Beverly Hills began as a lima bean ranch owned by the Spanish and only became a city in 1914 because investors found water there, rather than the oil they were looking for. Celebrities flocked to the neighborhood throughout the century, and even now many of them can be found there. Money and power have flowed into Beverly Hills, and now … Read More

The Hollywood sign is the ultimate landmark of Los Angeles, nestled right in the Hollywood Hills. When most people think of Los Angeles, with its luxurious homes and mountain vistas, they’re thinking of the Hollywood Hills. Easily the most iconic neighborhood in LA, the Hollywood Hills are a private, exclusive place to live. Real estate properties here are sprawling, private … Read More

West Hollywood is one of the oldest communities in Los Angeles. Its written records go back to the late-18th century when the territory was first claimed by Spanish explorers. Its most iconic feature, the Sunset Strip, has existed in one form or another since 1780. The culture of the Sunset Strip shifted dramatically during the 1960’s when young hippies from … Read More