StreetAdvisor: Reviews for Los Angeles, California, United States

Resourceful through street

18/06/2008 01:58:58 -07:00

Pico Blvd is a resourceful through street with the featuring the staples center, also there are plenty shops for the consumers and anyone can obtain some help here as well since the Human Resource building for food stamps and such are located on this street. The only downfall is that there are plen...

Carrol Avenue Homes

04/11/2008 02:55:15 -08:00

I grew up going to the tours of these what I thought to be mansions of my childhood, you see my great grandparents lived here and my great aunt & uncle bought it from my great grandmother and lived here until my uncles death this year. I have very fond memories fo sitting on the front porch with my...

Awesome town, lots of drunk drivers though

19/08/2008 15:38:19 -07:00

For being such a shady neighborhood, I have to say that I really love this town. Sure 1/3 drivers is drunk off their ass and parking your car on the street is a game of russian roullete. But; if you can look past the hookers, runaways, and occasional drug dealers - you will see a diamond in the roug...

Looks can be deceiving.

07/08/2008 14:14:57 -07:00

Located just next to downtown this street is very interesting, because although it looks like your typical urban LA neighborhood, its actually quite friendly. The inhabitants of this particular stretch between Pico and Venice are very friendly. Everyone greets each other when passing by even if th...

Lived here most of my life

06/08/2008 22:52:58 -07:00

With the exception of the 4th of July (month) it is pretty quiet. We have some great neighbors, always looking out for eachother. There is a great coffee shop (Cycleway) a couple blocks away, a super market with inexpensive fruits and veggies, a Thai restaurant, and Japanese restaurant. Most anythin...

Doesn't live up to the hype

18/06/2008 02:03:08 -07:00

I visited a while back and noticed that it wasn't all that glamorous as most people would expect. I mean it's Hollywood! The walk of fame is cool where you can see all the most famous stars on the sidewalk. Another notable thing would be the star imprints of hands and feet along with there signat...

Laguna Ave. is historic and convenient but has some drawbacks...

07/08/2008 12:17:40 -07:00

The street, in one of the oldest sections of Echo Park, is still very much in a transitional state. It is mostly occupied by rental properties and has a fairly transient feel. There is a combination of old tried-and-true tenants/owners who have lived in the area for decades and twenty-something sing...

Affordable and Safe (for Hollywood at least)...But Good Luck Parking

17/06/2008 18:39:40 -07:00

The theme of Argyle Avenue just north of Franklin is "just good enough." Tucked away at the base of the Hollywood Hills, the neighborhood is safe enough. Some of the Hollywood troublemakers make it up here, but in general, it's mostly young professionals, families and the elderly roaming the streets...

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Major through street

17/06/2008 09:35:59 -07:00

3rd is just a big conglomerant of random events from what I saw when I visited there. But when i was there they were making commercial downtown which was kinda cool. A lot of people use this street to walk to and from work in the downtown areas too. Also for all the writers out there, 3rd street...

Great residential road

17/06/2008 09:29:41 -07:00

Victory Boulevard is a major east-west road that runs 25 miles traversing the entire length of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County. Through much of the San Fernando Valley, Victory Boulevard divides the affluent communities at the southern end of the Valley (Woodland Hills, Tarzana, and En...

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Famous State Highway

17/06/2008 09:24:08 -07:00

Most notable street because it runs passed some of the famous beaches of LA such as Venice. It also runs through Culver City but this is actually a state highway that most locals dont even bother recognizing. It also has access to Interstate 45.

From north to south

17/06/2008 09:20:05 -07:00

Vermont is the longest running street through LA. University of Southern California and Exposition Park are some of the known places you can hit up. Vermont is also home to the most rail systems in the Metro providing for ample transportation.

The best street in town

17/06/2008 09:15:04 -07:00

Takin' it to the streets is what Santa Monica is all about. Not settling for the serene indoor scene, people love visiting Santa Monica streets. An outdoor circus of activities and entertainment, when you first arrive in town, park the car right away and get walking.

A unique exploration street

17/06/2008 09:11:45 -07:00

Melrose also offers comedy clubs, night spots, one-of-a-kind nostalgia shops, and unusual stores selling records, books, Disney memorabilia, fine art, jewelry, and antiques.Melrose is home to some of L.A.'s hottest restaurants such asChianti and Ago, as well as older establishments such as Emilio's.

Feel at home

17/06/2008 05:40:48 -07:00

My friend took me with her to do her regular grocery shopping. That’s when I landed on the Olvera street. I had seen such a local area before but the variety of vegetable, fruits and fish was just out of the content I thought. Later we went to the freeways of this street. Pleasant experience is th...

Absolute Hollywood experience

17/06/2008 05:38:19 -07:00

This is the place where any ordinary would feel like a celebrity after stepping in here. After getting out of the cab, first magnificent piece of structural architecture that struck my eyes was the Kodak theater. The street is from beginning to end covered with huge developments, from theaters to fa...

Lovely stuff serving restaurants

17/06/2008 05:28:47 -07:00

Once you move ahead of Harlow avenue, you land onto the South Beverly drive. On its journey it intersects with many other streets, one among them is Wilshire boulevard. It is like any other residential areas in the States, spacious houses and small neighborhoods. Restaurants are plenty in number ser...

Lively commercial neighborhood

17/06/2008 05:24:12 -07:00

Many streets in Los Angeles are links to other important thoroughfares. One of them is the Centinela avenue. It is among the most important street in Los Angeles. The street is mostly populated with commercial and government offices. On this street you will come across schools, animal hospital, bars...

Inexpensive shopping and dining

17/06/2008 05:20:21 -07:00

Los Angeles convention center is an important and renowned building on Figueroa street. It serves to be a pleasant shopping and dining experience with plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping stops. Being there just for four days, I tasted delicacies in many restaurants out of which I preffered the...

Get as many brands you want

17/06/2008 05:09:45 -07:00

Rodeo drive is the next high end shopping area after Beverly hills. But no cash or credit cards are required to walk across the street. The street is very beautiful and it actually looks like a film city set. Even the lamp posts stand upright and neat without any damage or rust. Many brands and bout...

Beautiful and enchanting

17/06/2008 05:04:39 -07:00

The street is so nice and enchanting, I feel like staying here for long. I just cant get words to describe how the place is, all I can say is “you never feel like going back”. The best part of this street are its mansions and houses which are spacious and huge. I stayed as a paying guest for few day...

Latin American blend everywhere

17/06/2008 05:01:42 -07:00

LACMTA blue line station is the best way to get to Slauson avenue. This street is famous for restaurants specializing in Mexican and other oriental cuisines. It is a major street running between Santa Fe road and Jefferson avenue. The street gives a vibe of Latin American intermixed cultures and tra...

Easiy to access

17/06/2008 04:58:44 -07:00

Olympic Boulevard is a major commercial hub in Los Angeles. You can easily access the street for the reason there being mannered and easy traffic. Street is not at all noisy even in the presence of material stores and public buildings. I was actually trying to spot a celeb on Beverly hills and final...

Filled with fun and frolic

17/06/2008 04:48:40 -07:00

The name of Wilshire boulevard in itself sounds cool and happening to the ears. It is actually more than that. Originally named after Henry Wilshire, it is almost the largest street in Los Angeles. The street is dresses in skyscrapers with a thin drapery of grass and natural foliage. There is fun an...

Home of the major studios

16/06/2008 15:08:29 -07:00

Warner Bros and Walt Disney reside here and you can awe in the amazement of there glory, actually it kinda rubs it in when they are place in plain site when you drive by. It then continues through Griffith Park, though its name changes as it passes through the park, first to Zoo Drive, then Crystal...

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Shortcut Road with a Castle

16/06/2008 15:03:22 -07:00

Other than the Magic Castle there isn't much offered on this street other than the fact that you can use it as a shortcut to Hollywood and Hollywood Hills.

major street from the beach to downtown

13/06/2008 16:27:19 -07:00

Venice is a very busy street. There are some apartments, a lot of stores and a lot of restaurants. Many parts of the street stretch three lanes each way. It's a great way to get across town in times of heavy traffic, but not a good place to live. Apartments are cheap, but for a reason. There a...

small street in the heart of west l.a.

13/06/2008 16:18:12 -07:00

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 with...

the busiest dead end street in the world

13/06/2008 16:01:05 -07:00

Having lived here off and on for 10 years, I've had lots of experience with the pit falls of this street. One would think that the fact that it only runs two blocks and dead ends at an apartment complex would mean it would be a quiet, peaceful street, but that is not the case. The street is busy a...

a great thoroughfare with a small town feel

13/06/2008 15:55:55 -07:00

Ventura Blvd. is one of the main thoroughfares that runs through the San Fernando Valley. It has a lot of chain stores, such as Staples and Bed, Bath and Beyond, but that is not what makes it special. Ventura Blvd. manages to be this great mix of big chain stores and little boutique shops. In a w...

A Quiet Street in a Quiet Neighborhood

13/06/2008 14:44:43 -07:00

I am most familiar with the section of Meier that runs from Little Palms Blvd to Venice Blvd, a four block stretch of mid-sized homes. The Northern-most block is lined with architecturally significant modern tract homes designed by architect Gregory Ain, as are quite a few of the surrounding street...

Noisy street in Westwood

13/06/2008 13:57:39 -07:00

I would only live on Gayley if I really wanted to walk to UCLA no matter what: it’s noisy, polluted, and has more traffic than many other neighboring streets. It would definitely be my last resort of all the streets to live on in Westwood as a student. There are also a fair number of greek houses th...

Noisy street and lots of greek housing

13/06/2008 13:54:05 -07:00

Landfair has lots of fraternities and sororities on it being so close to UCLA. It’s not the cleanest street and can get pretty noisy. There is also a fair amount of traffic coming up the street from Westwood Blvd down the hill. I would not recommend this street to families, or anyone who is looking...

Busy Noisy Street

13/06/2008 13:46:52 -07:00

Bit of a sketchy place to live. Even Westwood Park which is right there behind the Federal Building is questionable. Lots of families still go there to have picnics and people are out playing basketball, but you definitely don’t want to be there at night. Also cars constantly passing by or getting o...

Lots of traffic here

13/06/2008 13:42:01 -07:00

Wilshire is one of the largest streets in LA. It spans so many neighborhoods given it a different character depending on where you intersect. But everyone will agree no matter what part of Wilshire you are on, it is noisy, not very clean, and full of traffic. One of the better parts of Wilshire is n...

Lots to see and do

13/06/2008 13:33:21 -07:00

Pico is an exciting street filled with things to see and do. Right at Westwood and Pico you have the Westside Pavilion which is actually a nice shopping center. But the best part is when you’re done shopping and are hungry, just walk out of the mall and you will find 20 restaurants within 2 blocks....

Don't recommend living on this street

13/06/2008 13:29:01 -07:00

I personally would not recommend living on National Blvd (near the 405 Freeway). I don’t think it’s the cleanest area plus it’s very noisy and polluted with the 405 Freeway right there. While there are lots of retails shops right there and you are centrally located, you would do better making home...

Lots to do and explore

13/06/2008 13:22:40 -07:00

Santa Monica Blvd near Westwood is full of hustle and bustle and allows you many retail shops from restaurants to nail salons to big bookstores. Further down you have the mall at Westfield Century City. I think it’s a great mall to window shop since it has many designer stores that are pricey but i...

Quiet yet centrally located

13/06/2008 13:17:09 -07:00

Ohio Ave is nestled in a quiet little nook nearing Santa Monica. Not too far you’ll find Westwood Park and lots of tree lined streets. Go about a mile away from the trees and you’ll be home to Bristol Farms, the Coffee Bean, and lots of ethnic restaurants including Indian, Thai, and many Persian re...

College Area or Family?

13/06/2008 13:13:37 -07:00

Kelton Ave close to Westwood Blvd and UCLA is very much a student street so it’s quiet during the day and can be loud at times at night depending on student activity. Since it is in the heart of Westwood, it’s in a very pretty neighborhood and is within walking distance to the movie theaters, Jerry’...

Student Life and Lots to Do

13/06/2008 13:06:45 -07:00

Westwood is a great street for students, conducive to restaurants some pubs, little boutiques for shopping or just looking around. It’s also very eclectic. Be sure to have a homemade giant cookie form Diede Riese or have a cold glass of coconut juice on a hot day at Mr. Noodle. If you’re feeling ver...

Good neighborhood, reasonable rent and still close to everything

13/06/2008 13:02:11 -07:00

West LA is a very convenient area, close to grocery stores, restaurants, and even ethnic food stores.No problem if you don't have a car, directly on the bus route. Bus will take you to UCLA with no problem as well as many other parts of LA without the hassle of driving yourself or parking. Within a...

Can't quite find an easy way to get to WILSHIRE

13/06/2008 11:50:46 -07:00

Ah Wilshire. I would love you more if I could get to you in under an hour. But because of your length and size you do have a little something for everyone.

It is impossible if you don't live in the surrounding areas. So go here with extreme caution should for instance you live in the Valley- any...

A dash of magic on a mostly unremarkable street

13/06/2008 11:36:56 -07:00

Franklin Ave @ Bronson...
I use this street for a lot of shortcuts. It gets me to La Brea to the west quicker and if I'm coming from Hollywood proper it's a fast way to get over to Los Feliz Blvd to the east. It can get jammed however on typical peak times. There are at least 3 notable stops shou...

Where the hip go to live...

13/06/2008 11:23:40 -07:00

This, not unlike Larchmont is where the hip and upwardly mobile go to live. Ah, Los Feliz! Hillhurst Blvd, specifically from Los Feliz Blvd down to where Sunset and Hollywood Blvd feed into each other. You will feel moderately to mostly safe and all the shops cater to people who can afford to pay ou...

Noisy but fun Tourist Trap

13/06/2008 11:08:42 -07:00

You should've seen this place back in the 90's! What an improvement. With one exception: Mann's Chinese Theatre. They took a black and red exotic theatre and fussed it up and made it look like everything else. Boo! However!, It's about time LA decided to actually treat the tourists with respect. If...

The Quieter more Urban side of the famous Blvd!

13/06/2008 10:52:32 -07:00

Further east (around VINE ST) than the Sunset Strip is where I frequently find myself to be- for a few reasons: The Arclight (Cinerama Dome), 24 Fitness, and Amoeba! (a great new/used all things music/movies). There are a couple more lofts coming into the area which might increase the crowd... You'r...

Jury Duty! UGH.

13/06/2008 10:32:11 -07:00

I'm writing mainly to help all you new to downtown JuryDuty people who have their lunch break and want to go further than the cafeteria, which only takes cash. Who has cash!? I ask you. Clearly there is NOTHING in this area but a less than charming park across the street, occassional protesters, all...

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A Good Start to your Downtown Adventure.

13/06/2008 10:14:37 -07:00

Come on Down!
This is a pretty good place to start for anybody new, and a little hesitant to explore downtown Los Angeles. Obvious visits are the Disney Symphony Hall, or the tri-theatres: Dorothy Chandler, Ahmadson and Mark Taper. A couple blocks west you have MOCA, (Museum of Contemporary Art) wh...

The Heart of Mid-town

12/06/2008 23:04:09 -07:00

This area of Los Angeles is one of the most central areas, located between hollywood and long beach, between downtown and the westside. It features art museums, major business centers, and apartment living. This is one of the areas of town that most feels like a major city without feeling like end...

It's Downtown, and that pretty much says it all

12/06/2008 22:38:45 -07:00

One of the things about Los Angeles is that Downtown is one of the least notable areas of the city. I forget who said it, but its been said that standing on the streets, looking up at the skyscrapers, you cannot help but get the feeling that this is where the action cannot possibly be.

As a resi...

Ritzy beachside living

12/06/2008 22:32:51 -07:00

If you can afford the cost of housing this is one of the nicest sub-millionaire neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The apartments are simply beautiful, the beach side views are amazing. Just a short walk (about a mile) north of the Venice Beach boardwalk, and featuring the 3rd st promenade Santa Monica...

Bohemian and colorful

12/06/2008 22:25:04 -07:00

The Venice area is an interesting part of Los Angeles. Like all of the city that is west of the 405 freeway, it is an astonishingly expensive place to live. But unlike the hillside areas further north it is not as nice--but it is right on the beach, and it has its own peculiar local culture. Veni...

Great for Night Life, BAD for commuting

12/06/2008 22:19:19 -07:00

If you are looking for LA nightlife in between the 405 and Hollywood, then Sunset Blvd is where you want to be. The famous Sunset Strip is here, along with a number of famous clubs (such as the Whiskey A-go-go), the Sunset Mall, a huge Guitar Center store, and a number of other reasons to visit. T...

Surrounded by college students

12/06/2008 22:07:00 -07:00

This neighborhood is just a few blocks from the UCLA campus and as such its residents are overwhelmingly young college students in their low-20s. While rents are expensive (my friend pays $650 a month as one of four people in a two bedroom apartment) the nightlife is superb, and the area is simply...

Pleasant suburban neighborhood

12/06/2008 21:45:21 -07:00

I visited this neighborhood while volunteering for a a state assembly campaign in the district. I was going door to door talking with prospective voters and so I was able to get an idea of the kinds of people that lived there.

The neighborhood is filled with small homes typical of the San Fernan...

Not a bad spot

04/06/2008 20:11:44 -07:00

The street is quiet, but there is a lot of car traffic. The street is narrow, so cars often honk at each other. The people are friendly, and the light is good. There are many trees, and a monastery that sells pumpkin bread.

About Avenue of the Stars

28/04/2008 19:37:23 -07:00

This street simply has it all! The restaurants, shops, boutiques, the beautiful faces of the people, and the perfect Californian sun. This street has also attracted tourists from all over the world because of its extravagance. And how can you miss the celebrities just walking around this street? Oft...

Rows of Expensive Stores

28/04/2008 19:14:31 -07:00

Rodeo Drive is known for its series of top-of-the-line shops and boutiques and its location for the residences of many famous Hollywood celebrities. For its very high-end brands, it won't be unusual to spot a star walking down the street, shopping, walking their dogs, or driving by their expensive c...

Hollywood Media District

23/03/2008 14:37:10 -07:00

Surprisingly nice. Close to restaurants, grocery stores, CVS, coffee and shopping in Larchmont Village. Places to walk to. Hollywood Media District also has safety patrols out in cars and on bicycle, though I haven't seen much if any crime (other than some tagging).

Street for Students

03/12/2007 18:21:04 -08:00

Reasonable prices for being around UCLA. The traffic is very bad and no place for parking -- great if you are going to walk around Westwood or to campus.

How is it now

01/12/2007 22:47:07 -08:00

I havent lived on that street for over 30 years. I was married at the address 40 years ago. It was my folks first home. It was small but special

I looked for a year...

05/08/2007 19:47:41 -07:00

...before buying my house on Ellsmere, and it was worth it. Overall great balance between privacy / peacefulness and proximity to cool stuff to see and do in LA.

What do you expect! Paris Lives on this St!

04/08/2007 16:11:36 -07:00

With paris hilton as your neighboor you can't go wrong! its an amazing area of west hollywood hills!

Haven't Been Here Long

01/08/2007 01:08:28 -07:00

But so far I like this street, for the most part. It has a diverse atmosphere and a lot of people walking around during the day. At night, it gets quiet, which is nice. So far, we've had only one encounter with rude people on this street. Everyone else has been nice and friendly. The weather is...

It's great living on Capital Hill

31/07/2007 10:19:06 -07:00

That's at least what I read somewhere that its old name is.

Great street on top of the hill with nice views all around. One of the older streets in LA with the first houses built around 1910. Only a 5 min walk to the Silverlake strip with tons of bars and restaurants.

Beford Street

11/05/2007 16:28:03 -07:00

Lived there over three years. It is freeway close and all the neighbors are great, or at least interesting!

Close to all and still affordable

10/05/2007 15:25:35 -07:00

I love my street. It is a small two-way street very safe for children. SFR and small multi-family units (2-4). There is very little traffic, neighbors and visitors coming and going. Properties sell for $550,000up, may be able to find a fixer upper for less.
The best thing is it's centrally located...

Los Angeles Historic District Designation

06/05/2007 10:14:34 -07:00

Carroll Avenue is in the Angelino Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. The street was developed in the late 1880's. Nearly every house on the 1300 and 1400 block of Carroll Avenue is a Victorian design.
The signature home on the street is 1300 Carroll. The home was built in 1889 by the Phillips...

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I haven't been shot...yet.

16/04/2007 14:27:28 -07:00

Living here has been very educational. I never knew that drug selling was such hard work, because there is a guy - far too well dressed to be homeless, who has been posted up on our block for the past 3 years, and he's there EVERY day. I don't care if it's 3am or midnight, he's there. If it's a h...

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I live on Bronson Ave

30/03/2007 16:56:51 -07:00

I live here on this street right across the street from Le Conte Middle School, and although this is a great neighborhood, Le Conte really screws it up but that just me.

Waiting to move

30/03/2007 09:16:11 -07:00

The street's improved since we moved in four months ago--there's less bulk-item trash on the sidewalk and grafitti happens less frequently. I guess realtors call this area up and coming because of the relatively low rent and close approximation to west hollywood, but I'm waiting for my one year leas...

Boring Street, but close to everything

30/03/2007 00:54:54 -07:00

99th Place is an OK place to live. The street is fairly quiet, there is not a lot of traffic.
Parking is not a problem, but what it is a problem is that the LAX airport is buying everyone out, so many apartment buildings are disappearing rapidly. So eventually the whole street will be wipe out of...

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Boring Street, but close to everything

30/03/2007 00:54:16 -07:00

99th Place is an OK place to live. The street is fairly quiet, there is not a lot of traffic.
Parking is not a problem, but what it is a problem is that the LAX airport is buying everyone out, so many aparment buildings are dissapearing rapidly. So eventually the whole street will be wipe out of t...

w century is a business street

29/03/2007 21:29:27 -07:00

w century blvd is a business street and the only street to LAX airport.
lot of hotels, offices,restaurant and businesses.
I don't live here but I work on this beautiful street as a real estate professional.

View Park Is The Shiznit!

29/03/2007 12:31:26 -07:00

Please forgive the obvious ebonics, but such headlines do seem to attract readers. Please forgive me. I love my neighborhood. I love the people and the vibe. All despite what we have to put up with from the city and some of our neighbors.

We are the schiznit! :)

good place to live, but a little noisy

28/03/2007 12:53:11 -07:00

Well 23rd St is close to L A Downtown close to everything thats something i do like
and as far as I looked is OK

Great street, but lots of noise and dust from the construction site

11/02/2007 16:04:52 -08:00

Good shopping at Broadway, cool restaurant at the Century-Plaza