopping. The major employers in the area are hotels, airlines, and the L.A. Department of Beaches. Marina del Rey is still cheaper than Santa Monica.

Rue de la Pierre is the perfect street for families with smaller children. Point Vicente Elementary School is on this street. It is the smallest elementary school on the Peninsula. The school has two cute playgrounds and a huge soccer field. Many soccer teams practice there on weekends. Rue de la Pierre consists mainly of two to three stories home, many which have ocean views. The street is flat, so it's great for walking to and from school. Traffic gets a bit heavy during school pick up times.

Vallon Drive is another great street in the Lunada Pointe area. It is parallel to Via La Cresta and many homes on this street have views of the golf course. Most homes are large, with big back yards. Some have ocean views. It's a quiet and relaxing neighborhood where neighbors know each other by name. Vallon is a wide street with sidewalks. Many residents have daily walking routines. It's a perfect street for families.

Abbotswood Drive is a charming street in the Los Verdes neighborhood. The street connects to Golden Meadow Drive and Hawthorne Blvd., which gets you to schools,freeways, and shopping. Abbotswood is right next to Vista Grande Elementary School which serves the Los Verdes area. Los Verdes is one of the least expensive neighborhoods on the Peninsula. Most homes on this street were built in the early 60's and offer around 2000 sqf. of living space.

We usually find parking on one of the Avenues when we go to the beach. All the Avenues are charming streets with interesting homes. The homes have lots of character. You see people carry surf boards and beach towels. It truly feels like a beach community.

Esplanade is my favorite street in Redondo Beach. Every time I walk there I feel as if I am on vacation. Stunning ocean views and breezes, tan people, and the occassional hot dog vendor. There is metered parking, so bring lots of coins and get there early on weekends. This street is very popular on 4th of July. People set up chairs on the sidewalk and enjoy the fireworks over the ocean.

Palos Verdes Drive West leads into Lunada Bay and Malaga Cove. Palos Verdes Drive West has beautiful homes, some on the ocean side, and some on the non ocean side. Lunada Bay is a charming village in Palos Verdes Estates, which features a beautiful fountain, and a tiny shopping plaza. There are no traffic lights or street lights in Palos Verdes Estates. Malaga Cove follows Lunada Bay and it has a charming shopping area, a beautiful Renaissance looking library, and a fountain statue of Neptune. Many homes in Malaga Cove are on steep cliffs. Palos Verdes Drive West offers spectacular ocean and city views.

Palos Verdes Drive (West and South) is one of the finest streets on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This is the best road to experience the beauty of the Peninsula. The street overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Palos Verdes Drive South offers the Point Vicente Lighthouse, and Abalone Cove, which is a remote and uncrowded beach. Further south you will see the Wayfarer’s Chapel, a glass chapel surrounded by beautiful trees. Terrenea Resort, the only beach resort in the Los Angeles County, is also on PV Dive South. Portuguese Bend, an area which has suffered massive land slippage, is just past the resort. The bumpy road in this area needs to be repaved each month. Ocean Trails and the Trump Golf Course, which offers an ocean view from every hole, are further south.

Crenshaw Boulevard at Crest is one of the biggest streets on the Peninsula. Many residents use this street to get to freeways and shopping. St. John Fisher Church, the only Catholic Church on the Peninsula, happens to be at the corner of Crenshaw and Crest. The church is currently undergoing a $15 million remodel. Many homes in this area have nice city views. Crenshaw is a pretty busy street with lots of traffic; therefore the noise level here is higher than in other areas. The Crenshaw and Crest area is also close to the Peninsula Center, the mall, the library, the post office, Peninsula High School, and other local businesses.

Hawthorne Boulevard is one of the major streets on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Hawthorne basically ends at Palos Verdes Drive West in Rancho Palos Verdes. The corner of Hawthorne and PV Drive West is a popular area on the Peninsula. The Golden Cove shopping center is located there. It features a Trader Joe’s, a gas station, a Montessori school, several restaurants, and other small shops. The shopping center also has a Starbuck’s with a terrace to enjoy amazing ocean views. Single family homes as well as a gated community of townhomes are located near the ocean where Hawthorne and PV Drive West meet. Most homes in this area have stunning ocean views. Traffic in this area can be a bit heavy during rush hour. Point Vicente Elementary School serves this area. The ocean cliffs are just a few steps away.

Hawthorne Boulevard is one of the major streets on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. You can take Hawthorne to the neighboring cities such as Torrance, Redondo Beach, Lomita, etc. The Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is located at the corner of Hawthorne and Silver Spur Road (Peninsula Center area). This area in particular tends to get very busy on weekdays. The Peninsula Shopping Center is also located at this corner. The shopping center caters mainly to the residents of Palos Verdes. It has a Pavilions, a Rite Aid, Pier 1 Import, Subway, and many other stores and eateries. Hawthorne Blvd. consists of single family homes and apartments. Residing on Hawthorne Blvd. in the Peninsula Center area, you are within walking distance to schools, stores, restaurants, mall, movie theater, library, etc.

Silver Spur Road near Peninsula Center is a pretty busy road. The street is nestled between Palos Verdes Drive North and Crenshaw Blvd. The Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is situated at the corner of Silver Spur and Hawthorne Blvd. This area tends to get very busy in the morning as well as the afternoon. Many high school students park along Silver Spur Road. The Peninsula Shopping Center is also located at the same corner. The Center offers a Pavilions, Rite Aid, Burger King, and many other shops and eateries. Silver Spur Road is a great street for those who like to be close to schools, shops, churches, restaurants, and libraries. Homes on Silver Spur tend to be less expensive because of the traffic, but many have great city views.

Saran Drive is a neat street in Playa Del Rey. The street meets Manchester Blvd. which is one of the major streets in Playa del Rey. Saran Drive is within walking distance to Paseo Del Rey Elementary School. The street also has the Del Rey Church which offers a preschool. The street itself is fairly quiet, except at the very corner of Manchester and Saran. Saran Drive consists of single family homes and multifamily homes. The street is great for families and for professionals. You are just within minutes from the beach, schools, shopping, and the airport.

Hawthorne Blvd. is one of the major streets on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It basically gets you everywhere. Therefore, Hawthorne Blvd. is a very busy street. Hawthorne Blvd. in the Crest area of Rancho Palos Verdes is just south of the Peninsula Center and the Peninsula High School. Homes on Hawthorne Blvd. usually have lot sizes ranging from 9,000 to 10,000 sqft.

Hawthorne is also close to Ridgecrest Intermediate School and Highridge Park. Hawthorne Blvd. features lovely homes and great proximity to schools, shopping, and eateries. The only negative is the constant flow of traffic and the noise that comes with it.

Via Landeta is a beautiful street in Lunada Bay, Palos Verdes Estates. It is within walking distance to several California Distinguished Schools; Palos Verdes Intermediate School and Palos Verdes High School. In the summer the older kids can walk to the swimming pools at the high school which are open to the public. The street offers stunning ocean views, beautiful palm trees, and the famous PV peacocks.

Most homes on this street are very large and expensive. Several are in the $ 2+ Million price range. Via Landeta is a quiet street where usually just the residents drive through. It is a great street for families with children. The area around Via Landeta becomes very lively on Halloween. It is a great neighborhood for Trick-or-Treating.

Beechfield Drive is a small and quiet street situated in the Los Verdes area in Rancho Palos Verdes. The street is nestled between Indian Rock Drive and Golden Meadow Drive (Beechfield Drive becomes Golden Meadow Drive). Most homes on this street were built in the early 60’s and most are under 2000 sqf. Some homes on this street face Via Coronel, which is actually located in Palos Verdes Estates. Via Coronel is a beautiful street with very expensive homes.

The local elementary school for Los Verdes is Vista Grande Elementary. It’s fun to walk or ride your bike to this school because the area around it is pretty flat. The school has several playgrounds with equipment, a nature garden, a soccer field, and several basketball courts. It’s fun to go there even if you don’t go to this school. The middle school for this area is Ridgecrest Intermediate School. Older students can choose between Palos Verdes High School and Peninsula High School. All schools are just minutes away.

The homes on Beechfield Drive range in the $800,000 to $1 million price. This is one of the least expensive areas in Rancho Palos Verdes. Beechfield Drive is a quiet street with friendly neighbors. Hawthorne Boulevard, which is one of the major streets on the Peninsula, is only minutes from Beechfield Drive.

The two major streets Crest Road in Rancho Palos Verdes crosses are Hawthorne Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard. Both streets can get you into Torrance or the freeways. At the corner of Hawthorne and Crest is a Ralph’s grocery store. It is one of the most beautiful grocery stores I have ever been to. It has two parking lots on either side of it and both boast 180 degree ocean and Catalina Island views. The store has an indoor courtyard with tables and chairs and there is always plenty of parking.
At the corner of Crenshaw and Crest is the St. John Fisher church and school. The church is currently being remodeled and St. John Fisher School is an award winning K-8 private school.

Crest Road in Rancho Palos Verdes starts in the Los Verdes golf course area and ends at Crenshaw. Homes on Crest are very expensive. Many have stunning ocean views. Some parts of Crest Road are curvy and parking can be a problem, but the stretch between Hawthorne and Crenshaw is fairly wide and straight. People tend to hike, walk their dogs or jog on this particular stretch because of the side walk the street offers. Crest Road is pretty close to everything. Schools, shopping, churches, and parks are just minutes away. The homes on Crest are all well taken care of and they have nice lawns. Since Crest Road is a bigger street there tend to be more traffic.

Via la Cresta is a great street for families. Most homes on this street are fairly large with nice big back yards. Some back yards are park like. Many homes have stunning ocean views. The street itself is very wide and flat for the most part. I taught my son how to ride his bike without training wheels on this street. It was perfect because there is no through traffic on this street. This street always has plenty of parking. It’s perfect if you plan a big party with lots of guests.

Ryan Park is within walking distance to Via la Cresta. It’s a gorgeous park with stunning ocean views. In my opinion it’s the prettiest park on the Peninsula. It has a huge lawn, playground equipment, picnic areas, baseball field, and a basketball court. You can even borrow balls, bats and gloves from the recreation center at Ryan Park. It’s a very popular park for birthday parties.

Many residents on Via la Cresta have lived here for many years. People know each other well. You know their names and their stories, and they help each other out. The elementary school (Point Vicente Elementary) is only a few minutes away, so is the Golden Cove Shopping Center which features a Trader Joe’s, a gas station, a Montessori School, restaurants, and other small shops.