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Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Learn about the neighborhoods of Los Angeles, from Downtown to Santa Monica and beyond. Check out the history, landmarks and unique metropolitan West Coast culture that all make up LA.

Santa Monica: Neighborhood Profile

History and info on the Los Angeles neighborhood of Santa Monica

Brentwood: Neighborhood Profile

General overview of the Brentwood neighborhood in Los Angeles

Burbank: Neighborhood Profile

A profile of the Burbank neighborhood in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley

Hollywood Architecture and Ambiance Tour

An architectural tour of Hollywood

Culver City: Neighborhood Profile

History and info on the Culver City, Los Angeles neighborhood

Malibu: A Day at the Beach

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Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Downtown Los Angeles: Neighborhood Profile

History and info on the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood

Neighborhood Profile: Venice

Los Angeles' Venice neighborhood is full of rich Bohemian history, as the home of major Southern California artists, musicians like Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek and actors like Dennis Hopper

East Side Dog Walking Tour

A dog walking tour of Los Angeles' East Side

Beverly Hills Walking/Driving Tour

This is a day tour of Beverly Hills that involves some walking and some driving in order to hit some notable sights.

Neighborhood Profile: Laurel Canyon

A trip through LA's own piece of rock n' roll history: Laurel Canyon. Since the '60s the music scene and bands like The Doors and The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been leaving their mark on the bohemian hillside area.

The Valley Observed

"America's suburb," the San Fernando Valley, as seen through the eyes of blogger/journalist/author Kevin Roderick (of LA Observed renown).

Virtual Venice

Love the famous and historic Venice art scene? Or just enjoy rollerblading by the beach? All things Venice are covered on this neighborhood website.

Here in Malibu

Journalist, playwright and essayist Veronique de Turenne's blog about Malibu.

Larchmont Chronicle

News from Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, Wilshire and the Miracle Mile neighborhoods of Los Angeles

Pasadena Weekly

Published every Thursday, this newspaper dubs itself the definitive news, culture and entertainment resource for living in the greater Pasadena area.

Explore Los Angeles

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Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

On the National Mall in Washington, DC

Take a look at the capital's best sight-seeing spot. More >

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