I’ve lived in LA for 6 years now, and LA is great if you’re a creative person and has so much to offer. I do have to say, I’ve taken a couple trips to San Diego recently and the difference of pace, traffic, sprawl, and beauty… I’m considering moving there some day.
Yeah, I'm the creative guy. Got an idea for cartoon which took me 10 years. The only problem is pitching and moving to the... COUNTRY at first. Then the LA.
One important thing a lot of transplants forget: If you don't make an effort to really get to know the local cultures here...if you don't ever mingle with the people who make up the REAL Los Angeles (Latinos, Armenians, Koreans, Philippinos, Chinese, etc.) you will miss out on the best of this awesome city. The heart and soul, the food, the music, local surfers... when I left my bubble and crossed over to learn about all of it: that is when I fell in love with this place. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤
What a shitty comment. The real LA is all of it and not just the minority areas. Tf are U talking about? The first thing you look for in a Person is their race
As someone who just spent the last 5 years living in LA...this is extremely accurate! I didn't have a car the whole time I was there and had to be strategic about every place I chose to live (moved 3 times over the 5 years I was there) so that I had essential things like groceries walking distance to me, or was able to get to the office easily (at least before I started wfh). Also, the trains have definitely become grottier since you went on them in this video, as a solo female on these trains I didn't feel too safe. I preferred catching busses as at least if there were issues with the other passengers, the driver is right there and could intervene.
@@BuyAndReview Overall I did enjoy it, despite the cons. I'm not the type to go out all the time and when I do I like to go hiking and in nature so that's the upside to LA as there's lots of that. I'm from Australia and ended up moving due to my work visa being limiting, it didn't have as much to do with the city itself. Though if I do go back to the US I would probably try out a different city.
One could get a fast 28 mph foldable Ebike which can be taken on public transport or use a motorcycle in LA. What about these modes of transportation? Speed Pedelecs or riding a motorcycle is fun when the weather is fine like in LA.
5 Things I think people should know. 1. Real Estate is not affordable. 2. Rental is too high 3. Nice weather 4. Stores are close by don't really need to drive far to get there. 5. Traffic
Good job on this video! Most people just sit in a room and talk when they do these videos and that’s really fine. But, you’ve really gone above and beyond with this putting in the extra time and work and it shows.
June gloom was WAY longer this year than most, but it’s great compared to 100°+ that much of the country suffered. One of the greatest things about LA are the entertainment opportunities for music, film, theatre, and sports, while also having amazing food choices. If LA is too much for you, you can always cruise to Long Beach, Pasadena, the Valley or Orange County for a little more chill.
I originally found your videos when I was planning a move out to LA a few years ago! They were so helpful in getting me prepared for the prices, culture, areas, etc.. I ended up on the coast and have been here for 2 years now.. being close to the beach is the best decision we ever made. I'm not a city girl, so it's nice to have the ability to bop around the more laid-back beach towns but also be close enough to access pretty much everything LA has to offer.
growing up in a small town in south carolina, moving to LA is my goal. every time i visit i fall in love with it all over again, i haven’t been since 2021 but i’m definitely planning a trip back soon.
@@wendykelly8551it’s very rural, it’s mostly farmland and small towns. we have a couple urban centers but they don’t have much either. the beaches here are mostly why people visit.
Here's the thing Ive noticed living in LA. Its all about the people you surround yourself with, who you hang out with. If youre the type who wants to get caught up with fake people, blame yourself. Ive seen it over and over again. Find a nice corner of the city close to real friends and this city is about as good as it gets. Its really that simple. I dont drive constantly nor do I feel the need to hit the clubs or bars. I have a local pub around the corner, beach down the street, shops, good food, and friends nearby. Dont get caught up with the nightlife, drugs, or fake people and this place is damn near perfect. At least for me, been here 14 years now and will never leave. California is really awesome.
@ceeIoc For affordability, I think Montebello and Baldwin Park are nice. Both are about 15 to 20 mins from downtown (without traffic). For hip, chic, artists, and younger crowd, I like Silver City (more expensive than the 1st 2) I live in Santa Barbara, which has good schools and is close to the beach. It can be expensive in some parts but not all parts. Also, "expensive" is relative to everyone. I live in a 3 bedroom, 3 bath and paid 1.1 mil. Now, to some, that's expensive. To others, not so much. For my area, it's normal living. I dont live on the beach but pretty close to the beach, have plenty of awesome restaurants and shops. Cool bars, and even cooler friends. I really don't ever need to go outside a 3 mile range for anything. Everything anyone could need is within that distance. Actually, 2 mile radius for me. If I could ever afford it, I would live in Bel Air overlooking the reservoir. It's breathtaking.
LA is trash. What people fail to understand about LA is that if you are actually genuine and not into certain lifestyles, then you will b e lonely. I’ve been here almost 13 years and haven’t had one (real) friend since I’ve been here. And I’ve met a ton of people. LA is not for me. I’ll be moving in a few months.
As a 5 year Glendalien, ive had no issues living without a car as everything i need is fairly close to my apartment. I often take the Flixbus in DTLA to visit my parents in Palm Springs, but the Flixbus can also take me to Las Vegas, San Diego, and even San Francisco if I ever felt like I needed to get out of So Cal.
I was surprised how convenient Flixbus is in the U.S. I am used to ride it in Europe and then took it from Santa Barbara to Vegas just for fun, very affordable, like 19 dollars instead of a 150 dollar flight.
it's worth noting that the Metro Regional Connector just opened last week, which makes many rides that go through downtown faster, with less need for transfers.
I'd like to comment on your statement that LA is a lonely city. If you are experiencing this problem let's examine a solution. I've noticed that the younger (under 40) generation are generally not joiners (this is not meant to be a pejorative statement). I'm a member of 3 volunteer organizations and a very active national car club. The volunteer organizations are regularly struggling for membership and have been for years. One of the organizations that I belong to had a membership of 36K in 2001 when I joined. Membership now is 18K and this organization provides a significant service to the country. The demographic is aging and the service provided by this, and indeed most volunteer organizations are dependent on volunteers where the average age has moved beyond 55+. The younger generations have a different time and social commitment than the older generations...one is not necessarily better than the other but I'm working to a point here. This is not a knock on younger generations, far from it...but I think if they began to join organized volunteer groups they might gain new friends and expand their social network. Join those like-minded to your interests. You don't have to stay in these organizations for years but as for me I have plenty of friends and these have been gained through organizational membership. Give it a shot, try out different groups and I hope it works for you. www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/the-guide-to-volunteer-opportunities-in-los-angeles; or www.cert-la.com/; www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/volunteer-opportunities/
In my experience as a 19 y/0 female the public transit and walking around without a car is absolutely terrifying. Had 3 separate instances of ppl trying to solicit me for prostitution, one guy circled me 3 times. Some tweaker was telling my friend “u gotta beg for pussy” as he begged her for pussy at Hollywood station. On the train someone was passed out across from me and there was a man screaming. Had the bus driver ask me for my number and tell me he was gonna come pick me up after work. Some kids were smoking on the back of one of the busses. Went to Hollywood blvd alone once, never again, at one point had 3 guys around me and they started fighting over my instagram and threatening to beat tf out of the one guy. One guy was following this dude who had his head down and headphones in and punching him in the head and holding a fake gun up to it threatening to kill him as everyone including the street cleaner just stood and watched. Its hell if you’re a female who can’t afford a car. Nobody walks in LA
This is a really well made video with some great tips, Shelby! I’ve noticed that LA definitely still feels less lively when going out than pre-pandemic, especially during the week.
I’ve never been here this early! Love your videos Shelby. You put in the time and effort to create quality content and I love supporting you! Keep up the good work!!
The metro system is LA is not clean and NOT safe. In fact, metro is currently scrambling to get safety under control with LAPD. The metro system these days is a rolling homeless selter. Shelby, your Vlogs are always on point. Great job by the way. PS - LA is very expensiveeeeeeeeeeee
this video is ACCURATE!! haha i lived in LA for 20 years, it’s ALL About who you know and how connected to the ‘biz’ that you are. And if you do work in entertainment like i did you end up working so much that it can be hard to enjoy LA. Its a tough city to make it in and flakiness is very high you’re right
It's true. LA is a lonely city. You can't bump into people in your car and you are always in your car or you'll never get from point A to point B--too spread out. Also, there are a lot of vapid people (not all people, don't get me wrong) who don't have anything interesting to say beyond talking about their purchases. It can be like talking to a cardboard cutout. I grew up in LA and moved to Colorado which has given me perspective. Also, you're right, you don't go to the beach that often.
Thanks for sharing things about LA. It seems you saw LA yourself in a different light. One thing that is so nice to go see is the Getty Museum. Thanks Shelby.
Shelby thanks so much for putting time & effort in this particular video. I just came back from Huntington Beach got a chance to vist West Hollywood & I am so in love with CA. I wish I would have taken the approach to take public transportation, because Lyfting everywhere was very expensive! I will explore California more. Texas I believe have run its course for me!
I live in the valley and absolutely love it. Got a deal on a 5 bedroom townhouse too. I don’t live near ppl I know but me and my sis moved from Atlanta so we’re used to ripping and running lol
I live in South Pasadena/Highland Park and almost never experience any significant traffic. I commute to a film post production office in Burbank on Thursday and Friday and never face any traffic either way. When I get out of work at 6, I rarely face any significant traffic going west or to the valley for events or to see friends. 30 min to Culver and 40 to WeHo/Santa Monica. East LA and the Valley are just so much more real, nicer and less expensive than anything west of DTLA. The West Side is just a traffic filled, over priced, fake community that people move to for the aesthetic and the possibility of occasionally going to the beach. *Real* people live east and north!
It would be so cool to see this same format of video for Seattle! Especially the transit - just like LA I feel like it’s improved a lot even in the past few years. The light rail is a life saver.
As a NY native, I spent a lot of time in LA for work in my youth. I loved it, but hated having to drive everywhere, and the drivers in LA will make you think they paid for their licenses. And I drive in NY! Its worse than Miami drivers. The lack of public transportation surprised me then, its great to see there is more now. You absolutely cannot beat the weather, but when visiting friends from school and other work that used to be normal, were more than flaky after spending time in LA. The public transportation in Chicago and Boston are pretty good too. Young people trying to make it shouldnt have to worry about rent and car insurance in a city not transportation friendly.
You took the E line which is definitely a much cleaner and "safer" line. I've taken that one too for work and yes it is still cleaner than the other lines. I'd love to see you try the B and D lines and come back with an opinion. As someone who is an actual LA native, those two lines over the years have gone from decent to unsanitary and not as safe to be on. With the A line especially you gotta be careful.
LA is not what it used to be. 10+ years ago it was laid back and nice and actually affordable. Now it’s become like Detroit or NY with palm trees. You are totally right, it’s hard to be with friends because you’re always thinking twice about driving like 20 miles to get there. We are definitely moving we just don’t know where yet lol
As someone that has lived in NYC and now Atlanta post pandemic.. I don't think there's an American city out there that's as cool as it used to be, unfortunately. Atlanta is still pretty decent though, if you don't mind traffic and not being near the ocean.
I hate it here because of the lack of community, but your sense of optimism gives me a bit of hope and inspiration. I’m trying for a hybrid role to relieve some of the stress, and I think that will allow me to make more connections.
It's a shame because most of the homeless here were illegally bussed here from other states over the last 5-7 years and no one ever mentions that. I sincerely hope they will be held to account.
Glad to see your content pop up on my recommended page again. Lived in L.A. for over a year and your content has been instrumental in helping me with that.
I have lived in Houston, TX the past two years and interviewing for a few different jobs in LA. Thank you for this video. LA and Houston are similar in terms of how spread out it is and how it's easier to make friends who are like 10-15 min driving distance away. If I do end up moving to LA I will def want to be in a walkable area to make friends!
Dearest Shelby: I moved here 40 years ago this month (Sept 1983>2023) and some of what you shared is very true. But I would also point out that you lived out on the west side, which has the WORST traffic, and the most dis-engaging people in the region. I lived in West Hollywood/Hollywood for the first 22 years I spent here, and have lived in South Los Angeles (people from the West Side think of us as "the hood") for the last 12 years. West Hollywood was a great "urban village" until the West Side realtors moved in and gutted all the family owned stores, and older housing. I love South LA. It has great transit, is only about ten minutes from downtown, and has half the traffic you fought out in White folks heaven (the West Side.). I would say that while your suggestions are reasonably accurate for the West Side, particularly the loneliness factor, those issues are area specific to the West Side and parts of the San Fernando Valley. They are NOT accurate for the entire region, or even most parts of LA that are much more diverse. There are multiple facets to LA. you just happened to live in the most indifferent, least friendly, difficult part of the city. It's why me and my neighbors avoid going out to the West Side whenever we can.
I've never used the LA Metro, and I've lived here all my life. There aren't many metro stations compared to other denser cities like New York and San Francisco, so for me it becomes too inconvenient to get to a metro station. As Shelby states in the video, it's a heavily car-centric city and because of that, there is a bit of a stigma here for those using public transportation. Also, the downtown area is not very convenient or appealing, unless you happen to live there. Downtown LA, for me, is somewhere I go only if necessary, for example for a concert or for jury duty. Otherwise, for many reasons, including too many one-way streets, expensive parking, and confusing signage, it's not very appealing. Still, all in all, it's my city and I wouldn't live anywhere else.
Efficient public transit systems are overrated in my opinion. I grew up in NJ about 40 mins outside of nyc and I always hated using the subway or buses…a lot of times there are delays or something breaks down plus many sketchy people on the subway. I prefer car centric cities like LA. Everything is spread out but you have an endless amount of different neighborhoods to hang out in. You just need to be efficient with how you plan your day and hit the road early so you ensure you make whatever plans you scheduled on time.
@@jconte29 So basically your saying "im lazy and i need a car so i dont miss out". They arent overrated. YOU just cant trust yourself. I lived in Edison NJ. Going to NYC by the NEC is a lot better then getting stuck in traffic on I95
0:52 as a New Yorker, that’s just sad. Our metro system is open 24/7 although they can get delayed or out of service sometimes. But there’s always a way around to get to your destination within our metro system.
LA and the The Bay don't feel that same as they did back in early 2000s. Having grown up in Cali, I don't even recognize some of the places or the people. Crazy how much it has changed. I still go there every years to visit family and stuff.
I'm a homebody and an early bird so I think I'd actually do okay in LA if I found a good neighborhood. I love the climate there. The main deterrent for me is the cost of living. $$$$
I love seeing these videos! My hometown in TN has a population of about 5k, so seeing city stuff like the metro and that some ppl don't have to own cars is cool to me! even if it just is transportation LOL
I live in Franklin Village and can say that this is such a great neighborhood, up to Bronson Ave all of way to Griffith park there is hidden park and not crowded entry such a great spot to relax and do yoga.. as well as The Oaks gourmet and a lot of cool shops around. Stylish old Hollywood. Don’t avoid Hollywood, just came here 💕🤗
Hot take from a SoCal native: just move to San Diego (or north SD county) instead. Smaller, cheaper, chiller, super cool, great beaches, good food, same great weater... Less influx of people trying to "make it", cleaner... Generally just better vibes. (Maybe i need to move...lol)
you say everyone in their car is a lonely deal, however cities where everyone is walking on the streets like new york is the same... ppl stay on their phones... most social places are small towns in my experiences.
The city wanted it for tourism but the people of Beverly Hills fought it for years. They knew that kind of easy access would bring in huge homeless and criminal activity.
To be fair, the Expo line is much nicer than some of the other lines. I moved to North Hollywood to be near the Red Line but I don’t even take it anymore because it’s so unsafe. I actually prefer buses! Also, the Metro Micro isn’t always available and doesn’t run after 10pm (i think??)
The Expo line just finished it's 10 year project on the regional line which connects Santa Monica now to Little Tokyo/Arts District in Downtown which makes it actually worth it. The one everyone is waiting for is the Purple Line which goes from Westwood/UCLA -> Century City/Beverly Hills -> Rodeo -> Midtown Wilshire -> Koreatown -> Downtown. That's probably going to be the one packed with tourists lol
I luv LA! Live in SaMo (Westside is the best side baby!) I have no need or want to leave the Westside. Moved here years ago and never looked back. My car stays in the garage for weeks and I walk outside just to smell my lemon trees.
Everyone is into themselves mostly, it’s a status city, no sense of community. The city itself I love even though all the towns that make up L.A. are all over and spread out, it’s still a fun city to experience. Quality people in L.A. is lacking though.
I was born and raised in LA about 4 years ago I move out to the OC enjoy it way more better still have all the benefits of the weather but none of the crazy LA mess still go to LA if it's for a concert or some events but definitely yes it's for a person who owns a car way better than public transportation
The valley, especially closer to Hollywood is a an ideal spot to live price wise. Plus there’s actually a lot of more free parking. All of Downtown Burbank’s parking garages are free which is kind of insane.
Don’t let reality television take up the whole narrative about LA. Like almost every major city in the United States, Los Angeles is mostly a working class city. Most of the people you’ll meet are normal everyday people. The reality tv shows that claim to be in LA are usually wealthy suburbs but even those places aren’t really like that. You’ll come across clout chasers but mostly in Westside communities like West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The east side is very underrated with the San Gabriel Valley having pretty great suburbs too. As the saying goes, you’ll find almost anyone in a big city and that is true for LA too. Just don’t expect your life will be glamorous unless you can spend millions of dollars.
Great balanced tips. Visited LA in 2016 right after the Expo Line's route from Culver City to Santa Monica opened. While I'm used to the Chicago L and NYC subway, having lived in both of those cities, I was impressed by the Expo line and the fact that I could get from Hollywood to Dowtown to the Santa Monica Pier on the Metro... via a transfer on the Red Line. But you def need a car LA. It is massive and sprawling; I wouldn't have been able to get to Laguna Beach and Malibu without a rental car. My sister who lived there at the time though did mention it was a lonely city....
Great points! #1 gamechanger for me has definitely been living near a train station. I still need my car for a lot of things but love to take the Expo line whenever possible. And I've discovered that Palms/Culver City is surprisingly walkable!
I live in la and got rid of my car uber is incredible and actually cheaper and certainly quicker than driving and parking...plus i get things delivered...it's a super refreshing lifestyle frankly!
I actually go to the beach here every week, you'll often see me sitting in a chair in the sand with my adventurers hat on reading a book on my kindle. Likewise I also walk here more than in any country/city I've ever lived in, go figure. I guess everyone experiences cities very differently.
May grey is definitely a thing but i kinda like it. I live beach side and its usually overcast until 11- 11:30 am then boom sun all day.. i think of it like a personal curtain that god politely waited to open late so i can sleep in 😂😂
Glendora and San Dimas - Gold Line Metro is extends out here. Metro Link (faster than the Metro) station is in Covina. This area is SO much better than LA yet still commutable to LA, cheaper and great people. Plus the mountains are in our back yard - you get easy access to all things LA but won’t be as lonely.
LA is a super competitive place with people from all over the world coming here. This a place where you can’t survive with just a college degree and a mid level professional job, you have to go above and beyond to make it here. (I.E. start your own business , write a best selling script, etc.)
i live off the metro e line in culver and it's so convenient to take to go to dtla/arts district. 99% of weekends, i just take the train in and then get an uber home late at night
Well, from my wheel chair perspective it looks very actractive to me! We have a similar micro system here in the Netherlands but that's covering the whole region.
Watching this lovely video from London UK at 10.30 AM, currently it's 3 degrees clecius in London with grey sky and wet windy cold weather as usual, I am sure the weather will be much better in LA this time of the year, thinking of checking out LA and San Diego this year hopefully very soon and would like to relocate to one of these great cities after checking out my visa options. London could be great mainly or only when the warm sun is out which doesn't happen in the grey, wet, windy, chilly, winters but there is no beach in London anyways and I am the beach the sunshine guy. LA seems to be improving a lot especially with the metro, the cost of living might be cheaper than London at least. Would you recommend relocating to the US from the UK and living in either LA or San Diego if someone works online? Not a digital nomad yet though, thank you :))
just to add to the transportation, stations for the metro aren't always that local. I live in Culver City and the Culver City metro station isn't that near to my apartment. However, the buses are really good, and very cheap (depending on where you get on, it's anywhere between cents to 2 dollars, and rarely the 2 dollars)
Visited LA for the first time ever a couple of weeks ago. Loved Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the Los Feliz neighborhood is gorgeous. For some things my friends and I used Uber/Lyft. Was really handy when going to see the band X in concert in downtown LA. Unless you adore tourist traps stay out of Hollywood. Was only good for seeing the Godzilla star and going to Amoeba records. But some people like that stuff. Not that I was ever considering living in LA, but definitely not my vibe (except for the ocean, we did take surf lessons). I love Chicago and NYC way more. Though I will likely be back to visit in the future.
good review very accurate ...money or no money it's a lonely place as well as the world pretty much , but in LA you feel guilty of being lonely...very weird... and depression apppears ...You need a solid project with human beings who runs with you towards the same direction and you find ...
Loving in LA for 40+ years. I’ve noticed that LA is slowing becoming a transition city. Lot of ppl come to LA and eventually move out or move on. So many ppl I’ve met are all gone now for more affordable living, better mental and physical health and slower pace!
My friends live right behind the Tartar and Oscar Museums... Is a lot of fun to walk in that area! There's a nice park. a huge outdoor mall and there's Melrose Ave very close by.. I live in Riverside and have a car, however I try to always park it at the Metro Link station and ride the train there... I must have a very specific task to justify driving there. It only cost me 10$ for all weekend's day, including metro and buses. I wish I could afford living in the city, but I really enjoy my 2 hour train ride there, it really feels like a complete vacation trip! Especially when I have spent over 2 weeks in suburbia already.. I moved to CA 7 months ago, and still haven't got a chance to change my license and plates yet. Since is a CDL I have to retest again, but once I'm able to break thru that, I would feel much better, I think. IDK, for some reason, until then, I still feel like I could be deported back to Arizona! LOL
But also the transit is way better and uber/lyft is also here. When I first moved here it was so bad and I had to plan like 5 hours to get anywhere. Not my favorite time, but I learned a lot and technically the transit is just more dangerous in certain spots and certain times of day, but as someone who used it for 2 years I will say most of the time you will be absolutely fine on transit even now people just like to complain because they see something online and think that's the constant. It's the same with homeless issues, major issue is chronic homeless so people in and out, people on the streets are usually past the point where they want help, but also most of them just want to be left alone it can be a pain to see or an eyesore as some people say, but it's part of reality until the country in general finds ways to stop homelessness before it gets to that point.
This is all kind of subjective! I go to the beach once a week bc of star sign. I wear my flip flops and my floor length rhinestoned poncho and I do handstands whilst balancing live fish on my feet
I frequently visit combining work/pleasure. Now I live in pricey Darien Ct. and it somewhat pales cost wise to the only L.A. locations I’d live. BH, Brentwood, parts of W. Hollywood and Santa Monica. Can’t beat the weather and yes there’s traffic but that’s EVERYWHERE in this country. If you’re making it I strongly suggest it.
I would strongly recommend people who are moving to LA to live as far away from any metro stations. Those spots are quickly becoming camp sites for the homeless if they haven't already, and like many other cities in California, the government does not do anything about it. In fact the safest neighborhoods in LA are places you can't go without a car. Hate to say it but having homeless folks around, makes commuting dangerous especially at night. Just go look at Santa Monica. After the Metro lines were extended to Santa Monica, crime and vandalism by the homeless population who traveled free using those public transport has become a huge issue for the residents and business owners.
I’ve lived in LA for 6 years now, and LA is great if you’re a creative person and has so much to offer. I do have to say, I’ve taken a couple trips to San Diego recently and the difference of pace, traffic, sprawl, and beauty… I’m considering moving there some day.
Yeah, I'm the creative guy. Got an idea for cartoon which took me 10 years. The only problem is pitching and moving to the... COUNTRY at first. Then the LA.
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Yes LA. is Good if you are Degenerate or Illegals and Gay yes !
San Diego is almost perfect.
For now, until some young person pitches it as a landing spot then it to becomes saturated. @@MsJaneJake
One important thing a lot of transplants forget: If you don't make an effort to really get to know the local cultures here...if you don't ever mingle with the people who make up the REAL Los Angeles (Latinos, Armenians, Koreans, Philippinos, Chinese, etc.) you will miss out on the best of this awesome city. The heart and soul, the food, the music, local surfers... when I left my bubble and crossed over to learn about all of it: that is when I fell in love with this place. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤
What a shitty comment. The real LA is all of it and not just the minority areas. Tf are U talking about? The first thing you look for in a Person is their race
Yup it’s probably the most diverse city with many nationality’s and cultures. And you better like Mexican food too lol
It's Filipinos not Philippinos. LOL!
Also white people people.
Just over half of the city and county is hispanic of some kind
I would just say dont move to LA unless you are making bank.
Honestly true kind of. That’s why I moved to Orange County first and waited to move to LA till I was making more money.
Sonnyball: focus on her clubbed thumb and not LA. grow up.
This is facts
Oh yes! Come here to work, seeking employment or employment! If you come here with nothing, you will be sitting on a curb!🤕
Dude/SONNYBALL: maybe focus on Shelby CLUBBED thumb and not what she’s saying. Grow up.
As someone who just spent the last 5 years living in LA...this is extremely accurate! I didn't have a car the whole time I was there and had to be strategic about every place I chose to live (moved 3 times over the 5 years I was there) so that I had essential things like groceries walking distance to me, or was able to get to the office easily (at least before I started wfh). Also, the trains have definitely become grottier since you went on them in this video, as a solo female on these trains I didn't feel too safe. I preferred catching busses as at least if there were issues with the other passengers, the driver is right there and could intervene.
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How did you like? Is it expensive? Why did you move?
@@BuyAndReview Overall I did enjoy it, despite the cons. I'm not the type to go out all the time and when I do I like to go hiking and in nature so that's the upside to LA as there's lots of that. I'm from Australia and ended up moving due to my work visa being limiting, it didn't have as much to do with the city itself. Though if I do go back to the US I would probably try out a different city.
One could get a fast 28 mph foldable Ebike which can be taken on public transport or use a motorcycle in LA. What about these modes of transportation? Speed Pedelecs or riding a motorcycle is fun when the weather is fine like in LA.
5 Things I think people should know. 1. Real Estate is not affordable. 2. Rental is too high 3. Nice weather 4. Stores are close by don't really need to drive far to get there. 5. Traffic
Traffic is a movie not a thing. Shelby has a clubbed thumb.
Good job on this video! Most people just sit in a room and talk when they do these videos and that’s really fine. But, you’ve really gone above and beyond with this putting in the extra time and work and it shows.
June gloom was WAY longer this year than most, but it’s great compared to 100°+ that much of the country suffered.
One of the greatest things about LA are the entertainment opportunities for music, film, theatre, and sports, while also having amazing food choices. If LA is too much for you, you can always cruise to Long Beach, Pasadena, the Valley or Orange County for a little more chill.
Those areas you mentioned are all still considered LA to the rest of the country. It's all the same.
@@MTKARustyexactly
Agreed and I would add Ventura County!
@@MTKARustypeople call these areas LA, but they're not the same as LA
Shelby has such great taste & judgment, I could live anywhere with her
I originally found your videos when I was planning a move out to LA a few years ago! They were so helpful in getting me prepared for the prices, culture, areas, etc..
I ended up on the coast and have been here for 2 years now.. being close to the beach is the best decision we ever made. I'm not a city girl, so it's nice to have the ability to bop around the more laid-back beach towns but also be close enough to access pretty much everything LA has to offer.
growing up in a small town in south carolina, moving to LA is my goal. every time i visit i fall in love with it all over again, i haven’t been since 2021 but i’m definitely planning a trip back soon.
What's south carolina like ?.. I'm not from America... but ancestry there's a link on dad's side ..
@@wendykelly8551it’s very rural, it’s mostly farmland and small towns. we have a couple urban centers but they don’t have much either. the beaches here are mostly why people visit.
@@kameronhall6861 oooh ok sounds lovely ..thank you for replying..xx
A lot of people from LA are moving to Charleston
@@essel23flyoh well that’s good for them, i don’t care for charleston anymore because there’s not much there imo but i hope they enjoy it.
Here's the thing Ive noticed living in LA. Its all about the people you surround yourself with, who you hang out with. If youre the type who wants to get caught up with fake people, blame yourself. Ive seen it over and over again. Find a nice corner of the city close to real friends and this city is about as good as it gets. Its really that simple.
I dont drive constantly nor do I feel the need to hit the clubs or bars. I have a local pub around the corner, beach down the street, shops, good food, and friends nearby.
Dont get caught up with the nightlife, drugs, or fake people and this place is damn near perfect. At least for me, been here 14 years now and will never leave. California is really awesome.
Any neighborhoods you recommend?
@ceeIoc For affordability, I think Montebello and Baldwin Park are nice. Both are about 15 to 20 mins from downtown (without traffic).
For hip, chic, artists, and younger crowd, I like Silver City (more expensive than the 1st 2)
I live in Santa Barbara, which has good schools and is close to the beach. It can be expensive in some parts but not all parts. Also, "expensive" is relative to everyone. I live in a 3 bedroom, 3 bath and paid 1.1 mil. Now, to some, that's expensive. To others, not so much. For my area, it's normal living.
I dont live on the beach but pretty close to the beach, have plenty of awesome restaurants and shops. Cool bars, and even cooler friends. I really don't ever need to go outside a 3 mile range for anything. Everything anyone could need is within that distance. Actually, 2 mile radius for me.
If I could ever afford it, I would live in Bel Air overlooking the reservoir. It's breathtaking.
@@ronin7645 Santa Barbara was beautiful from what I remember but very expensive. I would if I could.
There are no "real" people there. EVERYONE is fake in LA.
LA is trash.
What people fail to understand about LA is that if you are actually genuine and not into certain lifestyles, then you will b e lonely.
I’ve been here almost 13 years and haven’t had one (real) friend since I’ve been here. And I’ve met a ton of people. LA is not for me.
I’ll be moving in a few months.
I have lived in LA for 32 years. A lot of wisdom in this video. My additional advice is explore the mountains as an easier alternative to the beach
As a 5 year Glendalien, ive had no issues living without a car as everything i need is fairly close to my apartment. I often take the Flixbus in DTLA to visit my parents in Palm Springs, but the Flixbus can also take me to Las Vegas, San Diego, and even San Francisco if I ever felt like I needed to get out of So Cal.
I was surprised how convenient Flixbus is in the U.S. I am used to ride it in Europe and then took it from Santa Barbara to Vegas just for fun, very affordable, like 19 dollars instead of a 150 dollar flight.
I read 5 year old gentlemen and I was like oh😭
it's worth noting that the Metro Regional Connector just opened last week, which makes many rides that go through downtown faster, with less need for transfers.
I'd like to comment on your statement that LA is a lonely city. If you are experiencing this problem let's examine a solution. I've noticed that the younger (under 40) generation are generally not joiners (this is not meant to be a pejorative statement). I'm a member of 3 volunteer organizations and a very active national car club. The volunteer organizations are regularly struggling for membership and have been for years. One of the organizations that I belong to had a membership of 36K in 2001 when I joined. Membership now is 18K and this organization provides a significant service to the country. The demographic is aging and the service provided by this, and indeed most volunteer organizations are dependent on volunteers where the average age has moved beyond 55+. The younger generations have a different time and social commitment than the older generations...one is not necessarily better than the other but I'm working to a point here. This is not a knock on younger generations, far from it...but I think if they began to join organized volunteer groups they might gain new friends and expand their social network. Join those like-minded to your interests. You don't have to stay in these organizations for years but as for me I have plenty of friends and these have been gained through organizational membership. Give it a shot, try out different groups and I hope it works for you. www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/the-guide-to-volunteer-opportunities-in-los-angeles; or www.cert-la.com/; www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/volunteer-opportunities/
In my experience as a 19 y/0 female the public transit and walking around without a car is absolutely terrifying. Had 3 separate instances of ppl trying to solicit me for prostitution, one guy circled me 3 times. Some tweaker was telling my friend “u gotta beg for pussy” as he begged her for pussy at Hollywood station. On the train someone was passed out across from me and there was a man screaming. Had the bus driver ask me for my number and tell me he was gonna come pick me up after work. Some kids were smoking on the back of one of the busses. Went to Hollywood blvd alone once, never again, at one point had 3 guys around me and they started fighting over my instagram and threatening to beat tf out of the one guy. One guy was following this dude who had his head down and headphones in and punching him in the head and holding a fake gun up to it threatening to kill him as everyone including the street cleaner just stood and watched. Its hell if you’re a female who can’t afford a car. Nobody walks in LA
That's fucked yo
When was that
@blebber2052 there are many problems again I'm the region
@@Briman2052 last visited about 2 weeks ago
Wow scary stories.
This is a really well made video with some great tips, Shelby!
I’ve noticed that LA definitely still feels less lively when going out than pre-pandemic, especially during the week.
I’ve never been here this early! Love your videos Shelby. You put in the time and effort to create quality content and I love supporting you! Keep up the good work!!
The metro system is LA is not clean and NOT safe. In fact, metro is currently scrambling to get safety under control with LAPD. The metro system these days is a rolling homeless selter. Shelby, your Vlogs are always on point. Great job by the way. PS - LA is very expensiveeeeeeeeeeee
We should send the homeless back to their states since most of them were illegally bussed by other states here over the last 5-7 years.
this video is ACCURATE!! haha i lived in LA for 20 years, it’s ALL About who you know and how connected to the ‘biz’ that you are. And if you do work in entertainment like i did you end up working so much that it can be hard to enjoy LA. Its a tough city to make it in and flakiness is very high you’re right
It's true. LA is a lonely city. You can't bump into people in your car and you are always in your car or you'll never get from point A to point B--too spread out. Also, there are a lot of vapid people (not all people, don't get me wrong) who don't have anything interesting to say beyond talking about their purchases. It can be like talking to a cardboard cutout. I grew up in LA and moved to Colorado which has given me perspective. Also, you're right, you don't go to the beach that often.
Thanks for sharing things about LA. It seems you saw LA yourself in a different light. One thing that is so nice to go see is the Getty Museum. Thanks Shelby.
Shelby thanks so much for putting time & effort in this particular video. I just came back from Huntington Beach got a chance to vist West Hollywood & I am so in love with CA. I wish I would have taken the approach to take public transportation, because Lyfting everywhere was very expensive! I will explore California more. Texas I believe have run its course for me!
I think it's so peachy that Sarah was in your video Shelby! Two of my favorite TH-camrs! 🥳
I live in the valley and absolutely love it. Got a deal on a 5 bedroom townhouse too. I don’t live near ppl I know but me and my sis moved from Atlanta so we’re used to ripping and running lol
I live in South Pasadena/Highland Park and almost never experience any significant traffic. I commute to a film post production office in Burbank on Thursday and Friday and never face any traffic either way. When I get out of work at 6, I rarely face any significant traffic going west or to the valley for events or to see friends. 30 min to Culver and 40 to WeHo/Santa Monica. East LA and the Valley are just so much more real, nicer and less expensive than anything west of DTLA. The West Side is just a traffic filled, over priced, fake community that people move to for the aesthetic and the possibility of occasionally going to the beach. *Real* people live east and north!
It would be so cool to see this same format of video for Seattle! Especially the transit - just like LA I feel like it’s improved a lot even in the past few years. The light rail is a life saver.
As a NY native, I spent a lot of time in LA for work in my youth. I loved it, but hated having to drive everywhere, and the drivers in LA will make you think they paid for their licenses. And I drive in NY! Its worse than Miami drivers. The lack of public transportation surprised me then, its great to see there is more now. You absolutely cannot beat the weather, but when visiting friends from school and other work that used to be normal, were more than flaky after spending time in LA. The public transportation in Chicago and Boston are pretty good too. Young people trying to make it shouldnt have to worry about rent and car insurance in a city not transportation friendly.
these are really great points, as always, shelby!! thanks for sharing
You took the E line which is definitely a much cleaner and "safer" line. I've taken that one too for work and yes it is still cleaner than the other lines. I'd love to see you try the B and D lines and come back with an opinion. As someone who is an actual LA native, those two lines over the years have gone from decent to unsanitary and not as safe to be on. With the A line especially you gotta be careful.
LA is not what it used to be. 10+ years ago it was laid back and nice and actually affordable. Now it’s become like Detroit or NY with palm trees. You are totally right, it’s hard to be with friends because you’re always thinking twice about driving like 20 miles to get there. We are definitely moving we just don’t know where yet lol
As someone that has lived in NYC and now Atlanta post pandemic.. I don't think there's an American city out there that's as cool as it used to be, unfortunately. Atlanta is still pretty decent though, if you don't mind traffic and not being near the ocean.
What city is like it was 10 years ago? This whole country is failing …
I hate it here because of the lack of community, but your sense of optimism gives me a bit of hope and inspiration. I’m trying for a hybrid role to relieve some of the stress, and I think that will allow me to make more connections.
It is so true that going from anywhere to anywhere takes forever even in your own car.
Last time I was in LA the homelessness was pretty bad. I was shocked how spread out everything is also
It's a shame because most of the homeless here were illegally bussed here from other states over the last 5-7 years and no one ever mentions that. I sincerely hope they will be held to account.
It's a dark blue state. Don't be surprised.
@@GoaltimerWhich makes it the best
Which makes it the worst!@@Goaltimer
Not really because it's still my favourite city
Glad to see your content pop up on my recommended page again. Lived in L.A. for over a year and your content has been instrumental in helping me with that.
I have lived in Houston, TX the past two years and interviewing for a few different jobs in LA. Thank you for this video. LA and Houston are similar in terms of how spread out it is and how it's easier to make friends who are like 10-15 min driving distance away. If I do end up moving to LA I will def want to be in a walkable area to make friends!
Dearest Shelby: I moved here 40 years ago this month (Sept 1983>2023) and some of what you shared is very true. But I would also point out that you lived out on the west side, which has the WORST traffic, and the most dis-engaging people in the region. I lived in West Hollywood/Hollywood for the first 22 years I spent here, and have lived in South Los Angeles (people from the West Side think of us as "the hood") for the last 12 years. West Hollywood was a great "urban village" until the West Side realtors moved in and gutted all the family owned stores, and older housing. I love South LA. It has great transit, is only about ten minutes from downtown, and has half the traffic you fought out in White folks heaven (the West Side.). I would say that while your suggestions are reasonably accurate for the West Side, particularly the loneliness factor, those issues are area specific to the West Side and parts of the San Fernando Valley. They are NOT accurate for the entire region, or even most parts of LA that are much more diverse. There are multiple facets to LA. you just happened to live in the most indifferent, least friendly, difficult part of the city. It's why me and my neighbors avoid going out to the West Side whenever we can.
I've never used the LA Metro, and I've lived here all my life. There aren't many metro stations compared to other denser cities like New York and San Francisco, so for me it becomes too inconvenient to get to a metro station. As Shelby states in the video, it's a heavily car-centric city and because of that, there is a bit of a stigma here for those using public transportation. Also, the downtown area is not very convenient or appealing, unless you happen to live there. Downtown LA, for me, is somewhere I go only if necessary, for example for a concert or for jury duty. Otherwise, for many reasons, including too many one-way streets, expensive parking, and confusing signage, it's not very appealing. Still, all in all, it's my city and I wouldn't live anywhere else.
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It’s changing though as public transportation is so much easier and cheaper than driving
Efficient public transit systems are overrated in my opinion. I grew up in NJ about 40 mins outside of nyc and I always hated using the subway or buses…a lot of times there are delays or something breaks down plus many sketchy people on the subway. I prefer car centric cities like LA. Everything is spread out but you have an endless amount of different neighborhoods to hang out in. You just need to be efficient with how you plan your day and hit the road early so you ensure you make whatever plans you scheduled on time.
@@jconte29 So basically your saying "im lazy and i need a car so i dont miss out". They arent overrated. YOU just cant trust yourself. I lived in Edison NJ. Going to NYC by the NEC is a lot better then getting stuck in traffic on I95
I have been in Los Angeles for a long time, and I have the same opinion as you. What you said is so good that I think we can talk.
You do such a great job on these kind of videos.
0:52 as a New Yorker, that’s just sad. Our metro system is open 24/7 although they can get delayed or out of service sometimes. But there’s always a way around to get to your destination within our metro system.
as a LA native this is very true! great vid xo
I lived in LA for 10 years and this woman has it down........great advice.....
LA and the The Bay don't feel that same as they did back in early 2000s. Having grown up in Cali, I don't even recognize some of the places or the people. Crazy how much it has changed. I still go there every years to visit family and stuff.
I'm a homebody and an early bird so I think I'd actually do okay in LA if I found a good neighborhood. I love the climate there. The main deterrent for me is the cost of living. $$$$
I love seeing these videos! My hometown in TN has a population of about 5k, so seeing city stuff like the metro and that some ppl don't have to own cars is cool to me! even if it just is transportation LOL
Biggest car culture in America is Houston. Everything else in this video was amazing and I loved it.
I live in Franklin Village and can say that this is such a great neighborhood, up to Bronson Ave all of way to Griffith park there is hidden park and not crowded entry such a great spot to relax and do yoga.. as well as The Oaks gourmet and a lot of cool shops around. Stylish old Hollywood. Don’t avoid Hollywood, just came here 💕🤗
Hot take from a SoCal native: just move to San Diego (or north SD county) instead. Smaller, cheaper, chiller, super cool, great beaches, good food, same great weater... Less influx of people trying to "make it", cleaner... Generally just better vibes. (Maybe i need to move...lol)
Agreed! But don’t tell anyone.
Thank you for making this! I was hoping you’d make another LA video.
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you say everyone in their car is a lonely deal, however cities where everyone is walking on the streets like new york is the same... ppl stay on their phones... most social places are small towns in my experiences.
"It's soon going to be in Beverly Hills."
Great!! Extending public transportation from poor areas into rich areas worked out really well for Chicago.
The city wanted it for tourism but the people of Beverly Hills fought it for years. They knew that kind of easy access would bring in huge homeless and criminal activity.
To be fair, the Expo line is much nicer than some of the other lines. I moved to North Hollywood to be near the Red Line but I don’t even take it anymore because it’s so unsafe. I actually prefer buses!
Also, the Metro Micro isn’t always available and doesn’t run after 10pm (i think??)
The Expo line just finished it's 10 year project on the regional line which connects Santa Monica now to Little Tokyo/Arts District in Downtown which makes it actually worth it. The one everyone is waiting for is the Purple Line which goes from Westwood/UCLA -> Century City/Beverly Hills -> Rodeo -> Midtown Wilshire -> Koreatown -> Downtown. That's probably going to be the one packed with tourists lol
I luv LA! Live in SaMo (Westside is the best side baby!) I have no need or want to leave the Westside. Moved here years ago and never looked back. My car stays in the garage for weeks and I walk outside just to smell my lemon trees.
Everyone is into themselves mostly, it’s a status city, no sense of community. The city itself I love even though all the towns that make up L.A. are all over and spread out, it’s still a fun city to experience. Quality people in L.A. is lacking though.
I was born and raised in LA about 4 years ago I move out to the OC enjoy it way more better still have all the benefits of the weather but none of the crazy LA mess still go to LA if it's for a concert or some events but definitely yes it's for a person who owns a car way better than public transportation
The valley, especially closer to Hollywood is a an ideal spot to live price wise. Plus there’s actually a lot of more free parking. All of Downtown Burbank’s parking garages are free which is kind of insane.
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You are awesome! PLEASE keep these kind of videos going
Don’t let reality television take up the whole narrative about LA. Like almost every major city in the United States, Los Angeles is mostly a working class city. Most of the people you’ll meet are normal everyday people. The reality tv shows that claim to be in LA are usually wealthy suburbs but even those places aren’t really like that. You’ll come across clout chasers but mostly in Westside communities like West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The east side is very underrated with the San Gabriel Valley having pretty great suburbs too. As the saying goes, you’ll find almost anyone in a big city and that is true for LA too. Just don’t expect your life will be glamorous unless you can spend millions of dollars.
Great balanced tips. Visited LA in 2016 right after the Expo Line's route from Culver City to Santa Monica opened. While I'm used to the Chicago L and NYC subway, having lived in both of those cities, I was impressed by the Expo line and the fact that I could get from Hollywood to Dowtown to the Santa Monica Pier on the Metro... via a transfer on the Red Line.
But you def need a car LA. It is massive and sprawling; I wouldn't have been able to get to Laguna Beach and Malibu without a rental car. My sister who lived there at the time though did mention it was a lonely city....
it is very anti-social city. it’s built fir cars. LA doesn’t even have squares for ppl to hang out, relax and interact! it’s sad and boring
My Godness Shelby I'd love everything there is in this city.
Great points! #1 gamechanger for me has definitely been living near a train station. I still need my car for a lot of things but love to take the Expo line whenever possible. And I've discovered that Palms/Culver City is surprisingly walkable!
I live in la and got rid of my car uber is incredible and actually cheaper and certainly quicker than driving and parking...plus i get things delivered...it's a super refreshing lifestyle frankly!
Downtown la is walkable, packed with people walking to work or our shopping like new york
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I love the SFV
This is so well done. I really enjoyed hearing from
Sara and the micro driver as well.
I enjoy walking here as an Oz 🇦🇺 for 2022-2023
Los Angelese aka Los Santos is no. 1 on my bucket list! I'm just so eager to see it with my own eyes!!!
I actually go to the beach here every week, you'll often see me sitting in a chair in the sand with my adventurers hat on reading a book on my kindle. Likewise I also walk here more than in any country/city I've ever lived in, go figure. I guess everyone experiences cities very differently.
Totally.
May grey is definitely a thing but i kinda like it. I live beach side and its usually overcast until 11- 11:30 am then boom sun all day.. i think of it like a personal curtain that god politely waited to open late so i can sleep in 😂😂
Awesome job on this video Shelby! Very helpful
so excited i’m moving to east la this fall and i love it everyone shits on east la but i absolutely love it
I mowed to LA in 2018 and I love it here except for how expensive it is here
Shelby,…always keeping it real lol, (for the 1% elite crowd like the rest of the videos😂)
West Hollywood, Fairfax District and Miracle Mile are great places to live if you are young and new to LA.
I disagree with the weather part, imo opinion the gloom and overall cooler temperatures all year round make LA better.
Glendora and San Dimas - Gold Line Metro is extends out here. Metro Link (faster than the Metro) station is in Covina. This area is SO much better than LA yet still commutable to LA, cheaper and great people. Plus the mountains are in our back yard - you get easy access to all things LA but won’t be as lonely.
LA is a super competitive place with people from all over the world coming here. This a place where you can’t survive with just a college degree and a mid level professional job, you have to go above and beyond to make it here. (I.E. start your own business , write a best selling script, etc.)
i live off the metro e line in culver and it's so convenient to take to go to dtla/arts district. 99% of weekends, i just take the train in and then get an uber home late at night
Well, from my wheel chair perspective it looks very actractive to me! We have a similar micro system here in the Netherlands but that's covering the whole region.
Watching this lovely video from London UK at 10.30 AM, currently it's 3 degrees clecius in London with grey sky and wet windy cold weather as usual, I am sure the weather will be much better in LA this time of the year, thinking of checking out LA and San Diego this year hopefully very soon and would like to relocate to one of these great cities after checking out my visa options. London could be great mainly or only when the warm sun is out which doesn't happen in the grey, wet, windy, chilly, winters but there is no beach in London anyways and I am the beach the sunshine guy. LA seems to be improving a lot especially with the metro, the cost of living might be cheaper than London at least. Would you recommend relocating to the US from the UK and living in either LA or San Diego if someone works online? Not a digital nomad yet though, thank you :))
This is a very informative video. I am only planning in visiting LA and have learned a lot from this video. I'm excited to explore LA 😊
just to add to the transportation, stations for the metro aren't always that local. I live in Culver City and the Culver City metro station isn't that near to my apartment. However, the buses are really good, and very cheap (depending on where you get on, it's anywhere between cents to 2 dollars, and rarely the 2 dollars)
Visited LA for the first time ever a couple of weeks ago. Loved Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the Los Feliz neighborhood is gorgeous. For some things my friends and I used Uber/Lyft. Was really handy when going to see the band X in concert in downtown LA. Unless you adore tourist traps stay out of Hollywood. Was only good for seeing the Godzilla star and going to Amoeba records. But some people like that stuff. Not that I was ever considering living in LA, but definitely not my vibe (except for the ocean, we did take surf lessons). I love Chicago and NYC way more. Though I will likely be back to visit in the future.
The Metro Micro is pretty cool. Interesting to learn about it!
I typically meet my friends somewhere halfway between us, like at a theater or restaurant.
This video made my day, thank you!
Yeah valley is the way to go. Less chaos, but still close to a lot of entertainment
I love how you video is so documentary style
good review very accurate ...money or no money it's a lonely place as well as the world pretty much , but in LA you feel guilty of being lonely...very weird... and depression apppears ...You need a solid project with human beings who runs with you towards the same direction and you find ...
Yay. Native LA-er. Can't wait to return! But currently living in Taiwan
Loving in LA for 40+ years. I’ve noticed that LA is slowing becoming a transition city. Lot of ppl come to LA and eventually move out or move on. So many ppl I’ve met are all gone now for more affordable living, better mental and physical health and slower pace!
My friends live right behind the Tartar and Oscar Museums... Is a lot of fun to walk in that area! There's a nice park. a huge outdoor mall and there's Melrose Ave very close by.. I live in Riverside and have a car, however I try to always park it at the Metro Link station and ride the train there... I must have a very specific task to justify driving there. It only cost me 10$ for all weekend's day, including metro and buses. I wish I could afford living in the city, but I really enjoy my 2 hour train ride there, it really feels like a complete vacation trip! Especially when I have spent over 2 weeks in suburbia already.. I moved to CA 7 months ago, and still haven't got a chance to change my license and plates yet. Since is a CDL I have to retest again, but once I'm able to break thru that, I would feel much better, I think. IDK, for some reason, until then, I still feel like I could be deported back to Arizona! LOL
"Your interactions with other people might be more like road rage" . . . got a laugh out of that :)
I’ve been to LA once and rode two lines of the train system out there; it was smellier and sketchier than what I’m used to on the NYC subway
Every episode with you and Sara is awesome
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But also the transit is way better and uber/lyft is also here. When I first moved here it was so bad and I had to plan like 5 hours to get anywhere. Not my favorite time, but I learned a lot and technically the transit is just more dangerous in certain spots and certain times of day, but as someone who used it for 2 years I will say most of the time you will be absolutely fine on transit even now people just like to complain because they see something online and think that's the constant. It's the same with homeless issues, major issue is chronic homeless so people in and out, people on the streets are usually past the point where they want help, but also most of them just want to be left alone it can be a pain to see or an eyesore as some people say, but it's part of reality until the country in general finds ways to stop homelessness before it gets to that point.
Sounds perfect to me. Car life, introvert, mmmm heaven
This is all kind of subjective! I go to the beach once a week bc of star sign. I wear my flip flops and my floor length rhinestoned poncho and I do handstands whilst balancing live fish on my feet
I frequently visit combining work/pleasure. Now I live in pricey Darien Ct. and it somewhat pales cost wise to the only L.A. locations I’d live. BH, Brentwood, parts of W. Hollywood and Santa Monica. Can’t beat the weather and yes there’s traffic but that’s EVERYWHERE in this country. If you’re making it I strongly suggest it.
I would strongly recommend people who are moving to LA to live as far away from any metro stations. Those spots are quickly becoming camp sites for the homeless if they haven't already, and like many other cities in California, the government does not do anything about it. In fact the safest neighborhoods in LA are places you can't go without a car. Hate to say it but having homeless folks around, makes commuting dangerous especially at night. Just go look at Santa Monica. After the Metro lines were extended to Santa Monica, crime and vandalism by the homeless population who traveled free using those public transport has become a huge issue for the residents and business owners.