In the Pacific Palisades, rebuilding continues to move forward with a focus on infrastructure and community. Alongside the return of local businesses, there is a coordinated effort across the city to support recovery, provide resources, and help our community return to what it once was.

What’s Open and Returning

• Alfred Coffee will return to Palisades Village in August 2026
• Erewhon is set to return in a rebuilt location in Caruso’s Palisades Village in August 2026
• James Beard Award–winning chef Nancy Silverton is set to return to Pacific Palisades with Spacca Tutto, a new Italian-American steakhouse opening in August 2026
• Gelson’s Markets has confirmed plans to rebuild at its original location
• Ralphs, along with gas stations and essential services, are gradually returning
• Palisades Village is expected to return, marking a significant step in retail and dining recovery
• Cafe Vida is set to move into the former K Bakery space in the Highlands
• K Bakery plans to reopen in the Village on Swarthmore under its original ownership
• Village School, which temporarily relocated to Santa Monica’s Colorado Center, is set to return in January 2028
• Corpus Christi Catholic Church and School is rebuilding on its original site and will reopen in Fall 2026
• Several Santa Monica Mountains trails have reopened, including Eagle Rock Fire Road, Eagle Springs Fire Road, Garapito Trail, Los Liones Trail, and Santa Ynez Canyon Trail, while Will Rogers State Historic Park has partially reopened with limited access to the Main Lawn and parts of the Inspiration Loop Trail
• Additional local restaurants are reopening in phases, with more expected in the months ahead
  
  

Beyond Storefronts

Current updates from the City of Los Angeles highlight a broader recovery effort,  including access to financial assistance, rebuilding resources, and ongoing infrastructure work to support residents returning home. Crews in Pacific Palisades have also begun repairing and upgrading street lights, prioritizing areas near schools, homes, and major roads, while asking residents to report outages to help restore lighting and improve safety across the community.

Additionally, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power plans to bury up to 45 miles of overhead power lines in Pacific Palisades by 2031 as part of a phased effort to modernize the grid, reduce wildfire risk, and improve long-term reliability, though costs, logistics, and coordination remain key challenges. Community events, resource fairs, and local initiatives are also bringing residents back together, reinforcing a sense of connection as the neighborhood rebuilds.

What’s Next

Progress in the Palisades is steady and layered, not just the reopening of businesses, but the rebuilding of a community. Each step forward reflects a broader effort to restore both place and routine, with long-term recovery still actively underway.

If you’re navigating real estate in the Palisades and have questions, we’re here as a resource. As local experts who live and work in the community, we’re always available to offer guidance.