Roessler Point — Attraction in Palos Verdes Estates

A premier oceanfront destination, as it is Malaga Cove’s oceanfront connection! Here beachgoers can find free parking, great ocean view spots and a convenient access path to the beach. Sunsets can be awesome from the parking lot level too! Roessler Point is a geographical landmark as well as a point of interest, giving reference by the Roessler name to the first mayor of Palos Verdes Estates, Hans Frederick Bernard Roessler, or Fred, as he liked to be known as. From Palos Verdes Drive West, at the 4 way stop, head north to Via Corta, thru Via Almar and right at Via Arroyo to the parking lot. From there it’s possible to access the gazebo, paved beach trail, workout equipment, sports field and natural trails. There’s also a waterfall with runoff from the creek. It’s not so spectacular, tho interesting with the sights and sounds of the area! For beachgoers, the available stretch of beach is much less crowded than the beaches to the north. There’s restrooms to the north at Torrance State Beach, just beyond where the cliff...

Fred Roessler is sometimes called the "father" of Palos Verdes Estates. He was the city's first mayor; a city born in desperation as all would have been lost as a result of property taxes due to the State of California. This "Point" is a photograph spot with incredible views and often used in wedding photographs. Below what is shown in this picture, is the Palos Verdes Beach Club originally known as the Palos Verdes Swim Club. I remember we had one of our Palos Verdes High School football team parties in the emptied pool. Yeah, i've been...

Cool spot. Can't see it very well in the nighttime. Got pulled over by the cops on the way out and they asked what I was doing and told them and they just let me go about my business. But they definitely we're called on to come check out what was up because I was parked near the point. Quickly there was three police cars looking for me and they quickly found me and pulled me over. All I was trying to do was check out The View, but it's cool they didn't trip because they knew that's what...