Districts

• Downtown – once the center of LA, it fell into disrepair over the last few decades and was primarily a business center and
  home to the homeless... though recent years are seeing a revival, and trendy hotels, bars, shops and restaurants are making
  it a place to be again.

• Eastside – a funkier area north of downtown and east of Hollywood that's rapidly being taken over by hipsters

• Harbor Area – home of the largest sea port in the States, and the launching point for trips to Catalina Island

• Hollywood – the place where dreams are made. It's received quite a makeover in recent years, sparked by the construction of Hollywood & Highland and the return of the Academy Awards.

• South Central – gang-infested area known for producing the Bloods, Crips, MS-13 and other gangs. Many of L.A.'s rap stars come from South Central. Well-known for the '92 riots.

• Westside – generally more affluent area of town, many of its inhabitants "refuse to go East of La Cienega".

• Greater Wilshire – Wilshire Blvd didn't invent the car, but it certainly put it on the map - the first gas station in the country was at Wilshire & La Brea.