Welcome to Century City
This “city within a city” is home to a cluster of high-rises that command a visible stretch of L.A.’s skyline.
Century City wouldn’t exist without 20th Century Fox: The neighborhood was built on one of the movie studio’s backlots. In 1956, Fox’s president decided to repurpose the land for real estate development and with the help of his nephew-in-law, an attorney who’s been dubbed “the father of Century City,” commissioned a master plan from an architectural firm. The first building went up in 1963.
Referencing 20th Century Fox, the neighborhood was formerly used as one of the movie studio’s backlots until it was repurposed for real estate in 1956. Century City is bisected by Olympic Boulevard and occupies less than one square mile.
What To Expect
Towering office buildings, luxe shopping, and a thriving food scene.
Though its population density thins at the end of the workday, Century City is rife with neighborhood infrastructure. Several shopping malls and a host of upscale restaurants contribute to a thriving retail and nightlife scene within this commercial center, including the 422,000-square-foot Westfield Mall development.
The Lifestyle
Bustling commerce complemented by upscale entertainment.
While Century City’s evening entertainment rarely gets too rowdy, its denizens take full advantage of the area’s luxe shopping and dining options.
Unexpected Appeal
Sleek architecture and urban energy.
Despite its diminutive nature, Century City feels more like a big city than the small town its square footage would suggest. Its expanding professional population, cluster of high-rises, and major Westfield shopping center lend a bustling urban air.
The Market
Luxury high-rise condos and mid-century apartment buildings.
Much of Century City’s property is commercial, but it also boasts some of LA’s tallest, most well-appointed condo offerings as well as mid-century apartment buildings and duplexes that harken back to its early days of development.
You'll Fall In Love With these Restaurants - A patio culture complemented by creative cuisine.
Hinoki and The Bird
Century City’s sleek outdoor spaces serve as prime canvas for a fleet of inventive restaurants. Indulge in the Japanese-influenced menu at hotspot Hinoki and the Bird.
Lumiere
New. Modern American French brasserie.
Craft
Grab high-end American fare at Tom Colicchio’s Craft. In 2007, Chef Tom Colicchio brought Craft’s pioneering culinary approach from NY to LA to continue his celebration of single-ingredient dishes, expertly & simply prepared. Currently, under the execution of Chef de Cuisine Brian Rigsby, Craft continues to feature a menu of local produce, all-natural meats & day-boat seafood. Designed by award-winning architecture firm, Bentel & Bentel, Craft LA s is a bustling 10,000 sq-ft space that includes a dining veranda overlooking a four-acre park.
Lunch is served Tues-Fri & dinner Tues-Sat, with the last seating at 9:30pm. Weekday happy hour is first come, first served from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
My fav dish: Wagyu Beef and potato purée.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Eataly
With Mario Batali’s Italian food mecca Eataly slated to open in 2017, this neighborhood’s culinary scene is only growing.