The classic Thanksgiving script is lovely—until you’ve hosted it for the fifteenth year in a row. And this is Palos Verdes: where local hosts mix elegance with adventure, where table settings often come with a story, and where no two Thanksgivings look quite the same.
Read MoreThanksgiving on the Peninsula isn’t just about the turkey—it’s about who can quietly dominate the room before the pie comes out. Here are the games that work whether your crowd skews chaotic little cousins, competitive aunts, or the one uncle who still thinks he’s undefeated at everything.
Read MoreThis year's holiday decor is all about warmth, nostalgia, abundance, and personality — a big shift from recent minimalist or overly modern vibes. Designers and retailers agree: We're embracing "more is more" with cozy, collected looks that feel like
Read MoreAs the sun sets over the Pacific in Southern California's Palos Verdes Peninsula and its vibrant South Bay neighbors, December 2025 promises a whirlwind of holiday magic.
Read MoreAt Thanksgiving time (or any time), many of life’s most joyous occasions occur around the table. Family and friends gather, food is prepared or purchased, and everlasting memories are made. With the tone properly set and the elements painstakingly in place, all that is remaining is how to properly navigate your way around the table and elegantly bring the food into your mouth.
Read MoreKP Publishing has announced the presale release of The Rockaway Chronicles, a nostalgic and deeply personal new book by longtime writer and storyteller Jackie Balestra. In this vivid memoir, Balestra invites readers into six decades of summers spent on the Rockaway Peninsula—a place that shaped her childhood, her family’s history, and her enduring love for coastal life.
Read MoreOf the 531 Victory ships that were built during WWII, only three remain, the SS Red Oak Victory, in Richmond, Ca., the SS American Victory, in Tampa, Fl., and the SS Lane Victory, right here in San Pedro, Ca.
Read MoreThe Shafer’s keep a busy charitable schedule, hosting twelve to fourteen events to help nonprofit organizations raise funds, and this year their home will again glow with moments of merriment as guests celebrate a magical Christmas served up with a large helping of legendary Shafer hospitality.
Read MoreFew wine regions in the world feel as effortlessly inviting as Santa Barbara wine country. Here, the coastal fog rolls in like a soft morning whisper, the Pacific breeze carries hints of salt and sage, and vineyard rows stretch across valleys shaped by ancient uplift and ocean-carved geology
Read More“Paris is always a good idea”* and apres the 69th BFI London Film Festival, where I was press delegate in October (since the 46th) that will be featured in December “At The Movies….”
Read MoreThanksgiving is a time for gratitude, delicious food, and quality time with loved ones. Hosting the ultimate Thanksgiving party requires careful planning, creativity, and a dash of warmth and hospitality. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to host the most memorable Thanksgiving gathering that your guests will cherish for years to come.
Read MoreHere in the South Bay and along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, sunsets carry an extra kind of magic
Read MoreThe lights are twinkling along the coast, the ocean air feels a little crisper, and December in Palos Verdes carries that unmistakable blend of calm and celebration.
Read MoreI had a date with Danielle to do some Christmas shopping. I relished times alone with my one and only four-year-old granddaughter…
Read MoreJoin the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for these wonderful December events!
Read MoreA Santa visit at the beach captured by founder and photographer Mark DeJohn may be South Bay’s most unique celebration of the holidays.
Read MoreThe Atrium of Palos Verdes Art Center shimmered with gold streamers and gold and black table dressings and sparkled with illuminated hydrangea floral centerpieces, an exquisite atmosphere created to celebrate the 50th Anniversary Gala of The Circle of Palos Verdes Art Center.
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