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The Best Places to Live in Los Angeles: 2022 Guide to LA

Last updated on February 9th, 2022 at 04:18 pm

Los Angeles is sprawling. Anything seems possible… but where do you start? Where are the best places to live in Los Angeles for you?

What are the best places to live in Los Angeles?

The first challenge is finding a safe neighborhood in LA. Then, filtering for neighborhoods you can afford to rent or buy. Finally, each neighborhood has a distinctive personality; where do you fit?

Your first year in particular can make or break the experience. Los Angeles can be a lonely place. I got lucky, I loved my first neighborhood. This article can help do the same for you.

Choosing the best place to live in Los Angeles depends on what you’re looking for. First we’ll look at safe neighborhoods in LA. Then we’ll explore some of the best places to move for families and single, young professionals. Finally, for those renting, we’ll cover how to find an apartment in Los Angeles.

(Moving to Los Angeles soon? Click here to learn the best time to move (hint: when rents are lowest), how much to save, and whether you really need a car.)

10 Safe Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

When you move to LA, finding a safe neighborhood should be your top priority. Here are 10 safe neighborhoods in Los Angeles to explore:

  1. Playa Vista
  2. North Hollywood
  3. Westwood
  4. Palms
  5. Tujunga
  6. Sawtelle
  7. Mid-Wilshire
  8. Sherman Oaks
  9. Pacific Palisades
  10. Toluca Lake
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How to Land Your First Hollywood Job

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Last updated on December 23rd, 2019 at 10:09 am

Reader Kevin B. wrote:

I have had a few internships, but no long term employment other than waiting tables. I’m currently looking for my first job as an assistant, but everywhere I look (entertainmentcareers, UTA, etc.) is asking for at least a year of experience if not more. How do I get experience if even the most entry level positions require it?

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Last updated on April 20th, 2022 at 06:47 am

There are many approaches to become a TV writer.

But some approaches are better than others.

Unlike becoming a novelist, becoming a TV show requires skills besides writing. You need to know:

  • How the Hollywood business works
  • How to speak to executives
  • How to work with other writers
  • …and much more
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Last updated on November 3rd, 2021 at 07:43 am

My first internship was at Maxim Magazine.

I line edited Heineken advertorial copy, pitched Keystone “insert” ideas, and sorted the magazine’s archive. The entire semester I thought I did a terrific job.

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Move to LA? Los Angeles: The Complete Guide for 2022

Last updated on February 9th, 2022 at 04:13 pm

Read This Guide Before Moving to LA

You’re ready to move to LA.

You’ve dreamed of getting into the entertainment business. You’re an actor, a writer, a director. You’re obsessed with working on the screen.

Or you long for the sunny west coast, and you know that the sun-kissed LA streets and the beaches (Santa Monica, Manhattan, Hermosa!) fit the bill.

Or perhaps none of the above. It’s just time for a change, and Los Angeles calls to you.

What makes LA special?

Los Angeles is sprawling. LA county is over 4,000 square miles and includes many cities you know by name: Venice, Santa Monica, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, to name a few.

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