We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Playa del Rey. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Playa del Rey.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Playa del Rey. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Playa del Rey.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Playa del Rey. See our Newspapers Page for Playa del Rey.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Playa del Rey ...
Looking for more information about Playa del Rey? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Playa del Rey, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Playa del Rey.
Adding Playa del Rey to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Playa del Rey in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Playa del Rey was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Playa del Rey post office opened in 1904.
If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Los Angeles, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Playa del Rey - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 310 code has been Overlayed with the 424 area code. New phone numbers in the Playa del Rey area will be assigned with one of these codes: 310 or 424. As a result, placing a call in the Playa del Rey area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Playa del Rey). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Playa del Rey or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: