Rancho Palos Verdes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rancho Palos Verdes

With a population of 41,643, Rancho Palos Verdes is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rancho Palos Verdes to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Rancho Palos Verdes

If you’re looking for affordable options, catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort (100 Terranea Way) and Swan Thai Rpv (31206 Palos Verdes Dr W) are great picks.

When to visit Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes in December
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rancho Palos Verdes in December
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rancho Palos Verdes

Plane

When flying to Rancho Palos Verdes, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rancho Palos Verdes include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rancho Palos Verdes departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Palos Verdes. The train journey from Rancho Palos Verdes to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rancho Palos Verdes is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 22 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rancho Palos Verdes, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Rancho Palos Verdes takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Rancho Palos Verdes, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rancho Palos Verdes include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rancho Palos Verdes departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Palos Verdes. The train journey from Rancho Palos Verdes to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rancho Palos Verdes is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 22 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rancho Palos Verdes, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Rancho Palos Verdes takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Rancho Palos Verdes

Airlines serving Rancho Palos Verdes

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,016 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rancho Palos Verdes

Most booked hotels in Rancho Palos Verdes

Terranea Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 136 reviews)
$575+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1830 reviews)
$298+
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1279 reviews)
$167+
Travelodge By Wyndham Lax
2 stars
Good (7.1, 2874 reviews)
$109+
Americas Best Value Inn Rancho Palos Verdes
2 stars
Good (6.8, 148 reviews)
$106+
DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo
4 stars
Good (6.8, 761 reviews)
$157+

Renting a car in Rancho Palos Verdes

Renting a car in Rancho Palos Verdes costs $47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rancho Palos Verdes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Rancho Palos Verdes is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rancho Palos Verdes costs $47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rancho Palos Verdes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Rancho Palos Verdes is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.