Residents of the Westlake community in California enjoy the relaxed pace of residential neighborhood life with the added benefit of living within 2 miles of downtown Los Angeles. Nestled between the trendy communities of Silver Lake and Echo Park, the diverse Westlake community sits comfortably surrounded by parks, restaurants and museums. Housing options in the Westlake community include single-family homes, townhomes, condos and apartment buildings. One of the most unique aspects of Westlake is that many of the apartment buildings have been constructed from old mansions that lined the neighborhood streets in the 1920s. With everything from parks and shopping to historical Los Angeles mansions and landmarks, the Westlake community has something for everyone.