Robertson Boulevardis a street inLos Angeles,in theU.S. stateofCalifornia,that also passes through the incorporated cities ofWest Hollywood,Beverly Hills,andCulver City.

Robertson Boulevard
Robertson Boulevard, looking north, in Los Angeles, California
LocationLos Angeles,West Hollywood,Beverly Hills,andCulver City, California
Nearest metro stationE LineCulver City
South endWashington Boulevard
Major
junctions
North endKeith Avenue

Location

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Robertson Boulevard is a major north–south thoroughfare on theWestside of Los Angelesrunning through one of its neighborhoods,Pico-Robertsonand between two of its neighborhoods,BeverlywoodandCrestview.Its northern end is slightly to the north ofSanta Monica Boulevardat Keith Avenue in West Hollywood and its southern end is atWashington Boulevardin Culver City. Robertson Boulevard is accessible via exit #6 on theSanta Monica Freeway (Interstate 10).

Overview

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The northern part of the street in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills is a trendy tree-lined shopping district. In West Hollywood, the neighborhood surrounding Robertson Boulevard consists mostly of high-density apartment buildings and condominiums. The residential area surrounding the Robertson Boulevard shopping district in Beverly Hills is more family-oriented and is made up mostly of single-family residences.

Robertson Boulevard has recently become a haven for celebrities andpaparazzi.This is partially due to a large influx of unique boutiques and designer clothing & jewelry stores which are a mecca for many celebrity shoppers. In addition, several popular celebrity-infused eateries are located on Robertson Boulevard. TheKabbalah Centreis also located on the street.

Lisa Kline, one of the many boutique stores on Robertson Boulevard

South of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills and north of Culver City,Pico-Robertson,BeverlywoodandCrestvieware upper-middle-class neighborhoods inWest Los Angeleswith a historical and substantial Jewish population.Alexander Hamilton High School,a highly diverse high school in theBeverlywoodneighborhood inWest Los Angelesis on Robertson Boulevard.

The southern terminus of Robertson Boulevard isWashington Boulevardin Culver City, where it then continues as Higuera Street (which itself later becomesObama Boulevard).

The Robertson Branch ofLos Angeles Public Libraryis located at 1719 S. Robertson near the intersection of Airdrome.

Public transportation

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Metro Localline 617 runs along Robertson Boulevard. TheMetro E Lineoperatesa rail stationatVenice Boulevard.

References

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