Neighborhood & Directions
Nightlife
Los Angeles has it all, and so can you. Call up your friends for a fun night out. Visit Kiss Kiss Bang Bang on Wilshire Boulevard to dance the night away and then hop on over to BreakRoom 86 located inside The Line Hotel, a Speakeasy and quite the hidden gem. Take a drive to L.A. Live located in the South Park District in Downtown Los Angeles for the ultimate time: sporting events, music, night clubs, the movies, bowling, and of course the coolest restaurants. Explore all on Wilshire Boulevard, you might even find your new favorite place.
Experiences
When you live at Avana on Wilshire, you have access to the most coolest experiences throughout the Los Angeles area. Check out sporting events at The Staples Center and Dodger Stadium. The Pantages Theatre, The Greek Theater, The Hollywood Bowl, and the Wiltern are all excellent to go enjoy any and all music events. Take the train to see Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City and then stay for dinner and drinks at City Walk. There is really never a dull moment so take advantage of how many places you can get to, even over one weekend.
Local Food + Vibes
When you are a resident of Avana on Wilshire, the options for dining are just unlimited. Check out Bulgogi Hut, Korean BBQ, BCD Tofu House, and Koreatown for all of the authentic local food vibes. Take a trip over to The Grove, where you can shop all day long for those high-end brands and enjoy an afternoon lunch to relax and unwind. Stop by the Farmers Market on the weekend or grab a latte with a friend at the nearby Starbucks.
Fitness
Do you like to work out? Well, you have some to the right place. There are many options for fitness in the neighborhood. Orangetheory Fitness is located just across street from Avana on Wilshire. Get in a workout daily at the 24 Hour Fitness next door. Want some down time? Check out YogaWorks or Hot 8 Yoga, that are both only a few blocks away and walking distance from your apartment home.
Beaches
You have access to the most beautiful beaches of Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey and Malibu when you live with us at Avana on Wilshire. Be sure to check out all there is to do at the Santa Monica Boardwalk, then head north to Malibu to dine at some the nost coolest, trendy restaurants along Pacific Coast Highway 1 – who knows, you might even catch a celebrity. Beaches are generally 40-45 minutes from your new apartment home.
Metro
The Metro is where it's at. You can easily get from mid-Wilshire to Santa Monica on the Expo. There is so much to explore: fine dining, entertainment, beaches and more. The Regular Fare is $1.75 – and is good for 2 hours of unlimited travel in one direction in rail or bus, which is better than sitting in traffic, right? Check out schedules online at Metro.Net and choose your own adventure today. There are stations at Wilshire and Western, and Wilshire and Normandy.
Schools + Education
There are so many options for you to receive an education including attending the Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood, The Los Angeles Film School, Cinema Make Up School, and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Learn about Animation, Audio, Entertainment Business, Film, Production, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, movie make up, costume design and more. You can even study to be an Attorney at Southwestern Law School, which is located right on Wilshire Boulevard.
Museums
Los Angeles is home to the finest museums around. You can really see it all. Visit the La Brea Tarpits and Museum, The Getty Center, The Natural History Museum, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Petersen Automotive Museum, and Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which is just a quick 5-10 miles from the community.
Los Angeles International Airport
The Los Angeles International Airport is only a 35-minute drive from your luxurious apartment home at Avana on Wilshire. As the fourth busiest airport in the world, pick up your a friend or two and tour them around all of Los Angeles. Call in advance to reserve your parking.
Parks
Make it a day trip with family and friends to Lake Hollywood Park located at 3160 Canyon Lake Drive - there’s plenty of green grass for everyone to picnic, relax on a Sunday afternoon and it’s dog friendly too. Check out Silver Lake Recreation Center for picnicking, fresh air, and enjoying the playground. Bring your bikes to cruise around or just take a stroll while listening to music.