Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Rancho Palos Verdes Coastline
Nickname(s): 
RPV, PV
Location of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles County, California
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°45′30″N 118°21′51″W / 33.75833°N 118.36417°W / 33.75833; -118.36417
Country United States
State California
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedSeptember 7, 1973
Founded byJuan Jose Sepulveda
Named after"Ranch Of Green Sticks"
Government
  MayorJohn Cruikshank
  Mayor Pro TemEric Alegria
  City CouncilBarbara Ferraro
David Bradley
Paul Seo
  City ManagerAra Mihranian
Area
  Total
13.47 sq mi (34.89 km2)
  Land13.47 sq mi (34.89 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
220 ft (67 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
42,287
  Density3,082.69/sq mi (1,190.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
90275
Area code(s)310/424
FIPS code06-59514
GNIS feature IDs255967, 2411516
Websiterpvca.gov

Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States. Incorporated on September 7, 1973, the city has a population of 42,287 as reported in the 2020 United States census. The city sits atop the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Palos Verdes Hills, and neighbors Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Torrance, and San Pedro. Rancho Palos Verdes is known for its nature preserve trails, its school district, as well as its high property values.