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Living in Santa Monica puts one in the heart of a bustling hub of activity, beautiful beaches, beautiful people and hip entertainment. A romantic stroll along the moonlit boardwalk of Santa Monica Pier serves as the perfect compliment to any young lover's evening by the beach.
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As eclectic as it is scenic, Venice Beach has a personality unlike any other city in southern California. Still home to artists, musicians and hipsters galore, Venice seems to attract both the odd and adventurous to its shores. An almost daily ritual consists of walking along the extensive boardwalk and partaking in the sights and sounds of the many people that visit it daily.
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Scenically located in the San Fernando Valley region of southern California, exclusive Toluca Lake resides in close proximity to similarly affluent Burbank. Visitors with stars in their eyes can try to gain entrance into one of the two major movie studios located nearby. Once the home to A-list Hollywood comedians such as W.C. Fields and Bob Hope, the city has maintained a rich tradition of attracting the crème-de-la-crème of the Hollywood set.
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Torrance is one of the largest cities in the county and home to one of the United State's largest mall complexes in the form of the Del Amo Fashion Center. Close to Redondo, Manhattan and Hermosa beaches, Torrance boasts hundreds of acres of prime park and recreational facilities.
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Industrial beauty is a term that best describes the urban-suburban landscape of El Segundo. Home to many major aerospace companies and facilities the city is at the forefront of aeronautic development and industry.
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Hollywood, California, where stardom lays just a breath and a dream away. This mecca of wanderlust, fantasy, and decades of celluloid whimsy is as beautiful and magical in its reality as in the wishes of millions who step into the city each year.
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Located on the breathtaking Palos Verdes Peninsula, the Estates is one of the regions' most expensive and sedate settings. Home to historic buildings and landmark homes, most located along the area called Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates was originally designed by American landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmstead, Jr. and is today one of the four cities that make up the scenic Peninsula.
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Strike up the band. This home of the Rose Bowl, rich in pageantry, tradition, and of course the annual Rose Bowl Parade, is a major area attraction like no other. The Old Town section of the city extends to both those familiar with the area and those just visiting a plethora of shopping and dining choices.
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Gucci, Prada, Versace, and many other names that stand for opulence and wealth line the shops of Rodeo Drive and the Golden Triangle. The playground of heiresses and the social elite, Beverly Hills is a bastion of material excess and solid gold style. Houses in the area range from the extravagant in size and splendor to the divinely elegant.
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Similar in esthetic to neighboring Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach is another jewel along the coast of southern California. With picturesque mountaintops outlining the horizon, this has the look of summer bliss all year round.
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Hermosa Beach is one of those communities that just reminds you, from that first drive down one of its winding, narrow hills, just what made you fall in love with this part of the country in the first place. To many, this little hamlet is the very definition of Californian cool.
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Just a short distance from Venice Beach and Culver City, Marina Del Rey is probably best known for the elegant yachts and custom sail boats banked along the serene outline of its docks. The real estate boom has had a tremendous effect on this area as glittering high-rise condos rise up almost monthly offering awe-inspiring views of the Marina and surrounding beaches.
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Separate yet situated in the heart of Los Angeles, the exclusive home to movie stars and various other celebrated individuals, Bel Air is located directly next to the campus of UCLA. Once the home of former President Ronald Reagan, this icon of affluence is a symbol of the status and exclusivity that can be attained as a result of tremendous wealth.
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Another Los Angeles neighborhood that sees its fair share of celebrity homeowners and hangers on is Brentwood located just off a stretch of Sunset Boulevard. Infamous for the debacle that is O.J. Simpson and the location of the home where Marylyn Monroe resided until her untimely death, Brentwood is another high-end community catering to Los Angeles' rich and famous.
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The city that Howard Hughes once called home, at least as far as his burgeoning aircraft company was concerned, Culver City has long been the little town in Los Angeles that is truly bigger than it seems. It has served as the dwelling for major film studios as well as the site for the production and development of many a television project.
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Catalina Island is one of North America's most amazing hidden little treasures. Located roughly 20 miles from Los Angeles off the California coast, Catalina Island is a place of romance, beauty and relaxation. With stunning hotels, amazing restaurants and many attractions for visitors to indulge in, this Southern California island is a remarkable destination spot for travelers to the Los Angeles area.
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A Saturday drive along the Pacific Coast Highway will inevitably lead the inner surfer or coastline junkie in you to the scenic mountains of Malibu. A celebrity hangout and homestead, Malibu is known for its captivating views and its two main beaches.
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Residents claim that Redondo Beach has one of the longest piers on the continent. Whether this is true or not is debatable, but what isn't a matter of some question is the incredibly moving view visible when one stands on any part of this uniquely designed structure.
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A breathtaking panorama located in the San Fernando Valley, Glendale is one of several prized suburbs of Los Angeles. Intersected by four major freeways, the city is easily attainable from all parts of the state and immediate region.
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