Zip code 90036, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. 90036 also covers Park La Brea, the Fairfax District and parts of Beverly Grove, so it mixes houses with many condos. Zip codes don't line up neatly with neighborhood borders, and medians hide a wide range of homes, so treat these as a rough feel for the area.
In 1921 developer A.W. Ross bought 18 acres along what was then a dirt stretch of Wilshire between La Brea and Fairfax, betting that shoppers would drive out from Downtown if parking was easy. Critics laughed, but by 1929 the papers were calling it the Miracle Mile, and its Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings, made to be seen through a windshield, became a model for car-era shopping streets across the country. Today the same mile is Museum Row.
The homes
The residential streets on either side of Wilshire were built mostly from the mid-1920s to about 1940, and they have a consistent, handsome look: Spanish Colonial Revival homes with tile roofs and arched windows, plus Tudor, Colonial and Moderne touches, all on flat lots with similar setbacks. Many blocks are lined with period two-story duplexes and fourplexes that read like single houses from the street, a hallmark of this part of the city.
Two Historic Preservation Overlay Zones cover much of the area: the Miracle Mile HPOZ south of Wilshire, and the Miracle Mile North HPOZ between Beverly Boulevard and Third Street. Park La Brea, a big planned community of garden apartments and towers from the 1940s and 50s, sits at the north edge, and mid-rise and high-rise buildings along Wilshire add condos. Our Spanish homes guide covers what to look for in houses of this era.
The feel
- Museum Row lines Wilshire with LACMA, the La Brea Tar Pits, the Academy Museum, the Petersen Automotive Museum and Craft Contemporary.
- Art Deco Wilshire still shows its 1920s and 30s roots, including the black-and-gold 1929 Deco Building and the Streamline Moderne May Company building, now home to the Academy Museum.
- Open lawns surround the La Brea Tar Pits beside LACMA, and the Grove and the Original Farmers Market are a few minutes north.
- La Brea Avenue runs along the east edge with restaurants, bakeries, design shops and showrooms.
Eat, drink, shop
- République (S La Brea Ave). A French restaurant and bakery in a soaring 1920s building, known for its pastries and brunch. Afar
- Kouzeh Bakery (Wilshire Blvd). An Iranian bakery turning out flatbreads like sangak plus sweet and savory pastries. The Infatuation
- All Season Brewing (S La Brea Ave). A big brewery in a restored Streamline Moderne former tire shop, with tacos from Chicas Tacos. Time Out
- Met Her at a Bar (S La Brea Ave). A casual breakfast and lunch spot where the waffles are the thing to order. The Infatuation
- Met Him at a Bar (S La Brea Ave). The Italian sibling down the block, handy for an easy lunch or dinner. The Infatuation
- India's Tandoori (Wilshire Blvd). A longtime, affordable Indian restaurant that's quick with takeout. The Infatuation
Getting around
Miracle Mile is right in the middle of the city. The Metro D Line now stops at Wilshire/La Brea and Wilshire/Fairfax, with trains to Koreatown and Union Station in under 20 minutes. By car, Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are often 10 minutes away off-peak, Downtown and Century City about 20, and the 10 freeway is a short drive south. Hancock Park is next door to the east.
What's new
- The D Line arrives. Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega stations opened on May 8, 2026, the first section of the D Line extension. The next sections, through Beverly Hills and Century City and on to Westwood, are under construction. (Metro)
- LACMA's David Geffen Galleries. Peter Zumthor's new home for LACMA's permanent collection, a single-level building that stretches across Wilshire, opened on April 19, 2026. (LACMA)
Good to know
- HPOZ review. In the Miracle Mile and Miracle Mile North HPOZs, exterior changes visible from the street, such as windows, additions and demolitions, generally need review under each zone's preservation plan.
- Duplexes and rent stabilization. Many of the area's 1920s and 30s duplexes and fourplexes fall under the City's rent stabilization rules. If you plan to live in one unit and rent the other, verify the rules for that property with the City.
- Older systems. Homes approaching 100 years old deserve careful inspections of sewer lines, foundations, plumbing and electrical.
- Transfer taxes. The City of LA has an additional transfer tax (Measure ULA) on sales above certain price thresholds. Ask your escrow officer how it applies.
Questions people ask
Is Miracle Mile part of Los Angeles?
Yes. Miracle Mile is a neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles, roughly between Third Street and San Vicente Boulevard, and Fairfax and Highland Avenues. City of LA rules apply, including two Historic Preservation Overlay Zones, rent stabilization on many pre-1978 multi-unit buildings and the City's transfer tax on higher-priced sales.
What kind of homes are in Miracle Mile?
Mostly 1920s and 1930s Spanish Colonial Revival homes, along with Tudor and other period styles, on flat, regular lots. Many blocks are lined with classic two-story duplexes and fourplexes, and Park La Brea and the towers along Wilshire add apartments and condos.
What museums are on the Miracle Mile?
Museum Row on Wilshire Boulevard includes LACMA and its new David Geffen Galleries, the La Brea Tar Pits, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in the former May Company building, the Petersen Automotive Museum and Craft Contemporary, all within about a mile.
Is there a Metro station in Miracle Mile?
Yes. The Metro D Line opened Wilshire/La Brea and Wilshire/Fairfax stations in May 2026, along with Wilshire/La Cienega just west. Trains run east through Koreatown to Union Station, and extensions toward Beverly Hills, Century City and Westwood are under construction.
