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Lakewood's quiet streets make it a hub in LA County
Los Angeles County is full of fast-paced cities, but Lakewood is different. In this city, you get a suburban setting with quiet residential streets, four school districts and one of the first indoor malls in the country. With major freeways nearby, plenty of parks and local events, Lakewood offers everyday convenience and a comfortable place to settle down.
Lakewood has many ranch-style homes, as well as larger custom homes.
Lakewood is famous for being one of the first midcentury suburbs in California.
Lakewood has a popular pedestrian walkway with a sign that reads, "Times Change. Values Don't.
Lakewood has midcentury ranch-style homes throughout.
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Residential city with a mix of older bungalows and newer builds
Lakewood was one of the first California suburbs developed after World War II, so there are plenty of bungalows and ranch-style homes from the 1950s set on sidewalk-lined streets. There are other options, though, from manufactured homes to grand estates on large lots. The median sale price for the city is almost $900,000. Compared to Long Beach, Lakewood has more single-family homes and schools, so residents usually have more space and a quieter place to live. “A lot of people move back to where they grew up because of the family atmosphere,” says Realtor Debra Van Leeuwen, who runs the Van Leeuwen Team with Homebase Realty. “It’s a great place to live.”
Lakewood's Lakewood Mutual neighborhood is known for its large, unique homes.
Lakewood has a variety of home styles and great shopping amenities, like Lakewood Center.
Lakewood Park is one of the most desirable areas of Lakewood with stunning homes.
Lakewood was designed to be primarily residential, with mostly single-family homes.
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Lakewood Center is the place to go for stores and restaurants
At the heart of the city is the Lakewood Center mall, where you can visit over 200 stores and restaurants. The mall opened in the 1950s and has been the place to shop and dine in Lakewood ever since. Lakewood Center has all kinds of stores, from Target to Costco, while the rest of the city has grocery stores. You might stock up at places like WinCo Foods, Grocery Outlet or Ralphs.
Lakewood Center offers the Round 1 bowling and an arcade for family entertainment.
Step into Dale's Dinner for a nostalgic 1950s diner feel.
Lakewood Center has great options for dining in the food court.
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Community celebrations bring Lakewood together
Throughout the year, residents get together for annual events hosted by Lakewood, usually at some of the busier parks here. On the calendar, you have:
Pan Am Fiesta, a multiday festival in May that almost always has food, music and vendors
Civic Center Block Party, held every June with family-friendly activities and a fireworks finale
Fest-Of-All, a celebration of all cultures with live music and a food court full of options
Stroll and take in the sights and aromas of the Lakewood Farmers Market.
Each year, the Pan Am Fiesta returns to Mayfair Park over Mothers Day weekend every year.
Pan Am Fiesta is one of Lakewood’s longest-running community events.
Residents browse locally grown produce during the Lakewood Farmers Market.
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Four school districts give residents options
Four school districts serve Lakewood. Your assigned district is based on where you live, but LA County offers open enrollment, so you might apply to send your child to a different school within or outside your assigned district. Families in Lakewood might be assigned to:
ABC Unified School District, rated A-plus by Niche and full of highly rated schools
Bellflower Unified School District, a B-rated area that’s home to Mayfair High School
Long Beach Unified School District, which gets an A-minus and covers most of the city
Paramount Unified School District, a small corner of the city with a B rating
Lakewood High School's entrance welcomes all its students.
Grocer Cleveland Elementary School is one option for young Lakewood students.
Riley Elementary School is an option for
Lakewood students.
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A mix of neighborhood parks, trails and a public golf course
There are parks across the city, from little San Martin Park with its baseball fields to the busy Del Valle Park, which is the venue for many of Lakewood’s community events. Del Valle Park is nicknamed “Airplane Park” because of the restored fighter jet displayed there, and the playground even has an aviation theme to match. You might visit Mae Boyar Park to hop on the West San Gabriel River trail system or book a tee time at the public 18-hole Lakewood Country Club.
Lakewood's Bolivar Park has a popular zip line that attracts many residents.
Lakewood Golf Course brings golfers from around the area with its 18-holecourse.
Mayfair Park is about 18 acres of fun outdoor space.
Palms Park and Community Center is a great park to get in on a game of hoops.
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How to get to LA, Long Beach and beyond
The city is surrounded by highways, notably Interstates 405, 605 and 710. You’re about 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles, but classic LA traffic can make the trip last over an hour. Long Beach is closer, about 10 miles away for a 20-minute drive. Long Beach Transit and LA Metro bus lines connect the area to neighboring cities. Long Beach Airport is 3 miles away with domestic flights, and Los Angeles International Airport, 20 miles away, offers more options for longer trips.
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