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LABY NEIGHBORHOOD

LOS ANGELES

Pacoima

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Home to Whiteman Airport, located in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. Urban residential area with significant industrial and transportation facilities.

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Palmdale

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Located in the Antelope Valley, major center supported by aerospace and defense industries. One of the largest cities by land area in the nation.

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Westside

Palms

A CurationsLA neighborhood guide with local context, nearby venues, restaurants, stays, and events.

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Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment.

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Playa del Rey

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Located along the coast, home to major city infrastructure including Hyperion Treatment Plant. Offers coastal environment contrasting with inland urban neighborhoods.

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Porter Ranch

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Nestled in the northwest San Fernando Valley hills, this master-planned community is synonymous with sophistication and luxury development.

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South Bay

Redondo Beach

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Coastal city featuring large pleasure pier and busy marina. Laid-back, family-oriented alternative to trendier beach towns.

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San Fernando

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Provides insight into the region's past as one of the Valley's oldest communities. Contributes to the cultural mosaic of the area.

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Located at southern tip of city, major hub for Port of Los Angeles. Characterized by maritime history and distinct harbor-oriented character.

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Westside

Santa Monica

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Posh shopping district with a range of retailers, dining & entertainment along a stylish promenade.

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Saugus

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Established in conjunction with the railroad and named after the founder's hometown in Massachusetts. Home to Central Park and several historic housing tracts.

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The Westside's ramen corridor with the highest density of Japanese restaurants outside of Little Tokyo. Narrow streets, long lines, impossible parking.

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The Valley

Sherman Oaks

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Suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley known for shopping malls and family-friendly atmosphere. Major gateway over Sepulveda Pass to the Westside.

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Where 1960s counterculture meets 2020s kombucha capitalism. The neighborhood that gave birth to LA's modern coffee culture and never shut up about it.

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Large region characterized by diverse neighborhoods rich in cultural and architectural history. Contains more Historic Preservation Overlay Zones than any other plan area.

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St. James Park

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Dates back to late 19th century, recognized for unique residential park setting. Part of cluster of historic enclaves defining early suburban growth.

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Stevenson Ranch

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Unincorporated hillside community closely associated with Santa Clarita. Quiet living environment near rugged Santa Susana Mountains.

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The Valley

Studio City

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Offers family-friendly charm with its iconic tree-lined streets and highly rated schools. Central part of the Valley's entertainment identity.

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Sugar Hill

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Historically known as West Adams Heights, became an enclave for prominent African-American families in mid-20th century. Significant site of demographic transition.

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