Amherst Ave. is a residential street filled with condos and apartment buildings. Within walking distance of quite a few nice restaurants, such as the Literati Cafe and Amandine Cafe, the location is an ideal place to settle for singles, young couples and retirees. Everything you might need is within walking distance, as is Wilshire Blvd. The buses that run on Wilshire, particularly the Rapid Bus line, make it a real hub for transportation. With the help of the bus, all of LA is accessible from Amherst Ave. It is also very close to Santa Monica -- walking distance in fact -- and that is definitely another bonus.