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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.