Rancho Palos Verdes is an affluent coastal city located in southern Los Angeles County, California, in the United States. It was officially incorporated on September 7, 1973. According to the 2020 United States census, the city has a population of 42,287.
The city is situated atop the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Palos Verdes Hills. It shares borders with several neighboring communities, including Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Torrance, and San Pedro. Rancho Palos Verdes is primarily recognized for its high property values, its school district, and its various nature preserve trails.