As the name implies, The Summit is the pinnacle of Pacific Highlands. The community is surrounded on three sides by Topanga State Park and occupies the highest elevations of residential development in Pacific Palisades. Most homes offer sweeping ocean and mountain views. There are three gated communities within The Summit - The Enclave, The Peninsula, and Altamira (for detailed information on each continue reading below). These gated sub-communities comprise a portion of the 315 total single family homes that fall under the umbrella of The Summit at Palisades Highlands Homeowner's Association. 

All residents of The Summit enjoy access to The Summit Club, a large recreation center with parking boasting a resort style pool and spa, clubhouse, fitness center, three tennis courts (one lighted), basketball court, and playground. The Club maintains a full time staff and hosts social events and gatherings throughout the year.  The Summit Club is funded through HOA dues. For detailed Summit Club and HOA information please visit the community website.

Homes in The Summit which do not fall into one of the gated sub-communities discussed below (encompassed by the blue shaded area on the above map) were built throughout the 1990s and generally sell for between $1,900,000 and $4,250,000. Square footage and lot size vary significantly as many of these homes were custom built. Most residences are 4-5 bedrooms, between 3,100 s.f. and 5,000 s.f., and on lots up to a third of an acre in size. Exceptions exist, with select lots boasting significantly larger homes and/or building pads. Many of the custom homes have swimming pools. Homeowner's association dues run approximately $380 per month.