West Los Angeles, most commonly referred to as simply West LA, is a district in the Westside region of Los Angeles, California. The boundaries of this community are Beverly Glen to Sepulveda, and Santa Monica to Pico Boulevard. It borders Westwood to its north and Rancho Park to the south. Today, West LA has a strong focus on commercial development, with several high rise office buildings and complexes.

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There is a wide variety of real estate and housing in West LA. When searching available homes here, you will find mostly low rise condo communities and single story tract housing developments, with houses built primarily between 1920 and 1960.  Cottage-style residences and multi-store complexes settle in between indie theatres, vintage diners, and one of LA's favorite culinary areas, "Little, Little Tokyo" in Sawtelle. West Los Angeles' myriad attractions serve as sundry a population—you won't tire of the neighborhood's inviting mix of simple pleasures.

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West LA residents enjoy access to quality schools and education, including the famed University High School, which is also a popular choice for film and television producers, who are searching for a high school with a traditional look. Other notable schools in the area include Daniel Webster Middle School and Notre Dame Academy.