North Larchmont Blvd, Mid-Wilshire

Larchmont runs directly south from Paramount studios on Melrose Avenue. arguably this neighborhood is the result of the money injected into the area by the grand old film studio - a veritable village unto itself - and so it follows that it transcends the regular strip mall or coffee shop vibe and instead gives off the quaint glow of a small town in New England with little hobby shops and independent restaurants that cover the gamut from Japanese and Indian cuisine to the freshly baked Bagels and delicious coffee.

There are frequent street fairs and even farmer's markets to be found in Larchmont Village, all of which has that small-town family feel.

The streets in the area are well maintained, with the Hancock Park and Wilshire corridor nearby - an interesting mix of smaller, older homes that are affordable for bohemians and young couples (nearer to Koreatown) and the large gorgeous mansions that at times give the area a resemblance to Beverly Hills and even Bel Air.