Mar Vista: Santa Monica's Quiet, Cooler Sister

By Laurel Earhart | Laurel Sells Mar Vista

Westside's Best-Kept Secret

While Santa Monica tends to make the headlines for its glamorous beaches, high-end retail and celebrity sightings. Little do savvy locals know that the real magic of the westside actually is eastbound, a few blocks from Santa Monica: Mar Vista. Santa Monica's quieter, cooler sister. She's effortlessly stylish, unpretentiously charming and full of heart.

Being a long-time westside resident and real-estate expert, I've found myself falling head over heels for this neighborhood. If you're looking for a community that feels like home the moment you arrive, Mar Vista is the place for you.

Peace Over Prestige

While Santa Monica is a global destination. Mar Vista is a sanctuary. Here, mornings start off with the scent of jasmine flowers and fresh coffee from a local cafe. It's a place where you can walk your dog under towering jacarandas, chat with your neighbors and still be able to make it to the beach or airport in less than 15 minutes.

For buyers who desire to have access to the Westside without all the chaos, Mar Vista is the obvious (but still under-the-radar) choice.

Creative, Not Commercial

Mar Vista buzzes with a quiet creativity. Whether it's a converted garage-turned-art-studio, a poetry reading at a neighborhood cafe or a kid's lemonade stand on a Saturday morning, this community has a soulfulness to it. The Annual Mar Vista Art Walk, Farmer's Market (which is on Sundays) and a growing roster of small businesses along Venice Boulevard make Mar Vista feel like a living. breathing work of art.

Close to Everything, Far from Ordinary

Mar Vista's unbeatable location is one of the reasons I specialize in it. You're minutes away from Venice, Culver City, Silicon Valley and Santa Monica - but you're still in your own little world. Whether you're biking to the beach or taking a stroll at dusk, Mar Vista offers the best of LA without the stress and burnout.

Why I Sell Mar Vista

I don't just work in this place - I believe in it. I've helped many families find their forever homes, helped downsizers discover their perfect bungalows and first-time buyers make the leap into this community. In addition to its location, the pride of ownership, warmth of the community and the gentle hum of growth in the neighborhood makes Mar Vista one of the best places to live and invest in.

Let's Find Your Mar Vista Match!

If you've been circling Santa Monica and looking to find something more soulful, grounded and (let's be honest) more livable...then let me introduce you to Mar Vista.

I'd be more than happy to show you around the neighborhood to highlight the hidden gems, explore beautiful homes and help you plant roots in a community that's growing with grace.

Come say hi!

I host a weekly Coffee and Donuts on Saturday mornings from 8:00am - 11:00am at 1608 Montana Avenue. No pressure - just local vibes, real conversation and some delicious doughnuts.

Ready to start you Mar Vista Journey? Let's talk.

Call or text me: (424)-299-0302

Email: Laurel.Earhart@cbrealty.com

Website: laurelsellsmarvista.com