LA By Area
Los Angeles is the city that grew out, as opposed to up, unlike most major American cities, though there are tall buildings in the Downtown, Westwood and Century City areas.
Los Angeles County is the largest county in the USA and is home to some 9 million people, including the City of Los Angeles and 88 other cities.
This is a breakdown of every city and district in Los Angeles County.
Those marked with an asterisk * are The City of Los Angeles. Some are distinct areas within the city, and others are independent Cities. Links are provided to relevant websites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Los_Angeles_Area
Acton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acton,_California
Agoura
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agoura,_California
Agoura Hills
Located West of Calabasas, this is a largely rural city, with many ranch style properties.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agoura_Hills,_California
Agua Dulce
Rural community North of the City of Los Angeles. Many Western movies and TV shows have been shot here over the years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agua_Dulce,_California
Alhambra
A primarily residential city In the San Gabriel Valley.
http://www.cityofalhambra.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alhambra,_California
Alondra Park
Also known as El Camino Village.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alondra_Park,_California
Altadena
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altadena,_California
Antelope Acres
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antelope_Acres,_California
Home to Santa Anita Park, one of the most popular horse racing tracks in America.
http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcadia,_California
Arleta
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arleta,_Los_Angeles,_California
Artesia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artesia,_California
Athens
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens,_California
Avacado Heights
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado_Heights,_California
Avalon
The only city on picturesque Santa Catalina Island. Approximately 22 miles from the mainland, and a popular tourist destination, many people do not realize it is part of Los Angeles County.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon,_California
Azusa
San Gabriel Valley city.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azusa,_California
Baldwin Hills *
South Los Angeles District.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin_Hills,_Los_Angeles,_California
Baldwin Park
San Gabriel Valley City.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin_Park,_California
Basset
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassett,_California
Bell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell,_California
Bellflower
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellflower,_California
Bell Gardens
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Gardens,_California
Beverly Hills
Upscale, exclusive, expensive, chic…all apply to Beverly Hills. The city has long been known as a leader in fine living with it’s fabulous homes, superb restaurants, five star hotels, and elegant boutiques. Its desirability brings tourists from all over the world at all times of the year.
The recently completed Montage hotel compliments the already excellent selection of existing hotels in the city including the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Peninsula and Raffles L’Ermitage.
Some of the finest shopping in the world can be found here, including on famous Rodeo Drive, with stores by Bvlgari, Chanel, Cartier, Christian Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, and others. The section of Wilshire Boulevard in the “Golden Triangle” has large upscale department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys.
TAKE RODEO DRIVE PIC
BH also has many excellent restaurants as one might expect including Wolgang Puck’s iconic Spago. The recent addition of the excellent Villa Blanca brings added allure and sophistication to the city.
Rodeo Drive Concours’ D Elegance
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Hills,_California
Bradbury
Beautiful community in the San Gabriel Valley.
http://www.cityofbradbury.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradbury,_California
Brentwood
Tree-lined streets wrap around zip code 90049 and contain some of the most expensive real estate in Los Angeles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brentwood,_Los_Angeles,_California
Burbank IMAGE – TAKE CITY ENTRANCE PIC
Home to many large TV & movie studios (Warner Brothers and Disney among them). Sometimes jokingly referred to as “Beautiful Downtown Burbank”, a joke referring to the blandness of the city. “The Tonight Show”, among many other television shows, is filmed here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burbank,_California
Calabasas
Primarily a residential community, known for its large homes on huge lots in gated communities, and its well regarded schools.
http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calabasas,_California
Canoga Park *
Residential area of the San Fernando Valley.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoga_Park,_Los_Angeles,_California
Carson
South Bay city.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson,_California
Castiac
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castaic,_California
Cerritos
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerritos,_California
Chatsworth *
A suburb In the Northern San Fernando Valley.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatsworth,_California
Cheviot Hills *
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheviot_Hills,_Los_Angeles,_California
Chinatown * IMAGE
While not as large as San Francisco’s Chinatown this area is nonetheless a very vibrant part of the LA landscape.
While not as large in area as its neighbor to the North in San Francisco, LA’s Chinatown is nonetheless an worthwhile place to visit for its multitude of stores markets and authentic Chinese Restaurants. The area is bordered by Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Spring Street, Yale Street and Bernard Street
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Los_Angeles,_California
City Terrace
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Terrace,_California
Citrus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrus,_California
Claremont
The city has a large college community with several campuses.
http://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claremont,_California
Commerce
http://www.ci.commerce.ca.us/main.asp?flash=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commerce,_California
Compton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton,_California
Covina
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covina,_California
Cudahy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cudahy,_California
Culver City
Home to Sony Pictures Studios.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culver_City,_California
Diamond Bar
http://www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Bar,_California
Downey
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downey,_California
Downtown *
The financial district of LA and a major center of commerce with jewelry, apparel and other distinct districts. Most of the tallest buildings in the city are located here. In recent years many of the older buildings have been converted into condos and lofts.
Staples Center, home to the LA Lakers & LA Clippers basketball teams, is also located here as is the new “LA Live” complex.
Duarte
San Gabriel Valley city.
http://www.accessduarte.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duarte,_California
East Los Angeles (East LA)
El Monte
Independent city located in the San Gabriel Valley.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Monte,_California
Encino *
One of the more upscale communities in the San Fernando Valley.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encino,_California
