Welcome to Playa Vista
A thriving and easy-going neighborhood nestled in LA’s westside area.
Playa Vista is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the LA Westside area. It is home to 19 parks, an incredible amount for a relatively small neighborhood. Playa Vista is also the center of unprecedented economic expansion — along with other California beach towns, it constitutes the area known as Silicon Beach, home to more than 500 technology companies.
Playa Vista is nationally recognized for providing an environment conducive to the exponential development of startups, putting the city in the spotlight for investors and entrepreneurs looking for an ideal place to settle and make the business of their dreams come true.
What to Love
- A bustling downtown bustling with business activity
- A highly walkable, planned city with mixed-use buildings
- The Campus at Playa Vista (tech and business center)
- A mix between luxury housing and a comfortable environment
- Environmental initiatives to make Playa Vista an eco-friendly neighborhood
- A thriving and flourishing community of entrepreneurs
Local Lifestyle
Playa Vista is an unbeatable benchmark in sustainable development at a commercial, social and environmental level. Playa Vista’s business culture has adapted to other essential aspects to transform the neighborhood into an example of what good planning and joint efforts can achieve. Open spaces, recreational facilities, and consumer venues make living in Playa Vista a breeze.
Playa Vista is home to an eclectic community that strives to make the neighborhood an ideal place to settle. The social, ecological, and business conditions are highly favorable and promote a peaceful lifestyle that enhances the residents’ quality of life.
Downtown is the best example of what Playa Vista has worked to build over the years: a sustainable and walkable environment that houses some of the most important technology companies in the industry, as well as a peaceful neighborhood with a high sense of care for the environment.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Playa Vista offers its residents a wide variety of amenities to meet their everyday needs. From shopping centers, and entertainment venues, to fine dining options. There is always something to do in Playa Vista, and there is never a dull day.
Runway Playa Vista is the ultimate go-to venue in the heart of Playa Vista. High-end shops, restaurants, and other day-to-day essentials are found here. If you love shopping getaways or just looking for a place to take a stroll and relax, Runway Playa Vista has everything you’re looking for in one place. You can explore two other retail centers in Playa Vista: The Shops at Concert Park and The Shops at Fountain Park.
Are you an art lover? Then you will be happy to know that Playa Vista has Public Art murals. It is the "Nothing Exists" collection in the heart of downtown; you can take a walk and admire these magnificent pieces of art that adorn the public places of Playa Vista.
Fine dining is also present in Playa Vista; Gulp Restaurant & Brew Co is a charming restaurant with a classic pub vibe in the heart of Playa Vista. Here you can not only taste delicious dishes but also drink a select variety of cocktails and craft beer that will leave you craving more. Gulp offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fosters magical evenings; whether you go alone or with friends, this is a place you cannot miss.
Things to Do
In Playa Vista, there is a lively community of environmentalists, and ecological activities have fostered the establishment of the Playa Vista Farmers Market. Every Saturday, all year long, you can buy and exchange a wide variety of organic, unprocessed, fresh products. Fruits, vegetables, and animal products are harvested with love and dedication to bring the healthiest to your table.
Families with children of any age appreciate The Sports Park — a neighborhood park with facilities for basketball (two half-courts), baseball, soccer, and tennis (two courts). The seven-acre park also contains a playground for little ones.
The Howard Hughes Center in Playa Vista hosts the Silicon Beach Film Festival, a massive event that rewards the best of the independent film scene. Every year dozens of films, shorts, and documentaries compete to take home the prestigious Silicon Beach Film Festival award. Thousands of film enthusiasts, critics, filmmakers, and visitors gather at this festival to appreciate and promote the national and international independent film industry, demonstrating the adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit of independent filmmakers seeking to bring their outstanding film projects to life.
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