M A R V I S T A

Nearby popular coastal areas in Santa Monica and Venice, Mar Vista is a perfect residential community located right outside the hustle and bustle of the beach.

SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mar Vista is a neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles County and neighbors areas such as Culver City, Santa Monica, Sawtelle and Venice. It contains highly ranked schools a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, such as Broadway Elementary, Clover Avenue Elementary, Westwood Prep School and Windward School.

COMMUNITY & CRIME REPORT
According to the LA Times Neighborhood Crime Maps, Mar Vista is ranked 108 out of 209 for most violent crimes per 10,000 people and 81 out of 209 for most property crimes. It is lower in crime rate compared to its neighboring areas Venice and Sawtelle, however, average in crime compared to the rest of the city of Los Angeles.

SHOPPING
Mar Vista is in very close proximity to popular Santa Monica shopping attractions, like the 3rd Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place Mall. The Promenade is an outdoor shopping mall that houses retail stores like Urban Outfitters, Lululemon and Apple. Santa Monica Place has more department stores like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s, along with boutiques like Free People and Johnny Was.

RESTAURANTS
Mar Vista has a handful of delicious, local restaurants but is also nearby more popular chains located in Santa Monica. Rustic Kitchen Market and Cafe is a comfort-food restaurant located on S Centinela Ave that is popular for its baja fish tacos and braised short ribs. If you’re looking for something healthy, Tender Greens and True Food Kitchen are both located by the Promenade and offer vegan and vegetarian options.

GROCERY STORES
A popular local grocery store is the Mar Vista Farmers Market located on Grand View Blvd and Venice Blvd. It has fresh produce and seasonal options offered by local farmers. For mainstream grocery stores, Ralphs is located on National Blvd and has everything you need from fresh produce to household items to a deli selection. Whole Foods Market is also located on National Blvd and is an eco-minded chain known for its natural and organic produce and household items.

GYMS & ACTIVITIES
To stay active in Mar Vista, there are local gyms like The Gym Venice and Braxton’s Combat Sports and Fitness, which is a membership-only facility featuring fitness and martial art classes. For more low-impact exercise, Light on Lotus and The Moving Joint are local yoga studios offering yoga, dance, and pilates classes. For those who love indoor cycling, there’s a CycleBar and SoulCycle both located in Culver City, right by Mar Vista.

LANDMARKS & ATTRACTIONS
Mar Vista is a residential and commercial neighborhood that has more popular tourist attractions in surrounding areas Santa Monica and Venice. Santa Monica Beach and Pier are always crowded with families and tourists walking around and sightseeing. The Pier offers rides and games that are fun for a date night, especially for anyone who is new to the city. The Santa Monica Promenade is also a fun street to walk down as it is always crowded with people and has popular retail and restaurants to visit.