Living Near USC: Exposition Park, Los Angeles
Exposition Park is one of Los Angeles's most culturally distinctive neighbourhoods, a rare mix of world-class museums, open green space, and major sports venues, sitting directly south of USC's University Park Campus. It's an area with genuine life of its own, not just a corridor between campus and the freeway. For students living at Tessera, that means a neighborhood worth actually being in, not just passing through.
What's Around Tessera
Within a 5 to 20 minute walk of Tessera is the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center, LA Memorial Coliseum, BMO Stadium, the Exposition Park Rose Garden, and the soon to open Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. North of campus, USC Village provides a Ralphs, Amazon Locker, pharmacy, coffee shops, and a US Bank branch. All directions and distances are from 1069 W Exposition Blvd.
Shopping Near Tessera
Smart & Final is a 10-minute walk, and Ralphs is north on Vermont. Trader Joe’s and the Amazon Locker are in the USC Village, a 15-minute walk. The USC Village complex also includes a salon, multiple coffee shops, and a US Bank branch.
Food & Drink Near Tessera
Parkside Dining Hall is open to USC community members 10 minutes on foot. Taco Bell, Cava, and Cafe Dulce are within a 20-minute walk. The USC Village food court is 15 minutes north and includes multiple fast-casual options.
Entertainment & Culture Near Tessera
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is a 7-minute walk from Tessera (free for LA County residents with library card). The LA Memorial Coliseum and BMO Stadium are both a 20-minute walk, making Tessera one of the closest residential buildings to USC Trojans game days. Exposition Park's Rose Garden is directly across the street and free to enter.
Getting Around Without a Car
Tessera is adjacent to the Expo Park/USC station on the Metro E Line. The E Line runs to downtown LA (Union Station) and Santa Monica. Multiple bus lines stop on Exposition Boulevard including the DASH F shuttle, which loops through USC campus.
Apartment Amenities That Make Student Life Easier
Tessera amenities span three outdoor levels: an 11,000 sq ft rooftop sky deckwith resort-style pool and fire pits, a second-floor amenity deck with BBQ grillsand outdoor TVs, a 24-hour fitness center, private study lounges, and a dogpark. Every amenity is included in rent, no separate amenity fees.
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Luxury Rooftop Lounge
High Speed Internet Included
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