Pico District. A crossroads of culture, cuisine, and community, this neighborhood sits on the southern side of Santa Monica, flowing toward Ocean Park and the edge of Los Angeles. Along Pico Boulevard, independent restaurants, bakeries, and coffee bars share the street with studios and galleries, giving daily life plenty of color and conversation.
Weekends orbit around green spaces and gathering places. Families unfurl picnic blankets at the lively Virginia Avenue Park, home to a beloved Saturday farmers market, while readers and makers converge at the light-filled Pico Branch Library for story time, workshops, and community events. Art fans find a steady calendar of exhibitions and residencies at the acclaimed 18th Street Arts Center, and students energize the area around Santa Monica College with performances, lectures, and athletics.
Education options are a strong draw: the neighborhood is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and includes well-regarded programs plus easy access to after-school arts and sports. Daily logistics are straightforward, with Big Blue Bus routes linking to the E Line’s 26th St/Bergamot station, bike lanes threading east–west, and beaches and downtown just minutes away.
Whether you’re settling into your first home or planning a strategic sale, Pico District rewards with authenticity, walkability, and community pride—and Agent Pronto can connect you with a trusted local expert to guide your next move, for both buyers and sellers.