Palos Verdes Estates

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The city of Palos Verdes Estates, envisioned by developer Frank Vanderlip, epitomizes luxury as one of Los Angeles County's wealthiest areas. Established in 1922, it was one of the first master-planned communities in the U.S., incorporating in 1939. Key features include the Palos Verdes Golf Club, La Venta Inn, and distinctive commercial areas like Malaga Cove and Lunada Bay, known for their charming fountains. The Malaga Cove Library, designed by Myron Hunt in 1930, showcases Early Californian architecture and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.