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List of districts and neighborhoods in Los Angeles facts for kids

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This page is about the City of Los Angeles. For a similar list for the County of Los Angeles, see Los Angeles County, California#Communities.

Welcome to a list of the many cool and unique areas within the big city of Los Angeles, California! Los Angeles is so huge that it's divided into lots of smaller parts, called districts and neighborhoods. These areas can be places where people live, where businesses are, or even special zones that protect historic buildings. This list helps you learn about some of the most well-known neighborhoods in this amazing city.

Regions of Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a very large city, and it's often divided into bigger sections called regions. These regions help people understand the general location of different neighborhoods.

LA Regions
Crescenta Valley
Downtown
Eastside
Harbor Area
Greater Hollywood
Northeast LA
Northwest LA
San Fernando Valley
South LA
Westside
Wilshire
Mid-City West
Mid-Wilshire


Current Neighborhoods

Los Angeles has hundreds of neighborhoods, each with its own unique feel and history. Here are some of the well-known neighborhoods that exist today, grouped alphabetically to make them easier to find.

A–E

F–L

M–S

T–Y

Historic Preservation Zones

Some areas in Los Angeles are so special because of their history that they are protected. These are called Historic Preservation Overlay Zones. This means there are rules to help keep the old buildings and the unique look of the neighborhood.

Main article: Los Angeles Historic Preservation Overlay Zone

Past Neighborhoods

Over time, cities change. Some areas that were once known as separate neighborhoods might now be part of a larger one or have changed their name. Here are a couple of examples of neighborhoods that existed in the past.

Other Notable Areas

Beyond neighborhoods, Los Angeles also has other important geographic features that are well-known.

See also

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