On a small street in the Pacific Palisades history lives. In 1839, as the result of a 6,655 acre Mexican Land Grant, Rancho Boca de Santa Monica, which is now Santa Monica Canyon, the Pacific [...]

Located a little off the beaten path at 203 Chautauqua Boulevard in Santa Monica, is the Eames House, designed by husband-and-wife style pioneers Charles and Ray Eames, it was built in 1949 to serve as [...]

Located across the street from the bottom of one set of the Santa Monica Stairs is the Marquez Filling Station. I know what you’re thinking. Is this really a “Filling Station?” Before I talk about [...]

During a recent early morning walk, I headed for the hills, literally–the hills of Pacific Palisades to be precise. The Pacific Palisades is home to about 27,000 people, demographically very affluent, and a veritable who’s [...]