Westwood is a commercial and residential neighborhood in the northern central portion of the Westside region of the city of Los Angeles, California. It is the home of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Bordering the campus on the south is Westwood Village, a major regional district for shopping, dining, movie theaters, and other entertainment.
Westwood also has residential areas of multifamily and single family housing, including exclusive Holmby Hills. The neighborhood was developed starting in 1919, and UCLA opened in 1929, while Westwood Village was built up starting in 1929 through the 1930s.
Living in Westwood
Westwood Village is immediately south of the UCLA campus, bounded by LeConte, Gayley, Thornton (between Lindbrook and Wilshire: Glendon) and Wilshire Boulevard. Westwood Village north of Wilshire is an on-street shopping, dining and entertainment district that was planned in the 1920s – the second such district ever to be built in the nation’s history. It was planned by Janss and businesses started to open in 1929. It was the Westside’s busiest such district through the 1980s.
A portion of Holmby Hills, home to the Playboy Mansion, south of Sunset Blvd., east of both Beverly Glen Bl. and Comstock Av., and west of the L.A. Country Club, is within Westwood. The northern section of Holmby Hills is part of Bel Air. Together, Holmby Hills, Bel Air and Beverly Hills form the “Platinum Triangle” of Los Angeles.
North Westwood Village (or North Village) consists mainly of multifamily residential units where many UCLA students live, west of Gayley, north of Weyburn, and east of Veteran aves.
Tehrangeles, also known as “Little Persia”, refers to the large number of Persian restaurants, grocery stores, bookstores, art galleries, travel agencies, and rug stores along Westwood Boulevard that has served as a cultural hub for the Persian community in Los Angeles since the 1960s.
Education
Westwood is home to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
The Los Angeles Unified School District operates public schools. Schools in Westwood are:
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD, 1403 Fairburn Avenue
Warner Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD, 615 Holmby Avenue
Westwood Charter Elementary School, LAUSD, 2050 Selby Avenue
Sinai Akiba Academy, private elementary, 10400 Wilshire Boulevard
Saint Paul the Apostle, private elementary, 1536 Selby Avenue
Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School, LAUSD, 1660 Selby Avenue
The zoned senior high school is University High School in West Los Angeles.
Westwood Real Estate
Westwood’s atmosphere is a delightful blend of everything. The presence of UCLA infuses a youthful, academic vibe, while families, creatives, and professionals share the streets. The area buzzes with life yet remains inviting, featuring a diverse population that enhances a vibrant cultural scene. Envision yourself at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market, engaging with neighbors over fresh produce, or enjoying a coffee at a café alongside a screenwriter brainstorming their next project. It offers a cozy small-town feel combined with the advantages of big-city living—a combination that is hard to match in LA.
The architecture in Westwood is captivating, showcasing Spanish Colonial Revival homes with red-tiled roofs alongside modern high-rises and charming bungalows. Condos typically feature benefits like open floor plans and private balconies, while single-family homes exude both charm and spacious yards. Whether you’re in search of a sleek minimalist apartment or a historic treasure, you’ll find a variety to suit every preference. Imagine finding your place in a luxury Westwood condo—it’s the kind of space that instantly feels like home as soon as you step inside.
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