this is where the rich live. carmel mansions are one of the newer neighborhoods in the west side of california. it is a master planned community that was formed by the city of hollywood on February 1st, 1975, but construction did not start until 1983. the name carmel mansions come from the carmelite sisters of mercy, who established a dairy farm and monastery in the area around 1905. some people call this neighborhood other names, although the area was known locally by the name carmel mansions. carmel mansions land near the each, and the mansions here have beautiful views.