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A relaxed, but convenient coastal lifestyle in Playa del Rey
Playa del Rey is an oceanfront neighborhood in western Los Angeles that is known for its relaxed charm. Although its name means “beach of the king”, the atmosphere here is anything but formal. Residents spend their free time biking by the ocean and enjoying the wide beaches and natural landscapes. Living here also keeps you close to everything you need, with restaurants and shops within walking distance and Westside job centers just a short drive away.
Walk to Culver Boulevard to find locally owned businesses.
The beach is a central part of life here.
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Finding a home in Playa del Rey
Playa del Rey is made up of several distinct neighborhoods, each with its own feel. Around The Lagoon, you’ll find tall, narrow homes, often built to the three-story limit to maximize space and views. The Hill tends to have slightly larger lots, with a mix of midcentury architecture and newer infill. The Jungle is defined by its dense grid of duplexes and small apartment buildings, and there’s also a separate pocket of condos and apartments farther inland.
Single-family homes typically range from just over $1 million to nearly $5 million. Condos generally sell from the low $400,000s to about $1 million, and townhouses go from the low $800,000s to around $2 million.
With the Los Angeles International Airport directly to the south, noise is a concern for residents. Most homes are already equipped with sound-dampening windows and doors, and owners can apply for grants to help cover additional soundproofing upgrades.
The beach can be your backyard in Playa del Rey.
Homes on The Hill often have large windows for taking in the views.
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Commuting around the Westside
The Marvin Braude Bike Trail connects the community to other Westside neighborhoods and cities, and Lincoln Boulevard, the name of state Route 1 in this area, is the main road for drivers. Living here puts you right next door to Playa Vista, a hub for tech jobs. Other nearby employers include Loyola Marymount University and Los Angeles International Airport. Santa Monica is less than 10 miles away, but during peak travel times, the trip can stretch to over an hour. If you’re headed to Downtown LA, expect the 20-mile commute to take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half.
Lincoln Boulevard, or state Route 1 is close by.
Some buses come through the community, but many people drive.
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Dockweiler bonfires and coastal bike rides
There are several ways to stay active here. One highlight is the nearly 4-mile Dockweiler State Beach, a popular spot for beach volleyball or evening bonfires. Toes Beach, to the north of it, tends to see less tourist traffic. “It’s almost private because access is more limited,” says Janin Paine, Realtor with Compass and LA native. “It’s a big, beautiful, wide beach.”
The Del Rey Lagoon is a favorite for families, thanks to its shaded playground and lighted sports fields, while cyclists and joggers often take advantage of the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, which hugs the shoreline. “You can ride all the way to Venice and Santa Monica, or go south toward Manhattan Beach,” Paine says. The route also passes the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and the El Segundo Blue Butterfly Preserve, home to rare wildlife like legless lizards and El Segundo blue butterflies. “You’re surrounded by nature areas, so it’s kind of quiet, except for the airport noise.”
Go for a bike ride down the Marvin Braude Bike Trail.
Spend a sunny afternoon flying a kite at the beach.
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Venice High School is another option for local students.
School options for Playa del Rey families
Playa del Rey is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Some kids attend Katherine Johnson STEM Academy, a member of the Loyola Marymount University family of schools. Students can also apply to St. Bernard College Preparatory, a private high school in the community that earns an A-minus rating from Niche.
Where to shop and dine if you live in Playa del Rey
Some residents are within walking distance of Culver Boulevard, the community’s main retail strip. “It’s got a little of everything, even shoe repair,” Paine says. Popular spots include:
Playa Provisions, a space shared by four businesses, including an ice cream shop and a cafe
The Shack, a longstanding casual burger joint and bar
Local Market & Deli, a go-to for sandwiches, snacks and prepared foods
Petros Kafe, known for its Greek food and espresso drinks
Paine notes that for bigger shopping trips, many residents head to Playa Vista, where there’s a Whole Foods Market and a Home Depot, as well as a weekly farmers market. Westchester and Marina Del Rey offer a wider variety of dining options.
The Shack is a casual local hangout.
Stop by Playa Provisions for a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast.
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Beach movie nights are a summer highlight.
Things to do in and around Playa Del Rey
While there are hundreds of festivals and events throughout the Greater LA area each year, residents have some things to do closer to home. Each month, Rusty’s Rhythm Club hosts a dance lesson followed by a community swing dance, and the LA Jazz Festival brings concerts to Dockweiler State Beach. You can also check out beach movie nights at the nearby Dockweiler Youth Center or the December holiday boat parade in neighboring Marina del Rey.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
59
Median Rent
$3,995
Median Single Family Home Rent
$8,250
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$11,085
Median Townhouse Rent
$4,300
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$4,795
Median Condo Rent
$3,695
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,825
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Moderately bikeable
Bikeability®
60/ 100
Somewhat walkable
Walkability®
30/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit®
20/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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