Encino is one of the oldest parts of the Valley. The 1769 Portola Expedition went over the Sepulveda Pass and stayed near what is now Los Encinos State Historic Park. The name Encino means “evergreen” or “oak” in Spanish and is said to refer to The Encino Oak Tree that resided for 1000 years in […]
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Brentwood | Crestwood Hills Homes
Located in Westside Los Angeles, Brentwood was originally part of the Rancho San Vicente and Santa Monica land grant. At first, it was part of the small community of Westgate, later annexed by the city of Los Angeles in 1916. Over the years celebrities like Joan Crawford, Steve McQueen, and Marilyn Monroe were drawn to […]
Beverly Hills Homes
“Beverly Hills” is named after Beverly Farms in Beverly, Massachusetts, named from Beverley “beaver-lake,” in East Yorkshire, England, and because of the hills in the area. Originally a Mexican ranch where lima beans were grown, Beverly Hills was incorporated in 1914. It’s very rich and romantic history includes Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford’s “Pickfair” on […]
Beverly Grove | Beverly Center Homes
Beverly Grove is a bustling shopping and dining district and is said to be one of the best places to live in California. The neighborhood originated in the 1920s, part of its name refers to the orchards that used to flourish in the area. The original Los Angeles Farmer’s Market on 3rd and Fairfax opened […]
Bel Air Homes
Together with Beverly Hills and Holmby Hills, Bel Air forms what is known as the “Platinum Triangle” of Los Angeles neighborhoods. There are two majestic entrance gates off Sunset Boulevard, the East Gate at Beverly Glen and the West Gate at Bellagio Way, across from UCLA. Bel Air itself is separated into three neighborhoods: East […]
BEVERLY HILLS BUFF AND HENSMAN
Beverly Hills Buff and Hensman the Esacove House, 1970. The architectural team of Buff and Hensman was responsible for some of L.A.’s most iconic architecture as evident in the hundreds of houses they built around the SoCal region.
West Hollywood
Founded in 1984, West Hollywood, commonly called WeHo, is a popular city in Los Angeles County. Hiking local trails, running down the boulevards, or visiting a high-end gym, WeHo residents are ready for fitness. West Hollywood is the LGBTQ capital of Los Angeles. It is also known for being Dog, Vegan and Cross-Fit-Friendly. In West […]
Encino
Encino is one of the oldest parts of the Valley. The 1769 Portola Expedition went over the Sepulveda Pass and stayed near what is now Los Encinos State Historic Park. The name Encino means “evergreen” or “oak” in Spanish and is said to refer to The Encino Oak Tree that resided for 1000 years in […]
Beverly Hills
“Beverly Hills” is named after Beverly Farms in Beverly, Massachusetts, named from Beverley “beaver-lake,” in East Yorkshire, England, and because of the hills in the area. Originally a Mexican ranch where lima beans were grown, Beverly Hills was incorporated in 1914. It’s very rich and romantic history includes Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford’s “Pickfair” on […]
