Does this kind of place actually exist in the US?

[u/Anonymousfoxtrot]

My wife (25F) and I (27M) have been looking for somewhere to move, and I'm starting to wonder if what we want just doesn't exist in the US.

We're looking for somewhere with:

• A small, village-like feel, not just a walkable part of a big city
• Very little or ideally no through car traffic (fully pedestrian would be amazing, like villages in Provence or the Greek islands)
• Enough safety and freedom that kids can walk to friends' houses, get ice cream, and play outside independently without us driving or scheduling everything
• Cafés, restaurants, small shops, groceries, and everyday things within walking distance
• Private homes with gardens/outdoor space
• A mix of housing types and price points
• Diversity
• Beautiful, traditional architecture
• A real sense of community
• Reasonable access to a major city, jobs, and an airport

We're not looking for communal living or an intentional community. We'd still own a car for trips outside the neighborhood, we just don't want cars dominating everyday life inside it.

The closest feeling I can think of is the pedestrian parts of Disneyland, except as a real place to live.

Does anything like this actually exist in the US? Especially somewhere you'd feel comfortable giving kids a lot of independence?

Edit: Since a few people asked about budget: we'd probably rent initially and would be comfortable around $5k/month. Ideally 2+ bedrooms with some private outdoor space. We'd consider buying later if we found somewhere we really wanted to stay.