The area adjacent to and above Pacific Palisades Village embodies many hallmarks of the Palisades lifestyle. The community is tucked up against the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounded by wilderness on three sides - Temescal Gateway Park to the west, Rivas Canyon Park to the north, and Will Rogers State Park to the east. Recreation opportunities abound and a trailhead at the terminus of Chautauqua Blvd provides hiking access directly from within the community. Residents also enjoy convenient access to The Village. This retail core of Pacific Palisades is a short walk from anywhere in the neighborhood and features an array of shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and other services.

While the vast majority of construction took place mid-century, homes in the community represent every decade from the 1920s onward. Larger lots tend to be found in the upper reaches of the neighborhood, higher above the village. Views vary depending on location, but many properties boast captivating panoramas of the ocean, city, and mountains. Redevelopment has been on the rise in recent years, with an increasing number of modest mid-century homes being replaced by structures 2-3 times the size of the original.