History
Pacific Palisades is a community in the city of Los Angeles California in United States which is situated between the cities of Santa Monica and Malibu. It is bordered by the blooming Santa Monica Mountains and beaches of the blue Pacific.

Pacific Palisades has grown productively from mountains and sea to building sites and residential areas. The history of this rich community started by 1921, when the land was divided into large parcels within the borders of Rancho Boca de Santa Monica and Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica; the two Mexican land grants. The land was planted with crops and the roads were used by carts and horses of the ranchers. Francisco Marquez was the grantee of Rancho Boca de Santa Monica. Other canyons include Sullivan, Santa Ynez, Los Liones, Sentimiento, Temescal, Potrero, Los Pulgas, Santa Monica, Mandeville and Rustic Canyons. Entrada is a route from the city of Santa Monica leading into Santa Monica Canyon where the Marquez family resides. Marquez Road continued up the western area as Chautauqua Boulevard then continued west along the line of Sunset Boulevard. Malibu Road is a narrow roadway along the shoreline led from Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon.

The land was established by Methodists, a group of Protestant Christianity. Dr. Merle Smith was attributed with suggesting a name for the new community. He proclaimed the community as indeed a terrific example of what Pacific Palisades should look like. One of the subdivisions has streets named for Methodist missionaries. A conference center in Temescal Canyon was owned by Presbyterian Church, which was then sold, to become a portion of Topanga State Park. A large ranch, which is now also a state park, was owned by Will Rogers bordering the Palisades in Santa Monica Canyon. Pacific Palisades was home for Inceville movie studio. The area was first used as movie ranches for western films.

A German exile community was formed in Pacific Palisades during World War II. It was placed at the Amalfi Drive home of Lion Feuchtwanger and included Emil Ludwig, Thomas Mann, and Vicki Baum along with others in nearby areas, such as Bertolt Brecht. The hospitality of Elsa Lanchester and Charles Laughton were also acknowledged.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of Pacific Palisades of the year 2000 was 23,940, with 10,311 housing units. 4.44% of the population comprises Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.66% are Hispanic and Latino, and 0.69% is Black, and 91.43% are White. The elevation of the community is 335 feet. The land area of Pacific Palisades is 23.09 square miles while the water area is 7.62 square miles. Homes are largely single-family, owner-occupied, and located in older suburbs. Average home value of more than $400,000 is three times higher than the national average. About 80 percent of the homes are valued over $250,000. Median household income is about $85,000, which represents one percent of all households. Sources of income include dividends, interest, or rental property income for most households, salaries and self-employment income.

Schools
Pacific Palisades provides quality education, which aims to help students mold their future. The community has Palisades Charter High School, which offers a number of programs and opportunities to improve the academic achievement of the students.

The following shows the address of Palisades High:
Palisades Charter High School
15777 Bowdoin Street
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

The students of Pacific Palisades are served by a number of elementary and middle schools which include Calvary Christian School (PK-8), Corpus Christi Catholic School (K-8), Pacific Palisades Elementary School (K-5), Archer School for Girls (6-8), Marquez Elementary School (K-5), Village School (K-6) and Saint Matthews Episcopal School (PK-8). Furthermore, the Temescal Canyon Continuation Senior High School (9-12) which is located in Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades serves as the community’s continuation school.

The health services of Pacific Palisades is provided by The Cypress Center which is an innovative Physical Therapy Clinic that offers professional and progressive physical therapy services in a caring and nurturing environment. Pacific Palisades is also a place for relaxation and recreation. The community has hiking tracks and parklands. The parks include Pacific Palisades Slide Area, Palisades Recreation Center, Rustic Canyon Pool, Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, Santa Ynez Canyon Park, Temescal Canyon Park, Palisades-Malibu YMCA, Pacific Palisades Tennis Courts as well as Will Rogers State Beach and Will Rogers State Historic Park.

The following includes address of the tourist spots; Will Rogers State Beach and Will Rogers State Historic Park:
Will Rogers State Beach
Pacific Palisades
15616 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Will Rogers State Historic Park
Pacific Palisades
1501 Will Rogers State Park Road
Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Restaurants
Pacific Palisades provides finest cuisine. The residents and visitors have a variety of options for dining. The following are the restaurants in Pacific Palisades:

• Wolfgang Puck Restaurant
• Baskin-Robbins
• Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream
• Panda Express Chinese Fast Food
• Panda Panda Chinese Restaurant
• KFC
• Domino's
• Jack In the Box
• The Hidden Café
• Subway Sandwiches
• Jacopo's Pizzeria
• Robeks

Pacific Palisades has subdivisions that provide comfortable and peaceful living. Huntington Palisades with estates that were ideally constructed and properly landscaped, Palisades Riviera which was built with surrounding beautiful sceneries, and Palisades Highlands which is the most recent large-scale development in Pacific Palisades are among the subdivisions of Pacific Palisades.

Pacific Palisades is a thriving business community through its central district located in Sunset Boulevard. The area, known as the village, has retail shops, restaurants, banks and business offices. Pacific Palisades is one of the most desirable communities in Westside areas. Pacific Palisades has indeed a hometown atmosphere.

From the first plan of Pacific Palisades as a paradise of mountains and sea, it grew into a progressive and peaceful community. The residents enjoy living in finest homes which are well landscaped with mild climate cooled by sea breezes and exceptional mountain backgrounds. The residents experience gracious living with its mesas, canyons, and rolling foothills. Pacific Palacesades is a high quality community. The neighborhood is inspired by the beauty of its surroundings. Pacific Palisades is where the mountains meet the sea.