Brentwood is an affluent area in Los Angeles, bounded between Santa Monica and Westwood. Nearby neighborhoods and cities include Pacific Palisades on the west, Santa Monica on the south, West Los Angeles on the southeast, Westwood on the east, Bel Air on the northeast and Encino on the north. A quaint community with great restaurants and entertainment spots, Brentwood is an affluent town with many young affluent professionals. Brentwood architecture is well known for its Mediterranean and Spanish style homes and condos which are located at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.