LOS ANGELES vs NEW YORK CITY: Which Should YOU Visit?
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
- Which city is better for first time visitors to the USA: Los Angeles or New York City? LA and NYC are two of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Both cities offer a wide variety of attractions, from amazing food to world-class entertainment to vibrant nightlife. However, there are also some key differences between the two cities that may make one a better choice for your trip than the other. So if you can only visit one, Los Angeles or New York City, which should it be?
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They're totally different. You have to see both. So just depends on which you want to see first.
I recommend Albany NY because it’s the state capital which is super duper awesome
@@eddiew2325 nyc is nyc.
biggest city in america and one of biggest city in the world
One is to find yourself and the other is seeing yourself in the past
I live in Los Angeles but I have family in New York .. if you want entertainment like Roller Coasters 🎢 theme park stuff come to L.A. but if you want to visit somewhere that’s unlike anything else you’ve experienced go to New York City …. It feels like you’re on a another planet for reals .. so surreal.. I love New York City
I'm all theme parks, so Cali it is
u mean if u want to do one of HOLLYWOOD world famous movie studios tour u come to L.A for that…..L.A knows all about makin HOLLYWOOD movies 🎥
LA might have way better weather but there’s nothing like being in New York City in the snow for Xmas and/or New Years
FUCK snow warm weather is better than snow…here in L.A we got sunny weather 360 days a year when it get pretty hot outside we got to the beach which NYC doesn’t have NYC doesn’t even have amusement park like L.A has NYC doesn’t even have movie studios like L.A got the women here in L.A is much more beautiful than NYC women and that’s a fact…..L.A is all about HOLLYWOOD the movie capital of the world 😃
I did a day trip from NYC to DC, and it's a very nice trip. You just take the early morning train from NYC and then take a train back from DC in the evening. Depending on your trains you might get like 10 hours to walk around DC which is enough to quickly see most of the major sites, because most of them are located not very far from the train station, you don't even need to take a public transport or rent a car, everything is very walkable. Just book your Amtrak tickets in advance to get a good price.
I’ve been to NY (from the UK) 4x & love it! We most recently went to LA for 6 nights as part of our California Road Trip & I now love that too! It’s definitely a tie for me although my husband really wasn’t keen on the LA traffic! 😂
We definitely haven’t driven in NY tho as we stayed in Manhattan … 😅
Thank you!!
When was the last time you were in LaGaurdia? It's been totally renovated and it is beautiful! State of the art, nicest airport that I've been in in the USA. If you remember the old LGA you'll be very pleasantly surprised. And as for the rush, you're talking about Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Above Central Park all the way to the tip of Manhattan you have the cafe culture and people strolling and walking their dogs, so many parks - even natural woods. Northern Manhattan is a whole other vibe. If you've never been uptown, you're missing the real Manhattan. So visitors head north above Central Park and keep going to the top of the island.
I just came back from a 12-day trip to Southern California in which I spent 8 days in the LA area and three days in San Diego. Last day was a travel day. This was my first ever visit to Southern California. I've been to NYC twice in the past couple of years as well. Here is my two cents.
If you haven't been to either city, I would pick NYC over LA simply because I think it is more tourist friendly. Since everything is mostly concentrated in Manhattan, it is much easier to get around and do more stuff during the day. With everything in LA being so spread out, you really have to plan things in advance, and getting from point A to point B is a lot more stressful in LA, whereas in New York, it's a breeze. In LA, you most definitely need to rent a car. With that comes additional expenses for gas (which is expensive in California) and parking, which really adds up. I think I spent more on parking during my trip than for the rental car itself. In NYC, you can walk or use the subway. You're saving a ton of money on transportation alone by visiting NYC. If you do visit LA, I would highly recommend staying in Santa Monica. It has a great nightlife, nice beaches and the pier. Just a beautiful area to stay in. It really captures that California vibe in a way downtown and Hollywood doesn't. The Hollywood area felt kinda trashy. That being said, Santa Monica hotels are pretty pricey, so it's not a good choice if you're traveling on a budget.
Now if I could live in one city over the other, I would definitely pick LA. Much nicer weather, more laid back and I liked the vibe there more. I do enjoy the hustle and bustle on NYC, but couldn't handle it on a permanent basis. NYC seems like a great place to live if you're young and have money, but overall, it is a city I rather visit than live in long term.
Chris, fair and balanced discussion. Thanks!
Thanks Vicki!
Thanks Chris, this isn’t nearly as much as your help was worth on my recent trip!
Awww. Thanks Elizabeth! I appreciate your support!
I saw the Book of Mormon in NYC in September 2023, and it was quite fun. This was my first Broadway show. I was also lucky that my friend found tickets at 50% discount. A tip for those who visit it during the warm weather - still take some clothes with you into the venue, because the aircon makes it quite chilly to sit there.
Great content Chris!! East coaster here who just did San Diego to San Francisco…love going to both places (nyc and la) for all of these reasons. The tie is accurate. Couldn’t have done the trip without your channel though.
Thanks Elizabeth! Glad you enjoyed the SD to SF trip!
Hi Chris, Excellent video! This is BY FAR the best, fairest comparison of Los Angeles and New York City I have seen online. Keep up the great work!!
Wow, thanks!
You're welcome! @@YellowProductions
awesome stream
GREAT VIDEO
Glad you enjoyed it
I’ve been to NYC multiple times and LA once. And I would rate it very differently (I’m probably biased because NYC was my first big solo trip): 10-4 for NYC
- Getting in: NYC (flight from Europe is much shorter)
- City vibe: NYC. Yes, NYC feels busy, but I personally don’t feel rushed. (However, as you rightfully point out: Tokyo is a whole different story. Just incredible how relaxed the biggest metropolitan area in the world can feel.) And I just like to walk in these canyons of skyscrapers
- Getting around: NYC - it’s just more convenient (and again: still not close to Tokyo).
- Food: 2:1 for NYC sounds about right; about cheap eats close to tourist attractions/Hollywood Boulevard: In n Out-Burgee on Sunset Boulevard is less than 10 minutes from the Chinese Theatre
- Cleanliness: LA - in a category that doesn’t really deserve a winner
- Hotels: LA, yes better bang for the buck
- Weather: NYC. I like the seasons, but I understand everyone who gives with LA
- Cost: LA (however feels redundant after the hotels, which I guess wasn’t recoverable any way)
- Night Life: NYC (although that’s not my focus)
- Safety: NYC. Also subjectively. I felt uncomfortable on my travels 4 times, 3 times in LA (2 times on public transport, 1 time when walking back to my hotel from station), 1 time in NYC (public transport). Plus, I feel I saw many more people on the street (or in the subway) in LA than NYC
- Things to do: NYC. Close race. I might even give it to LA, if it wasn’t so spread out. In NYC, I can Walk the Brooklyn Bridge in the morning, go to the 9/11 Memorial, walk the High Line, visit MoMA, stroll through Central Park and pay a visit to the Met all on my feet and in one day… try that in LA
- Trips: NYC. Close. I really liked SF, but it’s a long trip.
New York City hands down my second home I can’t wait to get back there in December for the fourth time
Thank you for this video! NYC & LA always compared by everyone as the largest & 2nd largest cities in the USA repectively. I'll be re-visiting New York City again in a few weeks after 2 years, & will be re-visiting Los Angeles again later in the Summer after 9 years. I'm personally a California guy since I've always loved visiting California, but NYC is always a classic city with stuff to see/do/eat, though LA/California has better weather, food, beaches, & landscapes. Much love to both East & West Coasts!
Thanks Robert!
I love California. The entire state is gorgeous, but if I had to choose for a vacation, I would choose NYC. I may be biased because I live in Florida and have Disney and the beaches in my backyard. Honestly, the homeless situation turns me off from LA. Also, it’s so big it’s very expensive to Uber around. If you rent a car, you can’t find parking. It’s so easy to commute around NYC. You have a lot of options.
Still interesting
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Maybe I have a lot of patience or I feel like I know what I’m getting myself into but I don’t mind delays and maybe I’m used to traffic but I’ve been to JFK and LAX and they’re cool .. maybe I’m just familiar wit them .. I’ve been to Florida.. Phoenix.. Atlanta.. and other big airports and don’t mind them either 😂
I was today years old when I learned the correct pronunciation for Marriott. 🤓🤓
I didn’t know it either until this channel! Let’s see how to remember…Not wanting to carry it, Harriet chose to ferry it by chariot to the Marriott. 😊
@@Elizabeth-490 I like that. I will have to use it as a reminder 😊
Or for the flip side of the same coin….Chris taught that one ought not be caught pronouncing it Marriott.🤩
I have visited each numerous times. New York is a required bucket list item for everyone. No debate.
On the other hand, I truly struggle to find anything memorable to do in L.A.. When I must go there, I watch cable in the hotel room.
In the end, I have amazing vivid lifelong memories of New York. Broadway, Times Square, Chinatown, Grand Central, Empire State Bldg, Wall Street, the ferry, Circle Cruise, the midtown blocks like the Diamond District and many others. L.A.? I saw the sidewalk handprints.
But weather must be a factor. Winter is winter.
And I will admit that if I have time to make it over to Santa Monica I'll stroll down Venice/Muscle. But as far as going into the water in ANY part of California, don't even think about it. Go to Florida for beaches. (Piers are fun, but don't go in the freezing water.)
Then of course there's TJ which is well worth experiencing. But why go to L.A. for TJ? In that case, stay in San Diego.
Los Angeles has a lot actually! You just have to know where to go. Some examples of fun stuff to see & do: Santa Monica Beach/Pier, Venice Boardwalk, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Take a picture of the Hollywood sign in Lake Hollywood Park, Griffith's Observatory, Beverly Hills/Rodeo, & so many awesome museums like LACMA (has the iconic LACMA lights), The Broad (a really really cool museum), & the classic Getty Villa, La Brea Tar Pits. A drive to Malibu to see more beaches & cliffs. Long Beach. Santa Monica Mountains. And the ethnic neighborhoods hold their own too! The best Korean food in the largest Koreatown, the best Thai food in the largest Thai Town, the best Iranian food in the largest Little Persia. The list can go on, but I love Los Angeles & all of California for that matter! Hoping my list can help on stuff to see/do/eat next time in LA 😃
@@roberthasan6231 Seriously now. I'll take your Koreatown and Thai food and raise you by ten with Chinatown. And throw in Little Italy for free. A drive to Malibu so see cliffs? A ride to Coney Island to see all those amazing things you've watched in movies since you were born, and throw in a ride on the coaster. Awesome L.A. Museums? I won't even dignify that one, compared to at least 3 literally world class Manhattan ones. Then I'll take your La Brea Tar Pits and raise you Central Park. And then throw in the Statue of Liberty for free. Go to Griffith O.? How about go tour Yankee stadium and breath the same air as Babe Ruth, Gehrig, Torre, Jeter or you name it.
The thing is, all of those New York landmarks are things that I would shudder to have died and never experienced. Every single one I named. But I've been to the Tar Pits and studiously examined its exhibits. But life changing? Bucket list? Rolling eyes now.
But if you HAVE to be in L.A., and nothing good is on cable, indeed, you made a nice little list. Thanks for the positive slant :)
What do you have against a smelly bubbling lake of tar Bill? 😉 I had a similar experience when I visited a town in California that shall remain nameless. But I asked the tourism department what their top attractions were. I visited the top 5 and I was like "Ah.. I see why nobody visits here. There's nothing to see" 😀
@@YellowProductions Well to be honest, in the little indoor exhibit area there I did receive and years later still maintain a visual impression of the prehistoric girl under glass, if she's still there :)
The science angle of the indoor part was the only takeaway at all for me thre. But, um, it's one one millionth of that in the Museum of Natural History in New York, featuring, oh, giant rooms full of perfect specimen gigantic dinosaurs (and several more exceptional floors there). I actually became a subscriber to Nat Hist and received and read the magazine for years. I didn't even do that for the Metropolitan and MOMA.
I've been in both, if you have to chose one... New York by far!!
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I used to think NYC was unmatched only because it was the first “big city” I ever visited granted for not needing a vehicle and only that is why it remains supreme Where it fails is that it’s always overcrowded and everything is old but the city is constantly changing but still dirty. To me fall and winter are the best seasons in NYC summer is too muggy (try waiting in a packed subway station with multiple bodies in the afternoon) very uncomfortable.
I’ve only been to Los Angeles twice but each time I go it’s always an abundance of things to do that I forget to do the first time I went to Santa Monica to see how it looks but eventually drove to Oceanside because I wanted to get in cleaner water lol. I’ve been to knotts berry farm and six flags which are both fun and NYC doesn’t have theme parks unless u drive to New Jersey and what’s the point of driving there? I drive to LA from Phoenix and 5 hour trip is always free minded feeling and life changing seeing the landscape change all within a few hours plus driving is fun to me in general. I haven’t been to Universal Studios yet but it is on my list along with Runyon I can deal with the summer in LA over NYC because you can always drive to the beach
Gotta go to Chinatown Flushing
Been to both cities and I think they are both great for different reasons. The culture and cuisine in new york is better while LA had better small shops and eateries in my opinion. LA has great scenery which is beautiful mix of beach and hills while in New york you would have to leave the city for that. New york has better landmarks and the history is more unique as LA is very fixated on hollywood and entertainment. New york also has all its main attractions in manhatten which is easy to walk to or catch the subway while in LA its so wide spread that you would have to plan your days out carefully. Overall it totally depends on what kinds if person you are so if you are more of a fast adrenalin "live in the moment" person then I recommend new york but if you love a mix of chill vibes, scenery, entertainment then LA defs!
The whole country is big so plenty
What's wrong with the LAX FLYAWAY bus? $9.75 to Union Station.
Both!
The answer is Detroit to the question in the headline.
Downtown Detroit is cleaner than both!
@@Bighomey103 Summer "Flyover Detroit" is becoming superdeluxe amazing now. The Henry Ford and Detroit Institute of Arts are on par with museums anywhere in the country, Detroit City FC is the best atmosphere in sports in the US and Detroit is a short road trip to some of the best beaches in the country (Oval Beach on Lake Michigan in Holland is my favorite).
the shitty public transportation in LA is the reason I haven't visited yet but visited NYC multiple times
Chris, you didn't really try to compare shows at the Dolby Theater to all of Broadway, did you?
Then you compare year-round weather, you're talking about a short visit not living there. Lastly, you give stats on crime which easily favor NY, but you "feel" safer in LA. Biased much?
Seriously though, they're very different experiences. Everyone should try to visit both, but for a one-time visit, it has to be NYC. However, can't wait to get back to LA and Disneyland.
Maybe because I’m from LA but I feel like Disneyland.. Universal Studios.. Six Flags.. Beaches.. you can find anywhere else .. go to Florida for example.. but Where else are you gonna find the World Trade Center 🏙️ and the Statue of Liberty🗽? 🤷🏻♂️
This Universal Studios is the only one with a "studio tour" -- and there's also only one original Disneyland ;). Yes. I think you're just used to them. The Statue of Liberty is also way cool 😉
@@YellowProductions yeah Disneyland is great here but Disney in Florida was better in my opinion 😂 you can probably go to great beaches there too .. L.A. is great but like you said maybe because I’ve been to these places more than one time I don’t see the magic most tourists see .. so true.. this was a great video by the way ❤️
Actually, I’ve never been to LA, but to NYC many times
I moved to LA from the east coast 5 years ago and absolutely love it. The weather, the beach, the night life and entertainment. There’s also so many cool unique day trip experiences cool cities, the desert, beaches, snow skiing, hiking.
nobody in L.A walk it’s all about driving your car
It's similar to Sydney
Washington DC
NYC is a cesspool. I live in CT and I have been to LA way more because you couldn't pay me to spend a day in NYC. LA has better weather, more things to do, and is not as crowded.
Nyc has more to do. La is just houses and fake people for miles onwards
LA Off Course ❤️❤️
Neither
San Diego counts as part of the Los Angeles vacation experience 😉 it’s the side visit
Also Las Vegas
Thank you for your work! I am from Europe and I visited NY a few years ago. We travel a lot and NY was the only city were we witnessed a robbery, in the street , 5 meters away, in the middle of the day, near Brooklyn Bridge.
For me and my family security is most important. Pizza or hot dog, 300 USD hotel or 200 USD... we can find a solution but with a knife near my throat is something else!
As a turist seeing a police officer in uniform on the street is a good thing, no matter the country. I understand Americans do not like police in NY or LA. It is your choice, and I respect that. As a turist I am not allowed to carry a gun so I have to trust the local enforcement agencies. 😂 I used internet to put on Google maps the dangerous places in LA and it seems that only in the hotel I would be somewhat safe and in Beverly Hills but if I could use a helicopter to get there!
I don't know, European police can be very sketchy...
@@ntc3337I was talking about Police all over the world not only European. But, as I said, there are different opinions and I respect America's choice to take their safety in their hands. As a tourist is not as simple, especially if you travel on your own and not in organized groups.
Oof. Sorry you had to witness that. And for the record, I like police presence too... and I don't carry a gun 😉
@@YellowProductions - Thank you for everything! You are a source of inspiration for us! For this year we will take your advice to visit Singapore (and the neighboring countries) and for next year we plan a long stay in Japan! You just read my mind!! Respectfully, thank you!!!
Never had an issue with JFK or LaGuardia.
Glad to hear you've had better luck than I! 😉
do people really debate going to LA, just a random town on the west coast, and New York? I guess the only thing would be people are more likely to come to NYC for work so they might go to LA instead
LA all the way!!!
For vacationers who value recreation and relaxation, LA wins hands down. For travelers collecting iconic, bucket-list experiences, LA is not even in NYC's league.
Keep in mind that if your timing coincides with the *next* falsely labelled health "emergency", that during this last swindle, New York was possibly even worse than L.A. in terms of enslavement of people that didn't take the heart damaging shot. (The thing that they called a "vaccine.") On the other hand, if you're from abroad, you probably will have already been forced to take an injection in order to go anywhere in the U.S. in the first place, so it may be a foregone lament for those who are victims to that atrocity.
Is this parody?
the whole world should know what L.A is world famous for HOLLYWOOD 🎥