Guidebook for Rolling Hills Estates
Shopping
Great shopping and eating. There is also an ice skating rink and movie theater.
10 locals recommend
Promenade On The Peninsula
550 Deep Valley DrGreat shopping and eating. There is also an ice skating rink and movie theater.
Bristol Farms Rolling Hills
837 Silver Spur RdOrganic and specialty foods market.
Everything Else
This is the closest "sunbathing" beach and a straight shot down Palos Verdes Dr North (about 5 miles). From here north to Malibu there are miles of sandy beaches to enjoy. Redondo, Hermosa & Manhattan
Malaga Cove
This is the closest "sunbathing" beach and a straight shot down Palos Verdes Dr North (about 5 miles). From here north to Malibu there are miles of sandy beaches to enjoy. Redondo, Hermosa & Manhattan
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveAnother great grocery store nearby!
Looking for some entertainment and a laugh? You may even see the likes of celebrities like Jay Leno (Every Sunday night)!
www.comedyandmagicclub.com/
84 locals recommend
The Comedy & Magic Club
1018 Hermosa AveLooking for some entertainment and a laugh? You may even see the likes of celebrities like Jay Leno (Every Sunday night)!
www.comedyandmagicclub.com/
Want to watch the LA Lakers or LA Kings play? How about a rock concert? Many events take place here. Check it out.
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StWant to watch the LA Lakers or LA Kings play? How about a rock concert? Many events take place here. Check it out.
Dodger games are always fun if you are staying here between April and October!
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveDodger games are always fun if you are staying here between April and October!
Surf Food Stand and beach rentals
4119 The StrandSURFING. Good spot for it!
A great public golf course with spectacular views. Be prepared for a long round of golf...but it's worth it.
8 locals recommend
Los Verdes Golf Course
7000 Los Verdes DrA great public golf course with spectacular views. Be prepared for a long round of golf...but it's worth it.
Another great surfing spot (surf city, CA), or just come for the many restaurants, shopping or beach culture along Main Street or Pacific Coast Highway.
Huntington Beach Pier at Main Street
Another great surfing spot (surf city, CA), or just come for the many restaurants, shopping or beach culture along Main Street or Pacific Coast Highway.
A two hour drive but if you love creatures of the ocean it is worth the trek.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.A two hour drive but if you love creatures of the ocean it is worth the trek.
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveSurfing, restaurants, bars, beaches, sightseeing, etc.
Food Scene
Everything you need nearby. Shopping, eating, movies, entertainment just a few miles from the house. One of my favorite nearby venues.
Rolling Hills Plaza
2601 Airport DrEverything you need nearby. Shopping, eating, movies, entertainment just a few miles from the house. One of my favorite nearby venues.
Another place that has everything. Restaurants, movies, aquarium, bars, shopping, Queen Mary. Just a straight shot over the Vincent Thomas Bridge you'll also see the LA Harbor!
43 locals recommend
Downtown Core
Another place that has everything. Restaurants, movies, aquarium, bars, shopping, Queen Mary. Just a straight shot over the Vincent Thomas Bridge you'll also see the LA Harbor!
One of those "hole-in-the-wall" sandwich shops/deli that does not disappoint. Less than a mile from the house.
Kelly's Korner
26947 Rolling Hills RoadOne of those "hole-in-the-wall" sandwich shops/deli that does not disappoint. Less than a mile from the house.
If you're looking for that fishing wharf experience, look no further. Not quite San Francisco but not a bad second. Shopping, restaurants, beaches and entertainment here.
189 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Pier station
If you're looking for that fishing wharf experience, look no further. Not quite San Francisco but not a bad second. Shopping, restaurants, beaches and entertainment here.
Golf & then dinner? A beautiful, but challenging golf course and excellent dining.
63 locals recommend
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
1 Trump National DrGolf & then dinner? A beautiful, but challenging golf course and excellent dining.
A family favorite. This is where we take sta-cations! It's a full resort with exquisite cuisine and magnificent views. There is also golf, spas, pools, and scenic trails.
http://www.terranea.com/
130 locals recommend
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea WayA family favorite. This is where we take sta-cations! It's a full resort with exquisite cuisine and magnificent views. There is also golf, spas, pools, and scenic trails.
http://www.terranea.com/
Excellent dining for a night out. Make reservations at sunset to enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific!
http://www.admiral-risty.com/
8 locals recommend
The Admiral Risty
31250 Palos Verdes Dr WExcellent dining for a night out. Make reservations at sunset to enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific!
http://www.admiral-risty.com/
Panera Bread
20700 S Avalon BlvdDeli-Style Cafe with Soups, sandwiches, salads & pasties.
http://www.panerabread.com/
A nearby French-style Cafe with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (I prefer breakfast)!
11 locals recommend
Mimi's Bistro & Bakery
2925 Los Feliz BlvdA nearby French-style Cafe with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (I prefer breakfast)!
Marmalade Cafe
710 Montana AveDelicious meals with great ambiance.
http://www.marmaladecafe.com
If you're looking for some AUTHENTIC street-style TACO'S & MEXICAN FOOD, this is the place. It is close, clean & quick. You can eat in the restaurant or look for the yellow catering truck out front.
843 Pacific Coast Hwy
If you're looking for some AUTHENTIC street-style TACO'S & MEXICAN FOOD, this is the place. It is close, clean & quick. You can eat in the restaurant or look for the yellow catering truck out front.
The Appetizer
24422 Hawthorne BoulevardGreat take-out pizza close to home and the shopping center.
Gaetano's Restaurant
2731 Pacific Coast HwyGreat family-owned restaurant with tasty Italian cuisine that's close to home!
The most authentic Italian food outside of Italy! Located in an industrial part of town, it is definitely worth the trip. Expect fresh daily gelato, cappuccino's from the 100 year old machine, and fresh made cheeses.
24 locals recommend
Eatalian Cafe Italian Restaurant
15500 S BroadwayThe most authentic Italian food outside of Italy! Located in an industrial part of town, it is definitely worth the trip. Expect fresh daily gelato, cappuccino's from the 100 year old machine, and fresh made cheeses.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great beach bar and generally a great bar/restaurant scene from day into night!
72 locals recommend
Hennessey's Tavern
8 Pier AveThis is a great beach bar and generally a great bar/restaurant scene from day into night!
A fun bar & grill in the downtown Long Beach area. The decor/design & experience is that of church!
http://www.congregationalehouse.com/congregation-ale-house.html
57 locals recommend
Congregation Ale House Long Beach Chapter
201 East BroadwayA fun bar & grill in the downtown Long Beach area. The decor/design & experience is that of church!
http://www.congregationalehouse.com/congregation-ale-house.html
Entertainment & Activities
Here's an amusement park with a western feel. It's closer than Disneyland and not as expensive. It's worth checking out if you're here for a little while.
1145 locals recommend
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdHere's an amusement park with a western feel. It's closer than Disneyland and not as expensive. It's worth checking out if you're here for a little while.
A must see for those who enjoy aquariums. Just over the bridge! The best aquarium within a six-hour drive!
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayA must see for those who enjoy aquariums. Just over the bridge! The best aquarium within a six-hour drive!
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
Amusement park and City Walk with many restaurants and shops. Definitely something you can make an entire day & night of.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaAmusement park and City Walk with many restaurants and shops. Definitely something you can make an entire day & night of.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyAnother amusement park with great roller coasters!
Amusement park that's about 1-1/2 hour drive but lots of fun!
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrAmusement park that's about 1-1/2 hour drive but lots of fun!
Home field of the LA Galaxy Major League Soccer team and concert venue.
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47 locals recommend
Dignity Health Sports Park
18400 S Avalon BlvdHome field of the LA Galaxy Major League Soccer team and concert venue.
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Essentials
Ralphs
2909 Rolling Hills RdNearest Grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast HwyOrganic & specialty food market nearby.
Parks & Nature
HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING. Continue on Crenshaw Blvd just beyond the park, walk through the gate at the end of the road. "Portuguese Bend Reserve."
http://www.pvplc.org/_lands/portuguese_bend.asp
25 locals recommend
Del Cerro Park
2 Park PlHIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING. Continue on Crenshaw Blvd just beyond the park, walk through the gate at the end of the road. "Portuguese Bend Reserve."
http://www.pvplc.org/_lands/portuguese_bend.asp
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
5970 Palos Verdes Dr SBeautiful trails and natural rocky terrain & scenery.
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd