Palms – Mar Vista is a lovely neighborhood located in West Los Angeles. This pleasant community is just minutes from the Pacific Ocean and the University of California, Los Angeles. Residents enjoy beautiful ocean views and the neighborhood gets it's name from the outstanding views it offers. In addition to the ocean views, there are eclectic shopping and dining experiences, and local activities and sports venues. The area is not densely populated and has an uncrowded and open atmosphere. populated. Additionally, commuting is convenient and there are numerous educational options available.

The neighborhood offers home buyers classic homes built in the 1920s and 1930s combined with others built in the 1950s. This beautiful area offers magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean while still providing residents with easy access to the San Diego Freeway. The community is not crowded or over-populated thus giving it an open and very suburban feel. The colorful ocean front community of Venice is near by as well as the towns of Rancho Park, Marina Del Rey, and Culver City.

No matter what your dining or shopping preference you will find what you need in Palm – Mar Vista and surrounding areas. The neighborhood is close to a vast array of shopping and dinning options. It is easy to find a restaurant offering your favorite cuisine in the atmosphere you prefer. There are also coffee shops, sidewalk cafes, and ocean front dining to choose from. Whatever you are looking for, from fine dining to fast food, from ethnic to American, there is a restaurant to meet your needs. Shopping options abound with high end department stores, large malls, boutiques, and discount shops. Spend a sunny day in Southern California cruising the boutiques and finish with a lovely dinner at one of the local eateries.

Residents can enjoy family picnics and choose from a number of sports options at near by Mar Vista Park. The park includes the Mar Vista Recreation Center. This newly constructed complex includes an auditorium, play ground, picnic area, and outdoor pool. Additionally, the Center has an baseball diamond, lighted indoor and outdoor basketball courts, an outdoor roller hockey rink, a lighted tennis court, and a lighted volley ball court.

The community is served by a number of public and private schools for all grade levels. Among these schools is Venice High School, also known as Venice Union Polytechnic High School. This school has a long history and when it was first established in the early 1900's the classes were held in an old lagoon bathhouse just two blocks from the beach. It has since moved to a new neo-romanesque building. The neighborhood is also conveniently located close to the University of California, Los Angeles and to the Venice Community Adult School. The adult school is an educational institution specifically designed for adults who have not completed high school. The school provides additional education to those seeking their high school diploma and to immigrants and refugees who need to learn the language and complete their education to secure better employment.

This beautiful gem of a community boasts a sunny climate, ocean views, and a very convenient location. Shopping and dining options abound as well as many educational choices. Enjoy the many activities in the park, have a backyard cookout, or make the short drive to the beach, the choice is yours.