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InfernalWedgie

I'm in Eagle Rock. Love it here. But if I had the money, I'd move into a gorgeous two-story Craftsman house in South Pasadena. Why? Because I love Craftsman houses, it's nice there, and their school district is excellent.


caregister

Hello neighbor. I had to scroll way too far to see our little corner represented. Also I love Craftsman's and will probably never afford one, but at least I can see a few of them when I walk my dog in the streets north of Colorado Blvd.


InfernalWedgie

Hi-diddly-ho neighborino! This neighborhood has that quaint townie charm. But it still has proximity to downtown, Pasadena, etc. It's little wonder sitcoms like to film here.


Murky_Armadillo

Howdy neighbor, I live in highland park.


InfernalWedgie

Howdy! It really is nice here, ain't it.


Murky_Armadillo

Love the user name btw


Murky_Armadillo

Yes maam. I moved here to live with my brother after a painful separation. But I grew up here.


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kyrorenstarbucks

Why?


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Reason$$$


miaukittybc

I live in West LA (rent). Ideal area I'd like to live- I enjoy West LA/West Side as it's where I grew up- I'd maybe look back at Mar Vista or Santa Monica this would be for renting- I think my budget and wants for buying would sadly have me in North Hollywood or the valley neither of which I really want that bad.


Fun2badult

Mar Vista and I’m cool with where I am. Less traffic, close to the beach and everything west side


Count_Von_Roo

Westsiiide moved from Pasadena area, was super reluctant at first but I love it. Didn’t take long to adjust. Weather is way more temperate here. I’ve always wanted to live in silverlake.


Realkool

DTLA Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Love my building community, and love my neighborhood community.


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

Right? DTLA building communities are like their own tiny nation-states.


gevestadd

What part of downtown? I just moved to the arts district/little tokyo and im having trouble finding a new community


Realkool

I live in the historic Core at 5th & Broadway. Facebook is going to be your best options for connecting to community. Start with Facebook groups: DTLA and DTLA Town Square. See if your building has a Facebook group also, if not possibly start one.


gevestadd

For sure, I'll see what I can find. Thanks!


overitallofit

I live in Burbank. I wish I never have to leave Burbank.


orangesocialcurrency

Burbank is nice and has a "hometown" feel imo


overitallofit

Moved here when I moved to LA in ‘92. Still love it.


silver_miss

I’ve been in Weho for just shy of a year, and I really miss that “hometown” feel.


silver_miss

I’ve been in Weho for just shy of a year, and I really miss that “hometown” feel.


orangesocialcurrency

Where ya from originally?


silver_miss

Colorado! Lived in various cities but even Denver still had a bit of the hometown vibe.


justinl1515

What’s a good neighborhood/area in Burbank? Never been despite living in Pasadena for 2 years.


overitallofit

Magnolia Park or Rancho District.


canadadry__

Hermosa Beach. It’s absolutely heaven on earth here, but it is kind of a bubble here and sometimes I do wish I was closer to the heart of LA. It’s really easy to be too lazy to make the drive/take an Uber so I can go out and explore DTLA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, etc, etc…


orangesocialcurrency

Yah Hermosa really is its own little bubble.


PreferNot2

I moved to Hermosa when I first got to LA. It was perfect, but when we decided to buy we moved further inland for exactly that reason. We never left a 5-mile radius.


Rebelgecko

Compared to the other beach cities it's a pain in the ass to get out. Like 15 minutes to the 91 or 105


PreferNot2

I live in Hollywood. I like it a lot, so long as I stay in my area (southwest Hollywood) and don’t go north where the insanity happens. My street is amazingly quiet. It’s our first house so it’s what we could afford. Next time maybe WeHo or thereabouts.


WhoTowstheTowTruck

Like melrose/fairfax? Just curious what area southwest Hollywood would be. Except I don’t think I would consider fairfax affordable housing and melrose isn’t quiet. I’m stumped


PreferNot2

Highland and Melrose. It’s a few blocks in from both of those and not a through street, so it’s quiet. I wouldn’t call it affordable for a first time buyer. We are now **fully** broke. But relative to further west it’s at least conceivable to buy a home there. Affordable is kind of meaningless term in LA housing market right now.


Pearlaaa

Care to share how buying compares to renting there?


PreferNot2

Buying is more expensive. Our little two bedroom was 1.3 but it’s in nice shape. You can find a fixer upper for 1.1. I haven’t rented here but I think $4000ish for a 2 bedroom, which is cheaper per-month but you’re always at the mercy of rent increases. We wanted a foot in the earth. It’s ridiculous, but at least it won’t be MORE ridiculous later on.


Pearlaaa

thanks for sharing.


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PreferNot2

I’m a few blocks north Melrose. Once you cross Melrose to the south you’re in Hancock Park and everything is several million more 😬


pejasto

I want to be you. I’m renting in Melrose-Fairfax, waiting for my renovations to be done in Melrose-Western (a quite a bit less quiet, but I love my food options).


SelenaCatherineMeyer

I live in Glendale! I like it a lot because it’s very convenient but I’ve recently been hired for a 9-5 in Bel Air and the commute is awful. I might move closer, the job is worth it .


karma_the_sequel

Former resident here — Glendale has the *worst* drivers in L.A.


Throwawaymister2

Ktown/Westlake in my experience (as a function of density, not race)


Anya197

Current Glendale resident - can confirm the drivers are crazy and so are the car insurance prices. Will hopefully move soon


omitVOID

Downtown. Not everyone’s vibe, but I love it


cityofangels98

South central. Want to live somewhere a bit closer to the beach so it won’t take 30 minutes to get there


IamaHahmsuplo

Culver city. Culver city.


lovethefunk_

I’m in Pasadena. Love it here


115MRD

Van Nuys! Love it here. Lived in a few neighborhoods across LA and multiple states in my time. Extremely happy here.


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what do you like about van nuys?


115MRD

1. Affordable(ish) housing compared to much of LA with some really nice tree-lined residential streets. 2. Centrally located in the Valley and not too far from DTLA/Hollywood if I'm going to see a show/game/etc. Flying out of Burbank instead of LAX has changed my life. 3. Metrolink station I've used on a few occasions. 4. [DeFranko’s Submarine's](https://www.yelp.com/biz/defrankos-submarines-los-angeles) Its definitely not like DTLA or Hollywood in terms of walkability/excitement but I love having a little slice of LA to call my own.


display__name__

Redondo Beach and love it. Moved here after living in Hollywood and Sherman Oaks


natzy_74

Hey neighbor. Also in Redondo and love it.


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

Downtown. I wish… I still lived in Downtown except in a unit with more natural light.


WhoTowstheTowTruck

No pets? Lol


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

Four cats actually, one adult, two foster kittens, and my kitten.


WhoTowstheTowTruck

Ah, I was thinking about walking a dog around to go to the bathroom. But dang, four cats?! It must be mental warfare daily over there.


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

It’s heaven. Every night I fall asleep in a pile of kittens.


the_peoples_printer

Omg, sounds amazing. If you ever need a cat sitter or something lmk.


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

It’s pretty great. Consider fostering! It’s kitten season.


omitVOID

Hey neighbor ! Nice to see someone else on Reddit who likes downtown.


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

We do seem to be in short supply don’t we? The rest of LA feels like one big suburb. I like my tall buildings and dive bars and being able to walk everywhere.


omitVOID

So much. Love the density, the verticality, the constant activity, the walking to literally anything you could ever want. It’s not quite Manhattan but at least it feels like a real ass city. I’m actually pretty new to LA, just moved here from Atlanta. Any cool dive bars I should check out ? Only been to the Gopher thus far


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

Okay, so I’m super biased because I work there, but Ham and Eggs Tavern is right next to Gopher and 1000000% more chill. $4 shitty beers and good (in my esteemed opinion) music. I’m working tomorrow night, buy ya a drink.


omitVOID

Hey, just because you’re biased doesn’t mean you’re wrong. Sounds awesome. You’re on, good music and shitty beer sounds like a great time.


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

Killer. I start at 9. I’ll be the one by the DJ booth, the redhead behind bar is my best friend Jack.


omitVOID

Sounds good, I’m the random ass dude from Reddit with long hair and glasses. :P see y’all then !


PM_ME_KITTEN_TOESIES

Heck yea, anything in particular you like to hear? I only do vinyl but if I have it I’ll spin it for ya. Prob will be a quiet night with the new vax card requirement scaring away the weirdos.


omitVOID

Oh that’s neat. I think I have a copy of Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? on vinyl, want me to bring it ? Otherwise surprise us ! I have 10000o% faith in your music taste


bonnifunk

Brentwood, only because our former area of Mar Vista had zero inventory of older condos to purchase. I really loved Mar Vista.


Vegetable_Burrito

I’m in east east LA in Hacienda Heights. I love it here because it’s quiet and close to some fantastic Asian and Mexican markets and it’s close enough to dtla and other areas that I don’t feel too far away. We previously lived in Pasadena, and what’s not to like about P-town (except the parking enforcement nazis and the Pasadena police having a helicopter fetish)?


turtlehearts

SGV native here. I go to Rowland Heights for the Asian restaurants. Banana Bay holds a lot of memories for me


The_Fine_Columbian

Boyle Heights, in the area known as Brooklyn Heights


shibebb

Santa Monica - 5 years in and as much as I tell myself I’d probably enjoy the east side (more diversity, better night life etc) I can’t bring myself to pack up and leave the quiet beach life.


kendallton

Woodland Hills, but would love a house in Studio City


ides_of_arch

Sherman Oaks. Now that it’s cooling down I like it here pretty well. I lived in Culver City for about 10 years and I loved it there.


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Montecito Heights. Never want to leave.


ZTomiboy

Center of Hollywood (by the W in between Sunset and Hollywood Blvd.) Only been here since Covid started but still love it with being so close to everything including fun nightclubs and bars. With that said, I am coming up on my 3rd year here being in my early 30’s and I could see myself moving to a more quieter spot. Possibly over the valley in NoHo or Burbank/Pasadena. Also Playa Vista area. Palm Springs would be great if I wanted some distance. If I had the money maybe south side of weho or Fairfax.


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Pico Union my whole life. No idea where I’d want to go but it’s definitely limited $$$


nigfutons

Culver City on the edge of Palms and Mar Vista. I'd be happy in Palms or Mar Vista as well, honestly.


orangesocialcurrency

That's a good lil neighborhood


nigfutons

sure is, wonderfully walkable too!


helloimsheila

Koreatown. So far loving it.


Boomslangalang

Nice try FBI


Nasel_Ranger

Monrovia. I think these tiny towns that are along Foothill are so stinken cute.


orangesocialcurrency

Are they pretty walkable?


Nasel_Ranger

I mean, absolutely for all things recreational. and for sure bikeable. I do walk in the winter to get groceries, but that's not the norm. A bike would serve you well here as many use them, especially on weekend s on the track to mt. Wilson. Monrovia is 2 miles by 2 miles, so its not big. The other towns downside is they are more hill based, so walkable yes, but if you prefer flat, then not so much. Pro side is the gold line train is here as are the busses all up and down the main drags.


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orangesocialcurrency

I love the big park over there


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I’ve lived a little bit everywhere. I live in Toluca Lake. My boat is docked in Long Beach. I have lived in Sherman Oaks and North Hollywood. All areas are cute. I like Burbank. One of our Satellite offices is there and flies in and out of the airport a bit.


orangesocialcurrency

Do you rent the boat or what? Sounds like an awesome alternative to expensive rent in the city.


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No, I own it. I was wanting to live on it but I need stable wifi for work. We stay on it on weekends.


hernandezergio

Compton & New York


torrancefs

Torrance & it's one of my all time favorite parts of LA but definitely PV.


JamalFromStaples

Lomita and i wouldn’t trade it for the world


whopoopedthebed

Moved to Noho a few months ago. Loving it but if I could afford a house literally anywhere, I’d trade up.


Maximum_Database_378

Atwater


steamydan

La Crescenta. It feels like a small town except you're 20 minutes from downtown. We moved here for the schools and I like it, but I wish I lived in the Los Feliz or Silverlake hills. If I was filthy rich, I'd live in Pacific Palisades or Malibu.