Mid City

Bordered by Wilshire Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard, in addition to two Expo lines, Mid-City Santa Monica is an easily accessible neighborhood known for its arts and entertainment. Mid-City is a walkable neighborhood, where members of the community take advantage of the perfect weather and take a walk to grab their morning coffee or groceries. Many residents prefer to travel by bike or foot to enjoy the abundant sunshine and cool atmosphere.

 

 

Mid-City is something of an entertainment hub in Santa Monica. The 18th Street Arts Center is located in Santa Monica, a non-profit center founded in 1988 to provoke public dialogue through art and provide a space for artists to grow.

 

Visit the Bergamot Station Galleries, featuring a diverse array of artists’ work at a walkable distance from your home in Mid-City. Allow yourself to be inspired and challenged at the internationally renowned creative arts complex.

 

Another inspiring venue in the neighborhood is The Broad Stage. Showcasing both live and virtual performances, the 499 seat theater exists to gather “artists, thinkers, and audiences to celebrate our shared humanity and expand the role the arts play in the vitality of our diverse community.”

 

To find a bite to eat, you may suffer from decision paralysis in Mid-City with such an extensive list of impressive choices. Visit Socalo for a fresh, Mexican pub with a beach, California vibe. They are open for both indoor and outdoor dining, with dog-friendly patios. The menu at Socalo is mouthwatering, with ceviche, street tacos, steak arrachera, and flan that will have you coming back for more again soon.

 

Enjoy fresh and flavorful poke at Sweetfin, a Los Angeles chain known for its impeccable execution of the Hawaiian favorite, with plant-based bowls on the menu that are just as delicious.

 

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? If your little ones are between the ages of 6 and 12, head to The Activity Center in Mid-City. The 4,200 square foot location features air hockey, table tennis, foosball, and other games, in addition to a massive outdoor play area for basketball, tetherball, a more.

 

If you are looking for a neighborhood yoga studio to frequent, consider Sweat Yoga in Mid-City. They are known and loved for their heated vinyasa-based classes. Try a class and find out why they are a local favorite, for their amazing facility and even more amazing instructors.

 

Public schools serving families in Mid-City Santa Monica are a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the largest in the nation. These schools include McKinley Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, and Santa Monica High School.

 

There is also an abundance of private schools in the area. Families can choose from an extensive list of private education choices in the are, with varying academic programs and levels of special education support.

 

Mid-City real estate is a luxury market with high-end properties, many of which enjoy ocean views. Homes in Mid-City are all beautifully maintained and boast ocean breezes and accessibility to Expo lines and the beach. You will find beach condos and townhomes starting around $800,000, with some closer to $1.5 million. Single-family homes in the Mid-City area are listed starting around $2 million, with prices ascending well beyond that for ocean views and spacious, elegant homes. There are also some luxury multi-family homes in Mid-City, representing a powerful investment opportunity. Some new construction luxury single-family homes are also being built in the Mid-City area.

 

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