WeHo vs Santa Monica/Venice?
Hi! I’m a late 20s gay man moving to LA and trying to decide between West Hollywood vs Santa Monica / Venice based on culture, social vibe, and what day-to-day life feels like.
I won’t know anyone when I move, so my biggest priority is finding a place where it’s relatively easy to find friends.
I like to go out and would ideally go out in WeHo at least once a month, so I’m not looking for a nightlife-centered lifestyle. But i do want a place that’s social and has things to do everyday (gym, coffee shops, explore, etc.).
I like the idea of Santa Monica / Venice because of the beaches / chill vibes, but i’m hesitant that it would make it hard to go to WeHo for nightlife or have a network of gay friends.
Can I have the best of both worlds or is truly picking the beach or WeHo culture?
Edit: I will be working around the UCLA / Westwood area