Playa feels like an escape from the city, but is also close to LAX and major freeways that can easily get you to Downtown LA or Hollywood. Beach cities are a short walk or ride away. Within Playa, it's a short walk to several great neighborhood cafes and restaurants along with a small market to pick up any basics.
You'll be right nearby Venice Beach and its infamous muscle beach and boardwalk, or take a walk up Abbott Kinney which is packed with amazing restaurants, great shopping and fun bars.
Playa Vista (also known as Silicon Beach), is the nearby home to big tech companies as well as shopping and nightlife. You'll find a Whole Foods, sports center, a state of the art movie theater and community restaurants.