palos-verdes-estates – South Bay History

Miraleste has been part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula for more than a century

When Palos Verdes Peninsula landowner Frank Vanderlip and his associates drew up the detailed master plan for their Palos Verdes Project in 1923, it consisted of four distinct areas to be developed: Malaga Cove, Lunada Bay, Valmonte and Miraleste. The first three were connected areas on the west side of the Palos Verdes Hills. MiralesteContinue reading “Miraleste has been part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula for more than a century”

Peafowl come to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, but not everyone is happy

Several theories have been put forth regarding the origin of the peafowl population on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The term peafowl refers to both the male (peacock) and female (peahen) of the species. It’s safe to credit investment banker Frank Vanderlip, who bought the Peninsula in 1913, with bringing the birds to his new estate.Continue reading “Peafowl come to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, but not everyone is happy”