Croft Retreat

Croft Retreat sits in Beverly Grove, a residential neighborhood within Mid-City West that sits directly between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. The streets closest to S Croft Ave are quiet and tree-lined, with a mix of 1920s Spanish-style cottages and newer construction, while major commercial corridors are just a short walk away.

The Beverly Center, an eight-floor mall anchored by Bloomingdale's and Macy's, is roughly a five-minute walk south on La Cienega Boulevard. The Grove open-air shopping center and the Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax — open since 1934 — are about a ten-minute walk east, adding a second major retail and dining hub within easy reach.

As of May 2026, the Metro D Line subway added three new stations in the area: Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega. The Wilshire/La Cienega station is the closest to the property, reachable in roughly a ten-minute walk, and connects riders directly to downtown Los Angeles. The extension toward Beverly Hills is expected to open in 2027.

Multiple Metro bus lines run along 3rd Street and Beverly Boulevard, just one block from the property, including routes that reach downtown LA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The DASH and several local and rapid lines serve the immediate area, making car-free commuting a practical option for many destinations.

3rd Street, steps from the property, is one of the city's better-known restaurant corridors with cafes, independent eateries, and well-regarded spots running from La Cienega toward Fairfax. Crossroads Kitchen, the noted vegan fine-dining restaurant, is on Melrose Avenue roughly a ten-minute walk north, and Robertson Boulevard adds upscale dining options a few minutes to the west.

Pan Pacific Park, the neighborhood's primary green space, is about a ten-minute walk northeast on Gardner Street. The park includes a recreation center, sports fields and courts, a splash pad, and a playground, making it a practical option for outdoor activity without leaving the neighborhood.

The property carries a walkability score of 95 out of 100, reflecting its position close to Third Street, Beverly Boulevard, and Fairfax Avenue. Grocery options, pharmacies, coffee shops, and daily errands are reachable on foot, and a bikeability score of 71 makes cycling a viable option for local trips as well.

Beverly Grove is a well-trafficked, mixed residential and commercial neighborhood with activity throughout the day and evening, particularly near 3rd Street and the Beverly Center. As with any urban area in Los Angeles, staying aware of surroundings at night is advisable. Renters should consult the LAPD crime mapping tool or the City of Los Angeles official sources for current, block-level safety information.