Name: Zip Code 90403
Address: Santa Monica

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 90403 offers convenient transportation options, including several nearby bus lines and well-developed cycling infrastructure that supports different commuting preferences. The neighborhood features a variety of schools, both public and private, within easy reach of most residences, making educational access straightforward. Numerous grocery stores, ranging from general to specialty shops, along with a selection of restaurants and cafes, provide excellent dining and shopping opportunities. The area is known for its quiet atmosphere with low street noise, along with accessible public green spaces and nearby parks for outdoor enjoyment. Housing mainly consists of small to large apartment buildings, providing diverse living options in this vibrant community.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code will appeal to homeowners that appreciate a variety of modes of transportation. Getting around by public transit is easy in this postal code. More precisely, house owners are served by 26th Street / Bergamot, 17th Street / SMC and Downtown Santa Monica with access to the East Los Angeles - Santa Monica. There are around 20 bus lines traversing the postal code, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. A majority of the homes for sale in this postal code are located in areas that are also very conducive to pedestrians; meeting day-to-day needs is very easy without a vehicle, and innumerable businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is embraced in Zip Code 90403 as the bicycling network is fairly extensive.

Services

It is a short pedestrian trip to get to both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in Zip Code 90403. Locals can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. In terms of food, it is frequently practical for home buyers in Zip Code 90403 to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, those who are fond of dining out won't have to travel far in this postal code, where over 350 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops are available. Property owners benefit from a large number of clothing stores within a short distance, for instance on Montana Avenue.

Character

Zip Code 90403 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. There are many lively parts in this area to explore. Even though there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, there are usually a large number of people around, and with its around 50 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. Wilshire Boulevard is among the most dynamic streets in this area. Most areas in Zip Code 90403 are reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. There are around 40 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, including Santa Monica State Beach and Palisades Park, making it easy to reach them from many locations within Zip Code 90403.

Car friendly5.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.6

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly5.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries6.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping8.0

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes7.6

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Quiet7.8

Few sources of noise nearby