West Hollywood

West Hollywood

One of the trendiest neighborhoods in town, West Hollywood is the hot spot for those who want to be in the center of it all. Everything is within a walking distance (it’s the most walkable city in California according to WalkScore with a score of 91). The stretch of Sunset Boulevard, that runs through West Hollywood, between Beverly Hills and Hollywood, is most famous for and commonly referred to as the “Sunset Strip.” It has been featured in films such as “Sunset Boulevard,” “Almost Famous” and “Rock of Ages.” It attracts tourists from around the world and people chasing their dreams who’ve come to make it big! It’s a place to explore during the day, that includes high-end shopping and up-scale restaurants as well as bars, that are also perfect for business lunches, happy hour or drinks after work at and near The Sunset Plaza. It is also known for its active, thriving and exciting nightlife along the iconic Sunset Strip where you’ll find various celebrity hangouts, which include more restaurants, bars, nightclubs, world-famous comedy clubs such as The Comedy Store & Laugh Factory, legendary music venues such as The Roxy Theatre, Whisky a Go Go, The Troubadour & The Viper Room and world-class hotels such as Chateau Marmont, Andaz West Hollywood, Chamberlain West Hollywood Hotel, The Standard and Sunset Tower Hotel. There’s always something going on where its a great place to be to venture out, socialize, meet people and have fun. You’re guaranteed to have the time of your life! Just northwest are the Santa Monica Mountains and northeast are the Hollywood Hills where many musicians, actors, actresses and others in the entertainment industry and entrepreneurs reside in a variety of luxury homes and mansions with breath-taking views of the city from above. Further south and east of that, resides Melrose Avenue, which boasts of its shopping area from vintage to trendy to the latest fashion clothing boutiques, alternative and independent stores, gift shops and antique stores as well as cafes and a plethora of places to eat and drink or wine and dine. Nearby on Santa Monica Boulevard, you’ll discover many gay bars, clubs and more boutiques and restaurants. West Hollywood is also a family friendly neighborhood with parks such as the West Hollywood Park, the Plummer Park, Pan Pacific Park and the Kings Road Park – just to name a few. There are public schools which include West Hollywood Elementary and Rosewood Avenue Elementary (who have high scores on the Academic Performance Index) and what’s widely considered the best private elementary school in Los Angeles, The Center for Early Education. There are several middle schools and Hollywood High School (a public school) is located just down the road in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard while Immaculate Heart Middle & High School (a private school) is northeast of that. The real estate market in West Hollywood can be challenging, especially considering it’s mainly a town of renters, but having residence within it is rewarding. The median price of a single-family home in West Hollywood is $1,705,000. West Hollywood is about as central as they come – though not super convenient to LA’s freeways, it’s easily accessible. Here are some realistic drive times for your daily commute:

• Downtown Los Angeles: 30 minutes
• LAX: 30 minutes
• San Fernando Valley: 25 minutes
• Glendale: 30 minutes
• Santa Monica: 20 minutes
•  Redondo Beach:45 minutes
•  Long Beach: 60 minutes