Downtown L.A.’s Library Tower has the distinction of being the tallest building in the U.S. west of Chicago. It is one of LA’s most iconic architectural structures, with 73 stories built up to a height of 1,018 feet. Sets of granite planes and curves interlock so as to form a unique shape that’s neither round nor square.

A condominium or townhome can serve as an affordable housing option if you are planning relocation to the Los Angeles area. Consider suburbs of the metropolis, such as Santa Clarita, home to Six Flags Magic Mountain; or areas of the South Bay, like Torrance and Hawthorne — still coastal, yet without the “untouchable” beachfront prices.