Welcome to Hancock Park
A thriving neighborhood with a rich history and enviable attractions
Hancock Park is a charming neighborhood in the Wilshire area of Los Angeles. It is undeniably one of the most well-preserved areas in Los Angeles, with many historic homes, beautiful landscapes, and scenery. Residents enjoy the great outdoors and easy access to various amenities, including museums and spacious parks ideal for picnics.
Everything you need is a short drive or walk away, including high-end restaurants, grocery shops, and designer boutiques. The neighborhood is home to some of California's most architecturally distinctive residences, dating back to the 20th century. The neighborhoods various styles include Tudor Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Châteauesque dwellings. In Hancock Park, you will find homes of historical value with spacious and well-manicured yards surrounded by rolling trees.
What to Love
- Elegant and diverse architecture
- A range of amenities within walking distance
- Plenty of attractions
- Great schools
- Unmatched privacy
Local Lifestyle
Hancock Park is where bustling city living meets a relaxed and cozy neighborhood. Considered an oasis in the middle of a lively city, Hancock Park offers a balance of active Los Angeles lifestyle and a peaceful, quiet lifestyle.
Shopping is abundant in the area, with retail districts just a short drive away. There is also a lot to explore and discover in the neighborhood, with rich options of parks, beaches, museums, art galleries, and festivals.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
There is never a shortage of great places to dine, shop, and unwind in Hancock Park. You can grab breakfast at Cafe Gratitude, a plant-based cafe offering sweet chai lattes, great coffee, and delicious hard kombucha. Go Get Em Tiger is another great cafe serving an assortment of coffee options to put you in a great mood every morning.
For your lunch or dinner, stop at Good Goose Cafe for delicious modern Thai dishes with original flair. Osteria Mozza is the perfect place to be if you love Italian delicacies. It is a beautiful Italian restaurant offering great wine and food, including traditional dishes such as risotto alla Milanese, polenta, lasagna, ravioli, and more.
There are also plenty of shopping centers in the neighborhood with diverse shops and boutiques. Check out the West Hollywood Gateway, that host many small shops stocking everything you need.
Things to Do
Hancock Park offers its residents several attractions and things to do. Take a relaxing stroll in Harold A Henry Park, where you can enjoy the green scenery and relax. You can also visit the California Science Center, where you can explore the wonders of science and see unique exhibition galleries for free.
Your visit to the neighborhood isn’t complete without a trip to the exciting La Brea Tar Pits. The attraction comprises a group of tar pits formed when natural asphalt seeped up from the ground thousands of years ago. Explore nature and culture at the Natural History Museum, offering excellent opportunities to discover something new and dig into the never-ending mysteries of dinosaurs.
Schools
The Los Angeles, Unified school district serves this neighborhood. Top education opportunities in this neighborhood include:
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Equitas Academy, grades K-4
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Larchmont Charter School, grades PreK-12
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The Science Academy, grades 6-11
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Fair Amount Schools, grades PreK-8
