Sunny California is often synonymous with Los Angeles, the City of Angels. The most populous city in California, LA is a melting pot of cultures, lifestyles, professions, food, fashion, and trends. It is no doubt, one of the best places to live on the West Coast, and we’re sure its population of 4 million will vouch for it. Los Angeles is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, with an endless array of things to see and do.
Given its top-rated restaurants, museums, entertainment, nightlife, and, of course, several world-class theme parks, it is clear why this city is a magnet. Whether you’re a native Angeleno or a recent implant in the city, there’s always something new to discover. And where better to build a community of friends to experience all that LA has to offer than literally ‘in-house’. Welcome to Coliving in Los Angeles. Live Life Fully… and here’s a list of things you MUST do while you’re at it!
Go on a star tour.
Drive by the homes of your favorite celebrities, the most luxurious estates, and the most prestigious neighborhoods. With unique access to movie studios, film sets and historic theaters, it’s the perfect place to fulfill all your Hollywood dreams. No LA photo album is complete without a semi-awkward snapshot of yourself squatting next to your celebrity crush brass star on Hollywood Blvd.If you’re looking for the Beatles, Mickey Mouse or Ryan Reynolds, visit the Star Directory on the official Hollywood Walk of Fame website.
Explore beach communities.
The Pacific shoreline is endless. Watch migratory whales and gorgeous sunsets anywhere from the cliffs at Palos Verdes to the northern Malibu shores. Wade in tidal pools or ride the rollercoaster at the touristy Santa Monica Pier, there’s something for everyone!
Griffith Park
It is one of the largest municipal parks in the country, spanning over 4200 acres. You can go horse riding, trek down to the iconic Hollywood sign, set up a picnic in one of many wayside parks, watch a show at the Greek Theatre or feed flamingos at the zoo. Tour Travel Town, a historic steam train museum constructed to commemorate South California’s railway expansion, or just check out the Los Angeles skyline from the parking lot of Los Angeles’ entryway to the Milky Way, the Griffith Observatory. The park’s crown jewel is undoubtedly the Art Deco Griffith Observatory, which is free to view but requires an entry ticket to the planetarium. Exhibits at The Wilder Hall of the Eye show how people’s perception of the sky has evolved over time. Learn how mythology and scientific theories intersect and feel our connection to the limitless cosmos.
Museums galore.
You’ve been to every Natural History museum, every MOMA, and seen every species puffed and stuffed. We get it. But here are a few more to check off your list- the Richard Nixon Library and Museum, La Brea Tarpits, Norton Simon, Petersen Automotive Museum, The Getty, LACMA, the Huntington Library and Art Museum, Academy Museum of motion pictures (Cinephiles, rejoice: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is just what its name implies: a museum dedicated to motion pictures throughout the ages), the Broad, Autry. Go back in time to the Japanese American National Museum. Learn about Mexican- American history at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
Let us know which one’s your favorite, and interestingly, there’s a guide to museum etiquette. Don’t forget to check reciprocal benefits if you have a membership even in another state.
Go on a gastronomical tour.
Find those sushi gems in Little Tokyo. Prepare to wait an hour at Sushi Gen and grab a drink next door while you do so. Hit up K-town for Korean bbq, BTS’s fav restaurants, or just soju and 4am karaoke. Belly dancing and koobideh at some of the finest Persian restaurants. It’s not Tehrangeles without good reason! Take a photo with Bruce Lee as you chow down on freshly made dumplings in Chinatown. Then there’s Thai town where Thai Elvis has left his mark. Don’t miss little Armenia next door. Olvera street, for street tacos and adobe homes that take you back to that quintessential Mexican history moment. When in Little Bangladesh, you’ll find amazing homemade sweets and delicious, albeit spicy, meals at Aladin. Leimert Park Village showcases African- American artistic life and culture. Jazz bars and coffee houses are starting to sound like the perfect ways to spend the weekend!
Your tastebuds will thank you.
Disneyland. Universal Studios.
Need we say more?
And SHOP.
Did we forget to shop? Find your therapy! Take a stroll through this beautiful promenade and side streets. Stop at an art gallery or two, or people-watch with an afternoon libation. The Grove is the original farmer’s market in LA. You may catch sight of a celebrity as you lunch on fresh oysters. Century City is a wonderful indoor/outdoor mall, very festive during the holidays. Walk through the jewelry district, and fashion district, but make sure you have your wits about you! Explore unique neighborhoods like Melrose, Manhattan Beach, Abbot Kinney, Larchmont, Old Town Pasadena, South Coast Plaza, or the Irvine Spectrum in OC.
The opportunities to empty your wallet are endless!
