0 Mountain Run Circle

Aspiring actors with grandiose visions of stardom still flock to Hollywood, but this historic heart of L.A.’s film industry is not what it used to be, and disappointment may loom large. Today, Hollywood is more illusion and state of mind than actual industry, and studios are now dispersed around town, leaving only remnants of the neighborhood’s yesteryear glamour.

A nearly new home in Los Angeles might cost less than you think, and it'll give you access to an exciting lifestyle. Among the city’s bars, clubs and cafés, you'll never be short of something to do. And you'll meet some amazing people.