WestwoodCalifornia
Westwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lassen County, California, United States. Westwood is located 20 miles (32 km) west-southwest of Susanville, at an elevation of 5,128 feet.
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About Westwood
Set in the northern part of California, Westwood is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Westwood is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.56 square miles.
What Makes Westwood Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Westwood — but the California one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Westwood
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Westwood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏫 Schools in Westwood
- Fletcher Walker Elementary
- Westwood High
- Westwood State Preschool
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.