Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA has a Walk Score rating of 69 meaning it's possible for Los Angeles residents to avoid the city's notoriously bad traffic and accomplish some errands on foot. This sprawling city is home to many iconic landmarks associated with the film and television industry. While actually getting close to the Hollywood sign is illegal, you can catch a glimpse of it in walkable neighborhoods around the city like Central Hollywood. The Capitol Records Building, Grauman's Chinese Theater and Venice Beach are also in walkable areas.

Macarthur Park

94 / 100

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MacArthur Park in Los Angeles is the most walkable neighborhood in the city, with a Walk Score of 94. There are almost 300 restaurants, coffee shops, and bars in the community, and many of them are within walking distance from the residential areas.

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Downtown Los Angeles

94 / 100

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The second most walkable part of Los Angeles is the Downtown area, with a Walk Score of 94. This district has a variety of businesses, museums, concert halls, restaurants, and bars within walking distance.

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Wilshire Center-Koreatown

93 / 100

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The Wilshire Center/Koreatown part of Los Angeles has a Walk Score of 93, making it the third most walkable section of the city. There are quite a few apartments in this neighborhood within walking distance of hundreds of restaurants and bars.

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Westlake

91 / 100

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The Westlake neighborhood in Los Angeles has a Walk Score of 91. This community is undergoing renovation and restoration, and it’s attracting young families and artists to the area. Many businesses and restaurants are within walking distance to the residential area.

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Mid-City West

90 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 90, Mid-City West in Los Angeles is the fifth most walkable area of the city. There are more than 800 restaurants, coffee shops, and bars—many within walking distance of the residential areas.

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East Hollywood

90 / 100

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The East Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 90. You can run many errands on foot, or you can stroll to a park or one of the many restaurants nearby.

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Pico Union

90 / 100

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The seventh most walkable section of Los Angeles is the Pico Union community, with a Walk Score of 90. Quite a few parks, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars are within walking distance of the residential areas in this neighborhood.

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Palms

90 / 100

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The Palms community in Los Angeles has a Walk Score of 90, making it the eighth most walkable area in the city. Depending on where you are in the neighborhood, you can walk to most places, including restaurants, the library, parks, and a public pool.

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Hollywood Studio District

88 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Hollywood Studio District in Los Angeles has a Walk Score of 88 and is the ninth most walkable section of the city. The residents in this neighborhood enjoy the close proximity to conveniences and restaurants within walking distance.

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Sawtelle

87 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Sawtelle neighborhood has a Walk Score of 87, making it the tenth most walkable area in the city. Many errands can be accomplished on foot, and there are many walkable restaurants and coffee shops along Sawtelle Boulevard.

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