u/Academic_Shallot_378

I’ve been thinking about moving closer to the west side because the walkability, beach access, weather and overall vibe seem hard to beat in LA but at the same time I keep hearing mixed opinions from people who actually live there. Some say it’s worth every penny while others say the traffic, parking, tourists and rent prices get old fast, especially once the living by the beach excitement wears off. I’ve also noticed apartment hunting there feels way harder than expected because some buildings look amazing online until you start digging through reviews, Reddit threads, streetsmart and other random sites.

I want to know what the biggest pros and cons are from people who’ve actually spent time living there long term?