Portuguese Bend in California
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Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Rancho Palos Verdes (sometimes abbreviated RPV) is a city in Los Angeles County, California, that was incorporated on September 7, 1973. The population was 41,643 at the 2010 census. Rancho Palos Verdes translates from Spanish as Green Mast Farm or Green Pole Farm, referring to the North American tree species Parkinsonia florida (blue palo verde). Rancho Palos Verdes is an affluent suburb of Los Angeles.

Located at 33.7583, -118.364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated coastal places in California, Cities in Los Angeles County, California, Populated places established in 1973, Incorporated cities and towns in California

Palos Verdes

IT'S THE EPIC! Palos Verdes is a group of coastal cities in the Palos Verdes Hills on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, within southwestern Los Angeles County in the U.S. state of California. The Palos Verdes Peninsula cities include Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates. The peninsula is an affluent community known for its dramatic ocean and city views from the Palos Verdes Hills, distinguished schools, extensive horse trails, and high home prices.

Located at 33.7586, -118.346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Los Angeles County, California, Landforms of Los Angeles County, California, Geography of Southern California, Los Angeles County, California regions, Peninsulas of California, Populated coastal places in California

Marineland of the Pacific

Marineland of the Pacific was a public oceanarium and tourist attraction located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula coast in Los Angeles County, California, USA. Architect William Pereira designed the main structure. It was also known as Hanna-Barbera's Marineland during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Marineland operated from 1954 until 1987, when it was purchased by the owners of SeaWorld San Diego.

Located at 33.7386, -118.399 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1954 establishments in the United States, 1987 disestablishments in the United States, Defunct amusement parks in California, History of Los Angeles, California, History of Los Angeles County, California, Buildings and structures in Los Angeles County, California, Oceanaria in the United States, William Pereira buildings, Former zoos

Portuguese Bend

The Portuguese Bend region is the largest area of natural vegetation remaining on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in Los Angeles County, California. Though once slated for development (and in fact the projected route of Crenshaw Boulevard through the area still shows on many maps), the area is geologically unstable and is unsuitable for building.

Located at 33.7483, -118.361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Los Angeles County, California, Geography of Southern California, Geology of California, Portuguese-American culture in California, Portuguese toponyms

Del Cerro Park

Del Cerro Park is a public park located in Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. The park is situated high atop a bluff at the southern-most end of Crenshaw Boulevard. Del Cerro Park is noted for its sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island.

Located at 33.7571, -118.369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Parks in Los Angeles County, California, Municipal parks in California

SS Avalon (1891)

The SS Avalon is a passenger stream ship built in 1891 which now lies in 70–75 feet of water, in Palos Verdes, California as of September 16, 1964.

Located at 33.726, -118.354 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Shipwrecks of the California coast, Steamships, Maritime incidents in 1964, 1891 ships

Trump National Golf Club (Los Angeles)

Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles is a public golf club in Palos Verdes, California featuring a 7,242-yard course designed by Pete Dye and Donald J. Trump Signature Design. Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles was formerly known as Ocean Trails Golf Club, an 18–hole course designed by Pete Dye, which was about to open when a landslide occurred and the 18th hole slid toward the Pacific Ocean.

Located at 33.7296, -118.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in California, Golf clubs and courses in Los Angeles, California

Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area and Point Vicente State Marine Reserve

Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) and Point Vicente State Marine Reserve (SMR) are two adjoining marine protected areas that extend offshore in Los Angeles County on California's south coast. The two marine protected areas cover 19.87 square miles. The marine protected areas protect natural habitats and marine life by protecting or limiting removal of wildlife from within their boundaries. Point Vicente SMR, prohibits all take of living marine resources.

Located at 33.7365, -118.397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Marine sanctuaries in California, Protected areas established in 2010, 2010 establishments in California, Protected areas of Los Angeles County, California