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

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.

Last updated on February 1st, 2022 at 12:01 pm

Here’s how to get a driver’s license in California. Follow these steps and save HOURS of your time at the DMV.

The 7 Steps to Get a Driver’s License in California 

1. Find and establish a California residency
2. Make an appointment at your DMV
3. Complete Form DL-44 at the DMV
4. Prove your identity
5. Pay the driver’s license fee, $33
6. Take the written test
7. Take an eye test

Let’s dig into each step.