Lakewood is a community in Los Angeles located south of the downtown area of the city. Neighborhoods offers residents a welcoming exurb environment with lush landscaping and nearby amenities. Singles and families delight in easy access to recreation and relaxation options as well as shopping, dining, and nightlife. Commuting is convenient and locals can return home and escape the hectic pace that is downtown Los Angeles.

Originally a farming community, Lakewood is a new city built after World War II. Designed to imitate a suburban community, residents will enjoy beautiful boulevards with landscaped medians and well laid out developments. There are many single-family home neighborhoods boasting landscaped lawns and welcoming walkable streets. Beautifully maintained units of varying sizes are also available in condominium and town house communities. Real estate prices vary in this area, but affordable housing is available.

This quiet and welcoming oasis is conveniently located within 30 miles of four airports, provides easy access to major freeways, and boasts an average one way commute of approximately 31 minutes. Nearby freeways running east and west are the Artesia Freeway and the San Diego Freeway. North and south freeways are the San Gabriel River Freeway and the Long Beach Freeway.

A number of public school districts serve the area and there are many elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. Parents can also choose from a variety of private institutions and academies.

The neighborhood is home to Lakewood Center, on of the largest shopping centers in the United States. You will find department stores, specialty shops, and boutiques. Spend the day browsing the shops and enjoy lunch at one of the many eateries located throughout the mall. Visit the creative play area and let the kids get some play time while you enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. The Center also has fine dining options and a movie theater with 16 screens for a night out on the town. Open seven days a week this shopping paradise is easy to get to and provides ample parking. Bus services to the Center is also available. Additionally the community has smaller malls and ample grocery stores within the area.

Lakewood boasts ten parks offering residents relaxation and recreation opportunities. All of the parks have large beautifully landscaped areas for picnics and playing. Other amenities located in various parks include swimming pools, an ice skating rink, indoor gymnasiums, community rooms,and sports fields. Parks host camps and a wide variety of classes for all ages. Some of these classes are yoga, karate, ice skating, skate boarding, various dance classes, swimming and diving lessons, water aerobics, lifesaving, and gymnastics. One park is located adjacent to the San Gabriel River and visitors can easily access the lovely bike trail that runs along the riverbed. Another park maintains an equestrian center where horses are boarded and riders can enjoy the winding trails. Residents are also able to rent indoor and outdoor facilities for family gatherings, birthday parties, and weddings. For those who enjoy a day at the shore the gorgeous beaches of the Pacific Ocean are just a short drive away. Pack the car and spend a sunny California afternoon swimming or snorkeling, building sand castles, collecting shells, or just relaxing on one of the many lovely beaches.

This wonderful area offers residents a quiet haven away from the busy southern California lifestyle without sacrificing convenience and amenities. Enjoy a backyard barbecue in one of the lovely neighborhoods or visit a local park for a day of swimming, biking, or horseback riding. Sign up for some of the many classes offered at the parks or enroll your children in a variety of different types of summer camps. Spend the day at one of the largest shopping complexes in the United States browsing the shops, taking in a movie, or enjoying a delicious meal. Take a drive to the beach and wash your cares away in the waters of the Pacific .