West Athens, CA

West Athens is a census-designated place in South Los Angeles County, bordered by Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Westmont, and the city of Los Angeles. Athens was platted in the early 20th century, and the area remains closely tied to the dense urban fabric of southwest L.A. County. Los Angeles Southwest College is one of the clearest local institutions, and schools are served by LAUSD. West Athens is residential, compact, and shaped by proximity to major freeways, job centers, and neighboring cities.