About Metropolitan Los Angeles
The metropolitan Los Angeles region is located in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties
and is the 13th largest metropolitan area in the world. This urban area is densely
populated and incorporates both commercial and regional zones. Bordered to the southwest
by the Pacific Ocean and surrounded on the other three sides by other Los Angeles
towns and neighborhoods this area offers residents a myriad of options for housing,
recreation, entertainment, and commuting convenience.
Communities in the metropolitan area offer potential residents many style choices.
Modern architecture as well as traditional Spanish style homes are represented.
There are single-family homes on tree lined streets and large estate style homes
on lush beautifully manicured lawns. Many townhouse and condominium complexes offer
lovely units and many amenities such as workout facilities, lush courtyards, and
swimming pools. You can choose to live on the beach, near the beach, in a spacious
neighborhood, or in an urban enclave. Almost any life-style is accommodated in this
picturesque area.
A myriad of public and private education choices are available for all grade levels.
There are charter and magnet schools and academies that stress the arts. Many well-known
and prestigious colleges and universities also call the area home.
This bustling area is home to the entertainment industry, the busy ports of Los
Angeles and Long Beach, and Fortune 500 companies. Attractions include Disneyland,
Knott's Berry Farm, and Universal Studies Hollywood. However, the most appealing
attraction is probably the number of beautiful beaches that line the coast and offer
waves for surfing and white sand for volleyball or sun bathing.
Swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and boating are nearby pleasures. The beautiful beaches
are the perfect spot for building a sand castle, taking a long walk to looking for
shells, put up a volleyball net, or just read a good book. The challenge will be
to try every beach and find the one that you like the best.
In addition to all of the beauty and recreational opportunities that the ocean offers
the area also boasts parks for their residents. There are wide open green spaces
to enjoy, picnic areas with barbeques, picnic tables, and playgrounds. Hiking and
biking trails offer lovely exercise opportunities, there are baseball diamonds and
tennis, basketball and tennis courts, as well as auditoriums for indoor activities.
Metropolitan Los Angeles has a professional sports team for every fan. There are
three professional basketball teams, two major league baseball teams, two national
league hockey teams and two major league soccer teams. Additionally, the area is
home of championship level college teams.
Commuting is convenient for residents. Interstates and highways are numerous and
easily accessible for those who prefer to drive to work. Additionally, there are
a number of light rail options and subways to allow residents to leave their cars
at home.
Shoppers enjoy the many malls and eclectic shopping centers that the area offers.
Dining choices are equally vast with fine dining venues offering a wide variety
of cuisines to picturesque ocean side cafes to fast food.
Metropolitan Los Angeles is an eclectic grouping of diverse communities that offers
residents a wide variety of housing choices, types of neighborhoods, and life-style
choices. There are single-family, quiet neighborhoods, beach-side communities, and
urban residential sections. Working residents enjoy commuting choices and the convenience
of public transportation. Downtime can be filled at the beach, a local park, by
the pool in your backyard, or by spending the day one of the many local attractions.
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