Mar Vista
A centrally located neighborhood in West-Los Angeles that allows for residents the best of both worlds: proximity to the beach and the hip and happening neighborhoods North East of Los Angeles.
A centrally located neighborhood in West-Los Angeles that allows for residents the best of both worlds: proximity to the beach and the hip and happening neighborhoods North East of Los Angeles.
Once a hidden gem, Mar Vista has become the primary destination for tech executives who want the ocean breeze of Venice without the tourist density. It is the perfect "15-minute city."
The crown jewel of the neighborhood is "Mar Vista Hill." While most of the Westside is flat, this elevated pocket north of Venice Blvd offers panoramic city and ocean views that rival the Palisades—at a fraction of the cost.
The Sunday Ritual: The Mar Vista Farmers Market is the heartbeat of the community. Every Sunday, Venice Blvd transforms into a town square where neighbors shop for local produce. It is less chaotic than the Santa Monica market and more community-focused.
Mar Vista has quietly become a foodie destination. Hatchet Hall offers Michelin-recognized wood-fire dining, while Little Fatty serves crave-worthy Taiwanese soul food. The vibe is "Upscale Casual"—no dress code required.
While the local public schools (Mar Vista Elementary) are strong, many residents choose Mar Vista for its central access to elite private institutions:
Vs. Culver City: Mar Vista is breezier and more residential. Culver City is the "Company Town" (Sony/Amazon) with a denser, urban feel.
Vs. Santa Monica: Mar Vista offers larger lots and easier parking. It feels more suburban and less tourist-driven.
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Work With Mary LuMar Vista has 15,702 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mar Vista do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 35,447 people call Mar Vista home. The population density is 14,743.567 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Mar Vista, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Barroga Fit, The Choreo Queen, and Ray Lac.
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| Active | 2.16 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.56 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.65 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.3 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.78 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.55 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.88 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.22 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.43 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.6 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.56 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.49 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.1 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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