Westwood
UCLA & Village Charm
Population
52,000+
Zip Codes
90024, 90025
University
UCLA (founded 1919)
About Westwood
Westwood is best known as the home of UCLA, one of the nation's top universities. The historic Westwood Village offers a charming pedestrian-friendly downtown with movie theaters, restaurants, and shops. The neighborhood combines college-town energy with upscale residential areas and is adjacent to Bel Air and Brentwood. The Hammer Museum and historic movie palaces add cultural depth.
Top Attractions & Highlights
Education
UCLA Campus
Beautiful campus open to visitors with gardens and architecture.
Neighborhood
Westwood Village
Walkable downtown with dining and entertainment.
Museum
Hammer Museum
Free contemporary art museum.
Entertainment
Fox Village Theatre
Historic 1931 movie palace for premieres.
Food
Persian Square
Authentic Persian restaurants and shops.
Landmark
Pierce Brothers Westwood
Celebrity memorial park.
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