Third Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier draw the tourist attention, but the neighborhoods behind them, particularly north of Wilshire, are genuinely residential, and walkability extends well beyond the downtown core. It's consistently one of the more competitive and expensive Westside markets, driven by both the coastline and the city's strict limits on new construction.

Serly's Picks

  • Coffee: Caffe Luxxe
  • Lunch: Élephante
  • Coffee, alt: Primo Passo Coffee Co
  • Date night: Sogno Toscano Cafe & Wine Bar

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