Sawtelle Boulevard
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Sawtelle Boulevard is a north/south street in Los Angeles of important cultural significance. Sawtelle Blvd's northern end is at Ohio Avenue adjacent to the Veteran Administration, and its southern end is at Sepulveda Boulevard. Sawtelle Blvd is the major thoroughfare for the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Sawtelle.
The portion of Sawtelle Blvd from Santa Monica Boulevard to Olympic Boulevard is a trendy spot for the newer Japanese American community in Los Angeles. Businesses found on this street include Japanese fast food (curry and ramen), upscale sushi bars, neighborhood Japanese grocery stores, three Boba tea shops, Japanese artisan stores, temples, and historic nursuries. One interesting site is the consulate of Saudi Arabia, located next to a ramen restaurant and an esoteric Japanese magazine store.
Homes south of this portion of Sawtelle Blvd are inhabited by a large Japanese American population. Many of the homes exhibit gardens and landscapes true to Japanese tradition.
After passing Olympic Blvd, Sawtelle Blvd continues as a four lane boulevard running parallel to the San Diego Freeway and Sepulveda Boulevard. After passing Culver City, Sawtelle Blvd swerves east and ends at Sepulveda Boulevard near Ladera Heights.
