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Things to see in Rancho Palos Verdes (United States): 11 places and when to go
Rancho Palos Verdes is a town in United States, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (3), Food and drink (2). The best known are Cabrillo Beach, Fort MacArthur and Madrona Marsh. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 33.7419, -118.4107
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Nature (3) · Food and drink (2) · Beaches (1) · Museums and art (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 22 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rancho Palos Verdes
The places in and around Rancho Palos Verdes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cabrillo BeachPublic beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States12 km
- Fort MacArthurFormer military base in Los Angeles11 km
- Madrona MarshVernal freshwater marsh in Southern California, USA11 km
- Point Fermin LightLighthouse in California, United States12 km
- Portuguese BendBay on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Rancho Palos Verdes, California4.6 km
- SS DominatorWorld War II Liberty ship of the United States3.9 km
- Lunada BaBay in Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States3.4 km
- Point Vicente LighthouseLighthouse in California, United States4 m
- SS Lane Victory1945 Victory-class cargo ship13 km
- Burning Daylight BreweryBrewery11 km
- Trusted GutBrewery15 km
When to go to Rancho Palos Verdes
The best time to visit Rancho Palos Verdes is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:59
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:45
- JunBest time14:14
- JulBest time14:02
- AugBest time13:15
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovPossible10:13
- DecPossible9:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. In June, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rancho Palos Verdes
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Long Beach, California36 places24 km
- Venice13 places27 km
- Los Angeles42 places35 km
- Universal City23 places45 km
- Calabasas24 places48 km
- Pasadena, California23 places53 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rancho Palos Verdes?
The best known: Cabrillo Beach, Fort MacArthur, Madrona Marsh, Point Fermin Light, Portuguese Bend. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rancho Palos Verdes?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46.
How do you get to Rancho Palos Verdes?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 22 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rancho Palos Verdes as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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