A Day in Playa Vista: Walkable Cafés, Parks, and Hidden Gems

A Day in Playa Vista: Walkable Cafés, Parks, and Hidden Gems

Start the Day with Local Flavor

Begin your morning at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Blue Bottle, or Joliet Café for a latte and breakfast burrito. As you sip, you’ll notice the blend of young professionals and families starting their day — laptops open, dogs in tow, and a distinct sense of community that’s hard to find elsewhere in LA.

Midday Movement & Green Space

Playa Vista boasts over 25 parks connected by pedestrian trails and bike paths. Take a midmorning walk along Bluff Creek Trail, where you’ll pass fitness enthusiasts and strollers under the coastal eucalyptus canopy. For a picnic or midday reading spot, Crescent Park and Central Park offer wide-open lawns framed by palm trees and water features.

Afternoon Indulgence

Walk to Runway Playa Vista — the neighborhood’s social hub — for lunch at PV House or SOL Cocina, then browse boutiques or grab dessert from Jeni’s Ice Cream or happy hour at Superfine. Everything you need is steps away, which is what makes Playa Vista’s “urban village” concept truly special.

Evening Vibes

At sunset, enjoy dinner outdoors or attend one of the many community events hosted in the park — from outdoor movies to summer concerts. End the night with a walk along Icon Park, where fairy lights and soft ocean air remind you that you’re living in one of LA’s rare walkable enclaves.

By Victoria Mehrnia