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Fun Local Trivia
  1. The city's full name is El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula (The Town of the Queen of the Angels.)
  2. Los Angeles has the largest number of women-owned businesses in the nation.
  3. Love the movies? While living in Los Angeles, you may appear in one. Freeways, pedestrian malls, and restaurants are prime targets for filming.
  4. Los Angeles is the birthplace of the Internet, Mickey Mouse, Barbie, the DC-3, the Mazda Miata, and the Space Shuttle.
  5. Marina del Rey has the largest manmade recreational harbor and houses more than 6,000 yachts.
Notable Natives
  • Julia Child
  • Coolio
  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Theodore Harold Maiman
  • Mark McGwire
  • Isamu Noguchi
  • Robert Redford
  • Sally Ride
  • William Saroyan
  • Adlai Stevenson
  • Shirley Temple
  • Earl Warren
  • Serena and Venus Williams
  • Myra Wilson
  • Tiger Woods
Local Slang
  • The Fu: What LMU students call the Furama Hotel in Westchester, which the University uses for temporary housing
  • The Industry: The entertainment industry
  • Know your numbers: The 405, 5, 10, 90, 210, 101, 110, and 14 are all Los Angeles freeways that connect various parts of the city.
  • Marine layer/sea fog: A thick cloud of heavy fog that rolls in over the coast after sunset and stays until shortly after sunrise
  • Westside: LMU is in Los Angeles's trendy Westside that includes Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Malibu, and Hollywood.
Points of Interest
  • Autry Museum of Western Heritage
  • The beach
  • California Science Center
  • Chinatown
  • Disneyland
  • Dodger Stadium
  • Exposition Park
  • Getty Center
  • Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
  • Griffith Park
  • The Grove
  • Heritage Square Museum
  • Hollywood Bowl
  • Knott’s Berry Farm
  • La Brea Tar Pits
  • Little Tokyo
  • Los Angeles Zoo
  • Malibu
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Museum of Neon Art
  • Museum of Tolerance
  • Santa Monica Pier
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain
  • Skirball Cultural Center
  • Staples Center
  • Universal City Walk
  • Universal Studios Hollywood

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Say “Los Angeles,” and many people conjure up images of catastrophic earthquakes, wildfires, and Rodney King. However, this city wears a variety of faces; neighborhoods change within miles, and many types of people occupy Los Angeles’s vast territory. Los Angeles is not always synonymous with ghetto, nor is the entire city like Beverly Hills. In fact, the real charm of Los Angeles comes from the various cultures, classes, and people that form the city. Loyola Marymount University also wears multiple faces. The University prides itself on being simultaneously part of LA, yet separate from it. LMU is close to the culture and nightlife that makes LA so unique, but the University lacks the crime and concrete of the city. The University has a Los Angeles address, but the campus sits in Westchester, a quiet suburb in the western half of Los Angeles. Drive a few miles west of campus and enjoy the crashing waves of the Pacific; drive a few miles northeast and join the busy, crazy city. LA and LMU can satisfy any mood or any personality.

Los Angeles offers its visitors first-class shopping, food, and entertainment. Big spenders should check out the trendy shops on Rodeo Drive, a favorite haunt of celebrities. For more unique fare, Venice features tiny shops peddling one-of-a-kind clothing and antiques. Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, a huge pedestrian mall, houses the most popular chain stores like Abercrombie and Fitch, Armani Exchange, and Gap. While shopping, stop at any number of restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory or the Chart House in Marina del Rey. For less money, there is always a Johnny Rockets or Islands nearby.

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Local Atmosphere at Loyola Marymount University

ninja0129

Mechanical Engineering '15

4.6
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Neighborhood

School is in nice neighborhood (Westchester) and close to many other cities which are nice and fun to go to. Best areas surrounding school are Marina Del Rey and Santa Monica. Worst areas are Inglewood - don't go down there! Tons of stuff to do off campus.

May 10, 2012

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awalks

Communications '13

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Need Your Own Transportation

Los Angeles is a great place to live, but it may be daunting for freshmen. I would not recommend coming to Loyola Marymount without a having a car.

Mar 18, 2012

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Natural Sciences '14

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Westchester

LA is obviously a huge city with tons to offer. LMU is about 3 minutes from the beach, located in between santa moncia, venice, and manhattan beach there is always tons to do. Nestled along the coast, you can also head into the city for all kinds of clubs, shopping, night life, museums, and food.

Mar 14, 2012

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User rating for Loyola Marymount University - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 29 user reviews.

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Loyola Marymount University - Sculpture GardenSculpture Garden
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Sculpture Garden LMU's Sculpture Garden is one of many places on campus that offers panoramic views of the West LA skyline and Pacific Ocean.
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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Fox Hills
  • Marina Marketplace
  • Promenade at Howard Hughes Center
  • Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
  • Westfield Shoppingtown
  • Westfield Shoppingtown Century City
Major Sports Teams
  • Anaheim Ducks: hockey
  • LA Kings : Hockey
  • Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: baseball
  • Los Angeles Clippers: basketball
  • Los Angeles Dodgers: baseball
  • Los Angeles Lakers: basketball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Downtown Los Angeles: CA: 25 minutes
  • Las Vegas: NV: 5 hours, 30 minutes
  • San Diego: CA: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

The Bridge: Cinema de Lux
6081 Center Dr.
Los Angeles
(310) 568-3375

Loews Marina Marketplace
13455 Maxella Ave.
Marina del Rey
(310) 827-7955

United Artists Cinema 6
4335 Glencoe Ave.
Marina del Rey
(310) 823-3959

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