Cute city, price as usual
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8/28/2008
We're living in the Helms Bakery area of Culver City. Planning to return to Oregon because we miss trees and rain. Here are the things I've gathered from my apartment living near La Cienega:
-Downtown Culver City is bustling and fun. A very cute area with new shops all the time. I love being so close to Trader Joe's, too.
-We have had a number of insect problems: roaches, termites (?), ants, silverfish, mosquitoes, flies, spiders... Finally seems to have settled down a bit
-We seem to be very close to wealth and low income crime at the same time.
-Almost no homeless out this way.
-Great bus takes you straight to downtown during rush hour, and back at night.
-Very cool compared to some of the valleys. We manage to get the sea air, just not as much as Santa Monica or Marina Del Rey.
-Many very nice parks; we have one within walking distance that we love
-Somewhat bike friendly: bike lane on Venice, bike path along the Ballona Creek to the coast
-Not nearly as many helicopter search nights as Koreatown had. Once a week, if that
-Very centrally located: 10 FWY, La Cienega (to 405) both close. Venice is usually pretty clear, too
- Lots of restaurants in this area; 3 major grocery stores I visit (more are nearby, too); two Targets, similar white bread shopping; Westside Pavilion a good mall, too.
-Schools seems good if you can get into Culver City schools. Local LA schools not so good. (Just from what my neighbors say)
-Traffic policing is serious; lots of cameras and traps. Beware.
Rick | Los Angeles, CA