Many desirable real estate areas of Los Angeles are located West of downtown. These areas are very distinct in nature and differ in many ways. Areas such as Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City and West Hollywood have independent City Governments and school systems. The West LA areas have different demographics, community features, culture, and attractions. Please take the time to view some of the West Los Angeles listed cities and their web links. This information should be helpful in determining which areas might be right for you.