The maps shown here are from an intriguing brochure advertising more than just a real estate venture, but a tightly planned and monitored community. Right from the get-go Palos Verdes Estates was to be a refuge from the hustle and bustle of nearby Los Angeles claiming to be “the most splendid residential district in the West.” You can’t deny that the geographic setting is spectacular, but the claims made may stretch the truth a wee bit.
