THE PALOS VERDES NATURE PRESERVE

The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve (Preserve) encompasses approximately 1,400 acres comprised of ten individual Reserves, 424 acres of which consists of the Portuguese Bend Reserve.  The Preserve is owned by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and is managed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for ecological values and habitat restoration.  This preserve is home to coastal sage scrub habitat, a community of intensely fragrant and highly drought resistant shrubs and flowering plants.  Living throughout this rare habitat are many different animals, including the threatened California gnatcatcher and coastal cactus wren.  The individual reserves provide excellent recreational opportunities, as they are full of networks of hiking, equestrian, and bicycle trails.

PLEASE SELECT A RESERVE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION, TRAILS, USES, AND DIRECTIONS.