History
A land of verdant green grass, deep majestic canyons and rolling hills make Brentwood a place with stunning scenery. It is located in West side of Los Angeles California in the United States of America with Zip code 90049, located west of 405, between University of California, Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Brentwood is an area along the length of north Santa Monica Freeway and a community located at the bottom of Santa Monica Mountains. It was a land division of Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica.

During 1781 (the same year when Los Angeles was founded) the King of Spain made a proclamation with the people of what would in the future be Brentwood. This proclamation effectively gave a grant of certain parcels of land to his workers as a job loan. The parcel of land was for the use of the land for an unspecified period of time. Francisco Sepulveda, one of the king’s soldiers, was granted use of the land in the name of the king. Sepulveda was granted a staggeringly vast tract of land measuring an approximate 30,000 acres. The property was called the Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica (the Ranch of Saint Vicente and Saint Monica). Francisco Sepulveda could use the said land in the name of the king for as long as Sepulveda served the banner of Spain. Sepulveda petitioned the government of Mexico for confirmation to the title of property during 1839. By 1872, Sepulveda turned over the property for $55, 000 in gold coin to Robert S. Baker.

Senator John Paul Jones also owned properties during that time. Robert S. Baker together with Senator Jones decided to sell a considerable part of their property to Gilles and Fleming by 1904.

Soon thereafter, Gilles had signed some agreements which allowed E. H. Harraman of the Southern Pacific Railroad to extend his credit. Harraman gave him an electric car lane in return. The electric car lane ran beginning from Oregon Ave. and Sawtelle, going to Purdue and crossing over the Pacific Branch of National Soldiers’ Home, swinging into the median of San Vicente Boulevard and running west all the way to the ocean.

These resulted in dividing Gilless’ property into subdivisions. Brentwood Park was one of the first subdivisions formed from Gilless’ property in 1906. Other areas were soon built after Brentwood Park. Brentwood became one of the most productive neighborhoods in Los Angeles through its bountiful croplands in agriculture. In order to preserve their agricultural resources, agricultural programs were established.

The topography of Brentwood is divided into two: North of Sunset Boulevard which has scenery by the Santa Monica Mountains, and the south of Sunset Boulevard which has underground springs flowing along the Indian springs and the Gully.

Development of the land consists of planting date palms and coral trees. These can be seen in San Vicente Boulevard and Bundy Drive.

Schools in Brentwood provide quality education. The school systems aim to develop the creative minds of students.

The following shows the subdivisions in Brentwood.
Brentwood Park
Brentwood Flats
Brentwood Heights
Brentwood Highlands
Brentwood Country Estates
Brentwood Circle
Brentwood Hills
Brentwood Glen
South Brentwood
Mandeville Canyon
Bundy Canyon
Kenter Canyon
Crestwood Hills
Westridge Hills
Westgate
Mountain Gate

The homes in Brentwood Circle located in east of Barrington and north of Sunset are well-built, making it a luxurious estate. On the other hand, homes in Brentwood Glen which are bounded by sunset, are small with some large houses. Brentwood Park is located between Sunset and San Vicente, while Westgate can be found in the eastern area of Brentwood Park. Bundy and Kenter Canyons are located between Sunset Boulevard and Brentwood Hills. There are two learning establishments found in Brentwood hills, these are Getty Center and Mount St. Mary’s College. Crestwood Hills is located in the northern part of Kenter Canyon., while Mandeville Canyon occupies an area in the westernmost part of Brentwood. Modern condominiums and apartments can also be found in most of Brentwood’s primary and secondary thoroughfares. Students and young professionals from the nearby University of California, Los Angeles, live in these units. Huge mansions and multi-million-dollar estates are also located in the hilly areas north of Sunset.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) buses serve Brentwood with 20 and 720 lines on Wilshire Boulevard. Transportation is also served by Big Blue Bus with its 2, 3, 4, 11 and 13 bus lines. Sunset, San Vicente and Wilshire Boulevards; Barrington and Montana Avenues; and Bundy Drive are the major thoroughfares of Brentwood.

Schools
Residents in Brentwood predominantly vote for the Democratic Party or Republican Party. There are fewer than 42,000 residents in Brentwood composing of 80% white, 9% Asian-American and 6% Hispanic or Latino according to the year 2000 census.

The following are different schools serving the area of Brentwood:
Brentwood Science Magnet Elementary School
Kenter Canyon Elementary School
Brockton Elementary School
Archer School for Girls
Brentwood School
St. Martin of Tours Catholic School

Some of the attractions of Bretwood include the Getty Museum which is said to have a million visitors every year and exhibits the world’s greatest art works. Best shopping and dining locations are found along San Vicente; these are the Brentwood County Mart and the Brentwood Village. These successful shopping districts made Brentwood a convenient place to live. The Brentwood Country Club also provides recreation to the residents and visitors of Brentwood.

The Brentwood Homeowners Association protects their neighborhood from excessive growth, environmental threats and traffic gridlock. They aim to maintain peace and beauty in a sophisticated community. The neighbors treasure the community and the privacy of their homes.

Living in Brentwood gives neighbors a gentle wind by the Pacific Ocean and a cool, foggy moist of air by the marine layer. It is a place for everyone. A home for directors, filmmakers, celebrities, political and academic leaders, sports players, as well as prominent business. Brentwood is for anybody who needs a peaceful home.

Brentwood is not just a section of West Los Angeles. It is a paradise of great views and rolling mountains. A diamond in the ring of Los Angeles where one can have a great place to live and play.

DR. JOHN CHAVES
5312 Comercio Lane, Suite A
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone 818-999-2707
Fax 818-703-1998
appointment@cosmeticdentalservices.com