Aerial view of a residential neighborhood in Santa Monica near the ocean.

Beach Communities

  • This upscale shoreside community resides amongst the bluffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean. It’s tucked away along the Santa Monica mountains, and most of the residents take advantage of its exclusive, yet serene atmosphere. Malibu home to many famous beaches including Zuma, Topanga, Point Dume, Surfrider, County Line, and Dan Blocker Beach. Pepperdine University resides just off the Pacific Coast Highway and overlooks Malibu Bluffs Park.

  • This beachfront city in western Los Angeles was named after the Christian Saint, Monica. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, the city is comprised of a diverse mixture of Hollywood celebrities, executives, families, surfers, and students. It’s robust beaches and revitalized downtown area, featuring the stunning 3rd Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier, reveal just a small part of its charm.  It’s no coincidence why Santa Monica has become a popular resort destination.

  • A picture of affluence and beauty, Brentwood is situated at the foot of the Santa Monica mountains, bordered by the San Diego Freeway to the east and Santa Monica to the south. The Brentwood Country Club has been open since the golden age of Hollywood and hosted parts of the 1932 Summer Olympics. The coral trees that line San Vicente Blvd are considered a historical-cultural monument.

  • If you drive up the coast from Santa Monica, you’ll be greeted by the mostly residential, but incredibly scenic Pacific Palisades. Because of its special geography, it has cooler temperatures than inland Los Angeles, yet still avoids the fog that rolls into Santa Monica. A small shopping district lines a strip of Sunset Blvd that runs through the town called, The Village. Its also home to Will Rogers State Beach and Topanga Canyon Park.

  • A vibrant and unique town, Venice is a quintessential picture of Los Angeles beach city living. As part of developer, Abbot Kinney’s plan to make this city the “Venice of America,” he recreated the canals of Venice in 1905 and many residents and tourists today take advantage of its peaceful charm. The boardwalk is a beautiful menagerie of bike riders, skateboarders, gym rats, artists, tourists, and everything in between -- making Venice an experience unto itself.

Westside

  • Nestled between Santa Monica, Venice, and Culver City lays Mar Vista, a highly diverse neighborhood in West Los Angeles. Even though it has a small footprint at just 2.9 square miles, it encompasses 12 schools. Its central location makes for an easy commute to the beach or the office. Great real estate opportunities have grown immensely over the past decade and are expected to continue. Its nearby airport access makes it an ideal home for the frequent traveler.

  • A real touch of Hollywood; since the 1920s, Culver City has played a legendary role in the television and movie industry, and is home to many studios including MGM and Sony Pictures. This historic area boasts landmarks, influential businesses, a myriad of parks, and has been the backdrop to more films than any other area of Los Angeles. Culver City is in the middle and prime position for the Expo line, a light rail that will run from downtown all the way to Santa Monica, in the near future

  • Palms is bordered by the San Diego Freeway to the west, the I-10 to the north and Venice Blvd to the south. It was founded in 1886 and the oldest city to be annexed by Los Angeles in 1915. It’s primarily residential, but still dotted by charming shops and international restaurants. It also hosts the Museum of Jurassic Technology and the Tim Robbins led theatre, the Ivy Substation.

  • Colloquially referred to as WeHo, West Hollywood is an incorporated city in Los Angeles. It is famous for its unique vibrant shops, restaurants, and large gay population. It’s also considered the most walkable city in all of LA. Known as a very socially minded population, residents have adopted one of the nation's first mandatory green building acts, as well as banning handgun sales and restricting the city from doing business with any country known to violate human rights. It’s diverse homes and inviting atmosphere make it a great place to live for everyone from young singles to families.

  • Home to the most famous zip code in the entire country, Beverly Hills is the quintessential definition of ultra luxury. It’s also known for its extravagant shops that align historic Rodeo Drive. Given the size of many homes in the area, the population density is one of the lowest in the county. It’s also a general law city governed by a five-member City Council, including a mayor. Beverly Hills has both standout public and private schools. To no surprise, it’s home to more famous residents than possibly any other city in the world.

  • Part of the Westwood District, Holmby Hills is another beautiful and exclusive community that is home to many famous residents. It forms the Platinum Triangle of Los Angeles with Beverly Hills and Bel Air. Holmby Hills is divided north and south by Sunset Boulevard and consists of mostly residential areas. It was purchased at the turn of the 1900’s by Arthur Letts who named it after a small hamlet in the English countryside, Holdenby.

  • The venerable home to many TV shows and movie stars, Bel Air is a six square-mile affluent oasis. Originally founded in 1923 by Alphonzo E. Bell Sr., it has become known as one-third of the Platinum Triangle in Los Angeles - along with the Holmby Hills and Beverly Hills - for it’s high property values and large estates. It’s also home to four private and two public pre-collegiate schools, as well as the American Jewish University; making Bel Air the perfect marriage of luxury and family.

  • Built around the grounds of Wilshire Country Club, Hancock Park is a historic and affluent residential neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles. Originally developed in the 1920’s, this neighborhood features architecturally distinctive residences. Today, a mere 1,200 homes define this area. There are four private and two public schools in the area. The British Consulate is located in Hancock Park and where the Prince William and Kate Middleton stayed when they visited in 2011.

  • This area resides in the Mid-Wilshire district. The original developer of the land, A. W. Ross coined the name nearly 100 years ago and laid the groundwork of style and class that has made the Mile a fabulous neighborhood to this day. The district is actually one and a half miles long and boasts high-end retail, restaurants, and nightlife. It’s an ideal living location for anyone who loves being in the middle of the action. The nearby Beverly Center, located in Beverly Grove, offers eight stories of the finest shopping in the city.

  • Westwood was developed in 1919 and became home to the University of California Los Angeles in the 1920’s. Westwood Village is a shopping district north of Wilshire Boulevard that surrounds the historical theatre in the center. Winding roads are dotted by local restaurants including the famous Diddy Riese ice cream parlor. It’s also home to the Hammer Museum and Geffen Playhouse.

  • Though you may not realize it, you’ve probably seen a lot of Cheviot Hills homes on tv and in the movies because of its proximity between Fox Studios and Sony Studios. In 2014, Redfin named it the hottest neighborhood in the country for real estate. It’s also home to one of the highest percentages of World War II and Korean War veterans in the country making it an ideal place for those who like a suburban atmosphere in the middle of it all.

Eastside

  • As one of the most iconic places in the entire world, Hollywood is the home to the movie industry, fame, and fortune. Beyond film, it’s also known for its unique vibrant shops, restaurants, and legendary nightlife.  Along with West Hollywood, it’s residents are very socially minded, having created one of the nation's first mandatory green building acts, as well as banning handgun sales and restricting the city from doing business with any country known to violate human rights. Just a glance at the Hollywood sign reminds you that you’re home!

  • Nestled next to Griffith Park, Los Feliz is an affluent community in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. Named after its colonial Spanish-Mexican land grantee José Vicente Feliz, it’s surrounded by Atwater Village and Silver Lake. Los Feliz village is home or in proximity to numerous restaurants and bars. Mickey Mouse was even born in Los Feliz, as Walt Disney drew his first image of the famous character in his uncle’s garage located on Kingswell Avenue. The population is known for being highly educated and boasts many great public schools. With a great location and endless amenities, Los Feliz truly has something for everyone.

  • Silver Lake is a trendy residential and commercial neighborhood in Central Los Angeles, located next to Atwater Village and East Hollywood, and on the northwest by Los Feliz. It’s known for its restaurant, clubs, and weekly art walks. Walt Disney’s first studio was actually built here. The population is diverse and well educated. Silver Lake was named for Water Board Commissioner Herman Silver, who was instrumental in the creation of the Silver Lake Reservoir, located within the neighborhood.

  • Glassell Park is hugged by the I-5 to the west and the Glendale freeway to the North. In 1907, Andrew Glassell received the part of Rancho San Rafael that would later become Glassell Park. It’s a diverse neighborhood bordered by Atwater Village, Eagle Rock and Glendale. Lately it’s taken on community characteristics of Los Feliz and Echo Park -- a more gentrified and diverse neighborhood burgeoning into something unique and wonderful.

  • Unsurprisingly, yet completely fittingly -- it’s named after a large rock resembling a soaring eagle. A bit of a secluded valley of waving hills and windy roads, it’s nestled between Glendale, Highland Park and Glassell Park in northeastern Los Angeles. Eagle Rock still preserves the charm of historic architecture  with Craftsmen, Georgian, Streamline Moderne, Art Deco and Mission Revival homes that capture the beauty and history of bygone years.

  • Quickly becoming the place to be. Los Angeles’ central business district has seen a drastic makeover in recent years becoming an increasingly hip and affluent neighborhood. The prospects of the future may soon equal the past. During its heyday in the 1920’s it was known as the “Wall Street of the West.” More recently the area has been revitalized by the construction of the Staples Center, Nokia Theater, and an additional $1.8 billion dollars in real estate development. From loft living to nuanced neighborhoods, downtown has something great to offer everyone.

  • Just north of Pasadena, Altadena provides an escape from the big city atmosphere of Los Angeles. It’s renowned for Christmas Tree Lane -- a holiday attraction since 1920 on the  strip of Santa Rosa avenue adorned with Christmas lights; and it’s one of the oldest venues of its kind in the world. Mount Lowe Railway, now a historical sight, was once used to transport passengers through the scenic route to the San Gabriel Mountains.

  • Nestled above Griffith Park, the third largest city in Los Angeles, Glendale lies at the east end of the San Fernando Valley. The city is bordered by Sun Valley to the north; Burbank and Griffith Park to the west; Pasadena to the east, and Los Feliz to the south. Bob’s Big Boy actually opened their first location here in 1936. Known for its safety, Glendale maintains its own police department, employing more officers than any other city in Los Angeles. It also has a wide selection of malls, shops, and restaurants.

The Valley

  • Known as the “Media Capital of the World”, Burbank hosts the famous Warner Brothers Studios, Walt Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, NBC, and ABC Studios. It’s just around the hill from Hollywood in the eastern part of the San Fernando Valley at the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains. The downtown area boasts a plethora of shops, dining and movie theatres for a great night on the town.

  • Another community with strong ties to the entertainment industry -- Studio City is named for the studios it’s hosted throughout Hollywood history including CBS and Universal Studios. It’s nestled at the foot of the picturesque Santa Monica Mountains on the San Fernando Valley side. The famous palm tree lined Ventura Boulevard hosts plenty of dining, shopping and entertainment where industry professionals and family tourists alike can relax and enjoy life.

  • Sold to General Moses Sherman in 1927 for $780 an acre, Sherman Oaks is situated at the foot of the Santa Monica mountains in the San Fernando Valley just west of Studio City and south of Van Nuys. Some of its famous residents have included Jennifer Aniston, Paula Abdul and Tom Selleck. The Sherman Oaks Galleria in the downtown area is a great hub for shopping and nightlife. Sherman Oaks is located right next to the San Diego Freeway and provides a convenient route to the Westside.

  • A neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley just west of Sherman Oaks. It was originally established in 1845 as Rancho Los Encinos meaning “ranch of holm oak.”  It hosts the Los Encinos State Park and the expansive Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. The local economy is supported by mostly healthcare, social and professional services. Centrally located within the southern part of the valley, it’s a prime location to be in the center of it all.

  • Woodland Hills is an affluent neighborhood situated in the southwestern region of the San Fernando Valley. It’s nestled between Tarzana to the west, and the Santa Monica mountains to the south. Because of its position in the valley, it attracts residents who are drawn to a warmer climate than other parts of the Los Angeles area. It’s also considered one of the least dense areas of LA -- great for a suburban escape from the bustle of Los Angeles.

  • Located in the hills west of the San Fernando Valley northwest of the Santa Monica Mountains between Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, West Hills, Hidden Hills, and Malibu is Calabasas. It is known for its wealthy residents and gated neighborhoods. The city holds and annual Pumpkin Festival, not surprising considering the name Calabasas is derived from the Spanish calabaza meaning "pumpkin".