What is the Silicon Beach in Los Angeles and what is the history behind this term?

Silicon Beach refers to the westside region of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, home to over 500 tech startup companies. The area includes Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, and El Segundo. The name 'Silicon Beach' was adopted due to the concentration of tech and digital media companies, mirroring the tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley. The growth of Silicon Beach began in the late 2000s and early 2010s, notably with Google leasing a 100,000 square foot property in Venice in 2011, which attracted more tech companies like Snapchat, Hulu, Riot Games, and Tinder. Silicon Beach has now a vibrant tech ecosystem with venture capital firms, digital media companies, gaming companies, and incubators and accelerators, fostering tech entrepreneurship in the region.

What is Howard Hughes' private airport, Playa Vista?

Howard Hughes' private airport, also known as the Spruce Goose Hangar or Playa Vista Airport, is located in Los Angeles, California. Built by Howard Hughes during World War II, it housed the H-4 Hercules, also known as the 'Spruce Goose,' an experimental aircraft with the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever flown. The hangar, now known as the Hercules Campus, has been transformed into a mixed-use development with office space, retail outlets, and sound stages, serving as a hub for creative businesses and technology companies while preserving its historical and architectural significance.

What has been the real estate development in Playa Vista?

Playa Vista is a master-planned community in Los Angeles, covering 1,087 acres, designed to integrate residential, commercial, retail, and recreational spaces. It offers a variety of housing options alongside a significant presence of tech and creative industry companies, due to its proximity to 'Silicon Beach.' The area includes commercial and retail spaces, parks, and emphasizes sustainability with many buildings meeting green building standards. The development promotes community engagement through various amenities and events, and its strategic location provides easy access to major transportation routes, making it a vibrant and sought-after community.

820 S Sherbourne Dr #PH

Los Angeles, CA, USA

$1,535,000

$990 per ft²

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+1 (323) 474-9822

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3 Beds

1,550 ft²

3 Baths

Condo

Built 2021

MLS® ID:

21-750112

Updated:

10/09/2022

Listed:

10/06/2022

Architecturally striking and bold brand-new Penthouse on 4th floor of a 6-unit building in Wilshire and La Cienega area adjacent to Beverly Hills. A boutique builder has created a work of art with a timeless facade consisting of brick and wood, front picture windows, secure and gated entry and spacious underground parking. This Penthouse Features 3 bedroom and 2.5 Bathroom, formal entry, state of the art kitchens, fireplace with built-in TV unit, oak flooring, upscale designer bathrooms and fixtures, in unit laundry spectacular picture windows for abundant natural light and private balconies with stunning city views and the Hollywood Sign. The Sherbourne Villas are ideally situated next to Beverly Hills and a short stroll to the famous La Cienega restaurant row with some of LA's best dining, La Cienega Park, Beverly Hills Tennis Club with 16- courts, newly renovated Beverly Center shopping mall and close proximity to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA- the largest art museum in the western US), La Brea Tar Pits, Petersen Automotive Museum and world famous Rodeo Drive.

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6,000 ft²

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Data last updated 10/09/2022