Rustic Canyon is a wooded oasis, offering residents privacy and seclusion without isolation. Conveniently located near the eastern border of Pacific Palisades, the canyon spans the distance from Will Rogers State Park to the beach, just minutes from downtown Santa Monica, Palisades Village, and major commuting corridors. This community is a coveted retreat, studded with mature trees and dense foliage. A seasonal creek runs the length of the canyon, meandering past homes on its way to the ocean.

 

Some homes in the neighborhood date as far back as the 1920s, although the peak of construction occurred post-war between 1945 and 1960. Although accelerating in recent years, Rustin Canyon has largely avoided the redevelopment trends altering the character of many other Palisades neighborhoods; the practice of replacing original construction cottages with comparatively imposing mansions has been vehemently opposed by many long-time residents. A high concentration of architectural properties are found within the community, although residential styles run the gamut. Select parcels boasting exceptionally large estates and/or lots can command eight figure price tags. 

 

Supplementing the state park and beaches that bookend the community, Rustic Canyon Recreation Center is centrally located in the canyon and offers an array of additional sport and leisure amenities. The six tennis courts, baseball diamond, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, playground, volleyball courts, bbq pits, and picnic tables are all available to the public and free of charge. 

 

The Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association represents the collective interests of all Rustic Canyon and adjacent Santa Monica Canyon residents. On a more intimate level, two neighborhood organizations serve as environmental stewards of the community. Roughly east of Mesa Rd falls under the umbrella of the Rustic Canyon Neighborhood Association, while north of Mesa Rd is served by the Homeowners Association of Rustic Canyon (HARC).

 

 

 

AT A GLANCE...

 

Total Homes: Approx. 450

Year Built: Late 1920s - Present (1950s peak)

Bedrooms: 2 - 6

Bathrooms: 1 - 7

Home Size: 750 s.f. - 7,500 s.f.

Lot Size: 4,500 s.f. to 1+ acres

Price: $1,750,000 - $8,500,000