Located just east of the Westside, Central LA encompasses the historic neighborhoods of Hollywood, West Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, Silverlake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz. The burrows of Central LA are densely populated, quite diverse and heavily influenced by the growing younger population. This has had tremendous effects on the growing tech, media and entertainment industries which now have a strong presence in the area. Central LA is known to have some of Los Angeles hottest restaurants, nightclubs and retail.
What does West Hollywood have to offer?
Just east of Beverly Hills is the happening neighborhood of West Hollywood. This area is characterized by its young, hip and trendy spirit as well as having one of the most prominent LGBTQ communities in the country.
Melrose Place is a fan favorite for both locals and tourists alike for its boutique shopping, art galleries and hot restaurants such as Nobu, The Nice Guy and Joan’s on Third. Another buzzing area in West Hollywood is the famous Sunset Strip which is LA’s hub for entertainment and nightlife. Trendy nightclubs, renowned comedy clubs and legendary music venues including the Troubadour, the Roxy and Whisky a Go-Go line the busy and colorful streets.
What type of businesses are located here?
Over the past decade, West Hollywood has developed a prominent tech and media scene with big-name players like Tinder and Ticketmaster as well as hundreds of startups calling the area home.
Transport links
Public transit can be taken to West Hollywood from Downtown using the Redline, from Santa Monica using the Expo Line and the Orange Line from the Valley.
Why rent an office in Hollywood?
Situated on the northeast edge of Central LA, adjacent to the San Fernando Valley and with close access to Downtown, Hollywood is known across the world as the global symbol of the entertainment industry. This famed city is home to many major film studios such as Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Columbia Pictures.
Netflix, Buzzfeed, Capitol Records, and Fender Instruments are among the top companies that reside in Hollywood. The corporate makeup is largely centered around the entertainment industry, specifically film, music, media, and talent management.
Hollywood contains many of L.A’s most famous landmarks like the iconic Hollywood Sign, Chinese Theater, Hollywood Bowl and the Griffith Observatory which features Griffith Park, a 4,000-acre park that contains the LA Zoo, a golf course and numerous hiking trails. Other popular attractions include the Hollywood Walk of Fame which runs along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street where Hollywood’s most illustrious names are displayed on the street.
Getting around Hollywood
Hollywood has many stops along the Metro Red Line such as the Hollywood/Western station and Hollywood/Vine station.
Things to do in Mid-Wilshire/Miracle Mile
The neighborhoods of Mid-Wilshire and Miracle Mile are located side by side and comprise the area between West Hollywood and Downtown LA. This highly-diverse area is primarily made up of commercial properties and occupied largely by tenants in the entertainment and legal industries.
Miracle Mile is often cited as a cultural center due to its wealth of clothing shops, restaurants, galleries and most prominently, museums. Miracle Mile sometimes referred to as “Museum Row” is home to some of Los Angeles’ top museums and exhibits such as The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Petersen Automotive Museum, La Brea Tar Pits and soon to be Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is set to open in 2020.
Why rent an office in this location?
The price of real estate in this area is extremely affordable compared to its Beverly Hills and West Hollywood counterparts making it a cost-effective option for businesses in the area. Mid-Wilshire and Miracle Mile can be accessed through the Purple Line using the Wilshire/Western stop.
What do Silverlake/Echo Park/Los Feliz have to offer?
Within close proximity of Downtown LA, Hollywood and The Valley, Silverlake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz make up a small pocket of LA with a strong and unique sense of identity. It’s an area full of hipsters, foodies and creative individuals with a passion for local coffee shops, clothing boutiques and street art. Both areas have strong indie rock scenes with many notable record stores like Sick City records and venues like The Satellite and The Echo.
Food, especially food that is original, experimental and at times outright wild, is without a doubt, a key trait of Silverlake. Sqirl, Night + Market and Silverlake Ramen top the list for some of the most popular spots.
Attractions include the historic Dodger Stadium, one of the oldest ballparks in baseball. Other attractions include the Silver Lake Reservoir which has a moderately-difficult trail through the hills as well as a dog park. Not too far from the reservoir is Echo Park Lake where locals and tourists alike can enjoy paddleboarding amidst lotus flowers.
Transport links
While this part of town doesn’t have their own station, it is within two miles of Downtown LA’s metro center, making it an accessible area from virtually all of LA County.
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