
Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States
Sawtelle
Sawtelle is a neighborhood in West Los Angeles, on the Westside of Los Angeles, California.
The short-lived City of Sawtelle grew around the Pacific Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, later the Sawtelle Veterans Home, and was incorporated as a city in 1899. Developed by the Pacific Land Company and named for its manager, W. E. Sawtelle, the City of Sawtelle was independent for fewer than 30 years before it was annexed by the City of Los Angeles.
How locals move
Getting around Sawtelle the local way
- Get inVarious shared vans will also take visitors from the airport to local hotels, and taxis are prevalent at the airport and will cost $20-25.
- Get aroundThis water taxi is just $1 (one-way) for each boarding and is a convenient way to leave the car and visit several other areas in the Marina.
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