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Luxury Villa Rentals in Los Angeles
Hillside villas with pools above the city, beach houses in Malibu and canyon homes with views to the Pacific
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A city of canyons, coastline and swimming pools
Los Angeles makes little sense from a hotel room. It is a sprawl of separate neighbourhoods strung between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific, and the way to understand it is the way Angelenos live: a house in the hills or by the sea, a pool in the garden, and a car to take you to dinner.
Our Los Angeles collection runs to 400+ properties, from modern glass houses on the ridges of Laurel Canyon and Beverly Crest to ocean-view villas in Malibu, family homes with pools in Encino and Sherman Oaks, and large estates in Bel Air with tennis courts and room for a crowd.
Here is how the city divides up, where to base yourself and when the light is at its best.
Los Angeles at a glance
- Villas
- 400+ houses, villas and apartments, with up to 24 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £5,800 to £18,000 a week, from around £3,200
- Best areas
- Laurel Canyon, the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Crest and Bel Air; Malibu on the coast; West Hollywood and Beverly Hills
- Best time
- September and October for warm, clear days; spring for green hills; summer for the Hollywood Bowl
- Getting there
- Direct flights from London Heathrow to LAX take around eleven hours; Hollywood Burbank Airport is handy for the Valley
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Laurel WestHollywood: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool – West Hollywood6 bedrooms
Villa Safran Melrose Doheny: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool – West Hollywood4 bedrooms
Villa Zephyros Corral Canyon Malibu: Opulent 8-Bedroom Golf Villa with Stunning Seaviews – Malibu8 bedrooms
House Laurelwood Hollywood: Luxury 6-Bedroom House with Pool & Hot Tub – West Hollywood6 bedroomsWhere to stay in Los Angeles
Laurel Canyon, the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Crest for views over the city, Bel Air and Beverly Hills for grand houses and privacy, Malibu for the beach, West Hollywood for restaurants and the Sunset Strip, and Encino for space and family pools.
Laurel Canyon, Beverly Crest and the long view
Laurel Canyon is still known for the songwriters who lived up its winding lanes in the late 1960s, Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills and Nash among them. These days it is a leafy, slightly bohemian place of hillside houses, a few minutes' drive above the Sunset Strip.
West of here, Beverly Crest and Bel Air climb into the Santa Monica Mountains, and Mulholland Drive runs along the ridge with views over the basin on one side and the San Fernando Valley on the other. Houses up here tend to be private and quiet, often with infinity pools facing the city lights. After dark, the Griffith Observatory is the place to see the whole grid glittering below.
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Point Dume, Zuma and the Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu is a long, thin ribbon of coast along the Pacific Coast Highway, where the mountains drop almost straight into the sea. Zuma is the big, open family beach, Point Dume has headland walks and seasonal whale watching, and El Matador is all sea stacks and coves, best caught at sunset.
Inland, Topanga Canyon keeps its hippie roots, with oak-shaded trails and an easy-going village. Further down the coast, the Santa Monica Pier and the Venice canals, laid out by Abbot Kinney in the early twentieth century, make a good afternoon on foot or by bicycle along the beach path.
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The Strip, Melrose and Rodeo Drive
West Hollywood is the most walkable corner of a city that rarely walks, with the Sunset Strip's music venues and rooftop bars, the boutiques of Melrose Avenue and some of the best restaurants in town. Close by, the Original Farmers Market on Fairfax has been feeding Angelenos since the 1930s.
Beverly Hills is quieter and greener, with palm-lined streets and the shops of Rodeo Drive. For culture, the Getty sits on its hilltop in Brentwood with gardens and a fine collection, and LACMA's lamp-post installation, Urban Light, is a favourite on an evening stroll down Wilshire Boulevard.
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Tacos, farmers' markets and June Gloom
Los Angeles eats extremely well and not always expensively. Expect taco trucks, Korean barbecue in Koreatown, the stalls of Grand Central Market downtown and the Wednesday farmers' market in Santa Monica, where the city's chefs do their shopping.
The weather is mild all year, but the coast often wakes to cloud in May and June, a spell locals call June Gloom. September and October are usually the warmest and clearest months, and summer brings concerts under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. Our concierge can arrange car hire or a driver, restaurant tables, studio tours and Hollywood Bowl tickets.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Los Angeles
Villa Safran Point Dume Malibu: Spacious 7-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Beachfront & Hot Tub – Malibu7 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £51,282 a week
Villa Harmattan Franklin Benedict Canyon Los Angeles: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sauna – Beverly Crest8 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £46,333 a week
Villa Goldenbush Beverly Hills California8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £45,500 a week
Villa Chaparral Bel-Air: Spacious 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Hot Tub – Bel Air5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £45,213 a week
House Yucca Laurel: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Sauna – Los Angeles7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £45,115 a week
Villa Playa Venice: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Tennis Court – Venice7 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £44,569 a week
Villa Quercus Beverly: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Gym – Beverly Crest6 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £43,253 a week
House Sycamore Larchmont: Luxury 7-Bedroom House with Swimming Pool – Larchmont7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £42,042 a weekWhy book your Los Angeles villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Los Angeles is a city of very different neighbourhoods divided by canyons and freeways, and we know which villas put you a short drive from the beach, the restaurants of West Hollywood or the quiet of the hills. With 400+ properties in Los Angeles, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Car hire and private drivers, LAX transfers, restaurant reservations, private chefs, studio tours, Hollywood Bowl tickets and day trips along the Pacific Coast Highway. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Los Angeles?
It depends on the holiday you want. Laurel Canyon, the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Crest have views and privacy close to West Hollywood. Bel Air and Beverly Hills have the grandest houses, Malibu is best for the beach, and Encino and Sherman Oaks in the Valley give families more space for their money.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is mild all year. September and October are often the warmest and clearest months, spring turns the hills green, and summer is the season for the beach and the Hollywood Bowl. May and June can be cloudy near the coast in the mornings.
Do I need a car in Los Angeles?
In most cases, yes. The city is very spread out and many villas are in the hills or along the coast, so a car or a private driver makes life much easier. West Hollywood and Santa Monica are the most walkable areas.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Los Angeles?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Los Angeles cost?
Across our 400+ villas in Los Angeles, weekly rates typically range from £5,800 to £18,000, with the most affordable from around £3,200 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Los Angeles from the UK?
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Los Angeles International Airport take around eleven hours. Hollywood Burbank Airport is more convenient for the San Fernando Valley and the Hollywood Hills if you are connecting within the United States. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Los Angeles for large groups?
Yes. Our Los Angeles collection includes properties with up to 24 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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