Pacific Palisades has always been a “village” community – small-town rhythms with ocean air, canyon trails, and a few beloved commercial pockets that anchor daily life. After the January 2025 Palisades Fire, the Palisades’ dining and “fun” map became a story of resilience: a handful of neighborhood staples reopened early, others shifted into temporary formats, and the next wave is now taking shape as larger hubs rebuild.
What follows is a practical, up-to-date guide to what you can do right now and what to keep on your radar, with sources so you can confirm hours before you go.
What’s open now in the Palisades core…
Palisades Garden Cafe
Palisades Garden Cafe reopened and has been serving all-day breakfast and burgers.
Prima Cantina
Prima Cantina has been open since July, with sit-down service.
For “practical life is returning” energy, CVS on Swarthmore reopened in September 2025 and was widely framed as a major neighborhood milestone.
And for a very Palisades kind of “fun” (the coastal institution vibe): Gladstones has been operating with outdoor seating only while renovations continue, per LAist.
The Farmers Market question (and how to plan it)
The Palisades Farmers Market is one of the neighborhood’s most defining rituals, but post-fire status has varied by source. LA County’s locator listing shows the Pacific Palisades Certified Farmers’ Market at 1038 N Swarthmore Ave on Sundays 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Best move: treat the farmers market as “likely active but possibly modified,” and verify the exact setup via the market’s official social page before you drive over.
What’s temporarily closed (but important to know about)
Porta Via (Palisades) states it is temporarily closed due to smoke damage and unsure when it will reopen.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Palisades lists the location as temporarily closed (and Palisades Village’s directory also references the closure and points diners to another location).
What’s coming back next (and what’s brand-new)
Palisades Village’s return timeline
Multiple local reports have said Palisades Village is expected to reopen in 2026 (early-to-mid-year was cited in 2025 coverage).
On the grocery/lifestyle front, Erewhon is slated to return as an anchor tenant, with reporting describing a rebuilt store and expanded outdoor seating/event space.
A major “new” dining headline for the comeback
Eater reports that Nancy Silverton is set to open Spacca Tutto, an Italian steakhouse concept, at Palisades Village with an August 2026 target.
For a neighborhood that’s historically leaned “coastal casual,” this kind of opening signals a real shift toward destination dining baked into the rebuild.
Fun things to do right now (what’s open, what’s closed, what still feels like the Palisades)
Will Rogers State Historic Park
If you want a Palisades day that still feels quintessential, Will Rogers State Historic Park reopened with limited access on Nov. 8, 2025, and State Parks lists daily hours from 8 a.m. to sunset (with limited parking).
Temescal Gateway Park / Temescal Canyon
Temescal is one of the Palisades’ most famous “before brunch” hikes, but as of January 2026, MRCA lists Temescal Gateway Park as currently closed, and AllTrails also notes a full closure due to extensive fire damage.
Palisades Branch Library (temporary branch)
For a community-focused, “we’re back” moment: LAPL says the Palisades Branch temporary branch opened January 31, 2026 in the library parking lot, with hours Tuesday–Saturday, 1–5 p.m.
Palisades Recreation Center
L.A. Parks notes the Palisades Recreation Center has been closed for recreational programming until further notice due to the fire (so this is one to watch rather than count on).
Pacific Palisades is still very much in a rebuilding chapter, but that’s exactly what makes the neighborhood feel so meaningful right now. The experience is a mix of familiar rituals returning, longtime favorites finding their footing again, and a new generation of dining and community spaces beginning to take shape. Whether you’re stopping in to support reopened local businesses, spending time outdoors where access has returned, or simply checking in on a neighborhood that has long defined coastal Los Angeles living, the Palisades still offers something essential: a strong sense of place, community, and forward momentum.
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