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Ideally located Play Del Rey is a coveted coastal community in West Los Angeles
Playa Del Rey means "beach of the king" in Spanish, so it’s natural that this seaside town is crowned among the best coastal communities in Westside Los Angeles. "Playa Del Rey is right on Santa Monica Bay, with a real old-fashioned beach town vibe," says Erika Edwards, a Los Angeles-based Realtor with Compass, and a real estate agent in the Los Angeles area for more than 16 years. The wide beaches are clean and welcoming, buildings are limited to three stories high, and along the curved and hilly streets, residents see palm trees of every shape and size.
Located south of Marina Del Rey and north of Manhattan Beach, Playa Del Rey is home to about 10,963 residents and is popular with tech employees who find the commute to downtown Los Angeles a breeze. The neighborhood is adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), state routes 1, 90, and 187 are nearby and Interstate 405 is about 5 miles away.
Find amazing restaurant and shops on Culver Blvd in Playa Del Rey, CA.
Playa Del Rey, CA has a lot of new beach parking for the community.
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It’s hard to beat living where beaches are state parks
In Playa del Rey, every day can be a beach day. Dockweiler State Beach runs four miles along the coast, connecting Santa Monica to South Bay. Toes Beach is named for the famous "toes-over" surfing move. In addition to surfing, locals enjoy yoga, volleyball and introducing their dogs to the ocean. Kids frequent the playground at Del Rey Lagoon Park, while runners and walkers hit the wildflower-strewn Bluff Creek Trail or bike through the wetlands along Ballona Creek Bike Path.
Go for a bike ride down the Ballona Creek Bike Path in Playa Del Rey, CA.
Spend a sunny afternoon flying a kite at the beach in Playa Del Rey, CA.
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Beachfront homes and bluff-top stunners sell quickly in Playa Del Rey
Beachfront homes offer stunning ocean views, while blufftop houses overlook Los Angeles, the Santa Monica Mountains and the local Ballona Wetlands. Spanish-style stucco homes and Cape Cod-style homes with wood-shake-shingle siding are pretty common. Beachfront and blufftop homes have recently sold from about $3 million to $4 million. Midsize homes, ranging from midcentury to modern, have recently sold for about $1.5 million to $3 million. The smallest homes in Playa Del Rey are located in “The Jungle," where single-family homes, apartment buildings and native greenery meet narrow paths to the shore. Bay view condominiums range from $515,000 to just under $1,000,000.
The beach can be your backyard in Playa Del Rey, CA.
Choose from a variety of homes and condos in the hills of Playa Del Rey, CA.
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Festivals, dance clubs and beach concerts lead the way in Playa Del Rey
Since 1998, Rusty’s Rhythm Club has offered swing dance classes and live bands to crowds of fans. The Dockweiler Youth Center makes the most of gorgeous ocean views. Marina Del Rey (MDL) kicks off its Summer Concert Series in July with the Marina Del Rey Symphony. The massive marina offers youth sailing camps and a regular Farmers Market.
Playa Del Rey, CA residents can take several fun classes in the Marina Del Rey Harbor.
Playa Del Rey, CA residents can head to the Marina Del Rey Farmers Market every Saturday.
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Trendy and established restaurants keep the fans coming in Playa Del Rey
Locals are loyal to beachside Playa Provisions. It’s four restaurants in one including a whiskey bar and an ice-cream parlor. Residents enjoy burgers at self-proclaimed "beach-area OG dive bar" The Shack. Cantalini's Salerno Beach serves linguini pescatore with fresh-caught seafood and handmade pasta. It’s easy to grab groceries at Ralph’s on Lincoln Boulevard or Gordon’s Market to refill the all-important water jugs.
The Shack is a well known restaurant offering burgers and beers in Playa Del Rey, CA.
Stop by Playa Provisions for a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast in Playa Del Rey, CA.
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Local public schools rank highly and focus on magnet programming
Local students attend Los Angeles Unified District public schools which earn a B-plus grade from Niche. They can start their education with kindergarten at Loyola Village Fine & Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School, which has a B-grade from Niche. Middle school students hone their artistic and technology skills at Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet and Gifted Magnet, which earns a B-minus grade from Niche. Venice Senior High earns an A from Niche and offers programs in STEMM (the second M is for medicine) and World Languages & Global Studies.
Orville Wright Steam Magnet School is located in the Westchester neighborhood.
Welcome to Venice High School.
Young students in Playa Del Rey, CA can attend Loyola Village Elementary School.
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Crime Risk is about average but natural gas storage controversy is an ongoing concern
While the property crime rate in Playa Del Rey is 2.71 per 1,000 residents, the violent crime rate is 13.15. Multiple sources indicate that the highest areas of crime in Playa Del Rey are surrounding Los Angeles International Airport. This is not uncommon, as airports are normally high-crime areas due to the large numbers of people who visit them daily.
In 2021, Los Angeles City Council called on Governor Gavin Newsom to close the Playa del Rey Natural Gas Storage Facility, warning that the underground natural gas stores in the area pose a threat to wildlife, residents and water supplies. Experts report that if a natural gas leak, similar to the massive methane leak that occurred in 2015 at Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage in Porter Ranch, happened in Playa Del Rey, the potential catastrophe could be much worse.
Planes, trains and automobiles connect Playa Del Rey residents to LA and LAX
Playa Del Rey sits just south of Marina Del Rey, the largest harbor in the greater Los Angeles area. As major tourist destinations, both neighborhoods provide free and low-cost transportation options, including The Marina Del Rey Water Bus, which operates from June through early September. Circuit is a fleet of five-passenger electric shuttles that serve both neighborhoods. Metro LA Light Rail system and express bus lines connect to downtown Los Angeles and to LAX.
Route 1 is conveniently located just outside of Playa Del Rey, CA.
The Big Blue Bus conveniently has several stops in Playa Del Rey, CA.
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On average, homes in Playa Del Rey, CA sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Playa Del Rey, CA over the last 12 months is $870,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Coastal Elegance Meets Everyday Comfort. Just steps from the sand in the sought-after coastal enclave of Playa del Rey, this inviting residence offers the perfect blend of tranquility, convenience, and modern style. Situated in a pristine, well-cared-for building, Unit 24 is adjacent to a serene courtyard, offering a restful retreat from the pulse of city living. Inside, discover a light-filled
Enjoy resort-style living at its finest in the heart of Silicon Beach. Just completed and designer done, this extensively renovated top-floor corner penthouse showcases 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, and a versatile loft that can easily serve as a 3rd bedroom or an inspiring flexible living space. The home features luxury vinyl plank floors throughout, new doors and hardware,
Classic Bungalow Duplex w/100% Vacancy, just steps from Venice Canals - This chic, Venice Canal cottage duplex beautifully blends East Coast sophistication with relaxed West Coast living, offering the perfect balance of charm and modern luxury. A legal duplex featuring 2, detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottages (both 100% vacant) this property is full of thoughtful updates and high-end upgrades
Presenting a trophy three-unit multifamily offering located on a highly coveted Venice walk street, just half a block from the sand. Fully leased and ideally positioned, this property provides immediate income with significant development and repositioning potential in one of Los Angeles' most dynamic coastal markets. The unit mix includes a spacious three-bedroom, two-bath unit, a one-bedroom,
Presenting 1916 Pacific Avenue, a 3-unit multifamily property ideally located just one block from the beach in the heart of Venice. The unit mix consists of one studio, one 2-bed/1-bath residence, and one 2-bed/2-bath residence, offering a versatile blend of layouts that appeal to a broad tenant base. Fully occupied and well-positioned, the property delivers immediate income with attractive
Perched on an elevated corner lot with commanding whitewater and coastline views, 7300 Vista Del Mar presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a true coastal legacy in Playa del Rey. Designed by award-winning architects Woods + Dangaran — recently named to Architectural Digest’s AD100 — this modern coastal residence has completed a meticulous 4-year dual-coastal approval process and is
Chic and Sophisticated this Modern Architectural 4 bed 3 bath home with an incredible roof top deck is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the Venice lifestyle. Warm and inviting, the light filled living room with floor to ceiling windows, fireplace with the artistic touch of a D. Zapata original, concrete flooring and steel accents opens to the Chef's kitchen equipped with custom mahogany
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Contemporary Townhouse centrally located at Venice Ave and Lincoln Blvd, in the heart of Venice Beach. This Stylish multilevel 4 bedroom and 4.5 bathroom condo is a entertainers delight with a centralized great room, massive galley kitchen and large rooftop deck complete with stainless BBQ island. The home also features central AC, in house washer dryer, spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, and
GREAT FURNISHED and UNFURNISHED remodeled condo for Lease. Wonderfully spacious condo with light pouring in from North and South windows. Great open layout from entry to back balcony. Remodel includes rich engineered hardwood flooring, special surround-sound gaming speakers, decorative fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w gas stove stainless steel appliances. Kitchen opens to living room and dining area
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