Life on the Peninsula
Terranea is poised at the southwestern tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, jutting into the Pacific Ocean and providing the sense that here the world recedes behind you. Just as respectfully as Terranea bows to its natural environment, it strives to be interwoven into the fabric of its community, respecting the history and people of Palos Verdes.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula is a place with a soul. It has inspired generations of artists, athletes, architects and entrepreneurs. These include: Frank Vanderlip, who with care and foresight developed the peninsula into an exclusive residential enclave; the legendary Olmstead Brothers, whose landscaping philosophy of "harmonious design" preserved vistas and natural topography in ways that continue to enrich the community; and Lloyd Wright, son of the great architect and remarkable in his own right, whose transcendent Wayfarers Chapel, composed of redwood, glass and local stone, uplifts all who experience it. Terranea continues the cultivation of these values on the deepest levels—by adhering to the area's architectural and artistic legacy, by enshrining its ideals of environmental protection and love of the outdoors, and by fostering the bonds of family that help make this place special.
The Portuguese Bend Artists' Colony, just a few hundred yards from Terranea, is comprised of artists who consistently produce a masterful array of art and photography. Terranea has engaged this local artists' community to produce art specifically for the resort, further ensuring the authentic connection of the resort with the land and community.
Additionally, Palos Verdes Art Center is highly regarded for its workshops and events such as its annual Home Tours and Art Studio Tours. The Norris Center for the Performing Arts brings leading performers from around the world to an intimate stage. Also unique to Palos Verdes is the Peninsula Music Fair, showcasing orchestral and jazz performances. And the annual Concours d' Elegance displays the finest pre- and post-war automobiles. All this, of course, is in addition to the world of cultural offerings available throughout the Los Angeles area, roughly 30 miles from Terranea.
