Save our Beaches
Save Our Community
While I never had an intention to add a section on advocacy to my real estate website, I do believe as a small business owner, resident, parent and service provider in the community, I have a duty to speak out when a proposal would be so ill-advised that it would damage the community for the foreseeable future. First, I completely support a solution for homelessness and have volunteered, contributed and advocated for various non-profits that provide essential services to the homeless community. That said, housing the homeless in tents in proximity to our beaches, residential community and schools is not the right solution. The situation in Venice with daily incidents of arson, assaults, robberies and other violent crimes proves this is not a viable solution. For our politicians to turn their backs to that (or perhaps worse, to see it and want to replicate it) goes against every duty they have to the residents of the communities they are supposed to serve. In daily discussions with my clients and other community members, it is clear that they cannot fathom that this will actually take place, but day by day, it gets closer to a reality unless We The People speak out for sensible alternatives. To that end, we have included the contact information for several elected officials who need to hear from the community.
CITY COUNCIL
Mike Bonin
11th District
(213) 444-3508
Councilmember.Bonin@lacity.org
https://11thdistrict.com/contact-us/
Link to Other City Council Members:
https://www.lacity.org/government/popular-information/elected-official-offices/city-council
Mike Bonin
11th District
(213) 444-3508
Councilmember.Bonin@lacity.org
https://11thdistrict.com/contact-us/
Link to Other City Council Members:
https://www.lacity.org/government/popular-information/elected-official-offices/city-council
County Supervisors
They are responsible for the county-owned beach parking lots
Janice Hahn
Fourth District
(213) 974-4444
FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov
hahn.lacounty.gov
Sheila Kuehl
District 3
(213) 974-3333
sheila@bos.lacounty.gov
https://supervisorkuehl.com/contact/
Coastal Commission
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/contact/#/
SouthCoast@coastal.ca.gov
562.590.5071
Mayor
Eric Garcetti
https://www.lamayor.org/
mayor.helpdesk@lacity.org
(213) 978-0600
Governor
Gavin Newsom
https://www.gov.ca.gov/
(916) 445-2841
Other ways that you can help:
The Pacific Palisades Community Council
https://pacpalicc.org/
Pacific Palisades Residents Association
https://www.govserv.org/US/Pacific-Palisades/1629237790671615/Pacific-Palisades-Residents-Association
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Pacific Palisades is truly a special place. Nestled away from the rest of Los Angeles, yet easily accessible, the Palisades provides a sanctuary with a secluded small-town feel where neighbors know one another and exchange greetings as they pass by. The approximately 29,000 residents that call the Palisades home, choose to live here for the close-knit community, stunning coastal views, convenient beach access, ocean breezes, hiking trails and convenient town center. With restaurants, grocery stores, a farmer’s market, banking, shopping, a hardware store and the Caruso Palisades Village Development, you don’t have to leave the Palisades once you arrive. The top-rated public and private schools of the Palisades provide plenty of educational options for the family-friendly community.
There are numerous neighborhoods that make up the Palisades, each with their own distinctive appeal. We can help guide you home whether you choose the Riviera, Huntington, Alphabet Streets, El Medio Bluffs, Via Bluffs, Rustic Canyon, Will Rogers, Marquez, Castellammare, Sunset Mesa or the Highlands.
There are numerous neighborhoods that make up the Palisades, each with their own distinctive appeal. We can help guide you home whether you choose the Riviera, Huntington, Alphabet Streets, El Medio Bluffs, Via Bluffs, Rustic Canyon, Will Rogers, Marquez, Castellammare, Sunset Mesa or the Highlands.
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Neighborhoods in
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The Riviera
The most prestigious and most expensive location in the Palisades, also home to the Riviera Country Club. Larger estate properties make up both the upper and lower Riviera allowing for greater privacy. This celebrity filled enclave has prices that range from $5M to over $30M.
Huntington
One of the most desirable neighborhoods in the Palisades, with wide streets, walkable sidewalks and proximity to the Village. Most properties range from $5M to $15M with an occasional outlier. Homes styles are kept in the traditional or Spanish style whether brand new or built in ——.
Alphabets
Named the Alphabets because of the street names that flow alphabetically. A tight knit community feel with smaller lots and the most convenient access to the Village. Lots range from just under 5,000 ft to 8,000 ft, with original home interiors from 1,500 ft to new constructions at over 6,500 ft. Prices range from the mid 2Ms for a teardown to $7M for the largest new constructions.
El Medio Bluffs
The El Medio Bluffs is a beautiful bluff-side neighborhood west of the Via Bluffs and just on the other side of Temescal Canyon Road. Beautiful sunsets and coastal breezes make this neighborhood a prime choice. Most lots range in size from 5,700 to 8,000 square feet. Homes prices start from the low 2Ms for small homes or teardowns and into the mid 7Ms for the largest new homes.
Via Bluffs
Just South of the Village, this neighborhood is known for its close proximity to town, while having a beautiful ocean view bluff to the South. Prices range from $2.5M for a small house or teardown to around $10M for new ocean view homes on the rim.
Restaurant Guide
The Draycott
Beach Street Cafe
Hank's
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Porto Via
Casa Nostra Trattoria
Kayndaves Cantina
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Blue Ribbon Sushi
Cafe Vida
Giorgio Baldi
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Joe Cilic
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Joe Cilic, a licensed attorney and real estate broker, has sold, supervised or participated in over 4,000 residential real estate transactions totaling over 5 billion dollars in volume.
Chances are if it is residential real estate related, Joe has seen it before and is able to provide his clients with valuable guidance based on actual deal experience. Clients leverage his knowledge so that they can make the best informed business decision possible. His past clients include attorneys, commercial brokers, investment bankers, mortgage brokers, entertainment industry executives and celebrities. Their common trait is that they appreciate sophisticated advice whether they are first-time homebuyers or seasoned real estate insiders.
Joe has a true passion for real estate and has extensive personal experience buying, renovating and selling homes for a profit. His clients often leverage his keen eye for design whether it is to prepare their home for sale or envision the possibilities with a home that they are considering for a purchase.
Joe previously served as Senior Vice President and Branch Manager, having managed 5 different offices and over 400 agents during his tenure. Prior to joining Sotheby's International Realty, Joe worked as an attorney handling real estate-related litigation for a prominent Beverly Hills law firm. He is a Certified Negotiation Expert and has lectured on real estate for Fortune 500 companies, business groups, law school students and public agencies.
Active in the community, Joe has served on numerous homeowners association and charitable boards, including Children Mending Hearts and KIPP Los Angeles where he has helped raise tens of millions of dollars in philanthropic donations.
When he isn't working or volunteering, Joe can be found spending time with his wife and two young children in Pacific Palisades. As a native of Los Angeles, he is knowledgeable about neighborhoods throughout the Westside, but he calls the Palisades home.
Tennis fans recognize the Cilic name courtesy of Joe’s cousin Marin Cilic, a top ranked tennis professional. Joe holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and a bachelor's degree from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, where he graduated summa cum laude. He is a member of the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Board of Realtors and the State Bar of California.
Chances are if it is residential real estate related, Joe has seen it before and is able to provide his clients with valuable guidance based on actual deal experience. Clients leverage his knowledge so that they can make the best informed business decision possible. His past clients include attorneys, commercial brokers, investment bankers, mortgage brokers, entertainment industry executives and celebrities. Their common trait is that they appreciate sophisticated advice whether they are first-time homebuyers or seasoned real estate insiders.
Joe has a true passion for real estate and has extensive personal experience buying, renovating and selling homes for a profit. His clients often leverage his keen eye for design whether it is to prepare their home for sale or envision the possibilities with a home that they are considering for a purchase.
Joe previously served as Senior Vice President and Branch Manager, having managed 5 different offices and over 400 agents during his tenure. Prior to joining Sotheby's International Realty, Joe worked as an attorney handling real estate-related litigation for a prominent Beverly Hills law firm. He is a Certified Negotiation Expert and has lectured on real estate for Fortune 500 companies, business groups, law school students and public agencies.
Active in the community, Joe has served on numerous homeowners association and charitable boards, including Children Mending Hearts and KIPP Los Angeles where he has helped raise tens of millions of dollars in philanthropic donations.
When he isn't working or volunteering, Joe can be found spending time with his wife and two young children in Pacific Palisades. As a native of Los Angeles, he is knowledgeable about neighborhoods throughout the Westside, but he calls the Palisades home.
Tennis fans recognize the Cilic name courtesy of Joe’s cousin Marin Cilic, a top ranked tennis professional. Joe holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and a bachelor's degree from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, where he graduated summa cum laude. He is a member of the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Board of Realtors and the State Bar of California.
