Next to Hancock Park and central to all the fun in DTLA, Beverly Hills, Culver City and a quick drive down the 10 to the beach, this historic Mid-Wilshire neighborhood has it all! Enjoy the warm welcoming neighbors who boast equally charming homes. Stroll along the quiet local streets, enjoying the mountain view. Walking distance to two wonderful parks with playgrounds (one with a splash pad!), you have so many options to enjoy a short distance from your home. We love the charming brick Memorial Library, especially their fun events such as Story Time in the Park, Reading with Dogs, Puppet creation workshop, craft workshops and fun annual neighborhood events. Hallowen is a hoot - pop over to Rimpau between Pico and 3rd to enjoy festivities that only occur here! Local residents set up haunted houses and animatronic displays, and have the best candy - the camaraderie is infectious! We also love the proximity to amenities - with Sprouts, Target, Lowe's, Ulta, Carter's, Petsmart, Smart and Final just minutes from home.
A few more minutes down Pico, enjoy the small local businesses in Picfair Village - order a delicious latte at Paper Or Plastik or Madlab coffee, enjoy brunch at Bloom Cafe, meet a friend for lunch at My 2 Cents, and don't miss the pizza at Joe's Pizza. Minutes from Wilshire and La Brea, access some of the best restaurants and cafes in town. Enjoy the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art (LACMA), the Petersen Automotive Museum, The La Brea Tar Pits and the Grove and the Original Farmer's Market. This quiet neighborhood is one of the last great secrets in LA!
☕ Coffee
- Paper or Plastik Cafe — Our go-to for coffee meetings, breakfast, and lingering on the patio. The brioche French toast and breakfast burrito never disappoint.
- The History Coffee — One of the neighborhood's best coffee shops, with excellent espresso, pastries, and a bright modern space.
- Jurassic Magic Coffee — Creative seasonal drinks and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
- Dam Good Coffee — A hidden gem on San Vicente with consistently excellent coffee.
🍽️ Restaurants
- Bloom Restaurant — Casual Mediterranean and American fare with a spacious patio.
- Pasta Sisters — Handmade pasta, fresh burrata, and Italian pantry staples. One of the neighborhood's true institutions.
- Joe's Pizza Mid-City — New York-style slices, garlic knots, and late-night pizza cravings covered.
- Soban — Arguably one of LA's best Korean restaurants, especially the famous black cod.
- Somos Oaxaca — Excellent mole, tlayudas, mezcal, and weekend brunch.
🛍️ Shops
Pico has quietly become one of the coolest stretches in the area.
- Nivessa Vinyl Records — A fantastic record shop with thousands of new and used LPs, CDs, VHS tapes, trading cards, and regular in-store events. One of the neighborhood's coolest places to spend an hour digging through crates.
- New Release — An independent music shop on Pico that's become a gathering spot for DJs, collectors, and music lovers.
- Mumu Mansion — Carefully curated vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories with a fun, eclectic aesthetic.
- Lone Fox — Drew Michael Scott's beautifully curated home store filled with vintage-inspired décor, furniture, lighting, and gifts.
- Cannonball & Tilly — A stylish vintage boutique with clothing and accessories that feels like a hidden neighborhood gem.
- Zoe's Vintique — Vintage fashion with a mix of designer and everyday finds.
- Vintage Treasures and Repairs — Antique furniture, vintage décor, jewelry, and restoration all under one roof.
- Owl Creek Books — A charming rare and used bookstore tucked along Pico.
- Surfas Culinary District — A chef's paradise stocked with professional cookware, specialty ingredients, great grocery items, bakeware, knives, glassware, and hard-to-find pantry items. Whether you're a serious home cook or just love beautiful kitchen tools, it's worth the trip. Some great gift options, too!
- Design Hive - Great spot to make crafts, and also wonderful for the days your kids are off school, but you aren't! Also check on the camps!
🌳 Neighborhood Spots
- Queen Anne Park — A peaceful neighborhood park with mature trees and recreation facilities.
- Memorial Park — Historic grounds surrounding the original Memorial Library, offering a quiet place to walk and a great playground
