Zip code 90275, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. 90275 covers most of Rancho Palos Verdes, from the coastline up to the hilltop neighborhoods. Zip codes don't line up neatly with neighborhood borders, and medians hide a wide range of homes, so treat these as a rough feel for the area.
Shipping interests pushed for years for a light on this rocky stretch of coast, and the 67-foot tower on a 130-foot cliff finally went into service in 1926 to guide ships toward the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors. It was dimmed during World War II so it would not help enemy navigation and was automated in the 1970s. It is still a working Coast Guard light on the National Register, and its original lens is on display at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center next door.
The homes
Most of Rancho Palos Verdes was built in the 1960s and 1970s, when tracts climbed the southern and eastern slopes of the Peninsula. The typical home is a single-story or split-level ranch or a California contemporary, set on a terraced lot so the living room and backyard face the view: the open ocean and Catalina on the south side, the Port of Los Angeles and the harbor lights on the east.
Many of those homes have been remodeled or replaced with larger traditional and modern houses, especially on the best view lots. Closer to the coast, the streets get more rural, with larger lots, equestrian properties in a few pockets, and hillsides left open. There are also townhome and condo communities, often with shared pools and their own views.
The feel
- Point Vicente, with its lighthouse, the Interpretive Center and a clifftop park that's one of the best places in LA to spot migrating gray whales in winter.
- Terranea Resort sits on the coastal bluffs on the former Marineland site, with restaurants, a spa and public trails along the water.
- Palos Verdes Nature Preserve stretches across a series of canyons and ridges, with trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and big views at almost every turn.
- Abalone Cove has tide pools and rocky shoreline. It sits within the active landslide area, so check current access before you go.
Eat, drink, shop
- Mar'sel (Terranea Way). The main dining room at Terranea, with ocean views and polished resort cooking. The Infatuation
- Chori-Man (Alma St, San Pedro). A chorizo maker next door in San Pedro that sells its green pork chorizo, tacos and breakfast burritos from a takeout window. The Infatuation
- Busy Bee Market (Walker Ave, San Pedro). A long-running deli known for hot pastrami sandwiches; cash only, no seating. The Infatuation
- Pacific Diner (Pacific Ave, San Pedro). A decades-old diner for oversized breakfast omelets, with counter seats and a covered patio. The Infatuation
Getting around
Hawthorne Boulevard, Western Avenue and Palos Verdes Drive are the main routes, leading north to Torrance and the 405, or east to San Pedro and the 110. Off-peak, the Torrance shops are 15 to 20 minutes away, LAX roughly 35 to 45, and Downtown LA around 40 to 45. There's no rail on the Peninsula, so plan on driving.
What's new
- West Harbor in San Pedro. The new waterfront dining and entertainment district on the old Ports O' Call site, a short drive east, began opening in phases in 2026, with more attractions coming online through the year.
- K Line Extension to Torrance. In January 2026 the Metro board approved extending light rail from Redondo Beach to the Torrance Transit Center, with completion listed around late 2036, pending funding.
Good to know
- Its own city. Rancho Palos Verdes incorporated in 1973 and handles its own planning, permits and view rules. Check with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on what you can build.
- Landslide areas. The Portuguese Bend area has been moving for decades. Movement accelerated sharply in 2023 and 2024, damaging homes and leading utilities to shut off gas and electricity to parts of the area. As of May 2026, movement had slowed but not stopped, and parts of the area were still without gas and electricity. Know exactly where a property sits relative to the city's mapped landslide zones.
- Geology reports. For any hillside home, budget for a geotechnical review of slopes, soils, drainage and foundations, and read the seller's disclosures closely.
- Fire zones. Much of the Peninsula's hillside and canyon land falls in fire hazard severity zones. Get insurance quotes early.
- Transfer taxes. The City of LA's Measure ULA generally doesn't apply here. Verify current transfer taxes with your escrow officer.