Palos Verdes' Best Photo Spots

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Just a short 45-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, Palos Verdes is a hidden gem in the South Bay with some of the most beautiful views and unique attractions in L.A. Best of all, you can see (and do) it all in a weekend. Welcome to The Hill.

Queen's Necklace Overlook

Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estat...

Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Saves: 501

Check-ins: 35

No trip to southern California is complete without an excursion to the hidden, peaceful neighborhoods of Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rancho Palos Verdes. These sought after...

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SS Dominator Shipwreck

1801 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes ...

1801 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Saves: 267

Check-ins: 27

This Greek freighter ran aground in 1961 after getting lost in thick fog. Large, oxidizing pieces of the ship are still stranded on the rocky shore. Treasure hunting would be a fruitless endeavor; the ship w...

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Wayfarers Chapel

5755 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Pa...

5755 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Saves: 910

Check-ins: 56

Effective immediately, Wayfarers Chapel will be closed to the pubic due to accelerated land movement in the area. At this time, there is no information if or when it will reopen. 😢

Quite possibly one of ...

Effective immediately, Wayfarers Chapel will be closed to the pubic due to accelerated land movement in the area. At this time, there is no information if or when it will reopen. 😢

Quite possibly one of ...

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Palos Verdes Sea Caves

Sacred Cove View Trail, Rancho Pa...

Sacred Cove View Trail, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Saves: 161

Check-ins: 16

Along the rugged Palos Verdes shoreline there is a series of caves. The largest, and probably the most photogenic, is located at Sacred Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes. To get to the cave, park at Abalone Cove S...

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Palos Verdes Secret Swing

1821 Paseo Del Sol, Palos Verdes ...

1821 Paseo Del Sol, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Saves: 321

Check-ins: 29

UPDATE: Unfortunately, the branch that held the swing is now gone. Still a super scenic hike, but sadly no more swing (for now).

This super scenic 0.6-mile hike along Douglas Trail in Palos Verdes Estates...

UPDATE: Unfortunately, the branch that held the swing is now gone. Still a super scenic hike, but sadly no more swing (for now).

This super scenic 0.6-mile hike along Douglas Trail in Palos Verdes Estates...

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South Coast Botanic Garden

26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Rolling Hill...

26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Saves: 362

Check-ins: 41

This garden has the distinction of recycling a sanitary landfill into 80-plus acres of lush plant life. Keeping its history in mind, the space is used for showcasing primarily succulent plants to conserve wa...

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Neptune Fountain

24 Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verde...

24 Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Saves: 303

Check-ins: 44

If this statue of the god of the seas looks familiar it's because it is a replica of its much older predecessor in Florence, Italy. Like its Italian brother, the Palos Verdes statue has been vandalized and r...

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Point Vicente Lighthouse

31550 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho P...

31550 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Saves: 491

Check-ins: 51

Point Vicente Lighthouse isn’t just a majestic structure (as many lighthouses are), it also happens to be the brightest beacon in SoCal — for good reason. A great many lives were lost in these treacherous wa...

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Del Cerro Park Overlook

2 Park Pl, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Saves: 314

Check-ins: 19

A local favorite trailhead, Del Cerro park offers gorgeous views of Catalina, Portuguese Bend, and the expansive shimmering Pacific Ocean. The park is situated at the southernmost tippy top of Crenshaw Blvd....

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Terranea Beach Cave

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Ve...

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Saves: 724

Check-ins: 26

A wondrous little portal into another world exists right in Southern California. The trailhead to the Terranea Beach Cave is located at Pelican Cove. From there, a short walk down to the coast will take you ...

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Abalone Cove Tide Pools

5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Pa...

5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Saves: 652

Check-ins: 40

Visit at low tide for the best view of these expansive tide pools and gorgeous views. Features two rocky beaches and tide pools packed with hermit crabs, sea urchins, even the occasional sea cucumber!

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Palos Verdes Estates Overlook

1308 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes ...

1308 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Saves: 456

Check-ins: 43

For a stunning panoramic view of the ocean, head to this bluff. The steep cliff looks precarious with its sheer drop to the bottom but there is a fence to protect you from falling off. You can see marine lif...

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The Peacocks of Palos Verdes

6910 Larkvale Dr, Rancho Palos Ve...

6910 Larkvale Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Saves: 45

Check-ins: 14

In 1879, Elias "Lucky" Baldwin (for whom the Baldwin Hills are named) imported a flock of peacocks from India to La Canada, CA. After he died in 1909, his property was slowly sold off. In 1920's, his daughte...

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Roessler Point

389 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes E...

389 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Saves: 421

Check-ins: 41

Marked by a lovely gazebo overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this spot is named after former councilman and mayor for Palos Verdes, Fred Roessler. Any time is a perfect time to come here but landmarks such as th...

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Palos Verdes' Best Photo Spots

Queen's Necklace Overlook

SS Dominator Shipwreck

Wayfarers Chapel

Palos Verdes Sea Caves

Palos Verdes Secret Swing

South Coast Botanic Garden

Neptune Fountain

Point Vicente Lighthouse

Del Cerro Park Overlook

Terranea Beach Cave

Abalone Cove Tide Pools

Palos Verdes Estates Overlook

The Peacocks of Palos Verdes

Roessler Point

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