Portuguese bend is a region with the largest area of natural vegetation remaining on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Once slated for development, the area is geologically unstable for building. The peninsula, which was an island on the Palos Verdes Hills as close similarities to the Channel Islands. The Portuguese Bend Landslide is a slow moving landslide located on the Palos Verdes Hills. The hills form an elongated dome that rises from sea level to altitudes more than 430 meters. The regional climate is characterized by mild winters and hot summers. The Portuguese Bend Club is a private beach colony featuring 94 homes with its occupants living alongside the Portuguese Bend Landslide. Once a favorite summer vacation spot with small cottages and homes in the 1940s, the area spans over 38 acres with a half mile of coastline. The Club noq offers its members a volleyball court, tennis court, playground equipment, picnic tables, and firepits. Prior to 1956, the club featured a dock and clubhouse, paddle tennis courts, and swimming pool. All were destroyed by the 260 acre landslide in 1956 triggered by L.A county road crews who were working on the an extension of Palos Verdes Drive West. About 100 homes were destroyed and 50 damaged along with the club house, restaurant, and pool.
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