Beverly Hills is a city in
Los Angeles County,
California, United States, surrounded by the cities of
Los Angeles and
West Hollywood. Originally a Spanish ranch where
lima beans were grown, Beverly Hills was incorporated in 1914 by a group of investors who had failed to find oil, but found water instead and eventually decided to develop it into a town. By 2013, its population had grown to 34,658. Sometimes referred to as "90210", one of its primary
ZIP codes, it is home to many actors and celebrities. The city includes the
Rodeo Drive shopping district and the
Beverly Hills Oil Field.