Can you drive a golf cart in Palos Verdes Estates?
A street-legal LSV can drive on Palos Verdes Estates streets posted 35 mph or less (CVC 21260). A plain golf cart is limited to streets posted 25 mph or less in a business or residence district (CVC 21716) and may only cross Pacific Coast Highway. Freeways and the Strand are off limits. Posted signs win.
Rules last checked 2026-10-22 by Golf Cart Maps. Published 2026-10-22.
| Vehicle | Allowed | Roads | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf cart | limited | Streets posted 25 mph or less | 25 mph | Business or residence district only; cross PCH at intersections |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Streets posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | May cross faster roads at intersections |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| LSV roads | Only roads posted 35 mph or less | CVC 21260 |
| Golf carts | Roads posted 25 mph or less in a business or residence district | CVC 21716 |
| State highways | A golf cart plan can't put carts on a state highway such as PCH (SR-1), except to cross it | Streets & Highways Code 1953 |
| The Strand, Manhattan Beach | No motor vehicles on the Strand or the pier | Manhattan Beach Municipal Code ch. 14.28 |
| The Strand, Hermosa Beach | No motor vehicles on the Strand or Pier Plaza | Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 12.20.220 |
| Hermosa Beach streets | Every street not listed in the code is 25 mph | Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 10.40.020 |
Roads to avoid
- I-405, I-105, I-110 and SR-91: Freeway
- The Strand: Beach walkway closed to motor vehicles in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach
- Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1): State highway: golf carts may only cross. LSVs only where it's posted 35 mph or less (crossing at intersections OK)
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FAQ
Can I drive a golf cart on Pacific Coast Highway in Palos Verdes Estates?
No. PCH is a state highway posted over 25 mph, so a plain golf cart may only cross it at intersections. A street-legal LSV may use stretches posted 35 mph or less.
Can I drive an LSV on the Strand?
No. The Strand in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach is a beach walkway closed to motor vehicles under each city's code, so it isn't drawn on the map.
Can I drive an LSV on Palos Verdes Drive West in Palos Verdes Estates?
Yes. Palos Verdes Estates' code posts it 35 mph, so LSVs may use it. A plain golf cart may not, because it's over 25 mph.
Local resources
- The City of Palos Verdes Estates posts local traffic news, street projects and its municipal code. See City of Palos Verdes Estates official site.
Nearby towns
Not legal advice; posted signs win.