The West Los Angeles real estate market consists of premiere neighborhoods that have become synonymous with class and luxurious style. Names like Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Santa Monica and Malibu have slipped into the common lexicon and are as familiar as any number of local neighborhoods.
Los Angeles is one the largest metropolitan centers in the world, and the city contains upwards of 3 million people, with many more taking up residence is the surrounding communities. West LA real estate mirrors the diversity and breadth of influences of its people, with a diverse array of housing options.
More contemporary homes exist with post-modern design elements on palatial estates, while on the other hand there are examples of artfully restored relics of Hollywood's golden-era. The city maintains deep ties to its past, evident in much of the surviving old Hollywood architecture, while continually thrusting itself into the future as a supremely modern and innovative city. Whether you are interested in enjoying the finest in modern innovation or reveling in the pomp and glamour of old Hollywood chic, the diverse selection of West LA homes homes for sale offers something for everyone.
The city of Los Angeles was first founded by the Spanish Governor Felipe de Neve in 1781. Since that time, the city has changed hands several times. Its storied history include being a Spanish Colony and a Mexican city before being purchased by the United States as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. The city of Los Angeles is actually much older than the state of California itself.
There is also so much to see and do! From the pristine beaches of Santa Monica, the luminary entertainment of Hollywood and the beautiful natural landscapes that surround the city, there is something for everyone. Los Angeles is the entertainment mecca of the United States; with 21 new shows premiering each week, there is always something worth watching. Plus, Los Angeles is home to an entire range of sports teams including the Kings, Knicks, Dodgers and even the Galaxy. No matter your choice for sport, LA has you covered!