{"id":33557,"date":"2020-12-14T01:20:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T09:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=33557"},"modified":"2026-01-23T03:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:43:43","slug":"sawtelle-a-walkable-culture-filled-enclave-bustling-with-l-a-charm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/sawtelle-a-walkable-culture-filled-enclave-bustling-with-l-a-charm\/","title":{"rendered":"Sawtelle \u2013 A Walkable, Culture-Filled Enclave Bustling with L.A. Charm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sawtelle<\/a> offers all the pleasures of living on Los Angeles’ Westside. Here you’ll find lovely tree-lined streets, top-rated schools and an endless variety of shopping and dining choices, including some of the best-kept secret spots west of the I-405 freeway. With apartments and housing options every bit as elegant as those in neighboring Brentwood and Santa Monica, this diverse district promises plenty of choices for every renter.<\/p>\n

Where is Sawtelle?<\/h3>\n

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Reaching west from the I-405, Sawtelle is bounded by Santa Monica on the west, by Mar Vista and Palms to the south, by Brentwood to the north and by Century City to the east. Beverly Hills<\/a> and Culver City are just a fifteen-minute drive away \u2013 and with nearby access to the 10 freeway, Hollywood<\/a> and Downtown are reachable within a half hour.<\/p>\n

History<\/h3>\n

The area began as a quiet independent town just west of Los Angeles, but was incorporated into the city in 1922. Even today, it’s still known for its small-town feel; a charming middle-class neighborhood nestled among some of the Westside’s most affluent areas. Sawtelle is also distinguished by its above-average Asian population \u2013 in fact, one particularly charming stretch of Sawtelle Blvd. is officially recognized as Sawtelle Japantown<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Lifestyle<\/h3>\n

What to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s easy to spend a whole day at the Brentwood Place Shopping Center, which boasts a dazzling variety of high-end designer stores and a selection of international gourmet dining options.<\/p>\n

On Sawtelle Blvd. boutiques like Black Market<\/strong> offer unique takes on contemporary and vintage fashion, while the Giant Robot Store<\/strong> and Tokyo Japanese Outlet<\/strong> are bursting with toys and games fresh from the other side of the world.<\/p>\n

On a hot summer day, there’s no better place to cool off than Stoner Park Pool<\/strong> \u2013 which is actually much more of a full-fledged kid-friendly water complex than an ordinary swimming pool. The surrounding Stoner Park also offers a skate plaza, a baseball field, a set of tennis courts and a full selection of other recreational facilities.<\/p>\n

You’ll also find delightful little stores dotted all along Sawtelle, dedicated to Japanese cultural products like anime, hand-crafts and bonsai. You’ll even see Japanese grocery stores, hair salons and holistic health offices.<\/p>\n

Where to Eat & Drink<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to shopping, dining and entertainment, you can’t go wrong with Sawtelle Blvd., also officially known as Sawtelle Japantown. In this vibrant area, you can explore Japanese culture to your heart’s content \u2013 from curry and ramen restaurants to upscale sushi bars and boba tea shops.<\/p>\n

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