Welcome to Westwood
From its soaring skyscrapers to its tree-lined streets, this vibrant community, located in the heart of Los Angeles, Westwood is home to a diverse array of people and businesses. The area is home to educational powerhouse UCLA with its famous basketball and football teams, as well as a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Because of its central location and proximity to Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Brentwood, as well as to major film studios and talent agencies, Westwood has historically been home to many entertainment industry professionals as well as the business elite. Many luxury high-rise condominiums line Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood. Popular among young urban professionals, Westwood has some of the most sought-after apartments and condos in Los Angeles County. Westwood houses well-known art galleries such as the Hammer and superb theater at The Geffen, along with small boutiques and popular restaurants.
With a mixture of UCLA campus dorms, apartments, high-rise condos, and stunning single-family residences, real estate seekers will find Westwood to be both an urban oasis and a suburban retreat. Either way, it’s the ideal place to call home.
What to Love
Local Lifestyle
Families, students, and professionals alike find their home in Westwood, with its vibrant college vibe and close proximity to the UCLA campus. Locals enjoy the great outdoors, with walkable neighborhoods, and the area is home to various parks and green spaces. Thanks to its central location and public transportation options, residents of Westwood can easily explore all the city has to offer, from the shopping scene to the dining spaces that give off a busy, bustling atmosphere. In addition, the community is family-friendly, with excellent schools and activities for kids of all ages. Whether it’s a place to shop, study, or raise a family, Westwood is an ideal choice for homeownership.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Westwood is known for its vibrant community. The retail and dining options include everything from Italian to Japanese cuisine. Violet Bistro is a popular dinner spot, serving delicious, classic French bistro food with a modern twist in a stunning courtyard seating. The infamous Carmine’s offers traditional Italian favorites and great cocktails along with a warm atmosphere. Hamasaku is perfect for sushi lovers, with an extensive menu that includes both nigiri and maki rolls. And finally, no visit to Westwood would be complete without a short wait in the line at Diddy Riese, where patrons can create custom ice cream sandwiches with any combination of freshly baked cookies, ice cream flavors, and a variety of toppings.
Things to Do
One of the primary benefits of living in Westwood is that there’s never a shortage of things to do. Art enthusiasts should check out the stunning collection of historical and contemporary art at the Hammer Museum or head to the UCLA campus and explore the “Gardens of UCLA” walking tour of the college’s most beautiful botanicals.
Theatergoers would be remiss not to visit the Geffen Playhouse, a not-for-profit theater producing various renowned plays and musicals sure to “wow” their audiences. Finally, movie-buffs are known to frequent the Fox Village Theater, the historic cinema located in the center of Westwood.
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