<h1 style="text-align: center;">Rancho Palos Verdes, <em>Los Angeles</em></h1>
<p>Rancho Palos Verdes is a city that lies on the coastline of Los Angeles County, California. Its population is about 42,000. Most people in this city sit on high hills and building to enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean.</p>
<p>Centuries ago, Rancho Palos Verdes was inhabited by Gabrielino Indians. A Portuguese explorer by the name of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first person of European descent to have set foot in the area. When the land was given to Juan Capistrano Sepulveda and Jose Loreto, it became known as Rancho de Los Palos Verdes, which stands for &ldquo;ranch of green trees&rdquo;. The name is a reference to willow trees that were plenty in the area.</p>
<p>Rancho Palos Verdes has two main beaches: Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove. The latter mostly offers lifeguard services on weekends and during the summer. There is also a State Ecological Preserve that is tasked with the safety of marine and wild animals.</p>
<p>Whale watching in Rancho Palos Verdes is made possible by the Point Vicente Lighthouse that has been around since 1926. The Point Vicente Interpretive Center also makes it easier to learn a lot about Pacific Grey Whale as they collect information about them. For the golf lovers, the Trump National Golf Course is located right near the ocean for an enjoyable playing experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Music festivals and PV Street Fair are also held in Rancho Palos Verdes and provide opportunities for many people to display artistic creations. Lovers of real estate will also find this place quite alluring, from buying to selling a property.</p>