Explore the Area
Santa Monica Brew WorksRestaurants
A Cut Above Butcher ShopGroceries
O'Briens Irish PubNightlife
Goodboybob CoffeeCafes
Helen's CyclesShopping
Apogee SoundArts and Entertainment
Memorial ParkFitness
Blueys KitchenRestaurants
Erewhon Natural Foods MarketGroceries
Busby's WestNightlife
Tartine Santa MonicaCafes
Dick Clark ProductionsArts and Entertainment
Westside School of BalletFitness
Co-OpportunityGroceries
The GasliteNightlife
DK's Donuts & BakeryCafes
New BalanceShopping
Moss TheatreArts and Entertainment
IRON FitnessFitness
Wine ExpoGroceries
The CornerNightlife
Bru's Wiffle - A Waffle JointCafes
Lexus Santa MonicaShopping
Colorado Center ParkFitness
New York Bagel & DeliRestaurants
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What Locals Say about Mid-City
At least 123 Trulia users voted on each feature.
96 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say there are sidewalks
83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
68 % Say car is needed
65 % Say people would walk alone at night
62 % Say parking is easy
58 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say yards are well-kept
41 % Say it's quiet
39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
30 % Say kids play outside
27 % Say there's wildlife
18 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Wish it was more pedestrian friendly. Some areas are nicer than others. Lots of traffic and some sketchy folks at times but overall still a good place to live. "
2Flag - Trulia User
- Visitor
- 3y ago
"Dogs always seem to be welcomed. people are friendly and responsible in regards tk cleaning up afyer their dogs. "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It is a very dog friendly but not a lot of people clean up after their dogs which is extremely annoying "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Visitor
- 5y ago
"Nice area for families and children. Very homie vibe with lots and lots and lots of restaurants and places to drink."
0Flag - Andrew B.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Palm trees and wide avenues quite but centralized. Great weather and close to the beach. Close to work. "
6Flag - Jomo M.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Lived here for the last 5 years. Truly great neighborhood, walking distance to Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Erehwon, and Expo Line station. Very quiet, easy in and out with traffic. Both kids went to public schools, awesome education. Wished we lived here when they were little - the beautiful Douglass and Yahoo park are definite bonuses. Commute is probably the only against traffic in La County. "
5Flag - Neil B.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Expensive and convenient everything is close, but it’s not a deal and you overpay to lie in this part of LA "
1Flag - Jennafurnari
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Great, quick and easy access to freeways. Central to most of Santa Monica. Driving against traffic when headed to DTLA"
2Flag - Neil B.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Lots of other dogs and lots of green space for your dog to poo Wouldn’t like the lack of dog parks "
0Flag - Gigi R.
- Prev. Resident
- 8y ago
"Great neighborhood to live in near great schools and shopping and groceries and easy to freeways. Nice "
0Flag - phock01
- Visitor
- 8y ago
"None not much goes on here! The community keeps to their self. Boring really could be better but every one stays to their self,"
0Flag - Rob E.
- Resident
- 8y ago
"Cons: limited grassy areas, food wrappers and half eaten fast food on the ground, lots of traffic Pros: people are generally pretty dog friendly ..."
2Flag - Christian R.
- Resident
- 8y ago
"Santa Monica has been a neighborhood oriented town in southern California for over 120 years. We have lived here for over 30 years and love it because everything is within walking distance for us."
2Flag - mariam l.
- Resident
- 8y ago
"Safe and quite and close to supermarket and other service. School are nearby and there are park and fun activity for kids "
0Flag - Howie B.
- 12y ago
"This neighborhood is amazing. Walk to Whole Foods, Milo and Olive, Tacos Punta Cabra....the best of the best. CVS around the corner, and more dry cleaners than you can shake a stick at!"
1Flag - Ross
- 12y ago
"Use to live here and miss it, the best area in LA, it has everything!"
1Flag - Kathleen A.
- 13y ago
"Easy-breezy lifestyle! You can buzz around to many of the local cafes and grab a bite to eat around here. Very walkable. Such a cute area!"
1Flag - Deborah B.
- 15y ago
"Bike to beach and studios, Water Garden in close proximity"
0Flag
Schools
- St. Anne Elementary School
- K-8
- Private
- 142 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI’d like to offer my heartfelt review for this wonderful, caring, and incredible school. By far, the greatest part of the school is the people who make it up: the creative, highly educated and academically prepared teachers; the present, friendly, professional staff; the sweet, diverse and supportive student body…My young children run into school excited to learn, and run up to me when I pick them up, with smiles on their faces, chattering about their day. The principal, Mr. Browning, is hands-on, kind, and cares deeply about maintaining academic standards and a safe and equitable learning environment. Saint Anne’s is an intimate school, with much parent involvement. I felt welcome right away when we started at the school in August of 2023. There are programs at school like the orchestra that rounds out the education, and after school has STEM projects if you stay after with Boys and Girls’ club (run but the wonderful Xaria). I’m excited to hear about improvement projects that are lined up, such as a small climbing area for the TK/K, and an area to play soccer that will be coming down the pipeline. It’s such a special and unique school that strives to put the social-emotional well-being of our children next to the other priority of academics. A no-tolerance policy for bullying, and the mission of raising our little ones into confident and upstanding young men and women is woven into the fabric of the school and its vision. I’ve been so happy hear and would recommend interested parents to come and check us out!Parent Review1y ago84 Reviews - Waldorf Early Childhood Center
- PK-K
- Private
- 37 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school.
Homes in Mid-City
- Engel & Voelkers, Westlake Village
- Eliyahu Appel DRE # 01918652, Equity Union
- Manjeet Bhasin DRE # 02031719, Real Broker
- F. Ron Smith DRE # 00961954, Compass
- Neyshia Go DRE # 01933923, Sotheby's International Realty
- Neyshia Go DRE # 01933923, Sotheby's International Realty
- Neyshia Go DRE # 01933923, Sotheby's International Realty
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