The sprawling nature, pleasant weather, and sparkling ocean view make the city of Los Angeles a popular tourist attraction. From breathtaking mountains to golden beaches, Los Angeles has a lot to offer.  You can also meet your beloved characters from Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars at Disneyland Park. The most iconic site in LA is the Hollywood Sign. And if you’re lucky, you can also catch celebrities around the city. The Universal Studios Hollywood, amazing shopping malls, casinos, amusement parks, museums, and much more- one can never get bored in Los Angeles. When talking about the best places in LA, Westwood Boulevard is also worth mentioning. This street in LA covers the heart of Westwood Village and runs through the south of West Los Angeles. Westwood is definitely an amazing neighborhood to be in.

It starts from the south of Sunset Boulevard on the campus of UCLA as Westwood Plaza. With a population of 54,859, this area in Los Angeles is one of the best places to live in California. From restaurants to museums, there is something for everyone in Westwood Boulevard.

The Westwood neighborhood is famous for the sprawling UCLA campus and the Westwood Village which include the Hammer Museum, Geffen Playhouse, and the Fox Theater, a renowned movie palace that hosts premieres. The neighborhood has scrumptious restaurants, peaceful parks, coffee shops, hiking trails, beaches, and much more. Before the 1920s, the majority of Westwood in West Los Angeles was ranchland owned by English immigrant and businessman Arthur Letts.

Then in 1925, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) got so many students that it needed a new campus site. As a result, Westwood was transformed into a modern, student-friendly neighborhood. As the most sought-after residential and commercial neighborhood situated close to Beverly Hills, Westwood is home to some of LA’s wealthiest and has many prominent businesses such as Platinum Data Recovery and more. Many Persian businesses are also located along Westwood Boulevard.

Major Attractions in Westwood Boulevard

Westwood Boulevard is popular among locals, as well as tourists.  It is recognized for its architecturally significant structures, such as vintage theatres and museums. The Art Deco Crest and the Mann Village, and many more notable structures are found in this area. It has the Playboy Mansion, home of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, along with the famous UCLA campus. The architectural styles of buildings include American Colonial Revival, Mediterranean, French Regency, and Classical Revival. However, housing can be quite expensive and sometimes hard to come by.

The Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery and the Hammer Museum are also worth visiting. One can explore art exhibitions and a collection of international contemporary art from 1960 onwards, as well as drawings and paintings by 19th-century French satirist Honoré Daumier. There’s also Westside Pavillion Shopping Mall which has some great restaurants and also a movie theater. Whether you prefer good food or appreciate art collection, Westwood will never fail to amaze you. If you’re new to LA or planning to visit this great city soon, make sure to add Westwood Boulevard to your itinerary. Hammer Museum, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Holmby Hall, Westside Pavilion, Ralphs Grocery Store building, Liberal Arts Masonic Temple, and Crest Theatre are some notable landmarks in the area.