With so many beautiful places to live in Los Angeles, how do you decide which is the best spot to call home? With all other things being equal, having a place with a killer view adds that little something extra that makes your apartment stand out and wow all your friends.
In a city like this, where there’s so much to see whether you’re up on the roof or chilling at the pool. Here are a few apartments that offer up the best views in Los Angeles.
Casa Granada
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You’ll feel like you’re in a lush forest right in the middle of LA when looking out onto the courtyard at Casa Granda. This Brentwood apartment community is full of green plants and verdant trees, all visible from your own balcony. Some hardscaping and a little water feature add to the hidden paradise within this community as well.
Within one of LA’s most quiet and upscale Westside neighborhoods, living here puts you in walking distance of a dog park and excellent shopping and dining options. If you’re looking for more ways to see the city, swing into the Getty Center Museum where you’ll not only find a world-class art collection, but expansive LA views as well.
Vision on Wilshire
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Imagine having a city view like this to look out onto every morning when you wake up. The blue skies of LA are all yours with the floor-to-ceiling windows at Vision on Wilshire. The view will even sparkle at night as you drift off when the city lights up for the evening. Balconies face out toward the stately buildings of Mid-City West as well, giving you urban views from every angle. For an added bit of luxury, you have remote-controlled window shades when you need a break from the spectacular view.
Living here puts you within walking distance of The Grove, where you can swap your city view for a nice layout of trendy shops, delicious eateries, a theater and a fun promenade. Many consider this area to have the best shopping and dining in LA, so living close by is a big win.
The Brand
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Giving you a sweet city view from the roof deck, The Brand pits ultimate relaxation alongside an urban cityscape. Lounge in one of the many chaises, enjoy a little greenery or grill out alongside umbrella-covered tables. The entire roof space will feel like an oasis in the middle of LA’s favorite neighbor, Glendale.
As the most walkable neighborhood in Glendale, living in City Center allows you easy access to everything you can see from your apartment and more. This is where all the action is, and being only 10 miles from LA proper, you’re never really far from the bright lights of the big city.
The Q Topanga
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Expansive views give any unit in The Q Topanga a nice look at the suburb of Woodland Hills. Whether you’re relaxing on your private balcony or socializing up on the roof beside the fire pit, you have quite the space to look out onto. Massive windows fill the multi-story entry space as well, providing you with street-side views, and plenty of natural light, from the moment you walk into the building.
Situated along the Santa Monica Mountains and Los Angeles River in the San Fernando Valley, this Warner Center neighborhood provides ample natural beauty to enjoy. The area also offers an exceptional quality of life with great housing, jobs, entertainment and shopping all well within reach.
Boulevard on Wilshire
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If you’re looking for an unobstructed patch of blue in the urban jungle of Los Angeles, travel on up to the roof at Boulevard on Wilshire. It’s all about the sky whether you’re grilling out, playing table tennis or just hanging out with friends. String lights make this space enjoyable even as the sun sets, giving you a quiet spot to look out from at any time of day.
Sitting within the diverse Mid-Wilshire neighborhood, this centrally located community is near plenty of museums and the La Brea Tar Pits. You’ll also get a great collection of local eateries influenced by the variety of cultures converging in the area.
The Fifty Five Fifty
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Look down from your private balcony to the cool courtyard of The Fifty Five Fifty. With Hollywood just outside your front door, this interior oasis has everything you need for relaxing. Sit out on your own balcony and enjoy the tall palm trees and greenery or head down to take advantage of the plush outdoor seating areas, grill, umbrella-covered tables and semi-private hangout pods with their own flat screens.
A smaller neighborhood by LA standards, this Hollywood Studio District community sits among the movie magic the city is known for making. You’re close to Paramount Pictures Studio and a variety of theaters and studios that produce shows with live audiences. There are also plenty of chill places to eat, hang out and catch a show.
Museum Tower
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With a setup this sweet, there’s no reason not to check out the Museum Tower pool. While chilling in the heated pool, you get a fine view of all the office buildings clustered together in Downtown Los Angeles. A wood-paneled privacy fence will help muffle some of the city sounds while you relax, but you definitely won’t forget you’re in the heart of Los Angeles when you live here.
When you call the center of any city home, you’re always close to plenty of local fun. When you live in Museum Tower, you’re only steps away from places like the Museum of Contemporary Art, Grand Park and The Broad. There’s also no shortage of exceptional fine dining options jut steps away.
The Palazzo at Park La Brea
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Situated close to shops with plenty of foliage in between, you get the best of both worlds when you look out from The Palazzo at Park La Brea. Gaze out along the tops of tall palm fronds as you scope out your next shopping destination in this Mid-Wilshire community.
Living here also puts you within steps of LA Farmers Market, which is something special to see in its own right. Talking about views, strolling through this historic market, you’ll get an eyeful of the offerings from gourmet grocers, delectable restaurants and trendy shops. This special spot has been drawing in visitors since 1934.
Empire at Norton
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Big, bright windows and an oversized balcony give you plenty of ways to access the serene views from Empire at Norton. Lots of mature trees surround the community, which looks out onto Central LA. Downtown is far off in the distance, but up close you get stellar views of all those palm trees and mountains that make LA such a beautiful and unique place to call home.
Some special landmarks that come into view when you call this community home include the famous Sunset Strip and Chateau Marmont. This area is also known for its high-energy nightlife and is full of comedy clubs and music venues in addition to many popular restaurants.
G12
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Soak up the sweet cityscape of Downtown Los Angeles from your super-chic balcony at G12. A clean and modern look gives this community a fresh and luxurious feeling, while its amenities make it extremely enticing. You can take in the city views from your own balcony or on one of two sky terraces.
When you’re done enjoying the view, and it’s time to get out and about, you’ll have no shortage of options at your fingertips. Living here puts you super close to a few large venues for special events as well as all the happenings around the University of Southern California.
Lock down the best view in Los Angeles
There’s no shortage of fun places to live in LA, but if you want the best view in Los Angeles, you’ll have to get out there and check out available apartments for yourself. If you like what you see and find a place that gets you excited about living in Los Angeles, you know you’ve found your winner.
