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CalDRE license #01878688. © 2020 etco HOMES. 3 Mapping the palisades CONTENTS 6 Exploring the community, neighborhood by neighborhood. hit the trail 50Apart from a handful of days, the weather happenings around town stays perfect for hiking year-round. 12 On any given day, there is no shortage of things to do in the Palisades. shop PALISADES pride 56Show off your love for the Palisades with neighborhood Favorites these items—each with a nod to the community. 16 90272 Magazine polled the community to see what some of their favorite dishes are at restaurants. picture-perFect palisades 60Pacific Palisades has some of the best views a day in the palisades that the West Coast has to offer. Check out some 28 Have some time to spare? Visit or revisit shots, captured by locals. one of these local gems. best day ever on location at pali high 66Two of our Junior Reporters shared their 32 You may recognize the campus from its favorite things to do in the Palisades. features on the big and small screen. Welcome to Pacific Palisades! a rich history Anyone who has lived, played or spent time in Pacific Palisades 36Check out these sites, chock-full of history can attest: There is something magical about this community. and things to learn—all located within the It’s not just the stellar views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains—though they certainly don’t hurt—that makes Palisades or a short drive away. the Palisades special. It comes down to the people, the places, the rich history, the organizations, and the beloved annual events and snippets FroM palisades past traditions. Pacific Palisades was originally founded by Rev. Charles H. Scott 40Looking back at how things used to be. in 1922, envisioning an extensive religious-intellectual commune. By the 1940s, the Palisades became a haven for those fleeing Nazi Germany, including Thomas Mann and his wife Katia. coMMunity traditions Now, the Palisades boasts nearly 25,000 residents, a dozen 44Palisadian-Post, the parent publication schools, parks, the beach and more. The new Palisades Village adds of 90272 Magazine, hosts a series of events to a list of retail and dining destinations and Palisadians are looking forward to the approaching opening of Potrero Canyon Park. throughout the year, with some traditions dating as In this first-of-its-kind edition of90272 Magazine, we wanted to far back as 1954. share some of the highlights of the community, from taking a look at the distinct neighborhoods that make up the town to talking with the residents who have called the Palisades their home for many decades. From Castellammare to Santa Monica Canyon, The Riviera cover photo: Shot by Sierra LeBaron to The Highlands, whether you’re just passing through and (@likethemountains on Instagram) at looking for something to do or see or you’re a longtime resident who the beach near Pacific Coast Highway is looking for a reminder of why you love it here, this edition covers it. and Temescal Canyon Road. Want to see something featured in the next Best of Pacific Palisades edition? Send in ideas to [email protected]. 4 5 Mapping the Palisades Neighborhood by By Lily Tinoco Neighborhood PHoTogRaPHy By RICH SCHMITT 6 acific Palisades encompasses a number of neighborhoods, all with their distinctive Pcharacteristics and feel. From panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean to surrounding wildlife, each neighborhood boasts a diverse offering. Rustic Canyon The Riviera munity Council area represen- Lined with streets reminis- tative of Rustic Canyon, said. cent of the French and Italian “Young families, middle-aged Riviera—like Amalfi and San couples and elderly folks all Remo Drive—this neighbor- take enormous pride in this hood is one of the most exclu- beautiful canyon.” sive of the Palisades. Rustic Canyon is also home The Riviera is comprised to Rustic Canyon Recreation of some of the most expensive Center, which boasts a history and largest estates in the Pali- that dates back to the 1920s sades. Upper Riviera homes of- as the former clubhouse and fer stunning city and mountain grounds of Uplifters Ranch. views. Many esteemed individu- The Huntington als live in this area: celebrities, Described as “one of the business and community lead- most beautiful residential ers. Palisadian Andrew Sacks neighborhoods you’ll see in any explained that Riviera residents city” by the Huntington’s Area are often “movers in society.” Representative David Kaplan, The Riviera is off of Sun- the Huntington Palisades is ac- set, located next to The Riviera claimed for its large lots, wide Country Club, on the east end streets and proximity to the of the Palisades. ocean-view bluff. The Huntington is located Rustic Canyon walking distance to Palisades Rustic Canyon is a serene Recreation Center, Palisades neighborhood found along Rus- Branch Library and the Village tic Creek and Santa Monica area. Canyon. The neighborhood has most- The neighborhood is ad- ly traditional-styled homes on mired for its landscape and en- flat lots. vironment. It has its own source of natural springs that bring an Alphabet Streets abundance of trees (and shade), Once known as “North Vil- such as the California sycamore lage,” Alphabet Streets is one and coastal live oaks. of the most popular neighbor- Rustic Canyon also offers hoods in the Palisades. varied architecture, from 1920s The area was originally original homes to cottages from meant to house parishioners the 1940s and modern concrete of a nearby Methodist Church, abodes. and its streets were named “Residents of the canyon after bishops of the late 19th are also varied,” Marilyn Wex- and early 20th century. Thus Castellammare ler, the Pacific Palisades Com- came its consecutively named 7 streets: Albright, Bashford, Car- Marquez Knolls ey, Drummond and so on. Marquez Knolls is a popular Its proximity to The Village neighborhood for families. is one of its main lures. Lower Marquez Knolls “Being able to walk to the is conveniently located near grocery store, shops, restau- Marquez Charter Elementary rants and now even the movies School on Marquez Avenue, is such a great advantage,” said and Upper Marquez Knolls of- Robin Meyers, a resident of the fers city, ocean and mountain Alphabet Streets. “My husband views. and I are always walking into “Perhaps most endearing town, I couldn’t live anywhere is our connection to nature. where I couldn’t do that.” My neighbors and I share our The Alphabet Streets backyard with a sweet family of neighborhood is esteemed for deer—and I know our friends its charm, sense of community in the streets above share their and original homes. environs with a mountain lion The Alphabet Streets are or two,” said Palisadian Maryam located right above Sunset Bou- Zar. “Marquez Knolls truly is a levard and below Rivas Canyon great little community within Park. a great little community, and I can’t think of anyone who’d The Bluffs rather live anywhere else.” The Bluffs is an area made up of Via De La Paz bluff homes Castellammare and El Medio bluff homes, di- Castellammare is uniquely vided by Temescal Canyon situated on a mesa between the Road.