Beachwood Canyon

Beachwood Canyon

Located in Hollywood Hills, Beachwood Canyon is famously located just below the Hollywood sign. Known for 1920s homes, the community has had its fair share of famous residents, including actors Charlie Chaplin and Humphrey Bogart as well as the novelist Aldous Huxley. Find out why the biggest names in Hollywood are drawn to this community.

Overview of Beachwood

Tucked away in the eastern edge of the Santa Monica Mountains, this scenic community is home to an estimated 22,000 residents. It offers the ultimate Southern California lifestyle with sunny weather, cliffside views, and a laid-back environment. It spans 3.87 square miles and is divided into two areas, namely Upper and Lower Beachwood Canyon. The upper portion of the community is the original Hollywoodland development that was first marketed to the public in the 1920s. Beachwood Drive bisects the community and feeds its side streets. The community’s wooded landscape is populated by oaks, palms, eucalypti, poppies, sage, and poppies as well as wildflowers and native grass. It adjoins Griffith Park, a municipal park and picnic area, and provides access to the park’s trailhead. Once home to the Tongva Native Americans, Beachwood Canyon was established in the 1920s by real estate developers Sidney Woodruff and Gen. M. H. Sherman as well as publisher Harry Chandler. They commissioned architects and landscape artists who drew inspiration from southern Europe and Germany and developed Storybook-style architecture.

Beachwood Canyon real estate

Beachwood Canyon offers a fine selection of condos and single-family homes in a variety of layouts, sizes, and designs. The community also offers vacant lots for residential development. Prevalent architectural styles include Spanish Colonial, French Normandy, and Tudor. The most coveted homes offer sweeping views of the Los Angeles basin and come with outdoor pools and lush landscaping. The community appeals to buyers in search of peace and privacy, but who want to stay within proximity of LA. Beachwood Canyon’s wooded landscape also attracts residents who enjoy hiking and horseback riding. The community falls under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Schools in and around Beachwood Canyon include:

• Cheremoya Elementary
• Le Conte Middle School
• Hollywood High School

Living in Beachwood Canyon

Beachwood Canyon’s picturesque setting lends itself well to outdoor recreation:

• Enjoy a quiet afternoon at nearby Griffith Park and Lake Hollywood Park, where visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and picnicking. These parks command views of the LA skyline and have well-maintained play structures and picnic areas.


• Visit the Hollywood sign and take pictures of this famed landmark as well as explore the surrounding trails. The sign is accessible via a hiking trail from Griffith Park.


• Explore the Beachwood Canyon Secret Stairs, a historic set of stairs once built to connect trolley cars to buses. It is one of several staircases built around LA that are now designated historic landmarks.


• Book a horseback riding tour with Sunset Ranch, which also offers BBQ buffets and is located in a hilly area on the northern tip of Beachwood Canyon.

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