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Central Los Angeles
Central Los Angeles lies between the downtown area, on the east, and the independent community of Beverly Hills, on the west. Parts of this area contain a growing number of Asians and other immigrants. A large part of Central Los Angeles consists of Hollywood, a community famous for TV and motion-picture studios. Hollywood Boulevard, one of Los Angeles's best-known streets, runs through Hollywood's business district. The names of Hollywood celebrities are engraved on big stars set in the sidewalks along the boulevard and its side streets.
Sunset Boulevard, another famous Los Angeles street, is just south of Hollywood Boulevard. It begins in the downtown area and winds almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) through Central Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean. The section that runs through the city of West Hollywood is called Sunset Strip or the Strip. It is lined with smart shops and expensive restaurants and cafes. It is also known for its nightclubs and coffee houses.
Wilshire Boulevard, about 21/2 miles (4 kilometers) south of Sunset Boulevard, also runs from downtown through Central Los Angeles to the ocean. Wilshire Boulevard is known for its tall office buildings and fine shops and department stores. A section of the street called the Wilshire Center is lined with handsome modern buildings.
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