Los Angeles neighborhood guides
22 neighborhoods · live crime, Metro rail- DowntownCentral LA
High-rise core with the densest transit in LA, a booming arts district, and nonstop nightlife.
- Silver LakeEastside
Hilly, hip neighborhood of indie coffee, reservoir walks, and a thriving creative crowd.
- Los FelizCentral LA
Leafy, walkable enclave below Griffith Park with vintage charm and great cafes.
- Echo ParkEastside
Trendy lakeside neighborhood with a strong music-and-art scene east of downtown.
- KoreatownCentral LA
Dense, 24-hour district of Korean BBQ, karaoke, and some of LA's best transit access.
- HollywoodCentral LA
Tourist-famous and nightlife-heavy, right on the B Line subway into downtown.
- East HollywoodCentral LA
Diverse, affordable, transit-rich area including Thai Town and Little Armenia.
- VeniceWestside
Beachfront bohemia — canals, the boardwalk, tech offices, and a walkable core.
- Mar VistaWestside
Low-key, family-friendly Westside neighborhood a short hop from the beach.
- PalmsWestside
Dense, more affordable Westside pocket on the E Line light rail.
- Highland ParkNortheast LA
Rapidly-revitalized NELA neighborhood of craftsman homes, on the A Line.
- Eagle RockNortheast LA
Quieter, community-minded NELA neighborhood with a small-town main street.
- SawtelleWestside
Westside 'Little Osaka' packed with ramen and boba, near the E Line and UCLA.
- Atwater VillageNortheast LA
Walkable, dog-loving village along the LA River with a friendly main drag.
- Mid-CityCentral LA
Central, diverse, and relatively affordable, with E Line access to downtown and the beach.
- WestlakeCentral LA
Dense, very affordable, transit-rich district around MacArthur Park just west of downtown.
- Boyle HeightsEastside
Historic, deeply-rooted Eastside community with great food, on the E Line.
- North HollywoodSan Fernando Valley
The NoHo Arts District and the B Line's Valley terminus — theaters, bars, and cheaper rent.
- Studio CitySan Fernando Valley
Polished Valley neighborhood with Ventura Blvd dining and easy studio access.
- Sherman OaksSan Fernando Valley
Comfortable, family-oriented Valley hub with shopping and a suburban feel.
- Playa VistaWestside
Master-planned 'Silicon Beach' community of new apartments near the tech corridor.
- Del ReyWestside
Under-the-radar Westside pocket between Culver City and the beach, near Silicon Beach jobs.