Zip code 90034, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. 90034 covers Palms along with some neighboring blocks, and its single-family figures run well above most Palms 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.
Palms was laid out in 1886 on former Rancho La Ballona land, halfway between Los Angeles and the beach along a steam railroad, and its founders renamed the little Bay View depot and planted palm trees beside it, which gave the town its name. An Eastlake-style station followed in 1887, and when it faced demolition in the 1970s, preservationists moved it to Heritage Square Museum, where the city Historic-Cultural Monument still stands.
The homes
Palms is one of the denser parts of the Westside. After World War II, much of its flat grid filled in with apartment and condo buildings, so a lot of what comes up for sale here is a condo or townhome, often with a garage below and a balcony or two. Newer small-lot homes and modern townhomes have joined them on several streets in recent years.
Single-family streets are tucked in between, especially on the blocks near Motor Avenue and toward Cheviot Hills and Mar Vista. There you'll find 1920s Spanish homes, bungalows and post-war ranch houses on regular city lots, many updated or expanded.
The feel
- Venice and National Boulevards carry most of the shops and restaurants, with cooking from Indonesia, Oaxaca, Nepal, Cuba and Japan within a few blocks.
- Palms Recreation Center on Overland Avenue has fields, courts and a park.
- The Expo bike path runs alongside the E Line tracks, connecting toward Santa Monica and Culver City.
- Right in the middle. Culver City's restaurants, Century City and the beach are all a short drive away.
Eat, drink, shop
- n/naka (Overland Ave). A Michelin-recognized modern kaiseki restaurant, open in Palms since 2011, serving a long, seasonal multi-course dinner. Resy
- Pizzeria Sei (Tabor St). The bigger Palms home of the acclaimed Tokyo-style pizzeria, opened in June 2026 with a larger menu and wine list. LA Magazine
- Versailles (Venice Blvd). The original location of the Cuban mini-chain, famous for its garlicky roast chicken. The Infatuation
- Simpang Asia (National Blvd). A colorful, affordable Indonesian spot for street food plates. The Infatuation
Getting around
Palms is one of the easiest Westside neighborhoods to get around from. The 10 runs along its northern edge and the 405 sits just west, so Century City is often 10 to 15 minutes away off-peak, Santa Monica and the beach 15 to 20, and Downtown about 20 to 30. The Metro E Line stops at Palms station, with trains to Santa Monica in one direction and through Culver City to Downtown in the other. Like all of the Westside, the 405 and the 10 take planning at rush hour.
What's new
- Pizzeria Sei moves in. The acclaimed pizzeria opened its larger Palms restaurant on Tabor Street on June 24, 2026, adding fried montanara and thin Roman-style pies, while the original Pico-Robertson spot stays open. (LA Magazine)
- The D Line heads to Westwood. Metro's D Line subway extension opened its first section along Wilshire in May 2026, and the final section to Westwood/UCLA and Westwood/VA Hospital, a short drive north of Palms, is under construction. (Metro)
Good to know
- City of LA rules apply, including rent stabilization on many pre-1978 multi-unit buildings, which matters for duplexes and small apartment buildings.
- Condo and townhome homework. With so many attached homes, read HOA budgets, reserves, rules and any planned assessments early.
- Newer construction. For recent small-lot homes and remodels, ask for permits and final sign-offs.
- Measure ULA, LA's additional transfer tax, applies to sales above certain price thresholds.
Questions people ask
Is Palms part of the City of Los Angeles?
Yes. Palms has been part of the City of Los Angeles since 1915, one of the earliest areas annexed on the Westside. City of LA rules apply, including rent stabilization on many pre-1978 multi-unit buildings. Culver City, next door to the south and east, is a separate city.
What kind of homes are in Palms?
Palms has a lot of condos, townhomes and apartment buildings, many from the post-war decades, plus single-family streets of 1920s Spanish homes, bungalows and post-war ranch houses. Newer small-lot homes and townhomes have filled in along several streets in recent years.
Does Palms have a Metro station?
Yes. The Metro E Line stops at Palms station, with trains west to Santa Monica and east through Culver City to Downtown LA. The 10 freeway runs along the north edge, and the 405 sits just to the west, so Century City, Santa Monica and LAX are all close.
How far is Palms from the beach?
Santa Monica and Venice beaches are often 15 to 20 minutes from Palms outside rush hour, by car or on the E Line to Santa Monica. Century City is roughly 10 to 15 minutes north, and Downtown about 20 to 30 minutes east via the 10.
