Century City

Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles

Century City rose in the 1960s on land that was once a film studio backlot. Its towers line the Avenue of the Stars, with an open-air shopping center at the center and the Westside spreading out on every side.

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Towers of Century City

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<section class="mal-nb-glance" aria-label="At a glance"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">At a glance</p><dl class="mal-nb-glance-grid"><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Jurisdiction</dt><dd>Neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Developed</dt><dd>1960s onward</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Main street</dt><dd>Avenue of the Stars</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Former use</dt><dd>Studio backlot</dd></div></dl></div></section><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">From backlot to skyline</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">The land was part of a major studio lot before it was sold for development in the early 1960s. The studio still operates on its remaining land next door.</p></div></article></div></section><figure class="mal-nb-band" aria-hidden="true"><img class="mal-nb-band-img" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae64fb5178027a5afd64918_mal-nb-century-city.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">Avenue of the Stars</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Office towers, hotels, and residential high-rises line the avenue, with plazas and gardens between them.</p></div></article><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">Shopping at the center</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Westfield Century City is an open-air center of shops, restaurants, and a cinema.</p></div></article></div></section><section class="mal-nb-places"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Places of note</p><ul class="mal-nb-places-list"><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Westfield Century City</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Open-air shopping and dining</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Avenue of the Stars</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Towers, hotels, and plazas</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Century Park</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Green space between the towers</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Studio lot</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Working film studio next door</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Cheviot Hills</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Parks and golf to the south</span></li></ul></div></section><section class="mal-nb-nearby"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Nearby</p><div class="mal-nb-nearby-grid"><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/beverly-hills"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae5854605e834b547e1925b_mal-nb-beverly-hills.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Beverly Hills</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">City · Los Angeles County</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/westwood"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae64fb7178027a5afd64aa8_mal-nb-westwood.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Westwood</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/cheviot-hills"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae64fb69f3f573f323bb2be_mal-nb-cheviot-hills.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Cheviot Hills</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles</span></a></div><p class="mal-nb-maplink"><a href="/neighborhood-map-preview">Back to the neighborhood map</a></p></div></section>

<nav class="mal-nb-index" aria-label="In this guide"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">In this guide</p><ol class="mal-nb-index-list"><li><a href="#nb-parks"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">01</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Parks</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-art"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">02</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Art &amp; Culture</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">3 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-recreation"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">03</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Recreational Activities</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">3 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-restaurants"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">04</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Restaurants</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">3 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-shopping"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">05</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Shopping</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-entertainment"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">06</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Entertainment</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li></ol></div></nav> <!-- guide lists, inserted before .mal-nb-nearby --> <div class="mal-nb-guide-wrap"><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-parks" aria-labelledby="nb-parks-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-parks-h">Parks</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Century Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A pair of plazas and lawns along Avenue of the Stars</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Avenue of the Stars</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Century+Park%2C+Avenue+of+the+Stars%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Century Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Roxbury Memorial Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A central Beverly Hills park a short walk east</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">471 S Roxbury Dr</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Roxbury+Memorial+Park%2C+471+S+Roxbury+Dr%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Roxbury Memorial Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Cheviot Hills Recreation Center</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Large fields and courts to the south</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2551 Motor Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Cheviot+Hills+Recreation+Center%2C+2551+Motor+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Cheviot Hills Recreation Center: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Beverly Gardens Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Gardens along Santa Monica Boulevard</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Beverly+Gardens+Park%2C+Santa+Monica+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Beverly Gardens Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-art" aria-labelledby="nb-art-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-art-h">Art &amp; Culture</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Fox Studio Lot</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The historic 20th Century Fox lot beside the towers</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">10201 W Pico Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Fox+Studio+Lot%2C+10201+W+Pico+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Fox Studio Lot: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Century Plaza</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Minoru Yamasaki&#x27;s curved 1966 hotel, restored with new towers</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2025 Avenue of the Stars</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Century+Plaza%2C+2025+Avenue+of+the+Stars%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Century Plaza: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Wallis</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Performing arts in a restored post office</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">9390 N Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://thewallis.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Wallis: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-recreation" aria-labelledby="nb-recreation-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-recreation-h">Recreational Activities</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Rancho Park Golf Course</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A busy public 18-hole course</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">10460 W Pico Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Rancho+Park+Golf+Course%2C+10460+W+Pico+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Rancho Park Golf Course: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Cheviot Hills tennis courts</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Public courts in a large rec center</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2551 Motor Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Cheviot+Hills+tennis+courts%2C+2551+Motor+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Cheviot Hills tennis courts: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Century City walking loop</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A level walk along Avenue of the Stars and Century Park East</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Avenue of the Stars</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Century+City+walking+loop%2C+Avenue+of+the+Stars%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Century City walking loop: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-restaurants" aria-labelledby="nb-restaurants-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">04</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-restaurants-h">Restaurants</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Birdie G&#x27;s at Fairmont Century Plaza</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Jeremy Fox&#x27;s restaurant, reopened at the Century Plaza in October 2026</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2025 Avenue of the Stars</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Birdie+G%27s+at+Fairmont+Century+Plaza%2C+2025+Avenue+of+the+Stars%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Birdie G&#x27;s at Fairmont Century Plaza: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Rumi&#x27;s Kitchen</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Persian cooking from Atlanta, new to Westfield Century City</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">10250 Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Rumi%27s+Kitchen%2C+10250+Santa+Monica+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Rumi&#x27;s Kitchen: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Eataly L.A.</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">An Italian market with several restaurants and a rooftop</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">10250 Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Eataly+L.A.%2C+10250+Santa+Monica+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Eataly L.A.: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-shopping" aria-labelledby="nb-shopping-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">05</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-shopping-h">Shopping</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Westfield Century City</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">An open-air center of fashion, dining, and a cinema</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">10250 Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.westfield.com/en/united-states/centurycity" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Westfield Century City: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Eataly L.A. market</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Italian provisions and a wine shop</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">10250 Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Eataly+L.A.+market%2C+10250+Santa+Monica+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Eataly L.A. market: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Rodeo Drive</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Flagship boutiques a short drive east</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Rodeo Dr</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://rodeodrive-bh.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Rodeo Drive: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Westwood Boulevard Persian shops</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Bakeries and grocers to the west</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Westwood Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Westwood+Boulevard+Persian+shops%2C+Westwood+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Westwood Boulevard Persian shops: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-entertainment" aria-labelledby="nb-entertainment-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">06</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-entertainment-h">Entertainment</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">AMC Century City 15</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A large cinema at Westfield Century City</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">10250 Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=AMC+Century+City+15%2C+10250+Santa+Monica+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="AMC Century City 15: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Wallis</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Theater and dance nearby in Beverly Hills</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">9390 N Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://thewallis.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Wallis: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Geffen Playhouse</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Theater in Westwood</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">10886 Le Conte Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Geffen Playhouse: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Century Plaza bar</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Cocktails in the restored Yamasaki hotel</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2025 Avenue of the Stars</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Century+Plaza+bar%2C+2025+Avenue+of+the+Stars%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Century Plaza bar: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><p class="mal-nb-guide-note"><span class="mal-nb-wrap">Places checked October 31, 2026. Hours and openings change; confirm before visiting.</span></p></div>