About Larchmont Village

Larchmont is a centrally located and primarily commercial district in Los Angeles. Adjoined by Windsor Square, Hancock Park and Hollywood, it serves as a "main street" for the many local shops, bars and restaurants which cater to these neighborhoods. Its main street appearance and broad streets, originally designed for horse-drawn traffic and supplemented by a streetcar, led to it being featured in a number of Keystone Kops and Three Stooges chase scenes in the 20s, 30s and 40s. These broad thoroughfares have helped the neighborhood to continue to be a thriving commercial district ever since, as they permit the easy movement of slow-moving traffic and make ample space for curb-side parking.

Though Larchmont is primarily commercial, it is home to a number of residences, mostly apartments located behind or above storefronts or in larger structures. There are several dedicated condominium and apartment structures as well. Larchmont real estate agents specialize in assisting locals in finding residences which are within their budget and centrally located or near their place of employ, since there has recently been an increased emphasis on the convenience (or absence) of the commute. Transportation is accomplished primarily by car, although there are a number of buses which run through the district as well as ample sidewalks which accompany the storefronts. Many local business owners choose to rent an apartment or purchase a condominium above or near to where their business so that they can walk to work.

Larchmont is primarily served by the Los Angeles Unified School District and residents are permitted to choose from a number of elementary, middle and high schools in adjoining districts, as there are none located in Larchmont. There are a number of charter schools in the area. Larchmont is also adjacent to the Los Angeles tennis club and the Black-Foxe Military Institute, a private preparatory school.