About the neighborhood

Zip Code 90242 offers a peaceful environment with nearby green spaces such as Los Amigos Golf Course, perfect for outdoor activities. The neighborhood features an excellent mix of housing options, including single detached homes and various apartment buildings with sizes from cozy lofts to spacious four-bedroom units. Daily convenience is boosted by an abundance of restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores within close proximity. Travel is facilitated by easy access to major highways and around ten bus lines serving the area, while cycling is a smooth experience due to level terrain. Educational opportunities include both public and private schools readily available nearby.

Characteristics

Transportation

Moving around by bicycle is easy in this area because it is an even ride to most locations. Zip Code 90242 is also rather well-suited for pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without needing a vehicle, and many businesses are moderately close by. This area is reasonably car friendly. Nearby highways, such as Glenn M Anderson Freeway and Transit, are very easy to reach from anywhere in Zip Code 90242. However, Zip Code 90242 is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, residents profit from Norwalk and Lakewood Blvd with access to the Norwalk - Redondo Beach. House owners are served by approximately 30 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties.

Services

It is a rather short pedestrian trip to get to primary as well as high schools from most homes for sale in Zip Code 90242. Apart from public schools, this postal code offers private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to food, it is very often possible for house buyers in this area to shop for general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, there are over 300 restaurants and approximately 40 coffee shops to enjoy in Zip Code 90242. It is also a reasonably short pedestrian trip to a good choice of clothing stores.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 90242 is a fairly good option. Although this postal code is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its main streets, and finding one of the about 30 nightlife venues is easy as they are generally situated in quite convenient locations. Most areas in Zip Code 90242 are very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. It is easy to get to green spaces in the postal code since there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to explore.

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk