Welcome to Brentwood
Peaceful and family-friendly neighborhood with luxury homes
Brentwood is a peaceful and family-friendly neighborhood with luxury homes on the Westside of Los Angeles. Featuring quiet tree-lined residential streets rising into the hills with sweeping views over L.A., Brentwood has a much lower population density than most Los Angeles neighborhoods. This community offers residents a relaxed vibe with lots of space. The main commercial area along San Vicente Boulevard features outstanding upscale restaurants and the trendy Brentwood Country Mart shopping village.
Brentwood’s most spectacular homes rise into the Santa Monica Mountain foothills and provide stunning views over Los Angeles. Other housing options include stylish condominiums close to San Vicente Boulevard amenities and spacious single-family homes on quiet residential streets.
What to Love
- Peaceful and family-friendly
- Brentwood Country Mart
- San Vicente Boulevard dining
- Brentwood Country Club
People & Lifestyle
Brentwood is a sophisticated community combining premier shopping and dining with a refined residential vibe. Homes in the foothills offer an incredible sense of peace and privacy. Brentwood also boasts a wonderful location that’s close to both the beach and Downtown Los Angeles.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Brentwood Country Mart has a charmingly rustic appearance with chic boutiques and eateries housed within red barn-like structures. It’s been a favorite shopping destination of Hollywood A-listers since it opened in the 1940s, from old-school Hollywood royalty such as Burt Lancaster and Elizabeth Taylor to contemporary superstars like Ben Affleck and Reese Witherspoon. There are almost two dozen retailers at Brentwood Country Mart, including
Christian Louboutin for stylish footwear,
Broken English Jewelry for gorgeous pieces from top L.A. designers,
Hudson Grace for elegant homeware, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s
Goop apothecary. Brentwood Country Mart also has an outdoor dining area surrounding a roaring fire pit.
Dining choices include gourmet vegetarian burgers at
Barney’s Burgers, artisanal Californian cuisine and baked goods at
Farmshop, mouthwatering ribs and chicken at
Reddi-Chick BBQ, and exquisite Italian coffee at
Caffe Luxxe. San Vicente Boulevard boasts some of the finest restaurants in Los Angeles.
Baltaire Restaurant is an impeccably stylish steakhouse serving huge cuts of highest-grade steaks and magnificent seafood. Their sublime meals are paired with a fine selection of Napa Valley and European wines, as well as a curated selection of perfectly executed cocktails. This upscale dining destination features a gorgeous outdoor terrace with a retractable roof and an elegant lounge with twinkling live piano.
Katsuya Brentwood is another revered fine dining establishment on San Vicente Boulevard. Katsuya’s beautifully designed interior is a favorite hangout of movie stars and powerful talent agents. Their menu includes both traditional and innovative sushi with specialties such as baked snow crab hand rolls and tuna on buttery grilled rice.
Harry’s Wine Depot & Tavern is a hidden neighborhood gem with eight beers on tap and wine sold by the glass or case. On Sundays,
Brentwood Farmers Market features vendors selling fresh produce from local farms alongside gourmet prepared foodstuffs.
Things to Do
Brentwood Country Club has been one of Los Angeles’ most luxurious country clubs for over a century. Opened in 1916, Brentwood Country Club has a grand Spanish clubhouse and a golf course designed by legendary architect Max Behr. Facilities at this family-friendly club include a beautiful swimming pool, tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a tavern serving exceptional wood-fired pizzas and handcrafted cocktails.
Barrington Recreation Center offers many recreational amenities, including baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts, football and soccer fields, and an indoor gymnasium. It also hosts a variety of sports programs, including spring baseball training, flag football, pee-wee tennis, and a summer sports camp.
Schools
- Brentwood is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- Brentwood Science Magnet, Public, Magnet, K-5
- Kenter Canyon Elementary School, Public, Charter, K-5
- Paul Revere Charter Middle School & Magnet Center, Public, Magnet, Charter, 6-8
- Brentwood School, Private, K-12