Beverly Hills Originally settled because of the fertility of the land due to the numerous streams cascading down the canyons, Beverly Hills became the home of choice for the rich and famous due to Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks’ decision to settle there in 1919. Soon more and more Hollywood elite followed them, and the reputation and desirability of Beverly Hills has never dimmed as it remains today one of the most sought after, and priciest, zip codes in the country. Beverly Hills is known as the gem of Los Angeles’ “Platinum Triangle” which also includes Bel-Air and Holmby Hills. It is bordered on the north by Bel-Air and the Santa Monica Mountains, on the east by West Hollywood and the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, on the south by Los Angeles' Beverlywood neighborhood and on the west by Holmby Hills as well as Westwood Village and Century City. While culturally a major part of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills is in fact a separate city with its own services. The quality of the public schools, the police, fire department and other public services are a large part of the draw of Beverly Hills, but there is certainly a lot more to it than that. Famous worldwide for its fabulous shopping, the disctrict between Santa Monica Blvd to the North, Wilshire Blvd to the South, Canon Drive to the East and Linden to the West is the area most of the world thinks of when they hear Beverly Hills. It is home to some of the best restaurants and designers in the world, but you don’t have to be afraid to walk down the street if you aren’t among the rich and famous. From Versace to The Gap, Spago to the Cheesecake Factory, there is something for everyone in Beverly Hills. Residential Beverly Hills is known for its amazing architecture and the diversity of building styles. Here you will find everything from Mediterranean mansions built in the 1920’s to distinct modern designs built by some of the pre-eminent architects of the world. And of course many of these beautiful estates have a storied pedigree, with a long line of Hollywood royalty who have called them home over the years. The area between Santa Monica Blvd and Sunset Blvd is known as the “flats” of Beverly Hills and is characterized by generous lot size and wide, Palm Tree lined streets. Just North of Sunset Blvd are the “Hills” of Beverly Hills. With winding streets leading upward to the heavens, this area is coveted for the privacy one can find as well as the magnificent views of the city lights, the green trees of the canyons and on clear days, the blue line of the Pacific ocean. Beverly Hills Post Office (BHPO) As you keep heading into the “Hills”, an important distinction occurs as you leave Beverly Hills proper and enter the area known as Beverly Hills Post Office or BHPO. While it shares the auspicious zip code 90210, BHPO is actually a part of Los Angeles and therefore a part of the LAUSD schools system and served by the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments. The properties you will find here range from quaint canyon bungalows, mid-century modern masterpieces, to enormous, gated estates. They are sought after not only to boast the 90210 zip code, but also again for their privacy and for the amazing views. As you head higher into the hills, you are also conveniently located between Sherman Oaks/Studio City and their access to the studios and Beverly Hills and the entire Westide. Beverly Hills School System Public Education Beverly Hills is served by Beverly Hills Unified School District; the district's sole high school is Beverly Hills High School. Los Angeles neighborhoods near Beverly Hills are served by Los Angeles Unified School District. Private schools Beverly Hills also has several private schools. Good Shepherd School, a PreK-8 school in Beverly Hills, is a part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Other Beverly Hills private schools include Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy, Emanuel Academy of Beverly Hills, and Page Private School. Marymount High School in nearby Westwood, across from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), is in close proximity to Beverly Hills. Some Beverly Hills Landmarks * Beverly Hills Hotel * Beverly-Wilshire Hotel * Burton Way - named for Richard Burton, city co-founder. * Greystone Mansion * Greystone Park * La Cienega Park * Pickfair * Beverly Hills Police department. * Roxbury Park * Will Rogers Memorial Park * Beverly Hills City Hall * Rodeo Drive * Via Rodeo and Spanish Steps * The Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills