Hancock Park Elementary School
Public · Grades K–5
Los Angeles,
CA
La Brea
About the Neighborhood
Living in La Brea
La Brea is a walkable neighborhood in Central Los Angeles, anchored by the avenue that shares its name. Shops, boutiques, and cafes line La Brea Avenue, with local favorites including Pink’s Hot Dogs, SUGARFISH, and La Brea Bakery Cafe. Museum Row is close by, home to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Petersen Automotive Museum, and LACMA. Hancock Park surrounds the La Brea Tar Pits, where life-size mammoth sculptures stand beside the bubbling Lake Pit and walking paths lead through the Pleistocene Garden. La Brea combines urban energy, cultural attractions, and everyday convenience.
La Brea Tar Pits
Museum Row
Pink's Hot Dogs
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Walk, Bike & Transit
96
Walk Score
67
Bike Score
60
Transit Score
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Public Transit
DASH Fairfax
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Metro Local Line (Route 16)
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Metro Local Line (Route 212)
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Metro Local Line (Route 217)
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Metro Local Line (Route 218)
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Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is La Brea located in Los Angeles?
La Brea is situated in Central Los Angeles, with Melrose Avenue to the north and Wilshire Boulevard to the south.
Is La Brea a good neighborhood to live in Los Angeles?
La Brea stands out for its walkable layout, with shopping, dining, and museums all within a short distance. Nearby destinations like The Grove and Melrose Avenue add even more options for errands and outings. That said, La Brea Avenue is a busy corridor, and parking can be limited in some areas. Metro bus service, including Line 212, runs along La Brea Avenue.
What is La Brea, Los Angeles known for?
La Brea is best recognized for the La Brea Tar Pits, an Ice Age fossil site where excavation continues in the middle of the city, and for Pink’s Hot Dogs, a local institution since 1939. Museum Row and a lively strip of boutiques and cafes along La Brea Avenue round out the neighborhood’s reputation.
How far is La Brea from downtown Los Angeles?
La Brea sits roughly 7 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.
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