Country Hills...

ORGANIZATIONS * * * * PARKS * * * PERFORMING ARTS

BEACHES

The Torrance area offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! In addition to the dozens of "secret" coves located around the Peninsula accessible by small trails, there is public access available at the following locations (NORTH TO SOUTH):

THE AVENUES - Located off of the Esplenade, between Knob Hill and Avenue I, in the city of Redondo Beach.
Cement stair and ramp access to large sandy beaches and the bike path. Lifeguards on duty during the summer months. Great beach for sunbathing, swimming, boogie-boards, flying kites, and all bike-path related activites. Bathrooms and telephones available.

BURN OUT BEACH - Located just below Miramar Park, on the Redondo Beach-Torrance border.
Cement stair access to wide sandy beaches and the bike path. Great beach for surfing, sunbathing, boogie-boards, and all bike-path related activities. Restrooms and telephones available.

TORRANCE BEACH RAMP - Located just south of the Torrance - Redondo Beach border.
Beach offers food service in summer, lifeguard station, telephones, showers and bathrooms. Great beach for surfing, sunbathing, boogie-boards, walking, building sand castles, and all bike-path related activities. Surf-fishing is common at the south end.

RAT BEACH - Located at the south end of Torrance Beach.
Access via the Torrance beach ramp (then walk south) or park above at Malaga Cove School, and walk down paved ramp. Great beach for snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, boogie-boards, sunbathing and surf fishing. No telephones or bathrooms.

MALAGA COVE - Located at 301 Paseo Del Mar, in the city of Palos Verdes Estates.
A paved access path next to the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club provides easy access to both a rocky and a sandy beach. Lifeguards are on watch on the sandy north end during the summer months. A good area for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and boogie-boarding.

PALOS VERDES COVE - Located at 701 Paseo Del Mar, just below Palos Verdes Drive West, in Palos Verdes Estates.
A wide dirt path starts at the top of the hill, and meanders all the way down to the surf.
A popular beach for walking the dog, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. There are no lifeguards at this location.

LUNADA BAY - Located at the 2301 block of Paseo Del Mar, in Palos Verdes Estates.
Access is available near the middle of the bay, via a narrow and steep dirt path.
A good beach for treasure hunting, surfing on the north end, and snorkeling and scuba diving on the south end. There are no lifeguards at this location.

POINT VICENTE - Located at 6400 Palos Verdes Drive South, one mile east of Hawthorne Boulevard, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Access to the beach via a relatively steep, well used dirt path.
Good beach for fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, treasure hunting and whale watching from January through March. Restrooms available.

LONG POINT - Located at 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, one and one half miles east of Hawthorne Boulevard, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Access via a paved and dirt path, at the bottom end of the old Marineland parking lot.
Good beach for whale watching in season, snorkeling and scuba diving, and general coastline exploring. There is no lifeguard at this location. The parking lot is closed and locked at 4 p.m. daily. Telephones available.

ABALONE COVE - Located at 5879 Palos Verdes Drive South, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Access to the beach via a dirt path from the Abalone Beach parking lot.
A good beach for sunbathing, hiking, tidepools, coastal exploring, snorkeling and scuba diving. A lifeguard is available during the summer months.

WHITE POINT - ROYAL PALMS BEACH - Located at 1000 Paseo Del Mar, near south end of Western Avenue in San Pedro.
Access via a paved road to a paved parking lot at sea level.
Good beach for sunbathing, picnics, tidepool exploring, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. A lifeguard is available during the summer months. The parking lot closes at 7:30 p.m.

COUNTRY HILLS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION

The Country Hills Homeowner's Association is a nonprofit organization which was established by the original developer of Country Hills in 1975. The purpose of the Country Hills Homeowner's Association is to assist the residents by providing a forum for communication for current issues, and to enforce the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (C.C.& R.'s) that are recorded as part of the title to each of the homes in Country Hills. Membership dues for the Country Hills Homeowner's Association are $20 per year per household. Dues are voluntary, but the majority of the homeowners pay and become members, because they feel it is a good cause for the neighborhood.

COUNTRY HILLS HOMEOWNER'S MEETINGS are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are usually held at the Torrance Airport Meeting Room at Torrance Airport. Meetings usually begin at 7:30 p.m.and are normally over by approximately 9:00 TO 9:30 p.m. An annual meeting is held to elect the following year's Board of Directors. The date of the annual meeting is stated in the Country Hills Homeowner's Newsletter whick is delivered to homeowners during the latter part of the year.

COUNTRY HILLS HOMEOWNER'S NEWSLETTERS are published approximately once every two months and are distributed to all homeowners. The newletter is used as a tool to update the homeowners on current Association events, and also provides some of the information included in this web site, such as important phone numbers, home improvement information, and CC&R issues.

COUNTRY HILLS HOMEOWNER'S DUES are voluntary. Each year the Country Hills Association asks for $25 from each home in the development. Most homeowners choose to pay their dues, and many pay as much as $100 towards the common cause of supporting the Association. Homeowner's dues are a requirement to vote during the annual Country Hills Homeowner's election, although paying dues does not make individuals liable for any legal action involving the Association. These dues are used to provide a legal fund, should it be necessary to initiate legal action to enforce the C.C.& R's. These funds are also used to provide homeowners with a monthly newsletter, for the maintenance of the Country Hills signs and landscaping, and for office supplies to run the Association. There are no salaries for Board members or volunteers.

HOME IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS are an important party of keeping Country Hills beautiful. Homeowners who are planning on making improvements to their homes must submit a Home Improvement Application to the Country Hills Homeowner's Association before starting work, along with a $10.00 processing fee. Although a 30 day processing period is quoted, most applications are approved within a very short period of time. A $50 fee is charged for work started on a home that does not involve the application process. For further information on Home Improvement Applications or questions, contact the Environment Control Committee.

COUNTRY HILLS C.C.& R.'S are recorded with the title to every property in Country Hills. These Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions were established by the original developer of Country Hills in 1975 with the goal of maintaining the aethetics of Country Hills as the development grew in age. Some of the home improvements covered in the C.C.& R's include remodeling, exterior paint or stucco, new roofs, driveways, windows, fences, garage doors, antennas and miscellaneous repairs. Every homeowner should have a copy. If you need a free copy of C.C.& R.'s contact the Country Hills Association, or Chuck Chambers at 378-0488.

COUNTRY HILLS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION
Post Office Box 1253, Torrance, California, 90505.

TORRANCE POLICE - (310) 618-5641.

GRAFITTI HOT LINE - (310) 781-7149.

STREETLIGHT REPAIRS - (310) 376-0611.

COUNTRY HILLS INFORMATION

Located in the rolling hillsides of south Torrance, Country Hills is a master planned community of 480 single family homes. The neighborhood was developed in 1975 by Watt Industries, one of the largest home builders in the United States.

Country Hills is conveniently located just up the hill from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to allow easy access to all of the services and attractions that the South Bay and Los Angeles have to offer.

In the center of Country Hills lies the beautiful 14 acre De Portola Park, owned and operated by the city of Torrance. The park features a softball diamond, volleyball court, and basketball facilities. The park also features a children's play area, a picnic area, and plenty of open space. Restrooms are located in the center of the park.

The Country Hills Shopping Center is a convenient collection of shops and services, including an upscale Ralph's Fresh Fare grocery store, World Savings, and the ever popular Lamppost Pizza, just to name a few.

Directly east of Country Hills lies the Las Canchas Racquet Club for tennis, a large soccer field, and the famous South Coast Botanic Gardens.

South of Country Hills, in the city of Rolling Hills Estates, lies the Palos Verdes Landfill, closed in 1980. Future plans for the site include the regulation 18 hole South Coast Regional Golf Course, plus complete banquet facilities.

West of Country Hills is Ernie Howlett park, which features equestrian facilites, riding rings, plus tennis and softball facilities. Miles of riding trail meander the hills south of Country Hills.

Country Hills is just 10 minutes from Torrance Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Los Angles County. The San Diego and Harbor Freeways are both less than 15 minutes from Country Hills, and the Los Angles International Airport and the Port of Los Angeles are less than a half hour drive from the neighborhood.

Country Hills is one of the most beautiful residential neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area. The developer of the neighborhood established C.C.& R.'s (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) to ensure that the quality of the neighborhood would be maintained throughout the years. The C.C.& R.'s are enforced by the Country Hills Homeowner's Association. This non-profit group collects annual dues of $20, holds regular meetings, and publishes a newsletter to keep the homeowners informed of local events and issues.

The schools for Country Hills consistently rank in the upper percentile for Los Angeles County. The Universities of U.S.C., U.C.L.A, and C.S.U.L.B. are all within a short commute from Country Hills.

Country Hills offers the California lifestyle unlike any other residential developement in Southern California! It's a great place to call home!

CHURCHES

The Country Hills area offers places of worship for many different faiths. If you know of one that is not listed here, please let us know. We will be happy to put it on the list.

ANZA BAPTIST CHURCH
Telephone (310) 371-3813.
4527 Spencer Street, Torrance, Ca. 90503.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCHES
Telephone (310) 373-8573.
4000 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, Ca., 90505.

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE COASTLANDS
Telephone (310) 373-8573.
4000 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, California, 90505.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
Telephone (310) 541-0601.
5845 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.

CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE
Telephone (310) 540-5080.
907 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, Ca., 90277.

CONGREGATION NER TAMID OF SOUTH BAY
Telephone (310) 377-6986.
5721 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Telephone (310) 325-2912.
22607 Cypress Way, Torrance, 90505.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TORRANCE
Telephone (310) 328-5030.
2118 Carson Street, Torrance, Ca., 90503.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WALTERIA
Telephone (310) 375-1047.
24466 Park Street, Torrance, Califoria, 90505.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Telephone (310) 541-0601.
5845 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
Telephone (310) 375-7914.
4010 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.

HOPE CHAPEL FOURSQUARE CHURCH
Telephone (310) 370-3277.
4030 Spencer Street, Torrance, Ca., 90503.

MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Telephone (310) 377-8541.
5965 Armaga Springs Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH - UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Telephone (310) 378-9353.
415 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca., 90274.

ROLLING HILLS UNITED METHODIST
Telephone (310) 378-9273.
375 Palos Verdes Boulevard, Redondo Beach, Ca., 90275.

ROLLING HILLS COVENANT CHURCH
Telephone (310) 519-9406.
2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.

SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH
Telephone (310) 372-5228.
415 Vincent Street, Redondo Beach, California, 90277.

SAINT LAWRENCE CATHOIC CHURCH
Telephone (310) 540-0329.
1900 Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, Ca., 90277.

SOUTH BAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Telephone (310) 265-0240.
5640 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.

SAINT JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC CHURCH
Telephone (310) 377-5571.
5448 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.

SAINT LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Telephone (310) 377-2825.
26825 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estates, Ca., 90274.

WAYFARERS' CHAPEL * SWEDEN-BORGIAN CHURCH
Telephone (310) 377-1650.
5755 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca., 90275.

CITY INFORMATION

The South Bay cities are each separate entities, with each city providing services for the residents of that particualr city. Collectively, the South Bay cities have a population of over 300,000 people. Each city has its own web site, full of great information!

TORRNET is the city's official web site, and is full of lots of good information.

TORRANCE.COM is another good web site offering basic city information.

CITY OF TORRANCE
Telephone (310) 328-5310.
3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90503.

LOMITA
Telephone (310) 325-7110.
24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California, 90717.

PALOS VERDES ESTATES
Telephone (310) 378-0383.
340 P.V. Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.

ROLLING HILLS
Telephone (310) 377-1521.
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274.

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
Telephone (310) 377-1577.
4045 P.V. Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Telephone (310) 377-0360.
30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

HEALTH SERVICES

Although you will have to go "off the Hill" for a major hospital, most health facilites are just a few minutes drive away.

LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL
Telephone (310) 540-7676.
4101 Torrance Boulevard, California, 90503.

FAMILY AND IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE CENTER
Telephone (310) 541-7911.
26516 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, 90274.

TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Telephone (310) 325-9110.
3330 West Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90505.

HORSE FACILITIES

DAPPLEGRAY PARK
Located at the northwest corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East.
Riding ring, picnic tables, trail access.

EMPTY SADDLE CLUB
Telephone (310) 377-9059.
Located at 39 Empty Saddle Road, in Rolling Hills Estates.
Riding rings, boarding, trail access.

ERNIE HOWLETT PARK
Telephone (310) 377-1577.
Located at 26001 Hawthorne Boulevard, in Rolling Hills Estates.
Riding rings, annual horse show, rest rooms, trail access.

PALOS VERDES RIDING STABLES
Telephone (310) 375-3527.
Located at 4057 Via Opata, in Palos Verdes Estates.
Horses boarded for city residents / public trail rides / training / youth camp / trail access.

PORTUGUES BEND RIDING CLUB
Telephone (310) 377-3507.
Located at 40 Narcissa Drive, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Riding ring, horses boarded, lessons available, trail access.

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Telephone (310) 541-9487.
Located at 26401 Crenshaw Boulevard, in Rolling Hills Estates.
Horses boarded, lessons, group activities, 3 rings, trail access.

HESS'S GAP
Telephone (310) 377-1521.
Portuguese Bend Road at Poppy Trail, in Rolling Hills.
Private, riding ring, picnic tables, trail access.

WESTFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Located at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Eastvale Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Private ring, trail access.

KIDS' KORNER!

What good would a real estate web site be if it did not have great information for our next generation of home buyers?! Kids' Korner information brought to you by Tracy Lee Chambers.

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ORGANIZATIONS

There are a variety of social circles and organizations in the South Bay area, each with a special interest. If you have a club or organization that you would like listed here, just drop us an E-mail!

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Telephone (310) 541-6981.

AMERICAN BEGONIA SOCIETY
Telephone (310) 530-1502.

CHAPARRAL POETS
Telephone (310) 530-3656.

CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Telephone (310) 541-8818.

CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S COMMITTEE
Telephone (310) 608-8809.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
Telephone (310) 377-4440.

COMMUNITY HELPLINE
Telephone (310) 377-7070.

ERNIE HOWLETT PARK TENNIS CLUB
Telephone (310) 377-1577.

FRIENDS OF SCHOOL MUSIC
Telephone (310) 541-2025.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Telephone (562) 435-7741

HELP THE HOMELESS HELP THEMSELVES
Telephone (310) 377-5550.

LAS CANDALISTAS
Telephone (310) 377-3045.

LAS MADRECITAS
Telephone (310) 544-4392.

LAS NINAS DE LAS MADRECITAS
Telephone (310) 541-9189.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Telephone (310) 377-1228.

LIONS CLUB
Telephone (310) 541-5498.

LOS SERENOS
Telephone (310) 377-5370.

MARY AND JOSEPH LEAGUE
Telephone (310) 377-4867 Ext. 256.

NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S.
Telephone (310) 377-1607.

NEIGHBORHOOD ALERT ON DRUGS & ALCOHOL
Telephone 373-7050.

P.V. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Telephone (310) 377-3496.

BABYSITTING CO-OP
Telephone (310) 544-4417.

BRIDGE CLUB
Telephone (310) 378-4803.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB
Telephone (310) 378-3965.

GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
Telephone (310) 325-3139.

PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
Telephone (310) 544-2326.

COMMITTEE FOR THE L.A. PHILHARMONIC
Telephone (310) 377-0201.

Y'S MEN CLUB
Telephone (310) 832-4211.

SALVATION ARMY
Telephone (800) 958-7825.

SENIOR'S BRIDGE GROUP
Telephone (310) 541-8114.

SALVATION ARMY
Telephone (310) 544-6401.

SIERRA CLUB
Telephone (310) 378-1477.

SOROPTIMIST CLUB
Telephone (310) 539-0401.

STEPS TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL
Telephone (310) 377-1601.

THE LUMINARIES
Telephone (310) 377-8095.

TOASTMASTERS
Telephone (310) 541-4844.

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Telephone (310) 544-0082.

WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB OF ROLLING HILLS
Telephone (310) 514-0090.

WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT
Telephone (310) 372-7483.

PARKS & RECREATION

The City of Torrance has an excellent park system. The city offers 28 individual parks in various locations throughout the city.

In addition to an excellent collection of parks, the city offers a host of additional recreational facities, such as pools, tennis courts, and other recreation.

For more information on specific parks and recreation within the city, check out the city's PARKS AND RECREATION web pages.

PERFORMING ARTS

The City of Torrance is very fond of the arts and each year new programs and events are created to add a little more culture for the city.

TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Telephone (310) 781-7171.
Located at the James Armstrong Theatre at:
3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, California, 90503.

Open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. * Saturday 12:00 to 4:00.

NORRIS THEATRE
Telephone (310) 544-0403.
27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates.

PALOS VERDES ART CENTER
Telephone (310) 541-2479.
5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes.

SOUTH BAY PLAYHOUSE
Telephone (310) 372-4477.
Post Office Box 1157, Redondo Beach, California, 90278.

POINTS OF INTEREST

The Country Hills neighborhood is located in a great area! With rolling hills and beautiful beaches nearby, city views, and a country feeling rarely found so close to a large city, the Country Hills area offers several special points of interest.

KING HARBOR
Located about 3 miles northwest of Country Hills, at the Pacific Ocean.
Full marine facilities, including boat slips, restaurants, yacht clubs and more.

LA VENTA INN
Telephone (310) 373-0123.
796 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates.
Located about 3 miles west of Country Hills.
A perfect venue for weddings and parties, with spectacular views of Los Angeles County and it's coastline.

MADRONA MARSH
Telephone (310) 782-3989.
Located near the corner of Maple Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard in Torrance.
Some of the last remaining natural wetlands in the South Bay. Call for tour schedules and marsh activities.

POINT VICENTE INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Telephone (310) 541-4566.
Located off of Palos Verdes Drive South, one mile south of Hawthorne Boulevard, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Located about 5 miles south of Country Hills.
A great place for whale watching between December and March.

REDONDO BEACH PIER
Located at the very west end of Torrance Boulevard at the Pacific ocean, in Redondo Beach.
Fishing pier, restaurants, gift shops, music and dancing. Parking available.

SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDENS
Telephone (310) 544-1847.
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, California.
Located just 1 mile south of Country Hills.
Gardens, streams, a lake and wildlife!

WAYFARERS' CHAPEL
Telephone (310) 377-7919.
Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Located approximatly 5 miles south of Country Hills
The "Glass Church" has been a local tourist attraction for many years, and is a very nice venue for getting married.

PUBLICATIONS

Country Hills residents are a well read group, and part of that information comes from daily publications and newspapers.

DAILY BREEZE
Telephone (310) 540-5511.
5215 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90505.

LOS ANGELES TIMES
Telephone (888) 565-2323.
145 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, Califoria, 90005.

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NEWS
Telephone (310) 377-6877.
500 Silver Spur Road, Suite 200, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

TORRANCE PEOPLE MAGAZINE
Telephone (310) 372-4611.
Fax (310) 318-6292.
Post Office Box 427, Hermosa Beach, California, 90254.

REALTOR'S CORNER

In this section of Palos Verdes Peninsula Real Estate Update we provide some of the basic information for Realtors.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Telephone (800) 874-6500.
Fax (312) 329-5978.
E-Mail: nar@realtors.org
430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611-4087.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
525 South Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90020.
Telephone (213) 739-8200.
Fax (213) 480-7724.

SOUTH BAY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Telephone (310) 326-3010.
Fax (310) 325-7451.
22833 Arlington Avenue, Torrance, California, 90501.

COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS
Telephone (312) 321-4400.

WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF REALTORS
Telephone (800) 245-8512.

SUPRA LOCKBOX PRODUCTS
Telephone (310) 791-2886.

RECREATION

Paradise! Where else can you find such a diverse base of recreation in one beautiful location? Both on land and in the water, the areas surrounding Country Hills are a great place to get outdoors and get the old heart pumping!

FISHING

The Redonndo Beach Pier is located just 5 miles north west of Country Hills, at the very west end of Torrance Boulevard, and is a great place for fishing. An underwater trench starts at the west end of the pier, which provides for a greater number and variety of fish. Restaurant and restroom facilities are also available.

Surf fishing at the south end of Torrance Beach is common, between the Torrance Beach access ramp, and the bluffs at the very south end. Fishing here at hight tide provides better results.

Also, people have been fishing off of the Palos Verdes Peninsula for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The easiest access for shorefishing is at (north to south) Malaga Cove, Bluff Cove, Lunada Bay, Point Vicente, and Abalone Cove.

FLYING

TORRANCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Telephone (310) 784-7900.
Airport Drive, Torrance, California, 90505.

Located less than 5 minutes from Country Hills is Zamparini Field, also known as Torrance Municipal Airport. Torrance airport offers 2 paved runways, hangers and tie-downs and a Traffic Control Tower. Most of the air traffic at Torrance Airport utilizes the north traffic pattern, so air traffic over Country Hills is minimal.

GOLFING

The golf scene near Country Hills is very good. The closest golfing to Country Hills is up in Palos Verdes. For years, the Peninsula has been home for 3 great golf courses, and now a few more are on the way.

For golfers waiting for the County to open a new golf course on the closed Palos Verdes Landfill, just south of Country Hills in Rolling Hills Estates, don't hold your breath. The Country has been promising a public 18 hole course and clubhouse for years, but it does not appear to be very high on the County's agenda. Until then, these courses will do just fine.

ALONDRA PARK GOLF COURSE
Telephone (310) 217-9915.
16400 Prarie Avenue, Torrance, California, 90501.
Public course.
36 holes / driving range / putting green / pro shop / restaurant.

SEA-AIRE GOLF COURSE
Telephone (310) 618-2930.
22730 Lupine Drive, Torrance, California, 90503.
Located south of Sepulveda Boulevard at Reynolds Drive, just west of Anza Avenue.
Public course.
Short course / 9 holes / putting green / restrooms.

LOS VERDES GOLF CLUB
Telephone (310) 377-7370.
7000 West Los Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
Public course.
18 holes / 2 level driving range / putting green / pro shop.

PALOS VERDES GOLF CLUB
Telephone (310) 375-2533.
3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.
Semi-private * 3 year wait list.
18 holes / putting green / pro shop / snack shop / club house.

ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
Telephone (310) 326-7731.
2700 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
Private club.
18 holes / practice range / putting green / pro shop / club house.

LOS VERDES GOLF CLUB
Telephone (310) 377-7370.
7000 West Los Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
Public course.
18 holes / 2 level driving range / putting green / pro shop / club house.

OCEAN TRAILS GOLF CLUB AT PALOS VERDES
Telephone (310) 265-5525.
E-Mail: golf@oceantrails.com
One Ocean Trails Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
Public course - Pete Dye designed.
18 holes / putting green / club house / 3 restaurants / wedding facilites / trails. Opening 2000?

HIKING

TORRANCE BEACH
Access to Torrance Beach is easy. The access ramp at the Torrance Beach parking lot is a good place to start. At the bottom of the ramp there are two options. The cement bike path heads north, and goes all the way up to Santa Monica. The beach to the south is more isolated, and eventually connects at the south end with Malaga Creek and the Malaga Point Lookout access path.

PALOS VERDES ESTATES.
Blufftop trails run along the rim at Paseo Del Mar, starting at the northern intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West. Also in the city of Palos Verdes Estates, trails head down to the ocean from the top of the Palos Verdes Cove. A wooded trail which starts at the west end of Tejon Place offers wonderful hillside and ocean views.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES
The south end of Rancho Palos Verdes offers some of the last remaining open space on the Peninsula. Peacock Flats at the end of Crenshaw Boulevard offers several miles of trails, ultimately spilling down near Palos Verdes Drive South. Another good trail starts at the top of the Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve, just off of Palos Verdes Drive South, which heads up to the top of Inspiration Point, as well as down to the shore at Pirate's Cove. On the north east side of the Peninsula near the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East, the George F trail offers a nice nature walk with easy access and parking.

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
Probably the best trail in the Rolling Hills Estates area starts near the entrance of Academy Hill, near the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Crenshaw Boulevard. This trail meanders all the way up to the back side of Chadwick School.

ROLLING HILLS
For Rolling Hills residents and guests only, there are miles of canyon and field trails on both the north side, as well as the back side of the city.

For further information on Nature Walks near Country Hills, contact:

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY
Telephone (310) 541-7613.
904 Silver Spur Road, Suite 274, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

HORSEBACK RIDING

There is always plenty of horsing around near Country Hills! Most of the horse facilites are in Rolling Hills Estates and Rolling Hills, but there are also a few trails and facilites in Palos Verdes Estates. For further information on horses, check out the HORSE FACILITES section.

ICE SKATING

ICE CHALET
Telephone (310) 541-6630.
550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
Located at the entrance to the Shops at Palos Verdes, on Silver Spur Road, in Rolling Hills Estates.

KAYAKING

The waters to the west and south of Country Hills are perfect for kayaking! Seas are usually calm in the morning, so it is best to get an early start and be finished before the winds pick up.

TORRANCE BEACH
Easy access down the Torrance Beach ramp, and across a short bit of sand.

MALAGA COVE
Easy access via a paved trail just east of the Palos Verdes Estates Beach and Athletic Club.

PALOS VERDES COVE
Access via a wide and easy trail at the top of the cove, with easy water access at the bottom.

LONG POINT
Access via a paved and dirt path at the south end of the Long Point parking lot. Easy water access over a rocky beach.

SAILING

The ocean waters west of Country Hills are great for sailing! Whether it is an afternoon cruise around the Peninsula looking for whales, a weekend getaway to Catalina Island, or just a jaunt up the coast to Marina Del Rey for lunch, sailing in the local waters is always a fun experience. Country Hills is just a short 10 minute drive to King Harbor in Redondo Beach. Facilities include launching, docks, maintenance facilities, plus 2 yacht clubs.

SCUBA DIVING - SNORKELING

Although diving in the Pacific Ocean west of Country Hills is possible year round, May through October offer the warmer and calmer waters and the best visibility. Kelp beds, sea grass, a diversified bottom terrain and plenty of sea life makes each dive special. The best places to enter the water are Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Cove, Point Vicente fishing area and Long Point. Scuba lessons are common in the calm waters just south of the Redondo Beach pier.

SOCCER

SOFTBALL

De Portola Park is located right in the middle of Country Hills, and is the perfect place for Softball! To reserve a diamond, contact the City of Torrance Parks and Recreation Department.

SURFING

The beaches west of Country Hills are exposed to ocean swells from almost every direction.

For surf lessons in the South Bay contact Kanoa Surf Camp at (310) 704-6514.

Winter storms make for good waves at (north to south):

BURNOUT BEACH
Located at the north end of Torrance Beach, just below Miramar Park.
A beach break that works best with a west or north-west swell. Both lefts and rights.

TORRANCE BEACH
Located below the Torrance beach parking lot. Most surfing takes place sout of the ramp, betwen the main lifeguard station and Rat Beach. Beach break with typical lefts and rights, better on a north or north-west swell. The peninsula blocks most of the south swells.

HAGGERTY'S
Located at the 400 block of Paseo Del Mar, in the city of Palos Verdes Estates.
Access to the beach via a dirt path to the west of the Palos Verdes Beach and Althletic Club, or a paved path on the east end near the lookout palapa.
A left break that usually doesn't work without a decent swell. Breaks good at overhead-plus, with a fast take-off and usually makeable sections. Shoulders can get mushy at high tides. Exposed reefs at low tide.

THE (PALOS VERDES) COVE
Located in the 700 block of Paseo Del Mar, in Palos Verdes Estates.
Access to the beach via a wide and easy dirt path.
A fairly easy wave, often mushy, except at lower tides with a big swell. Rights and lefts with some consistency. When it's good, it is really good. When it's not good, it is still fun.

LUNADA BAY
Located in the 2300 block of Paseo Del Mar, in Palos Verdes Estates.
Access to the water via a somewhat steep dirt path, which starts at the top of the bluff on the north side of the bay.
Usually needs a good sized swell to get pumping. Steep right take-offs lead to somewhat slower and mushy shoulders. Works well with overhead to double overhead waves. Snaking a local could mean trouble.

SWIMMING

There are several swiming holes located close to Country Hills.

AKAI SWIM SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 378-2242.
24444 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90505.

BEACH SWIM SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 669-4534.
Redondo Beach, California, 90277.

VICTOR BENSTEAD PLUNGE
Telephone (310) 781-7115.
3331 Torrance Boulevard, California, 90503.
Located on the corner of Torrance Boulevard and Madrona Avenue.
Owned by the city of Torrance. Swim lessons available during summer months.

TENNIS

ERNIE HOWLETT PARK
Telephone (310) 377-1577.
25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, California.
Public courts - open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to dusk.

LAS CANCHAS TENNIS COURTS
Telephone (310) 530-8212.
25842 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.
Located right across the street from Country Hills, near the cornerof Rolling Hills Road and crenshaw Boulevard.
Priority given to Torrance residents.

SCHOOLS

One of the main drawing cards for folks moving to Country Hills is the schools. Academically they rank in the upper percentile in California, as well as nationwide. Country Hills residents take their education very seriously.

For more information on schools in California, check out the site GREAT SCHOOLS.NET.

NURSERY SCHOOLS *********** ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS ***** HIGH SCHOOLS

PRIVATE SCHOOLS ************ SCHOOL INFORMATION

NURSERY SCHOOLS

DISCOVERY WORLD
Telephone (310) 833-0086.

DISCOVERY WORLD
Telephone (310) 541-3111.

HILLTOP NURSERY SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 377-9644.

MARYMOUNT COLLEGE PRE-SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 377-5501.

MOUNT OLIVE LEARNING CENTER
Telephone (310) 377-8821.

NEW HORIZONS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Telephone (310) 377-4349.

PALOS VERDES HILLS NURSERY SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 377-8839.

TOWN AND COUNTRY NURSERY SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 377-9454.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALTERIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 533-4487.
24456 Madison Street, Torrance, California, 90505.

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

RICHARDSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 533-4790.
23751 Nancy Lee Lane, Torrance, California, 90505.

HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 533-4352.
4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, California, 90505.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

CHADWICK
Telephone (310) 377-1543.
26800 South Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, 90274.

INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL SCHOOL
Telephone (310) 373-0430.
300 - B Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274.

MARYMOUNT COLLEGE
Telephone (310) 377-5501.
30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

SAINT JOHN FISHER
Telephone (310) 377-2800.
5446 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.

MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOL INFORMATION

TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Telephone (310) 533-4200.
2335 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, California, 90509.

EL CAMINO COLLAGE
Telephone (310) 532-3670.
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90506.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Many people have spent their entire adult lives in south Torrance. There are several options for seniors who wish to continue living in the area.

ASSISTED LIVING ACCOMODATIONS

ANCHOR GUEST HOMES
Telephone (310) 544-9798.

EUROPEAN HOME CARE
Telephone (310) 377-9599.

KARINA'S FAMILY CIRCLE
Telephone (310) 265-1255.

THE CANTERBURY
Telephone (310) 540-2410.

THE SANCTUARY
Telephone (310) 378-9853.

HEALTH SERVICES

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Telephone (213) 938-3370.
5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1710, Los Angeles, California, 90036.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Telephone (310 530-3692.
3330 Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, California, 90505.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Telephone (213) 966-2890.
6300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, California, 90048.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Telephone (800) 954-2873.
4311 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 530, Los Angeles, California, 90010.

BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
(310) 374-2525.
510 North Prospect Avenue, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, California, 90277.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS 50+ PROGRAMS
SAN PEDRO PENINSULA HOSPITAL
Telephone (310) 514-5333.
1300 West 7th Street, San Pedro, California, 90732.

HEALTH CARE AND ELDER LAW PROGRAMS
Telephone (310) 533-1996.
1404 Cravens Avenue, Torrance, California, 90501.

TORRANCE MEMORIAL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (50+)
Telephone (310) 517-4666.
3330 Torrance, California, 90505.

TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOME AND HEALTH HOSPICE
Telephone (310) 784-3739.
3330 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 320, Torrance, California, 90505.

ORGANIZATIONS

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS
Telephone (562) 496-2277.
3200 East Carson Street, Lakewood, California, 90712.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS DEPARTMENT
Telephone (310) 519-6091.
769 West 3rd Street, San Pedro, California, 90731.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC GUARDIAN OFFICE
Telephone (213) 974-0515.
320 West Temple Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90012.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Telephone (800) 772-1213.
1321 Post Avenue, Torrance, California, 90505.

SOUTH BAY SENIOR SERVICES
Telephone (310) 325-2141.
3246 West Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 201, Torrance, California, 90505.

PUBLICATIONS

SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTORY
Telephone (310) 377-3003.
Fax (310) 544-6147.
Post Office Box 7000-Seniors, 810 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

SHOPPING & SERVICES

Country Hills shopping options are increasing each year. A few choices...

COUNTRY HILLS SHOPPING CENTER
Located on the north west corner of Rolling Hills Road and Crenshaw Boulevard, the Country Hills Shopping Center offers 15 different businesses and services. The location, just minutes from every house in Country Hills, can't be beat! Listed in alphabetical order...

A & J RESTAURANT
Telephone (310) 325-2322.
2937 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

BRIAN GLENN PHOTOGRAPHY
Telephone (310) 325-9979.
2927 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

CAFE LUNA
Telephone (310) 787-0077.
2933 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

COUNTRY HILLS ANIMAL CLINIC
Telephone (310) 539-3851.
2919 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

COUNTRY HILLS CLEANERS
Telephone (310) 325-2310.
2913 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

DISTINCTIVE EDGE FRAMING AND GALLERY
Telephone (310) 539-8261.
2911 Rolling Hills Raod, Torrance, California, 90505.

EXCEL FUNDING
Telephone (310) 784-2820.
2941 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

HAIR DIAMOND HAIR SALON
Telephone (310) 530-0080.
2935 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

LAMPPOST PIZZA
Telephone (310) 325-4864.

PETER MAZZELLA, D.D.S.
Telephone (310) 530-8602.
2945 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

RALPHS FRESH FARE
Telephone (310) 325-0611.
2903 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

SOUTH BAY PET AND FOOD SUPPLY
Telephone (310) 530-6388.
2943 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

THE TACK ROOM
Telephone (310) 530-1095.
2929 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

VERONICA'S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
Telephone (310) 326-2321.
2923 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

WORLD SAVINGS
Telephone (310) 534-1811.
2901 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, California, 90505.

PENINSULA CENTER
Telephone (310) 541-2242.
44-B Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
Located at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Silver Spur Road, in Rolling Hills Estates.

ROLLING HILLS PLAZA
Telephone (310) 534-4441.
Located on the northeast corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway.

THE SHOPS AT PALOS VERDES
Telephone (310) 541-0688.
550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.

TRANSPORTATION

Country Hills residents have several transportation options, including:

ACCESS SERVICES INCORPORATED
Telephone (800) 827-0829.
For registered members.

CATALINA EXPRESS
Telephone (310) 519-1212.

SOUTH BAY CAB COMPANY (310) 544-9484.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Telephone (800) 266-6883.

SUPER SHUTTLE
Telephone (310) 782-6600.

TORRANCE TRANSIT
Telephone (310) 618-6266.

COUNTRY HILLS UTILITIES

Tracking down phone numbers to turn utilities and services on or off can be a chore. In this section of the Country Hills Real Estate Update we have included all of the commonly needed phone numbers.

For information on HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION call the L.A. County Sanitation District at(800) 253-2652 or check out their web site.

TORRANCE WATER AND RUBBISH
Telephone (888) 860-3273.

PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE
(800) 310-2355.

EDISON INTERNATIONAL
(800) 684-8123.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
Telephone (800) 427-2200.

TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS (CABLE)
Telephone (310) 618-9485.

WEEKEND GETAWAYS

One of the many great features of Country Hills is it's close proximity to other fun destinations. Many of these getaways are only a few hours drive from Country Hills. A few favorites include:

MEXICO

CATALINA ISLAND

LAS VEGAS

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN

PALM SPRINGS

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK