Santa Monica started here way back when in the 1880’s when city folks from what we now call Hancock Park and Los Angeles came to the beach to enjoy the ocean and the fresh air. Then in the 1920’s the first bungalows were built and the beach clubs and the rest is history.

This neighborhood is characterized by both flat and hilly parts, by narrow windy street and lots of trees. In the heart of it there is the Rustic Canyon park which is almost like a private club with tennis courts and a pool except it is public and anyone can play here. This is also home of the Santa Monica Canyon School considered one of the best one in the city.

Living in a single family home north of Montana Avenue is a dream come true for many of its residents. Originally this neighborhood consisted of 1-story Spanish or traditional style homes with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Quite a number of these homes still exist. On the other hand many have been replaced by lavish 2-story homes in the Cape Cod, Spanish or Mediterranean, and Architectural styles. Some of these homes are both very grand and very large. While size has been curtailed somewhat, 5000-6000 square foot homes with 5-6 bedrooms are the most sought after. Standard lot size is about 7500 square feet and in the Gillette Regent section they are about 8900 square feet or more. It is a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood where children play in the front yard and dog owners have a field day walking all around saying hi to all of their friends.

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Eclectic, beachy, are terms often used to depict this neighborhood west of Lincoln and east of Main Street, south of Pico and north of Ozone. Condos, single family homes from Cape Cod style to Architectural new construction, triplexes, apartment buildings…all is side by side with some ocean views if west of 6th Street.

Sundays are spent going to the Farmers Market at Ocean Park Blvd and Main Street where music, organic produce, and pony rides co-exist. In the evening many stroll to Main Street for coffee at Starbucks, dinner at the Italian restaurant La Vecchia, or Wolfgang Puck's restaurant Chinois on Main Street.

A beach destination for many from all over the city, Ocean Park has easy beach access and for many nearby it is just a bicycle ride away from home!”

While there are some single family homes on Ocean Avenue north of Wilshire, mostly we have high rise condominium building, hotels, and apartment building while south of Wilshire you will also find mixed use buildings, shops, restaurants, and more hotels.

Buildings are only on the east side of the street while Palisades Park with its beautiful lawns and trees is on the west side of the street.

This is the neighborhood where many walk run or take their dogs for a spin. Then there are those who enjoy looking at the sunsets – they are magnificent here – or watch the merry-go-around at the Pier.