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July 19 , 2007

Eye on the Inside Names the Best Pools and Most Unusual Amenities in Los Angeles

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With all of the for-rent and for-sale residential coming on the market today – from downtown LA to San Pedro, from Malibu to Hollywood, it helps to know that the real scoop is on all those amenities that are constantly advertised. Is the view truly incredible, or is it really a sideways peek at the sky? Is the pool really built for swimming? Can you have a pet with fur and four legs, or are you relegated to the small, colorful ones with fins?

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Best Pools in Los Angeles

It’s more than a bit of water – it’s a gathering place, as well as a place to relax. Is it crowded? Is it deserted? Is it the place to meet your next date?

  1. Most Like the Sky Bar and the Best Reason to Stay Home on a Saturday Night: 1100 Wilshire (Downtown LA)
  2. The Best View of Downtown LA: Eastern Columbia (Downtown LA)
  3. Best Pool to see a Celebrity: Villa Malibu. Home to Amber Valletta & Brody Jenner (Malibu)
  4. Best Pool Soon to be Built: Vue (San Pedro)
  5. Best Sunbathing Deck: Azzurra (Marina del Rey)
  6. Best Pool to Watch the Sunset and Have Happy House: Mozaic (Downtown LA)
  7. Best Pool to Feel Like You’re Still in College: The Medici (Downtown LA)
  8. Best Lap Pool: Pegasus (Downtown LA)
  9. Best Pool Next to a Live Music Venue: The Mercury – Next to the Wiltern (Koreatown)
  10. Best Pool to Feel the Ocean Breeze: The Shores (Santa Monica)

Most Unusual Amenity

Yes, we've heard abou t all the amenities - the pools, the concierges and the valet parking. But what amenities are the most unique, intriguing or even environmental?

  1. Beach Porter: Villa Malibu's beach porter will chauffeur you down to Zuma Beach in a private car and even set-up your beach chairs, fluffy towel and a gourmet picnic lunch. (Malibu)
  2. Ralph's: Beginning this summer, Market Lofts will be able to boast what every downtown residence wishes it had -- a supermarket. (Downtown LA)
  3. New Neighborhood: blu is located in the new luxury lifestyle district in Beverly Hills, minutes away from West Hollywood. We say it's perfect for trendsetters looking for a luxury pad. (Beverly Hills)
  4. Andy Warhol: Azzurra's Artist-in-Resident program brings more than 150 pieces from Andy Warhol to Ed Ruscha and Dennis Hopper to the building's lobby and public areas. (Marina del Rey)
  5. Deck 17: We love the view from 1100 Wilshire's Deck 17. Where else can you lounge in private cabanas 17 floors off the ground? (Downtown LA)
  6. Internet Cafe + Coffee Bar: Yes, everyone's got free WiFi, but Mozaic kicks it up a notch with a 24-hour Internet cafe and coffee bar. (Downtown LA)
  7. Blue Velvet: One of the hottest new restaurants in Los Angeles is located at The Flat. We give three cheers to the chamomile martinis. (Downtown LA)
  8. The Hills: Become friends with Lauren, Heidi and Audrina from MTV's The Hills at the Palazzo. Just keep the catfights to minimum. (Mid-Wilshire)
    10. Green Construction: Green in the new black. Elleven is first LEED certified residential building in downtown LA. (Downtown LA
  10. An Ostrich Farm: How many live/work condos can claim ostrich's were former tenants? The Ostrich Farm, located at the historic Cawston Ostrich Farm, is adaptive reuse at its most innovative. (South Pasadena)

About Eye on the Inside:

Eye on the Inside is devoted to keeping you in the loop in LA's crazy real estate world. Our teams of seasoned real estate experts and trendspotters have their finger on the pulse of what's new, what's hot and what should not be bothered with. Twice a month, we'll give you a new list of what to look for in residential properties from Malibu to Pasadena and everything in between.

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