Pacific Palisades is a neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles, California, situated about 20 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles. Pacific Palisades was formally founded in 1921 by a Methodist organization, and in the years that followed became a refuge for Jewish artists and intellectuals fleeing the Holocaust. The Palisades would later be soug…Pacific Palisades is a neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles, California, situated about 20 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles. Pacific Palisades was formally founded in 1921 by a Methodist organization, and in the years that followed became a refuge for Jewish artists and intellectuals fleeing the Holocaust. The Palisades would later be sought after by celebrities and other high-profile individuals seeking privacy. It is known for its seclusion, being a close-knit community with a small-town feel, Mediterranean climate, hilly topography, natural environment, abundance of parkland and hiking trails, a 3-mile strip of coastline, and for being home to several architecturally significant homes. As of 2021, the community's population was 22,977.
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