Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA

Olympic Park Neighborhood Guide Los Angeles, CA

About

Olympic Park is a vibrant neighborhood located in central Los Angeles, California. It's bounded by popular thoroughfares like Pico Boulevard and Western Avenue. The neighborhood is named after the nearby Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which hosted the Olympic Games in 1932 and 1984. An area rich in culture and history, Olympic Park offers a unique blend of residential charm and urban convenience.

What You Will Love About Olympic Park, Los Angeles, California

  • The neighborhood’s central location makes it easy to access key parts of Los Angeles, including downtown, the Sunset Strip, and the beach.
  • Olympic Park is known for its diverse culinary scene, with a tantalizing mix of eateries reflecting the varied cultures of the residents.
  • It's a stone's throw away from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, an iconic venue with a wealth of history.

What’s Nearby

Olympic Park is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, a hub for entertainment, shopping, and dining. The neighborhood is in close proximity to the University of Southern California, with its beautiful, sprawling campus. The renowned Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is also nearby, offering enriching cultural experiences.

Lifestyle

Life in Olympic Park is a blend of suburban peace and city excitement. The neighborhood is walkable, with plenty of retail, dining, and entertainment options. It's a melting pot of different cultures, offering residents a rich and varied lifestyle.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 1,353 restaurants, 179 grocery stores, and 23 parks within a mile of the Olympic Park neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Sang Rok Soo Catering

    Business and Professional Services, Food and Beverage Service, Caterer, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.3 miles

    4027 W Olympic Blvd

  • GROCERY
    Convenient Food Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.3 miles

    4379 W Pico Blvd

  • GROCERY
    Jay's Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.3 miles

    4000 W Pico Blvd

  • GROCERY
    Pico Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    3720 W Pico Blvd

  • GROCERY
    Carniceria La Oaxaquena

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    3701 W Pico Blvd

  • GROCERY
    Alkapuro

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    895 Crenshaw Blvd

Olympic Park Apartments and Rentals

560 Rental properties in Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA.

  • Boulevard on Wilshire property

    $2,777+

    Boulevard on Wilshire

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    651–1091 Sqft

    5 Units Available

  • The Mansfield at Miracle Mile property

    $2,295+

    The Mansfield at Miracle Mile

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    553–1572 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Le Noble property

    $3,325+

    Le Noble

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    510–773 Sqft

    5 Units Available

  • The Cleo property

    $2,194+

    The Cleo

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    597–1058 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • Fedora x Trilby property

    $2,044+

    Fedora x Trilby

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    432–1375 Sqft

    3 Units Available

  • Versailles Koreatown property

    $1,949+

    Versailles Koreatown

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    639–1080 Sqft

    4 Units Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
13.8%
158.2%
utilities
20.6%
0.2%
food
2%
12.5%
transportation
1.6%
30.2%
healthcare
10.4%
3.5%

Olympic Park Demographics

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Olympic Park Reviews

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  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 4 of 4 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 4 of 4 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Near Downtown

    Yes

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Good Place To Raise A Family

    Yes

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Mostly Newer Buildings

    Yes

    Say 2 of 4 renters

Olympic Park Transportation

walk bike and transit

Walker’s Paradise

90/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

66/100
Bike Score®

Good Transit

64/100
1 bus stop 1 other stop

Rimpau Terminal

Bus Stop

Rimpau Blvd

LuxXpress

Other

921 S Western Ave

Source: foursquare.com

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