About Living in Los Angeles
Living in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is an amazing city and truly has something for everyone. Whether you enjoy the fast-paced lifestyle of the downtown area or the mellow feel of the west side, Los Angeles is a great place to live.
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Santa Monica Pier
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Big Bear Lake
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Skiing in Big Bear
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Surfing in Malibu
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Sunset in Santa Monica
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Dodger Stadium
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Ghost Town near Los Angeles
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Griffith Observatory
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Griffith Park
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Hollywood Boulevard
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Hollywood Sign
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Joshua Tree
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Downtown Los Angeles
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The Mojave
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Rodeo Drive
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The Beach at Santa Monica
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The Santa Monica Mountains
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The Getty Museum
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Universal Studios
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Urban Light, LACMA
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Venice Beach
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Venice Canals
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Walt Disney Center
Outdoor Activities at Your Fingertips
- Hiking in Griffith Park (near the famous Hollywood sign)
- Snowboarding in Big Bear and Mountain High (2 hour drive)
- Surfing or swimming in the ocean (15 minute drive)
- Camping in Mojave or Joshua Tree (3 hour drive)
Cultural Events and Museums
- The Broad Museum
- Hollywood Bowl
- Natural History Museum
- California Science Center
- The Getty
- L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA)
- L.A. Live
- Dodger Stadium
- Microsoft Theatre
World Cuisines
Los Angeles is home to an amazing variety of restaurants: Ethiopian, Greek, Korean, Himalayan, Indian, Thai, Armenian, Japanese, Mexican, etc. There is something for every possible taste and budget.
Getting Around
- USC Transportation
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (to and from USC)
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (homepage)
Where to Live
- Downtown: close to USC, fast-paced
- West LA: 15 minute drive, more relaxed
- Pasadena: 25 minute drive (or 30 minute metro ride), suburb of LA
- Santa Monica: 25 minute drive, small beach city
- Mid-city/Hancock Park: 20 minute drive, close to shopping and restaurants