Westwood
UCLA & Village Charm
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
UCLA Campus
Beautiful campus open to visitors with gardens and architecture.
Westwood Village
Walkable downtown with dining and entertainment.
Hammer Museum
Free contemporary art museum.
Fox Village Theatre
Historic 1931 movie palace for premieres.
Persian Square
Authentic Persian restaurants and shops.
Pierce Brothers Westwood
Celebrity memorial park.
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