California, United States · North America
West Athens works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gardena, 17km from Venice Beach.
West Athens is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 8,729, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, West Athens sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add West Athens to your route.
West Athens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 9,393 at the 2020 census. It is an unincorporated community within the 2nd Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County. West Athens is served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, operatingRead more
out of the South Los Angeles Station. The approximate boundaries for West Athens are: 87th Street to the north, Vermont Avenue to the east, El Segundo Boulevard to the south, and approximately Western Avenue to Van Ness Avenue to the west. West Athens is predominantly residential, with commercial uses along its main corridors. Los Angeles Southwest Community College lies within the West Athens neighborhood and city limits.
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West Athens is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.9233 latitude, -118.3034 longitude.
West Athens has a population of approximately 8,729 people, making it a town in United States.
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Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
16 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
Serving French dip sandwiches since 1908 on sawdust-covered floors with communal tables and long wooden counters. One of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants and a claimant to inventing the French dip.
16 km · about 20 min drive
beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.
19 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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