Professional couple, no kids. Where should we live? (Torrance, Vista: house, condo)

[wasabica]

We own a house in Torrance now. I work in Culver city. I need to be closer to my job, the commute is unbearable. We want to be in a community with other professional couples without kids so we can meet new friends and ideally be in walking distance of restaurants, high-end grocery stores, etc. We prefer a single family home, but the subdivisions seem seem to be too family oriented, so we would consider a condo/townhouse if we had to. We like cooler microclimates, eg the west side or southbay, but are open to anything at this point. Myabe something near the Grove? ANy suggestions?

[LivingLikeAGradStudent]

New townhomes in the master-planned Playa Vista area, which is near Culver City. Santa Monica is not that far either on surface streets.

[wasabica]

I looked at playa vista. The community stuff seems way too family oriented. And the whole place...very Brave New World, a little scary and overly structured for me. I used to live in a condo in SM (ocean park) - surrounded by shallow yuppies and homeless people. I think I need a referral to a specific neighborhood or condo complex if we go SM. I know, I am picky. This is why I am still stuck in Torrance. Great asian food, that's it.