Los Angeles pretty much has something for everyone — the beach, picturesque palm trees, great restaurants and cocktail bars, more luxury fashion than you could ever want, and the Museum of Contemporary Art for impressing dates. If you've been thinking about buying some property in the area but don't want to necessarily live in the middle of Hollywood, you don't have to. There are plenty of amazing homes a little north of the Walk of Fame, keeping you close to the action but not swallowed by it.