Welcome to Pacific Palisades
Though Pacific Palisades is now populated by LA’s affluent, its residential history is much more colorful. In the 1910s it was home to “Inceville,” one of the first major film studios founded by Western director Thomas Ince. In 1922 a Methodist reverend bought the land and founded a religious-intellectual commune.
They say that there are almost 1,000 different neighborhoods in LA, and as a native Angeleno, I've lived, worked, and played in many of them. Now, as a Realtor®, I'm highlighting some of my favorites to help you explore my beautiful city and find the right home in the right neighborhood, wherever that may be. Today, I'm in Pacific Palisades.
Key Details
1 - The Neighbors
Upscale families, outdoorsy professionals, and wealthy industry folks.
2 - What to Expect
Beautiful scenery, a charming downtown, and a strong sense of community.
3 - The Lifestyle
Brimming with sunshine, endorphins, and a deep appreciation for life’s finer things.
4 - Unexpected Appeal
Access to many of LA’s finest trails.
5 - The Market
Populated by spacious single-family homes on private lots.
6 - You'll Fall In Love With
Direct access to the lush greenery of Palisades Park.
7 - Attributes
Beaches, Beautiful People, Healthy, Pricey, Outdoors, Great Weather, Quiet.
Commute Times
LAX 23m by car
Downtown 29m by car
Boundaries
Nearby Neighborhoods Brentwood, Malibu, and Santa Monica.
Around the Block: One of La’s lushest neighborhoods
Pacific Palisades:
One of LA's Lusthest Neighborhoods
Pacific Palisades is a polished, coastal, quiet residential area with large private homes, spectacular ocean views, and ample amounts of park space and hiking trails. Its quaint “downtown” area, known as The Village, is home to restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Frequent neighborhood-sponsored events foster a true feeling of community among residents.
What to Expect:
Beautiful scenery, a charming downtown, and a strong sense of community.
Pacific Palisades is one of LA’s best-kept secrets. It offers ocean views, beach access, and impressive outdoor opportunities of neighboring Santa Monica and Malibu, but attracts fewer tourists. A weekly farmer’s market and hyperlocal dining and retail add to its small-town feel. The neighborhood is also home to the stunning Getty Villa, the second outpost of the J. Paul Getty Museum, which features Roman-inspired architecture and gardens.
The Lifestyle
Brimming with sunshine, endorphins, and a deep appreciation for life’s finer things.
Pacific Palisades’ fitness-forward residents make great use of the ample park space and beautiful beaches and spend weekends patronizing high-end neighborhood restaurants and shops.
Unexpected Appeal
Access to many of LA’s finest trails.
Invest in a good pair of running shoes and take in the ocean views from one of the neighborhood’s many footpaths, like those at Will Rogers State Historic Park.
The Market
Populated by spacious single-family homes on private lots.
Residents pay top dollar to inhabit this seaside hamlet, enjoying the breathtaking views as well as the sense of safety and quiet Pacific Palisades affords.
You'll Fall in Love With
Direct access to the lush greenery of Palisades Park.
This coastal neighborhood offers plentiful outdoor space, but Palisades Park is the largest—117 acres—and most accessible communal area. Within walking distance of the Village and set atop bluffs that provide perfect sunset views, it boasts baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a hockey rink in addition to its many trails, lawns, and playgrounds.
