Palms (originally “The Palms”) is a community in the Westside region of Los Angeles, California, founded in 1886 and the oldest neighborhood annexed to the city, in 1915. The 1886 tract was marketed as an agricultural and vacation community. Today it is a primarily residential area, with many apartment buildings, ribbons of commercial zoning and a single-family residential area in its northwest corner. As of the 2000 census the population of Palms was 42,545.
Palms has no official boundaries, but the Los Angeles Times’ “Mapping L.A.” reference guide measures it at 1.95 square miles and places it northwest of Culver City, south of Cheviot Hills and Beverlywood, southeast of Rancho Park, west of Mid-City, and northeast of Mar Vista. The 1886 subdivision map filed with Los Angeles County showed Palms as bounded on the northeast by what would today be Manning Avenue.
Living in Palms
Palms’ diversity is reflected in its landmarks. Religious sites include the complexes of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness on Watseka Avenue and the Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America (IMAN) on Motor Avenue.
The area is host to an unusual museum, the Museum of Jurassic Technology, and a research institute, the Center for Land Use Interpretation. It has a legitimate theater, the Ivy Substation, which is now home to the Actors Gang, led by Tim Robbins. The Ivy Substation is within Media Park, which has been leased to Culver City on a long-term basis.
The schools within Palms are as follows:
Redeemer Baptist Elementary School, private, 10792 National Boulevard
Clover Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD, 11020 Clover Avenue
Le Lycée de Los Angeles, private, 3261 Overland Avenue
Palms Elementary School, LAUSD, 3520 Motor Avenue
Palms Middle School, LAUSD, 10680 Woodbine Street
Magnolia Science Academy No. 6, charter, 3754 Dunn Drive
Saint Augustine Elementary School, private, 3819 Clarington Avenue
Charnock Road Elementary School, LAUSD, 11133 Charnock Road
New World Montessori School, private K-6, 10520 Regent Street
Alexander Hamilton High School (Los Angeles), LAUSD, 2955 S. Robertson Boulevard serves Palms as its public high school.
Palms Real Estate
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, Palms offers a vibrant mix of urban convenience, community charm, and growing real estate value. For those new to the city, families searching for a nurturing neighborhood, young professionals chasing their dreams, or savvy investors seeking promising opportunities, Palms stands out as a hidden gem. This centrally located enclave combines affordability, accessibility, and cultural diversity—making it one of LA’s most desirable spots to call home.
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