... But that's ok. I grew up there, but haven't lived there since 1999. Every time I go back for a visit, I appreciate the city more and more. The myriad cultural and political differences add up to one crazy, interesting place. All the New Yorkers I know who have had to relocate to the area uniformly hate it, but I secretly believe that that's because LA, unlike many American cities, has no interest in trying to be New York. Angelenos could care less about NYC, and most of them have never
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I love it there, totally different than NY. too many models/actor wanna-be's. Nightlife is not so great but many celebrities! Sightseeing is definitely a big part of going to LA,... More
Oh, the sprawl. 500 square miles of mansions, ghettos, shopping malls, barrios, skyscrapers, and Hollywood hopefuls, the geography of Los Angeles matches perfectly with its range... More
Los Angeles, in comparison to New York, is not really a city but a collection of towns, each with a different character. My favorite is probably Manhattan Beach, a laid-back... More
Even after having spent several summers in Los Angeles, I can say that I have only a small grip on the city, as the neighborhoods are sprawling and can be difficult to traverse.... More