Beverly Hills

The mere mention of the name Beverly Hills brings to mind spectacular homes, lusciously landscaped gardens, world class shopping, and dining of the finest cuisine.  The reality does not disappoint.  Beverly Hills is one of the most affluent cities in the United States.  It has always been considered one of the garden jewels of California.  An unusual confluence of three canyons causes a plethora of water to be directed to Beverly Hills.  This in turn accounts for the wondrous and prodigious plant life.

The wide curving streets that follow the contour of the hills were designed and built in 1907 and have not changed since that time.  The Beverly Hills Hotel, built during that era served as a major focal point for the area, and in turn attracted those seeking a elegant life among the wealthy.  The most successful of the newly minted Hollywood stars built glamorous mansions in Beverly Hills in the 1920’s.  From there, the city has continued to expand.

After World War II, The Golden Triangle was built, establishing Beverly Hills as the premiere shopping district of the entire world.  Rodeo Drive is an instantly recognizable name to this day.  Dining and shopping are still an internationally renowned event in The Golden Triangle.  As Hollywood grew, so did the mystique of Beverly Hills.  The expansion of the city began to slow as land became scarcer, resulting in the premium value of Beverly Hills land today.

As an incorporated municipality, Beverly Hills maintains its own public school system utilities, library, and police and fire departments.  Private schools are also available in Beverly Hills where education is treated with the highest degree of importance.  The Beverly Hills Country Club goes by the motto “The Best For The Best” and provides golfing at the Calabasas Country Club, and tennis locally, as well as a number of other health oriented services.

Some of the largest home in the country are found in Beverly Hills.  Ranging from the lavish and opulent to elegance, and much smaller homes, Beverly Hills is a smart choice for the discerning purchase of real estate.

Gina Martino is a consummate professional. Whether you’re selling, or buying, in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu or anywhere on the Westside, Gina Martino wants to be your realtor.