Watts, California is a small neighborhood, less than three square miles, located in south Los Angeles. The area grew quickly when the railroads were built. In fact the town is named for the Watts Station. This station is on the National Register of Historic Places, a testament to the importance of the region in the success of the railroads. Today the community is being revitalized with new and renovated parks and a newly constructed large shopping and dining center. Residents embrace local dance and theater offerings and take advantage of nearby entertainment and attractions.

The community consists of a variety of neighborhoods with affordable single and multi-family homes. Potential buyers will find developments designed with a suburban feel. Houses are located on green lawns along streets lined with palms trees and giant oaks. Other neighborhoods offer a more urban feel with homes nestled on smaller lawns with covered patios and southern California foliage. There are areas of older homes and newer construction is also available.

The Los Angeles Unified School District oversees the schools in this region. There are six public elementary schools, public middle schools, and two public high schools. Parents can also choose to enroll their children in nearby private schools.

This is an active community where residents participate in a wide range of neighborhood events. There is an annual Christmas parade is a popular and anticipated annual event as well as a large toy drive sponsored by a local ministry. The city hosts the annual Summer Games that attracts more than 5,000 students each year and offers scholarships to participants. The city is also home to the famous Watts Towers. This amazing structure took an Italian immigrant construction worker 33 years to build and consists of two towers which are interconnected and stand over 99 feet high. The Towers houses an art center, offers a self-guided tour or a docent led tour, and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Providing safe and clean community parks for residents has become a priority of the city. A new skateboard park was recently constructed and an existing park was renovated. Residents can now enjoy playgrounds and well maintained picnic areas. Recreation options at this park and others include a swimming pool, baseball diamonds, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, football fields, indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, soccer fields, and tennis courts. Some of the fields are lighted for nighttime use. The parks also sponsor a teen club and offer free computer classes. A new pocket park was also built that features a community porch, shade trees, and a walking path.

The neighborhood has a large shopping center located across from the famous Watts Rail Station. The mall has grocery markets, stores, specialty shops, and boutiques as well as a large food court. Residents enjoy a pleasant shopping experience browsing the stores and relishing a delicious treat at the food court. Other nearby shopping plaza and malls are also plentiful. Restaurants, cafes, and fast food eateries are located throughout the city. There are fine-dining restaurants, a wide variety of ethnic eateries, diners, and a myriad of fast food choices.

Watts is primarily a residential area but it does boast a local dance company that offers live recitals. There is also a theater that produces a wide range of live performances and offers educational workshops. Residents enjoy and embrace these venues. Other nightlife is nearby and locals can easily take in a movie, enjoy a concert, or dance the night away at a club.

The community of Watts offers residents comfortable neighborhoods, locally sponsored events, and lovely parks for rest and relaxation. New projects are striving to revitalize the area. An example is the newly constructed shopping center where locals can enjoy shopping and dining in a peaceful setting. The convenient location of the city also offers nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities.