What is the Silicon Beach in Los Angeles and what is the history behind this term?

Silicon Beach refers to the westside region of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, home to over 500 tech startup companies. The area includes Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, and El Segundo. The name 'Silicon Beach' was adopted due to the concentration of tech and digital media companies, mirroring the tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley. The growth of Silicon Beach began in the late 2000s and early 2010s, notably with Google leasing a 100,000 square foot property in Venice in 2011, which attracted more tech companies like Snapchat, Hulu, Riot Games, and Tinder. Silicon Beach has now a vibrant tech ecosystem with venture capital firms, digital media companies, gaming companies, and incubators and accelerators, fostering tech entrepreneurship in the region.

What is Howard Hughes' private airport, Playa Vista?

Howard Hughes' private airport, also known as the Spruce Goose Hangar or Playa Vista Airport, is located in Los Angeles, California. Built by Howard Hughes during World War II, it housed the H-4 Hercules, also known as the 'Spruce Goose,' an experimental aircraft with the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever flown. The hangar, now known as the Hercules Campus, has been transformed into a mixed-use development with office space, retail outlets, and sound stages, serving as a hub for creative businesses and technology companies while preserving its historical and architectural significance.

What has been the real estate development in Playa Vista?

Playa Vista is a master-planned community in Los Angeles, covering 1,087 acres, designed to integrate residential, commercial, retail, and recreational spaces. It offers a variety of housing options alongside a significant presence of tech and creative industry companies, due to its proximity to 'Silicon Beach.' The area includes commercial and retail spaces, parks, and emphasizes sustainability with many buildings meeting green building standards. The development promotes community engagement through various amenities and events, and its strategic location provides easy access to major transportation routes, making it a vibrant and sought-after community.

757 OCEAN AVE #109

Santa Monica, CA, USA

$877,500

$1,189 per ft²

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1 Beds

738 ft²

1 Baths

Co-op

Built 1958

MLS® ID:

20-541238

Updated:

10/06/2022

Listed:

09/20/2022

Ocean Ave. & Montana! Just steps from stairs leading to the beach. Walk to 3rd Street Promenade, SM Pier, the beach, restaurants and Montana Ave. shopping. This classy bldg. features a remodeled lobby with ocean views, heated pool, patio area, courtyard w/fountain & ocean views sun deck. Gorgeous unit facing the pool and inviting courtyard. Featuring a spacious living room with beautiful floors, separate dining area, cooks kitchen, bathroom has shower and separate tub. There is a large patio off the bedroom door. Low HOA includes EQ insurance, water, trash and 24 hr security...This unit is NOT subject to rent control and will be vacant at close of escrow.

Interior Features

Total Bedrooms

Total Bathrooms

Laundry Description

Community

Floor Description

Laminate, Tile

Heating

Forced Air

Exterior/Building Features

Lot feet

22,362 ft²

Other property details

HOA Fee

Garage

Parking

Yes

Parking Description

Assigned, Community Garage, Controlled Entrance, Converted Garage, Covered Parking, Door Opener

Pool

Yes

Pool Description

Community,Filtered,Heated,In Ground

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Pool

Data last updated 10/06/2022