Located on 162 park-like acres, the hospital services a catchment area of seven million Los Angeles and two million Orange County residents. The area is rich in resources, cultural opportunity and contemporary entertainment possibilities. To the south are Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west, Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey offer year-round boating opportunities.
Sports fans thrive in the land of year-round athletic events and major league team competition.
Music lovers relax during concert season at nearby Greek Theater or enjoy candlelight picnics in the acoustically perfect Hollywood Bowl. Downtown Los Angeles is experiencing a renaissance with its reborn financial district, popular music center, shopping gallerias, stylish Bunker Hill, and the convention center with world class hotels and haute cuisine. Beverly Hills and world famous Rodeo Drive are freeway-close, showcasing international shops and galleries. Star watching on Hollywood Boulevard and at nearby Universal Studios is a favorite pastime. The hospital is unique among State facilities serving the mentally disordered in that it admits a large proportion of acutely ill psychiatric patients resulting in a rapid turnover rate and a shorter length of stay.