Little Holmby

You may not have heard of Little Holmby – a picture-perfect pocket of a neighborhood tucked away near Westwood with fondness and adoration by those who live within it. It’s the kind of place that residents don’t want too many people to know about because it’s charm lies in it’s under-the-radar status. Bel Air, Beverly Hills and neighboring Holmby Hills form what is commonly considered as the “Platinum Triangle.” Life here is simple, quaint, peaceful, comfortable, humbly proper, posh and quite exclusive – with a price tag that displays it’s worth and value. Developed in the early twentieth century by the same real estate developer who planned Westwood, Little Holmby is a little taste of the good life, with stately homes on large lots along winding yet walkable roads. Take a stroll to Westwood Village for an eclectic collection of boutiques, restaurants, bars and cafes, or take at look some beautiful art at the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation or Hammer Museum.  A few notable people who have or currently reside here include, Walt Disney, Frank Sinatra, Aaron Spelling, Humphrey Bogart, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Hugh Hefner and Michael Jackson. Close to UCLA, Little Holmby has long been a favored by university faculty and staff, alongside lawyers and doctors who also work nearby. And speaking of education, this neighborhood boasts of outstanding schools, including the highly ranked Warner Avenue Elementary – that is consistently a top performer in the Los Angeles Unified School District, Emerson Middle School and University High School. There is one elite private school in the area which is the middle school campus of Harvard-Westlake School. Families love the popular hangout spot, Holmby Park, that features a playground, lawn bowling and even a nine-hole putting green. Centrally located, it’s an easy commute to the Westside and beyond. Little Holmby is situated in the lap of luxury, like a prize to be won, and yet it’s unassuming and still quietly upscale – making it best to keep this a little secret to cherish with honor and pride. Here are some realistic drive times for your daily commute:

• Downtown Los Angeles: 30 minutes
• LAX: 25 minutes
• San Fernando Valley: 20 minutes
• Glendale: 35 minutes
• Malibu: 50 minutes
• Redondo Beach:40 minutes
• Long Beach: 50 minutes