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.