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Sparkle & Style: Festive Moments to Kick Off the 2025 Season at Terranea Resort

December 11, 2025

Sparkle & Style: Festive Moments to Kick Off the 2025 Season at Terranea Resort

Local History Comes to Life with the Palos Verdes Community Archives

December 11, 2025

Local History Comes to Life with the Palos Verdes Community Archives

PV Mag's Local Artist Collection Gift Guide

November 23, 2025

PV Mag’s Local Artist Collection Gift Guide

PV Mag's 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

November 12, 2025

PV Mag’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Gathering & Gratitude: Thanksgiving Tips from Chef Meg Walker

November 12, 2025

Gathering & Gratitude: Thanksgiving Tips from Chef Meg Walker

Serving Up Inclusion: The MacAllister Family’s Love for Tennis

October 10, 2025

Serving Up Inclusion: The MacAllister Family’s Love for Tennis

Behind the Screams: Peninsula Drama Brings Haunted House to Life at Promenade | PV

October 10, 2025

Behind the Screams: Peninsula Drama Brings Haunted House to Life at Promenade | PV

Homegrown Champions: K.S. Choi Taekwondo Athletes Bring National Glory to Rancho Palos Verdes

October 10, 2025

Homegrown Champions: K.S. Choi Taekwondo Athletes Bring National Glory to Rancho Palos Verdes

Haunted Happenings at Wayfarers Chapel

October 10, 2025

Haunted Happenings at Wayfarers Chapel

October Spooky and Seasonal Fun Around the Peninsula

September 29, 2025

October Spooky and Seasonal Fun Around the Peninsula

Meet Caroline Perry

August 20, 2025

Meet Caroline Perry

The Architecture That Shaped the Peninsula

August 7, 2025

The Architecture That Shaped the Peninsula

The Mighty Microgreen

July 9, 2025

The Mighty Microgreen

Daycations Off The Peninsula

July 9, 2025

Daycations Off The Peninsula

A Year Later, Still a Hole-in-One to Remember: Madeline Schumacher’s Unforgettable Golf Milestone

June 24, 2025

A Year Later, Still a Hole-in-One to Remember: Madeline Schumacher’s Unforgettable Golf Milestone

From Malaga to Margate: The Story Behind Naming Palos Verdes Estates’ Neighborhoods

June 10, 2025

From Malaga to Margate: The Story Behind Naming Palos Verdes Estates’ Neighborhoods

Riding the Wave: How Annie Graziano Found Her Voice in Surf Film with Greg Browning by Her Side

June 10, 2025

Riding the Wave: How Annie Graziano Found Her Voice in Surf Film with Greg Browning by Her Side

Back to the Sea: A Farewell Paddle Out for Greg Browning

June 10, 2025

Back to the Sea: A Farewell Paddle Out for Greg Browning

How Allen Sanford Made BeachLife More Than a Music Festival

June 10, 2025

How Allen Sanford Made BeachLife More Than a Music Festival

May 21, 2025

Celebrating the Ballet Conservatory Class of 2025 at Peninsula School of Performing Arts

Parade Celebrates Unprecedented Year of State Champions at PV High

May 21, 2025

Parade Celebrates Unprecedented Year of State Champions at PV High

Jill Sanders: A Lens on Nature’s Stillness

April 7, 2025

Jill Sanders: A Lens on Nature’s Stillness

Meet McKay Smith: Strawberry King of the Farmers Market

April 2, 2025

Meet McKay Smith: Strawberry King of the Farmers Market

Palos Verdes Magazine’s Guide to South Bay Farmers Markets

March 27, 2025

Palos Verdes Magazine’s Guide to South Bay Farmers Markets

Enjoy these amazing local Gardens & Nurseries this Summer.

March 27, 2025

Palos Verdes Magazine’s Guide to South Bay Nurseries & Gardens

A Historic Season for Palos Verdes High School Athletics

March 10, 2025

A Historic Season for Palos Verdes High School Athletics

Palos Verdes Mavericks Varsity Cheer Places 3rd at Nationals

February 28, 2025

Palos Verdes Mavericks Varsity Cheer Places 3rd at Nationals

Destination: Art Vibrant Shades of Pink Reception

February 28, 2025

Destination: Art Vibrant Shades of Pink Reception

Destination: Art Sponsors Art Class for Artist Carol Francis and Girl Scout Troop 2953 of RPV

February 26, 2025

Destination: Art Sponsors Art Class for Artist Carol Francis and Girl Scout Troop 2953 of RPV

Jeralyn Glass: A Story of Music and Healing

February 19, 2025

Jeralyn Glass: A Story of Music and Healing

Hanna Kao: A Young Artist's Journey Through Creativity and Connection

February 12, 2025

Hanna Kao: A Young Artist’s Journey Through Creativity and Connection

Capturing the Final Moments: Photographer Erik Jay’s Farewell to Wayfarers Chapel

February 12, 2025

Capturing the Final Moments: Photographer Erik Jay’s Farewell to Wayfarers Chapel

VEFA Gallery: A Family-Led Vision for Art in the South Bay

January 22, 2025

VEFA Gallery: A Family-Led Vision for Art in the South Bay

A Century of Stories: Celebrating a 100-Year-Old Palos Verdes Home

December 12, 2024

A Century of Stories: Celebrating a 100-Year-Old Palos Verdes Home

Otherworld: PV’s Indie Darlings Rec Hall Take Fans to New Heights

December 12, 2024

Otherworld: PV’s Indie Darlings Rec Hall Take Fans to New Heights

Dalas Dodd: Transforming Spaces, One Design at a Time

December 12, 2024

Dalas Dodd: Transforming Spaces, One Design at a Time

Celebrating a Century: The Legacy and Future of the Palos Verdes Golf Club

November 13, 2024

Celebrating a Century: The Legacy and Future of the Palos Verdes Golf Club

Destination: Art Celebrating 10 Years Bringing Art to the Community

October 23, 2024

Destination: Art Celebrating 10 Years Bringing Art to the Community

Watercolor Wonders: Explore the National Watercolor Society's 104th International Showcase

October 23, 2024

Watercolor Wonders: Explore the National Watercolor Society’s 104th International Showcase

Palos Verdes Magazine’s Back-to-School Photo Contest Winners

October 9, 2024

Palos Verdes Magazine’s Back-to-School Photo Contest Winners

Peter Chang and Kicking for Kenya - A Journey from Palos Verdes to Nairobi

September 25, 2024

Peter Chang and Kicking for Kenya – A Journey from Palos Verdes to Nairobi

Father, Husband, Adventurer: Chuck Brill’s Global Quest for Adventure

September 25, 2024

Father, Husband, Adventurer: Chuck Brill’s Global Quest for Adventure

Jim Gormley: A Palos Verdes Golf Club Legacy

September 18, 2024

Jim Gormley: A Palos Verdes Golf Club Legacy

Peninsula High Student Participates in Summer Language Program in Taiwan

September 11, 2024

Peninsula High Student Participates in Summer Language Program in Taiwan

New Book 'School’s Out for Teachers' Captures the Essence of Educators

September 11, 2024

New Book ‘School’s Out for Teachers’ Captures the Essence of Educators

Destination: Art Photo Gallery

September 3, 2024

Destination: Art Photo Gallery

The Portuguese Bend National Horse Show Art Contest

September 3, 2024

The Portuguese Bend National Horse Show Art Contest

Artist Feature: Patrick Sean O’Malley

August 21, 2024

Artist Feature: Patrick Sean O’Malley

Explore the Peninsula

July 31, 2024

Explore the Peninsula

Preserving Tradition while Embracing Innovation: A New Chapter for the Lomita Feed Store

June 18, 2024

Preserving Tradition while Embracing Innovation: A New Chapter for the Lomita Feed Store

Palos Verdes Stables: Horseback Riding on the Hill

June 11, 2024

Palos Verdes Stables: Horseback Riding on the Hill

From Sawdust to Saddle, Meet Cowboy Contractor Tim Zigrang

June 11, 2024

From Sawdust to Saddle, Meet Cowboy Contractor Tim Zigrang

Karen Mabli: A Golfer's Journey through Family, Achievement, and Community at Palos Verdes Golf Club

June 5, 2024

Karen Mabli: A Golfer’s Journey through Family, Achievement, and Community at Palos Verdes Golf Club

PV High Schools Live From 205: The Award Winning Student Run Broadcast Channel

May 21, 2024

PV High Schools Live From 205: The Award Winning Student Run Broadcast Channel

Challenger Basketball Program Offers Something to Cheer About!

May 14, 2024

Challenger Basketball Program Offers Something to Cheer About!

Meet Saxon Weiss: The Up-and-Coming Musical Sensation

May 7, 2024

Meet Saxon Weiss: The Up-and-Coming Musical Sensation

Professional Snowboarder: Bea Kim

May 7, 2024

Professional Snowboarder: Bea Kim

Generations of Art: A Mother-Daughter Journey

May 1, 2024

Generations of Art: A Mother-Daughter Journey

PV Artist Richard Humphrey: Celebrating the Artistic Heritage of the Palos Verdes Peninsula

April 16, 2024

PV Artist Richard Humphrey: Celebrating the Artistic Heritage of the Palos Verdes Peninsula

Music In The Garden by Peninsula Committee LA Phil

April 2, 2024

Music In The Garden by Peninsula Committee LA Phil

Mike Ciminera - Palos Verdes Author of The Aircraft Designers: A Northrop Grumman Historical Perspective

February 6, 2024

Mike Ciminera – Palos Verdes Author of The Aircraft Designers: A Northrop Grumman Historical Perspective

Peninsula Cars n' Coffee: PV’s Chance to Check Out What’s Under the Hood!

February 6, 2024

Peninsula Cars n’ Coffee: PV’s Chance to Check Out What’s Under the Hood!

Diwali Celebration at the Peninsula Center Library

December 23, 2023

Diwali Celebration at the Peninsula Center Library

Explore Launch Party at Terranea

December 19, 2023

Explore Launch Party at Terranea

Peninsula Seniors Celebrates 40th Anniversary

December 9, 2023

Peninsula Seniors Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Sip and Support to Keep Kids in Sight Event

December 9, 2023

Sip and Support to Keep Kids in Sight Event

Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Salutes Local Businesses!

December 9, 2023

Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Salutes Local Businesses!

Special Children’s League Annual Benefit at Palos Verdes Golf Club

December 9, 2023

Special Children’s League Annual Benefit at Palos Verdes Golf Club

Peninsula Symphony Fundraiser

December 9, 2023

Peninsula Symphony Fundraiser

Vistas for Children Moonlight Masquerade

December 9, 2023

Vistas for Children Moonlight Masquerade

Terranea Resort Elevates Holiday Offerings with Gingerbread Experience

December 9, 2023

Terranea Resort Elevates Holiday Offerings with Gingerbread Experience

Lisa Boyd’s Baked Brie

December 9, 2023

Lisa Boyd’s Baked Brie

PV Magazine’s LOCAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

December 9, 2023

PV Magazine’s LOCAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Malaga Cove Gift Shop Owner Jürgen Käding

December 9, 2023

Malaga Cove Gift Shop Owner Jürgen Käding

PV Christmas Past…

December 9, 2023

PV Christmas Past…

Beyond Banking: Malaga Bank’s Enduring Commitment to the Palos Verdes Community

December 7, 2023

Beyond Banking: Malaga Bank’s Enduring Commitment to the Palos Verdes Community

Julia Parton, The Heart of Palos Verdes: A Citizen of the Year’s Journey to Community Excellence

December 7, 2023

Julia Parton, The Heart of Palos Verdes: A Citizen of the Year’s Journey to Community Excellence

Made by Meg: Let Us Make Your Holiday Season Merry & Bright!

December 5, 2023

Made by Meg: Let Us Make Your Holiday Season Merry & Bright!

Visit the Marine Mammal Care Center

November 24, 2023

Visit the Marine Mammal Care Center

Lisa Boyd's Maple Pumpkin Muffins & Maple Glaze

November 15, 2023

Lisa Boyd’s Maple Pumpkin Muffins & Maple Glaze

Lunada Bay Homeowners Association 2023 Harvest Festival

November 7, 2023

Lunada Bay Homeowners Association 2023 Harvest Festival

Trojan League South Bay Hosts Inspiring Fall Meeting with Notable Guest Speaker

November 7, 2023

Trojan League South Bay Hosts Inspiring Fall Meeting with Notable Guest Speaker

Cancer Support Community Celebrates Wellness

November 7, 2023

Cancer Support Community Celebrates Wellness

Surfer Alex Gray Honored

November 7, 2023

Surfer Alex Gray Honored

Special Children’s League End-of-Summer Party

November 7, 2023

Special Children’s League End-of-Summer Party

Roaring Back to the 20’s

November 7, 2023

Roaring Back to the 20’s

Las Candalistas Go Between the Covers with Literary Luncheon

November 7, 2023

Las Candalistas Go Between the Covers with Literary Luncheon

Partners for Pediatric Vision’s Annual Build-A-Bear Event

November 7, 2023

Partners for Pediatric Vision’s Annual Build-A-Bear Event

Oh What Fun! Terranea Kicks Off Magical Holiday Season

November 7, 2023

Oh What Fun! Terranea Kicks Off Magical Holiday Season

The Thanksgiving Table

November 6, 2023

The Thanksgiving Table

Lisa Boyd's Halloween Tartlets

October 17, 2023

Lisa Boyd’s Halloween Tartlets

PBNHS Hosts Saturday Night Supper Honoring Volunteers & Guests

October 13, 2023

PBNHS Hosts Saturday Night Supper Honoring Volunteers & Guests

PV High Sea Kings 2023 Booster Club Kick-Off Party

October 13, 2023

PV High Sea Kings 2023 Booster Club Kick-Off Party

The Strand House Announces New Executive Chef

October 13, 2023

The Strand House Announces New Executive Chef

Point Vicente Ghost Stories: Excerpts from Haunted San Pedro by Brian Clune

October 13, 2023

Point Vicente Ghost Stories: Excerpts from Haunted San Pedro by Brian Clune

Lilac Farm Offers the Perfect Home Away from Home in Paso Robles

October 9, 2023

Lilac Farm Offers the Perfect Home Away from Home in Paso Robles

Dr. Art Bartner: 50 Years of Musical Excellence with the USC Spirit of Troy Marching Band

October 3, 2023

Dr. Art Bartner: 50 Years of Musical Excellence with the USC Spirit of Troy Marching Band

Chef in white coat and red hat

August 31, 2023

Robert Bell’s Fork Talk – Picnics: A Guide

Lavender & Thyme Lemonade

July 26, 2023

Lavender & Thyme Lemonade

Chef in white coat and red hat

July 12, 2023

Pasta, a Quick Review…

American flag cookies

June 28, 2023

Lisa Boyd’s Red White And Blue Fruit Pizza’s

Crunchy Quinoa Salad

June 21, 2023

Crunchy Quinoa Salad

Music Poster

May 31, 2023

California Locos Renaissance & Rebellion

Traditional

May 10, 2023

Traditional “Afternoon Tea” for Mother’s Day

Green soda bread

March 15, 2023

Lisa Boyd’s Irish Soda Bread

Salmon covered in lemon slices

March 15, 2023

Lisa Boyd’s Citrus Lavender Salmon

Blue butterfly

February 22, 2023

Converting to Native Plant Garden

ariel view of 7 plates with crepes on them

February 7, 2023

Lisa Boyd’s Sweet Crepes

Apple pie

November 29, 2022

Lisa Boyd’s Rustic Apple Pie

Photo of a dinner table with food and silver candles

November 2, 2022

Yam/Sweet Potato Casserole

Colorful salad with cranberries on top

November 2, 2022

Festive and Fresh Winter Salad

Tray of asparagus wrapped in bacon

November 2, 2022

Maple Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Platter of spooky Halloween treats

October 24, 2022

Lisa Boyd’s Healthy Halloween Treats

Errol Gordon sculpting a horse

October 5, 2022

A Visit To Errol Gordon’s Art Studio

Lisa Boyd shares a BBQ Caesar Salad recipe perfect for the summer.

August 4, 2022

Lisa Boyd’s BBQ Caesar Salad

Blonde woman in black overalls sitting and holding a camera

July 4, 2022

Q&A with Local Artist, Studio and Gallery Owner Megan Mickael

Winners of

May 25, 2022

Winners of “The Wild Side of the Peninsula” Photo Contest 2022

Meet Izabella & Thomas Lewandowski

May 3, 2022

Meet Izabella & Thomas Lewandowski

Fish tacos

May 3, 2022

Halibut Fish Taco Recipe

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Party

April 12, 2022

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Party

Palos Verdes offers many fun Summer Camps right here on the hill!

March 24, 2022

Summer Camps 2025

Jocelyn Stuart is a professional organizer and is bringing an organized lifestyle to Palos Verdes

March 22, 2022

Organized Lifestyle

Rylie’s Lemon Pound Cake

March 22, 2022

Rylie’s Lemon Pound Cake

A Baker on the Rise

March 22, 2022

Rylie Neema: A Baker on the Rise

After receiving a rare invitation to train with a top German soccer academy, Palos Verdes teen Peter Alexander Chang hopes to make his mark overseas.

February 22, 2022

Peter Alexander Chang

Registered Dietitian, Marissa Martorana, shares this delicious recipe.

February 15, 2022

Healthy Recipe – Rosemary Chicken

Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies

February 7, 2022

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies

Find Your Home’s Personality

January 28, 2022

Find Your Home’s Personality

Dallas Ginder set out to explore the Peninsula during the lockdown, creating artistically beautiful representations of our hill.

December 1, 2021

Dallas Ginder

Skylor Sun is a multi-talented teen finds balance in school, music, sports and community.

December 1, 2021

Skylor Sun

Gift Guide 2021

November 30, 2021

Gift Guide 2021

Audrey Lin

November 30, 2021

Audrey Lin

Chef Meg is engaged, active and committed to what she calls this exciting, amazing journey in making the world and the Peninsula a happier, better place.

November 29, 2021

Made by Meg

Raise your hand if you’re scared to make an apple pie.️ Did you know there is a simplified way you can make almost any fruit pie?

November 5, 2021

Rustic Apple Pie

Ready for Fall? This Maple Pumpkin Bread recipe with its moist interior, crisp exterior and mouth-watering maple syrup glaze is perfect!

October 18, 2021

Maple Pumpkin Bread

Traveling abroad to Costa Rica and Peru to help others has given PV High Student, Mia McCauley, a unique opportunity.

September 27, 2021

Travel Journal – Mia McCauley

Hide & Seek at Botanical Garden - Discovery Around Every Corner

September 1, 2021

Hide & Seek at South Coast Botanic Garden

Easy Eco-Friendly Art Activity with Art Box Academy

August 17, 2021

Art Box Academy

Let’s revitalize our packed lunch options!

August 17, 2021

Revitalized Packed Lunch

DiscOasis at South Coast Botanical Garden 2021

August 13, 2021

DiscOasis at Botanical Garden

How To Choose Tile For Your Home

July 23, 2021

How To Choose Tile For Your Home

SOPHISTICATED SPREADS

July 13, 2021

Sophisticated Spreads

Try this sophisticated creamsicle to cool you down and brighten up your day!

July 8, 2021

Creamsicle Sophistiqué

Ferris wheel

July 6, 2021

PV Fair 2021

Date Night in PV

June 22, 2021

Date Night in PV

5 Questions With Michelle Dunn

June 15, 2021

5 Questions With Michelle Dunn

Hunter Carson Design

June 7, 2021

Hunter Carson Design

Barbecue season is upon us! Isn’t it a wonderful feeling, especially since this year we are able to celebrate with family and friends?

May 25, 2021

Santa Maria Tri-Tip

Doesn’t everyone wish they had a guest cottage for when family and friends come to visit for extended periods of time?

May 19, 2021

What is an ADU?

Here are a few local places and activities you can explore with your whole family!

May 12, 2021

Fun Outdoor Activities

Who doesn't love lemon bars? Get the recipe here.

May 11, 2021

Big Auntie’s Lemon Squares

Palos Verdes offers many fun Summer Camps right here on the hill!

May 6, 2021

Summer Camps 2021

The coasts of Palos Verdes bring me back to the Cinque Terre, to Liguria, to Sicily, to the chiseled beauty of Capri and Tropea, to the smell of fennel and sea and lemon tree.

April 29, 2021

Palos Verdes, Italia

The beauty of Palos Verdes’ views and nature never gets tiring, even for the locals.

April 26, 2021

Ideas for a Palos Verdes Staycation

Winners of

March 23, 2021

Winners of “At Home on the Peninsula” Photo Contest 2021

Meet Bea Kim, a Fourteen-year-old Snowboarding Protégé and Local Palos Verdes Resident.

March 18, 2021

Meet Bea Kim

No-Sew Face Masks

March 12, 2021

No-Sew Face Masks

March is National Craft Month

March 11, 2021

March is National Craft Month

PV Mag's Guide to St. Paddy's Day

March 11, 2021

PV Mag’s Guide to St. Paddy’s Day

Palos Verdes Library Fun Facts

March 4, 2021

Palos Verdes Library Fun Facts

Best Mani / Pedi In Palos Verdes

March 2, 2021

Best Mani / Pedi In Palos Verdes

Leprechaun Lunch

March 1, 2021

Leprechaun Lunch

Horsing Around in Palos Verdes

February 23, 2021

Horsing Around in Palos Verdes

Renee Capazzola - International underwater photographer wins coveted

February 9, 2021

Meet Renee Capazzola

If you are looking for a different way to celebrate Valentine's Day we have the perfect suggestions for you!

February 8, 2021

PV Magazine’s Guide to Playing Cupid

Top Places to Eat Healthy in Palos Verdes

February 3, 2021

Top Places to Eat Healthy in Palos Verdes

Steve Shriver - From his high school days of partying and enjoying small town life in PV to waking up as someone else, Steve Shriver has a story that spans over two lifetimes.

February 2, 2021

Steve Shriver

This is a favorite day trip for many local Palos Verdes folks but it draws a crowd from afar as well.

January 31, 2021

One of Palos Verdes Gems – Abalone Cove

2508 Paseo Del Mar

October 15, 2020

2508 Paseo Del Mar

Lisa Boyd creates a beautiful charcuterie board by using color blocks and stacking. She offers us an alternative to a standard lunch option-the sandwich.

September 15, 2020

The Perfect Charcuterie Board

Dining Out PV

September 15, 2020

Dining Out PV

Enjoy these amazing, gluten-free, chocolate mouse tartlets.

August 30, 2020

Chocolate Mouse Tartlets

Get the recipe for this delicious Watermelon Caprese Salad

July 3, 2020

Watermelon Caprese Salad

Coach Brian

June 15, 2020

Coach Brian

Finding Small Moments of Pretty

April 15, 2020

Finding Small Moments of Pretty

What is better than homemade ice cream? Check out this recipe to make at home.

March 30, 2019

Ice Cream Recipe