An urban region in west Los Angeles County, California, the Los Angeles Westside encompasses not only certain districts in the city of Los Angeles, but also certain cities such as Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Santa Monica - as well as a neighbourhood by the same name. Arguably one of the most prosperous, glamorous and elite locations in the world, the area draws criticism from some circles due to its propensity for wealth and excess. The small neighbourhoods like Brentwood within it is ironically far less brash, with a suburban pace of life and cheap ice cream parlours running along the beaches of Malibu - so there’s a part of Westside suitable for everyone.