If you are considering buying Playa del Rey real estate then you are making a great choice. Playa del Rey means "King's Beach" and that is the perfect name for this particular town. There is plenty of different real estate for sale in Playa del Rey, and the excellent school system makes it attractive to families with children. Loyola Marymount University is also located nearby. The town is bordered by El Segundo to the south, Marina del Rey to the north, and Westchester to the east.

Choose Playa del Rey Real Estate for the Beaches

RV owners will enjoy visiting the camp at Dockweiler State Beach, which also offers picnic areas, volleyball and fire rings for campfires. And the Dockweiler Youth Center on the beach is another great reason for families to own Playa del Rey real estate - it offers youth camp during the summer for kids aged 7-17. When camp isn't in session, you can arrange to rent the facilities for private use. It's a great option for beach parties and intimate family gatherings alike. There's a lifeguard posted at the beach during daylight hours, so even little ones can swim in safety. The more adventurously inclined can try their hand at hang-gliding over the beach, where Windsports Soaring Center has constructed a three-story "bunny hill" for beginners in addition to a novice area for the more experienced glider. In October, the Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon is held on Dockweiler Beach. The triathlon consists of a 600 meter swim, a 20K bike race, and a 5K foot race, the proceeds of which go to the UCLA and USC triathlon teams.

Choose Playa del Rey Real Estate for the Amenities

Why else is Playa del Rey real estate so popular? Perhaps because several celebrities live in or have lived in the area. These have included not only actors and actresses, but also the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Perhaps they enjoy the peace and quiet... but there are also quite a few high-class restaurants in the area that make for terrific celebrity-spotting opportunities. Those in the mood for Italian food would do well to stop by Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant. Or, for a more laid-back ambiance, try Prince O'Whales sports bar. Tandoor-A-India offers a spicier taste, with top-notch Indian food at reasonable prices.

Real Estate for Sale in Playa del Rey

Playa del Rey's homes range from tiny condominiums to mansions. Most apartments and houses in the area are on the grand side, as the inhabitants tend to have quite a bit of money. Since Playa del Rey is right on the ocean, beachfront properties are available for the sufficiently interested. Home prices generally drop as one moves further away from the water. Los Angeles International Airport is located directly to the south but the area under LAX's flight paths is not inhabited by humans - it's reserved as a conservation area for the endangered El Segundo blue butterfly.