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A rare blend of coastal calm and canyon drama. Nature, privacy, and proximity to the best of Los Angeles.
Average list price
$6.8M
Avg. List Price
$6.8M
Active Listings
120+
State Parks
12+
School Rating
Exceptional
Walk score
46
Pacific Palisades occupies a blufftop position between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, offering a quality of light and air that residents describe as transformative. The neighborhood has long attracted writers, artists, and filmmakers drawn by the creative solitude its natural setting provides — Thomas Mann lived here, as did Bertolt Brecht and Will Rogers.
Today, it remains one of the most sought-after addresses in Los Angeles for families seeking top-tier schools, coastal access, hiking in Topanga and the Palisades Highlands, and a genuine village atmosphere centered around the Palisades Village shopping district. The real estate ranges from charming Cape Cod cottages to sweeping hillside estates with ocean views.
Life here
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Palisades Village
A beautifully curated village center with independent boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, a cinema, and a farmers' market that anchors community life.
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Outdoor Living
Direct access to Topanga State Park, Will Rogers State Historic Park, and Temescal Canyon offers hiking, equestrian, and nature experiences minutes from home.
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Top Schools
Palisades Charter High School and several exceptional elementary schools make this neighborhood the first choice for families prioritizing education.
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Ocean Access
Will Rogers State Beach and the Palisades bluffs provide easy coastal access — surf, paddleboard, or simply watch the sun set over the Pacific.
Living here
Schools
- Palisades Charter High School · 9–129/10
- Palisades Elementary Charter · K–59/10
- Marquez Charter Elementary · K–59/10
Commute times
- Santa Monica12 min
- Downtown LA35 min
- LAX30 min
Very Low Crime — one of the lowest crime rates of any LA neighborhood
Coastal Mediterranean — ocean breeze, avg. 74°F summers, 62°F winters
Location
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