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West Los Angeles encompasses the most well-known areas of Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, Marina del Rey, and Playa del Rey, Malibu, Bel Air, Hollywood and many other neighborhood no many to mention.

Beverly Hills is the most upscale community in West Los Angeles, home to many celebrities and otherwise wealthy individuals. It is a beautiful tree-lined residential community covering under 6 square miles, with enough amenities to supply anyone's desires. Restaurants and shopping centers are plentiful, with the Golden Triangle (including famous Rodeo Drive) supplying the trendiest, most chic fashion available anywhere.

Santa Monica is one the country's most famous beach cities, with Santa Monica Pier housing a beachside carnival, giving the area a classic boardwalk setting. Santa Monica has a very active nightlife, with an assortment of bars and theaters to keep the night alive. The community is also well-known for having one of the finest school districts in all of Los Angeles.

Venice Beach is considered one of the funkiest areas in the entire nation, with its beachside artists and street performers, musicians, and other unique attractions. Activity is endless here, as the entire community is a virtual carnival. Combined with all of the ocean-side activities of the many beaches, no Venice Beach resident ever needs to look far for a good time.

Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey are sister towns joined together by a walking bridge. These areas are set aside from all of the hustle and bustle of the city, and they are nice getaway locations. Situated right on the ocean, Marian del Rey houses the largest manmade small boat harbor in the world. Every possible type of oceanfront or beach activity is possible here, and neither is far from downtown Los Angeles or the Los Angeles International Airport.