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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rancho Palos Verdes

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Updated July 13, 2010
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Wayfarer’s Chapel

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Wayfarers Chapel

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

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Point Vicente Lighthouse

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.
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The Dominator Shipwreck

Remains of a Greek freighter trapped off of Rocky Point in 1961.
3 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes
9/10/2019

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Korean Bell of Friendship

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
5 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes

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Fort Macarthur Museum

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.
5 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes

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Sunken City

Remants of foundations, streets, and streetcar tracks inhabit the cliffs where a landslide occurred in 1929.
6 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes
Torrance High School.

Torrance, California

Torrance High School

One of California's oldest continually used high schools has an interesting history, both on and off screen.
7 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes
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