For a century, actors, singers, and producers in Hollywood have turned some neighborhoods into well-known places where wealth, privacy, and the Pacific sunlight come together.
Since the start of Hollywood, southern California has drawn movie stars, musicians, and artists looking for a place to live. They moved into special neighborhoods, turning these places into well-known homes. This collection shows the most notable areas in Los Angeles, Malibu, Palm Springs, and nearby. Beverly Hills has streets lined with palm trees, Hollywood Hills sits above the city, Malibu has private beaches with houses right on the water, and Palm Springs has modern homes built against the mountains. Each place has its own feeling, whether it is the quiet streets of Bel Air, the curves of Brentwood, the coastal towns of Santa Monica and Venice, or the gated communities like Hidden Hills and Calabasas. Walking through these neighborhoods, you see bold buildings and well-kept gardens that show why so many artists wanted to live there. Homes like the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, the Sinatra House in Palm Springs, and the Hearst Castle in San Simeon show the style and wealth of these areas. Walking along Mulholland Drive or through the Bird Streets gives a sense of these houses and the story of American entertainment. These places are still symbols of success and the way of life in California that brings people from all over.
For a century, actors, singers, and producers in Hollywood have turned some neighborhoods into well-known places where wealth, privacy, and the Pacific sunlight come together.
Since the start of Hollywood, southern California has drawn movie stars, musicians, and artists looking for a place to live. They moved into special neighborhoods, turning these places into well-known homes. This collection shows the most notable areas in Los Angeles, Malibu, Palm Springs, and nearby. Beverly Hills has streets lined with palm trees, Hollywood Hills sits above the city, Malibu has private beaches with houses right on the water, and Palm Springs has modern homes built against the mountains. Each place has its own feeling, whether it is the quiet streets of Bel Air, the curves of Brentwood, the coastal towns of Santa Monica and Venice, or the gated communities like Hidden Hills and Calabasas. Walking through these neighborhoods, you see bold buildings and well-kept gardens that show why so many artists wanted to live there. Homes like the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, the Sinatra House in Palm Springs, and the Hearst Castle in San Simeon show the style and wealth of these areas. Walking along Mulholland Drive or through the Bird Streets gives a sense of these houses and the story of American entertainment. These places are still symbols of success and the way of life in California that brings people from all over.
Pacific Palisades sits on wooded hills above the Pacific Ocean, within Los Angeles. The streets curve through the greenery, and many homes look out over the water. Actors, musicians, and film producers have settled here over the decades, drawn by the privacy and the closeness to the sea. A small village center with restaurants and shops gives the neighborhood a low-key focal point. Pacific Palisades is one of those parts of Los Angeles where daily life feels noticeably understated, despite the wealth of its residents.
Where the cliffs drop into the Pacific and the eye wanders to the sea horizon, Point Dume forms a rocky headland that extends into the ocean.
Point Dume is a residential neighborhood in Malibu where homes sit right above the Pacific Ocean. Actors and musicians like Chris Hemsworth and Cher have lived here. The houses are modern, spacious, and often have direct access to the beach below. Driving through the area gives a clear sense of why so many people in entertainment chose this stretch of coastline over the city.
The Movie Colony is a residential neighborhood in Palm Springs where movie stars and entertainers have lived since the 1940s. The homes are built in a mid-century style, with large windows and open spaces that flow toward the outdoors. Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley both lived here. Sitting at the base of the mountains, the neighborhood gave performers a place to step away from Hollywood. Walking through the streets, you can see well-kept gardens and houses that helped shape an era of American home design.
Rancho Mirage sits in the Coachella Valley, just east of Palm Springs, and became a favored address for wealthy residents and American presidents from the 1960s onward. The homes show modernist architecture and are spread across the flat desert between golf courses and palm trees. Properties sit far apart from one another, giving residents a strong sense of privacy. Walking the streets, you notice tidy grounds set against dry, sun-baked surroundings. Rancho Mirage is one of the places in this collection that shows how Hollywood figures and public personalities reinvented desert living for themselves.
Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate in Palm Springs is the house Frank Sinatra had built in the late 1940s. The architecture follows the desert modernism style that shaped Palm Springs at the time. The piano-shaped pool, the open living spaces, and the original furnishings show how Sinatra and his guests spent their days here. The property can be visited on guided tours, and it gives a clear sense of why Palm Springs drew so many entertainers during that era.
Hearst Castle in San Simeon was the private home of publisher William Randolph Hearst and is one of the most recognized estates in California. The building draws on European architectural styles mixed with local Californian touches. Today it is open as a museum, giving visitors a look at how wealthy Californians lived in the 20th century. Walking through its rooms, gardens, and pools, you get a real sense of the scale and taste of that era.
The Robert & Helene Alexander Residence, also known as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, is a private home in Palm Springs where Elvis Presley and Priscilla spent their honeymoon in 1967. The house shows the mid-20th century style that defined the area, with a flat roof, wide glass walls, and open living spaces. Original furnishings remain in place, giving visitors a real sense of how the king of rock and roll lived during that time.
Malibu sits along the Pacific Coast, west of Los Angeles, where the ocean meets narrow roads lined with private homes. Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart once lived here, behind gates and hedges. Today, the same stretch of coastline draws people who want to be close to the water and far from the city.
Trousdale Estates sits in the hills of Beverly Hills and has drawn major names from American entertainment since the 1960s. Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Jane Fonda all owned homes here. The houses often feature modernist design with large windows and clean lines that reflect the California style of that era. Streets wind between the properties, opening up views over the city below and showing why so many performers chose to live on these sunny hillsides.
The Beverly Hills Flats sit south of Sunset Boulevard, where wide streets run straight and tall trees line both sides of the road. This neighborhood has been home to generations of film and music figures, and names like Jennifer Aniston, Adele, and Katy Perry have all lived here. The houses sit behind generous gardens, and the whole area has the feel of a place where people came to settle, not just to be seen.
Holmby Hills sits in the western part of Los Angeles and is one of the most private neighborhoods in the city. Behind tall walls and heavy gates, large estates have sheltered generations of celebrities, from Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner to Kylie Jenner. The streets are lined with old trees, and the houses are largely hidden from view. Holmby Hills appears in this collection as a clear example of the kind of residential retreat that drew Hollywood names decade after decade.
Laurel Canyon Boulevard winds through a hilly, wooded part of Los Angeles that became home to many musicians during the 1960s and 1970s. Jim Morrison, Joni Mitchell, and Jared Leto all lived along these narrow, tree-lined roads. The houses sit close to the hillside, often hidden behind old trees and overgrown gardens. Walking or driving through here, you get a sense of how separate this place feels from the rest of the city, which is likely why so many artists were drawn to it.
Bel Air sits on the hills north of Los Angeles and is one of the neighborhoods where many of the biggest names in American entertainment have chosen to live. The winding roads climb through thick vegetation, and gates mark the entrances to large estates hidden behind tall hedges and walls. From the street, you can see a mix of architectural styles, from California modernism to villas with a Mediterranean feel. Stars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Prince, and Taylor Swift have all made their homes here.
The Marilyn Monroe House in Palm Springs was once a desert retreat for the actress. Today it operates as a museum, telling her life and career through exhibitions and personal objects. Visitors walk through rooms that reflect her taste and daily habits. The building itself is a good example of the mid-century architecture that defines Palm Springs, a city where many performers chose to live.
Mulholland Drive winds through the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles, tracing a ridge that looks out over the city on one side and the San Fernando Valley on the other. Many celebrities and entertainment figures have built their homes along this road, behind walls and gates, with gardens that speak to the wealth of the area. Driving it gives a direct sense of the history behind Hollywood and the California lifestyle that draws people to this collection.
Hidden Hills is a gated community northwest of Los Angeles, tucked behind gates and hedges. Residents here value privacy above all else, which has drawn many musicians and entertainment figures over the years. Among those who have chosen to live here are The Weeknd and Kendall Jenner, two names that reflect the kind of crowd this community tends to attract.
The Bird Streets sit in the Hollywood Hills West and are one of the most sought-after addresses in Los Angeles. The streets carry bird names and wind up the hillsides, opening up wide views over the Los Angeles basin. Many properties are hidden behind hedges and gates. Residents like Drake and Jodie Foster have chosen to live here, drawn by the privacy and the closeness to the city.
Brentwood is a residential neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles where many celebrities and athletes have chosen to live. Tree-lined streets slope upward into the hills, where houses sit hidden behind gates and hedges. The area feels private and discreet, with few shops and a gentle flow of traffic that stands apart from the rest of the city. Higher up, you find homes that once belonged to well-known figures from entertainment and sports. Brentwood reflects a low-key way of life that is typical of this part of Los Angeles.
Encino is a residential neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley that has drawn actors, musicians, and television producers for decades. The streets are lined with old trees, and properties tend to be large, often set behind hedges or walls. Wide driveways, tended gardens, and houses tucked behind greenery are common sights. Encino sits north of Sunset Boulevard, closer to the studios in Burbank and Hollywood than many other neighborhoods where celebrities have settled. Driving through, you notice the contrast between the everyday feel of the Valley and the sense of privacy that the wide lots provide.
The Sunset Strip rises above Sunset Boulevard into the hills of Los Angeles, where narrow roads wind past gated properties on steep slopes. Figures such as Rihanna and Keanu Reeves have made their homes here, drawn by the views over the city below and the sense of seclusion that the hills provide. Despite being so close to the center of Los Angeles, the streets feel removed from it, shaded by dense vegetation and largely hidden from passing traffic.
Sunset Plaza is a winding road in the hills above the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, and it has drawn actors, musicians, and entertainment figures for decades. The homes here sit above the city and look out over the rooftops below. The street mixes architectural styles from different eras, and the properties are carefully kept. Walking or driving through Sunset Plaza gives a real sense of what it means to live in one of the more sought-after addresses in Los Angeles.
Studio City sits in the hills at the northern edge of Los Angeles, close to some of the biggest film and television studios in the world. This neighborhood drew actors, directors, and other entertainment figures who wanted to live near where they worked. The streets curve through the hills, lined with trees and large properties set back behind gates and hedges. Walking through Studio City, you get a clear sense of how the film industry shaped the way people chose to live here, and how that history still marks every street.
Toluca Lake is a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles where Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope lived for many years. Their presence drew other musicians and actors to the area over time. The streets are lined with old trees, and the houses sit back from the road, giving residents a sense of privacy. The neighborhood has a family-oriented feel that sets it apart from other parts of the city.
Sherman Oaks sits in the San Fernando Valley, just north of the Hollywood center. The neighborhood has drawn film and television professionals for decades, offering a less exposed alternative to places like Beverly Hills or the Hollywood Hills. Streets are lined with trees, lots are generous, and houses range from older classic villas to more contemporary designs. Sherman Oaks gives families and entertainment industry workers a lower-key residential base with easy access to the major production studios nearby.
Calabasas is a residential community in Los Angeles County, known for its gated neighborhoods where celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have chosen to live. The area sits close enough to Hollywood studios to be practical, yet far enough to offer a sense of seclusion. Driving through Calabasas, you notice wide streets, well-kept homes, and gates that keep curious eyes at a distance.
Pacific Palisades sits on wooded hills above the Pacific Ocean, within Los Angeles. The streets curve through the greenery, and many homes look out over the water. Actors, musicians, and film producers have settled here over the decades, drawn by the privacy and the closeness to the sea. A small village center with restaurants and shops gives the neighborhood a low-key focal point. Pacific Palisades is one of those parts of Los Angeles where daily life feels noticeably understated, despite the wealth of its residents.
Where the cliffs drop into the Pacific and the eye wanders to the sea horizon, Point Dume forms a rocky headland that extends into the ocean.
Point Dume is a residential neighborhood in Malibu where homes sit right above the Pacific Ocean. Actors and musicians like Chris Hemsworth and Cher have lived here. The houses are modern, spacious, and often have direct access to the beach below. Driving through the area gives a clear sense of why so many people in entertainment chose this stretch of coastline over the city.
The Movie Colony is a residential neighborhood in Palm Springs where movie stars and entertainers have lived since the 1940s. The homes are built in a mid-century style, with large windows and open spaces that flow toward the outdoors. Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley both lived here. Sitting at the base of the mountains, the neighborhood gave performers a place to step away from Hollywood. Walking through the streets, you can see well-kept gardens and houses that helped shape an era of American home design.
Rancho Mirage sits in the Coachella Valley, just east of Palm Springs, and became a favored address for wealthy residents and American presidents from the 1960s onward. The homes show modernist architecture and are spread across the flat desert between golf courses and palm trees. Properties sit far apart from one another, giving residents a strong sense of privacy. Walking the streets, you notice tidy grounds set against dry, sun-baked surroundings. Rancho Mirage is one of the places in this collection that shows how Hollywood figures and public personalities reinvented desert living for themselves.
Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate in Palm Springs is the house Frank Sinatra had built in the late 1940s. The architecture follows the desert modernism style that shaped Palm Springs at the time. The piano-shaped pool, the open living spaces, and the original furnishings show how Sinatra and his guests spent their days here. The property can be visited on guided tours, and it gives a clear sense of why Palm Springs drew so many entertainers during that era.
Hearst Castle in San Simeon was the private home of publisher William Randolph Hearst and is one of the most recognized estates in California. The building draws on European architectural styles mixed with local Californian touches. Today it is open as a museum, giving visitors a look at how wealthy Californians lived in the 20th century. Walking through its rooms, gardens, and pools, you get a real sense of the scale and taste of that era.
The Robert & Helene Alexander Residence, also known as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, is a private home in Palm Springs where Elvis Presley and Priscilla spent their honeymoon in 1967. The house shows the mid-20th century style that defined the area, with a flat roof, wide glass walls, and open living spaces. Original furnishings remain in place, giving visitors a real sense of how the king of rock and roll lived during that time.
Malibu sits along the Pacific Coast, west of Los Angeles, where the ocean meets narrow roads lined with private homes. Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart once lived here, behind gates and hedges. Today, the same stretch of coastline draws people who want to be close to the water and far from the city.
Trousdale Estates sits in the hills of Beverly Hills and has drawn major names from American entertainment since the 1960s. Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Jane Fonda all owned homes here. The houses often feature modernist design with large windows and clean lines that reflect the California style of that era. Streets wind between the properties, opening up views over the city below and showing why so many performers chose to live on these sunny hillsides.
The Beverly Hills Flats sit south of Sunset Boulevard, where wide streets run straight and tall trees line both sides of the road. This neighborhood has been home to generations of film and music figures, and names like Jennifer Aniston, Adele, and Katy Perry have all lived here. The houses sit behind generous gardens, and the whole area has the feel of a place where people came to settle, not just to be seen.
Holmby Hills sits in the western part of Los Angeles and is one of the most private neighborhoods in the city. Behind tall walls and heavy gates, large estates have sheltered generations of celebrities, from Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner to Kylie Jenner. The streets are lined with old trees, and the houses are largely hidden from view. Holmby Hills appears in this collection as a clear example of the kind of residential retreat that drew Hollywood names decade after decade.
Laurel Canyon Boulevard winds through a hilly, wooded part of Los Angeles that became home to many musicians during the 1960s and 1970s. Jim Morrison, Joni Mitchell, and Jared Leto all lived along these narrow, tree-lined roads. The houses sit close to the hillside, often hidden behind old trees and overgrown gardens. Walking or driving through here, you get a sense of how separate this place feels from the rest of the city, which is likely why so many artists were drawn to it.
Bel Air sits on the hills north of Los Angeles and is one of the neighborhoods where many of the biggest names in American entertainment have chosen to live. The winding roads climb through thick vegetation, and gates mark the entrances to large estates hidden behind tall hedges and walls. From the street, you can see a mix of architectural styles, from California modernism to villas with a Mediterranean feel. Stars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Prince, and Taylor Swift have all made their homes here.
The Marilyn Monroe House in Palm Springs was once a desert retreat for the actress. Today it operates as a museum, telling her life and career through exhibitions and personal objects. Visitors walk through rooms that reflect her taste and daily habits. The building itself is a good example of the mid-century architecture that defines Palm Springs, a city where many performers chose to live.
Mulholland Drive winds through the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles, tracing a ridge that looks out over the city on one side and the San Fernando Valley on the other. Many celebrities and entertainment figures have built their homes along this road, behind walls and gates, with gardens that speak to the wealth of the area. Driving it gives a direct sense of the history behind Hollywood and the California lifestyle that draws people to this collection.
Hidden Hills is a gated community northwest of Los Angeles, tucked behind gates and hedges. Residents here value privacy above all else, which has drawn many musicians and entertainment figures over the years. Among those who have chosen to live here are The Weeknd and Kendall Jenner, two names that reflect the kind of crowd this community tends to attract.
The Bird Streets sit in the Hollywood Hills West and are one of the most sought-after addresses in Los Angeles. The streets carry bird names and wind up the hillsides, opening up wide views over the Los Angeles basin. Many properties are hidden behind hedges and gates. Residents like Drake and Jodie Foster have chosen to live here, drawn by the privacy and the closeness to the city.
Brentwood is a residential neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles where many celebrities and athletes have chosen to live. Tree-lined streets slope upward into the hills, where houses sit hidden behind gates and hedges. The area feels private and discreet, with few shops and a gentle flow of traffic that stands apart from the rest of the city. Higher up, you find homes that once belonged to well-known figures from entertainment and sports. Brentwood reflects a low-key way of life that is typical of this part of Los Angeles.
Encino is a residential neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley that has drawn actors, musicians, and television producers for decades. The streets are lined with old trees, and properties tend to be large, often set behind hedges or walls. Wide driveways, tended gardens, and houses tucked behind greenery are common sights. Encino sits north of Sunset Boulevard, closer to the studios in Burbank and Hollywood than many other neighborhoods where celebrities have settled. Driving through, you notice the contrast between the everyday feel of the Valley and the sense of privacy that the wide lots provide.
The Sunset Strip rises above Sunset Boulevard into the hills of Los Angeles, where narrow roads wind past gated properties on steep slopes. Figures such as Rihanna and Keanu Reeves have made their homes here, drawn by the views over the city below and the sense of seclusion that the hills provide. Despite being so close to the center of Los Angeles, the streets feel removed from it, shaded by dense vegetation and largely hidden from passing traffic.
Sunset Plaza is a winding road in the hills above the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, and it has drawn actors, musicians, and entertainment figures for decades. The homes here sit above the city and look out over the rooftops below. The street mixes architectural styles from different eras, and the properties are carefully kept. Walking or driving through Sunset Plaza gives a real sense of what it means to live in one of the more sought-after addresses in Los Angeles.
Studio City sits in the hills at the northern edge of Los Angeles, close to some of the biggest film and television studios in the world. This neighborhood drew actors, directors, and other entertainment figures who wanted to live near where they worked. The streets curve through the hills, lined with trees and large properties set back behind gates and hedges. Walking through Studio City, you get a clear sense of how the film industry shaped the way people chose to live here, and how that history still marks every street.
Toluca Lake is a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles where Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope lived for many years. Their presence drew other musicians and actors to the area over time. The streets are lined with old trees, and the houses sit back from the road, giving residents a sense of privacy. The neighborhood has a family-oriented feel that sets it apart from other parts of the city.
Sherman Oaks sits in the San Fernando Valley, just north of the Hollywood center. The neighborhood has drawn film and television professionals for decades, offering a less exposed alternative to places like Beverly Hills or the Hollywood Hills. Streets are lined with trees, lots are generous, and houses range from older classic villas to more contemporary designs. Sherman Oaks gives families and entertainment industry workers a lower-key residential base with easy access to the major production studios nearby.
Calabasas is a residential community in Los Angeles County, known for its gated neighborhoods where celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have chosen to live. The area sits close enough to Hollywood studios to be practical, yet far enough to offer a sense of seclusion. Driving through Calabasas, you notice wide streets, well-kept homes, and gates that keep curious eyes at a distance.
Pacific Palisades sits on wooded hills above the Pacific Ocean, within Los Angeles. The streets curve through the greenery, and many homes look out over the water. Actors, musicians, and film producers have settled here over the decades, drawn by the privacy and the closeness to the sea. A small village center with restaurants and shops gives the neighborhood a low-key focal point. Pacific Palisades is one of those parts of Los Angeles where daily life feels noticeably understated, despite the wealth of its residents.
Point Dume is a residential neighborhood in Malibu where homes sit right above the Pacific Ocean. Actors and musicians like Chris Hemsworth and Cher have lived here. The houses are modern, spacious, and often have direct access to the beach below. Driving through the area gives a clear sense of why so many people in entertainment chose this stretch of coastline over the city.
The Movie Colony is a residential neighborhood in Palm Springs where movie stars and entertainers have lived since the 1940s. The homes are built in a mid-century style, with large windows and open spaces that flow toward the outdoors. Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley both lived here. Sitting at the base of the mountains, the neighborhood gave performers a place to step away from Hollywood. Walking through the streets, you can see well-kept gardens and houses that helped shape an era of American home design.
Rancho Mirage sits in the Coachella Valley, just east of Palm Springs, and became a favored address for wealthy residents and American presidents from the 1960s onward. The homes show modernist architecture and are spread across the flat desert between golf courses and palm trees. Properties sit far apart from one another, giving residents a strong sense of privacy. Walking the streets, you notice tidy grounds set against dry, sun-baked surroundings. Rancho Mirage is one of the places in this collection that shows how Hollywood figures and public personalities reinvented desert living for themselves.
Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate in Palm Springs is the house Frank Sinatra had built in the late 1940s. The architecture follows the desert modernism style that shaped Palm Springs at the time. The piano-shaped pool, the open living spaces, and the original furnishings show how Sinatra and his guests spent their days here. The property can be visited on guided tours, and it gives a clear sense of why Palm Springs drew so many entertainers during that era.
Hearst Castle in San Simeon was the private home of publisher William Randolph Hearst and is one of the most recognized estates in California. The building draws on European architectural styles mixed with local Californian touches. Today it is open as a museum, giving visitors a look at how wealthy Californians lived in the 20th century. Walking through its rooms, gardens, and pools, you get a real sense of the scale and taste of that era.
The Robert & Helene Alexander Residence, also known as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, is a private home in Palm Springs where Elvis Presley and Priscilla spent their honeymoon in 1967. The house shows the mid-20th century style that defined the area, with a flat roof, wide glass walls, and open living spaces. Original furnishings remain in place, giving visitors a real sense of how the king of rock and roll lived during that time.
Malibu sits along the Pacific Coast, west of Los Angeles, where the ocean meets narrow roads lined with private homes. Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart once lived here, behind gates and hedges. Today, the same stretch of coastline draws people who want to be close to the water and far from the city.
Trousdale Estates sits in the hills of Beverly Hills and has drawn major names from American entertainment since the 1960s. Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Jane Fonda all owned homes here. The houses often feature modernist design with large windows and clean lines that reflect the California style of that era. Streets wind between the properties, opening up views over the city below and showing why so many performers chose to live on these sunny hillsides.
The Beverly Hills Flats sit south of Sunset Boulevard, where wide streets run straight and tall trees line both sides of the road. This neighborhood has been home to generations of film and music figures, and names like Jennifer Aniston, Adele, and Katy Perry have all lived here. The houses sit behind generous gardens, and the whole area has the feel of a place where people came to settle, not just to be seen.
Holmby Hills sits in the western part of Los Angeles and is one of the most private neighborhoods in the city. Behind tall walls and heavy gates, large estates have sheltered generations of celebrities, from Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner to Kylie Jenner. The streets are lined with old trees, and the houses are largely hidden from view. Holmby Hills appears in this collection as a clear example of the kind of residential retreat that drew Hollywood names decade after decade.
Laurel Canyon Boulevard winds through a hilly, wooded part of Los Angeles that became home to many musicians during the 1960s and 1970s. Jim Morrison, Joni Mitchell, and Jared Leto all lived along these narrow, tree-lined roads. The houses sit close to the hillside, often hidden behind old trees and overgrown gardens. Walking or driving through here, you get a sense of how separate this place feels from the rest of the city, which is likely why so many artists were drawn to it.
Bel Air sits on the hills north of Los Angeles and is one of the neighborhoods where many of the biggest names in American entertainment have chosen to live. The winding roads climb through thick vegetation, and gates mark the entrances to large estates hidden behind tall hedges and walls. From the street, you can see a mix of architectural styles, from California modernism to villas with a Mediterranean feel. Stars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Prince, and Taylor Swift have all made their homes here.
The Marilyn Monroe House in Palm Springs was once a desert retreat for the actress. Today it operates as a museum, telling her life and career through exhibitions and personal objects. Visitors walk through rooms that reflect her taste and daily habits. The building itself is a good example of the mid-century architecture that defines Palm Springs, a city where many performers chose to live.
Mulholland Drive winds through the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles, tracing a ridge that looks out over the city on one side and the San Fernando Valley on the other. Many celebrities and entertainment figures have built their homes along this road, behind walls and gates, with gardens that speak to the wealth of the area. Driving it gives a direct sense of the history behind Hollywood and the California lifestyle that draws people to this collection.
Hidden Hills is a gated community northwest of Los Angeles, tucked behind gates and hedges. Residents here value privacy above all else, which has drawn many musicians and entertainment figures over the years. Among those who have chosen to live here are The Weeknd and Kendall Jenner, two names that reflect the kind of crowd this community tends to attract.
The Bird Streets sit in the Hollywood Hills West and are one of the most sought-after addresses in Los Angeles. The streets carry bird names and wind up the hillsides, opening up wide views over the Los Angeles basin. Many properties are hidden behind hedges and gates. Residents like Drake and Jodie Foster have chosen to live here, drawn by the privacy and the closeness to the city.
Brentwood is a residential neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles where many celebrities and athletes have chosen to live. Tree-lined streets slope upward into the hills, where houses sit hidden behind gates and hedges. The area feels private and discreet, with few shops and a gentle flow of traffic that stands apart from the rest of the city. Higher up, you find homes that once belonged to well-known figures from entertainment and sports. Brentwood reflects a low-key way of life that is typical of this part of Los Angeles.
Encino is a residential neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley that has drawn actors, musicians, and television producers for decades. The streets are lined with old trees, and properties tend to be large, often set behind hedges or walls. Wide driveways, tended gardens, and houses tucked behind greenery are common sights. Encino sits north of Sunset Boulevard, closer to the studios in Burbank and Hollywood than many other neighborhoods where celebrities have settled. Driving through, you notice the contrast between the everyday feel of the Valley and the sense of privacy that the wide lots provide.
The Sunset Strip rises above Sunset Boulevard into the hills of Los Angeles, where narrow roads wind past gated properties on steep slopes. Figures such as Rihanna and Keanu Reeves have made their homes here, drawn by the views over the city below and the sense of seclusion that the hills provide. Despite being so close to the center of Los Angeles, the streets feel removed from it, shaded by dense vegetation and largely hidden from passing traffic.
Sunset Plaza is a winding road in the hills above the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, and it has drawn actors, musicians, and entertainment figures for decades. The homes here sit above the city and look out over the rooftops below. The street mixes architectural styles from different eras, and the properties are carefully kept. Walking or driving through Sunset Plaza gives a real sense of what it means to live in one of the more sought-after addresses in Los Angeles.
Studio City sits in the hills at the northern edge of Los Angeles, close to some of the biggest film and television studios in the world. This neighborhood drew actors, directors, and other entertainment figures who wanted to live near where they worked. The streets curve through the hills, lined with trees and large properties set back behind gates and hedges. Walking through Studio City, you get a clear sense of how the film industry shaped the way people chose to live here, and how that history still marks every street.
Toluca Lake is a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles where Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope lived for many years. Their presence drew other musicians and actors to the area over time. The streets are lined with old trees, and the houses sit back from the road, giving residents a sense of privacy. The neighborhood has a family-oriented feel that sets it apart from other parts of the city.
Sherman Oaks sits in the San Fernando Valley, just north of the Hollywood center. The neighborhood has drawn film and television professionals for decades, offering a less exposed alternative to places like Beverly Hills or the Hollywood Hills. Streets are lined with trees, lots are generous, and houses range from older classic villas to more contemporary designs. Sherman Oaks gives families and entertainment industry workers a lower-key residential base with easy access to the major production studios nearby.
Calabasas is a residential community in Los Angeles County, known for its gated neighborhoods where celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have chosen to live. The area sits close enough to Hollywood studios to be practical, yet far enough to offer a sense of seclusion. Driving through Calabasas, you notice wide streets, well-kept homes, and gates that keep curious eyes at a distance.
Visit in the late afternoon when the light shines on the hills, highlighting the buildings. Bring a good map or a GPS — these winding roads can be confusing for first visitors. Remember that most houses are private homes, so respect the doors and fences you see.
