Just an FYI from an LA Native: West Hollywood and Santa Monica are actually independent cities and not part of the City of Los Angeles. However, they are adjacent to the City of Los Angeles. Now, Hollywood and Silverlake are districts/neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles. Don't be fooled by the glamour you see on TV. LA has a lot of rough areas.
Yeah, the closest to the paradise LA portrayed in entertainment media, though not always, is the beach areas of Orange County and San Diego. The first is very suburban, politically conservative, and boring and way out of the budget of most people but shows like Laguna Beach are based there, people can mistake that show for just being a beach near LA when in reality, it feels like a whole different city. SD is like somewhere between OC and LA (in terms of qualities, not location). More going on than OC but still nowhere near as many options as LA, better urban area, a lot cleaner than LA, not quite as conservative as OC but more than LA, etc.
I moved here by myself, I didn’t have anything to lose, I didn’t have a job or any money, no family no friends... this city is pretty special for me. I’m living with my new roommates right now 🙂
that sounds awesome. Where do you live? And do you recommend any certain areas? i want to be near the beach but i hear its better to be near eastside if your younger with less money... idk
@@mmoarchives2542 bro you have to chill. This person just moved to LA because they wanted a change. They're not keeping anyone from going to college or getting a job.
As someone who has lived in LA for almost 20 years( born and raised here) these are so funny. Just the things people don't realize, and yes there are bad drivers in LA because there are too many people here. I love where I live, but I rarely go into any of those cities she mentions most of those places are things that long time residents aren't apart of. Also, there is a big homeless population everywhere in LA. There is a severe lack of affordable housing due to so many people wanting to come live here leading to rent hikes, and a lot of people who grew up here (usually minorities) are pushed out of their housing to make "trendy" areas. I just wanted to mention this as it is an important thing to consider, and remember that there will be large black, Latino, Asian, and pretty much any other culture around you so please educate yourself before moving here, and be respectful of those communities.
I was born in LA and raised in San Jose. I'm currently living in San Diego and hopefully will be moving to LA sometime soon. Thank you for your words of wisdom.
I love the last bit of advice about educating ourselves and being respectful about good communities of color is that the last thing we need is a viral video of ignorant Karen's lashing out at a POC for no reason.
I think when moving to LA, learn to be an aggressive driver. What Shelby mentioned in her video was a perfect example of aggressive driving. Seriously, you will never get anywhere on time if you aren't willing to bend the driving rules. Also, another tip when driving in LA is to always leave early. There will be traffic no matter what time you are out driving or how far you are going. There's a saying in LA, "If you aren't early, you're already late."
Thank you for this comment. I think it’s important for these people to address gentrification and how people come here without any understanding of the communities and people that exist here outside of the white washed transplant view of L.A.
I’m an apartment manager in LA. Be VERY careful with subleases. It’s not really that common here, and there are plenty of illegal subleases. If you take on an illegal sublease, you could be thrown out, or worse, end up responsible for all the rent if the actual tenant flakes. Don’t forget that this applies to AirBnB as well. I’ve had people do illegal AirBnB in my building, and had to turn away folks who thought they could stay here. Because of the housing shortage here, it’s ILLEGAL to run an AirBnB in an apartment building. The only legal ones are in single family homes, duplexes, or triplexes. If you see an AirBnB listed in a building with more than three units, it could be shut down at any point. I’d stay away. Condos are a grey area, as are rules for smaller cities like Burbank, Santa Monica, Culver City. Remember LA *city* is only one part of LA *county* and places like West Hollywood and Santa Monica, which are separate cities, have different rules. Bottom line
Great tips! I work in real estate in the west side. I haven’t heard any landlord or management company would allow sublease, especially rent control units. They are waiting to catch you doing it so that they can evict you out of your rent control unit.
@@EliotHochberg it is usually the other tenants that rat out the sublease or AirBnB. Owners or managers don’t like trouble makers therefore offenses like these could have bad consequences. In LA, the buildings with low rents are mostly older long term owners who self manage. Once they die or cash out, the low rent tenants are at risk.
I have zero interest in moving to LA and yet I watched this all the way through LOL. I just love the style of these videos & I get so drawn in hahaha Am I alone in this?
@@sjtanman What am i missing? you've commented on just about everything telling people to not move here? Having lived here all my life, i'm not sure what you have against LA? It's just like any other big city. If you're young, it's fine to move here. I wouldn't retire here since economically it's not the best choice, but as long as you have a decent job it's fine.
I lived in SoCal 10 years, LA one year. I loved it. Rent was $3,500 but I was 10 min from Venice Beach. All in all, you can’t beat the climate, restaurants, and lifestyle. But don’t come here poor and “hope” to make it. You can’t rent without earning three times the rent annually or proof of a shit load of cash in the bank. It is super expensive here . You are paying for the ocean, mountains, canyons and beauty of California.
This is by far, the most educational "LA" vlog I have watched. I live, born and raised, in the Philippines and I am literally daydreaming of living in LA sooner or later despite the fact that I don't have any connections there, I don't know anyone who's currently living there, so basically I'm just praying lol. Given all these facts mentioned in the video, makes me think, what job can I apply for, just to be able to live in LA. I know a lot of people throw negative comments on deciding to live in LA, most of them are even Californians, but for people like me who just want to be independent, explore, and live in an unfamiliar yet we know, happy places "for us", we just want to strive and do what it takes to whatever we feel we should accomplish. So yeah, I am literally starting from nothing like 0, I haven't even travelled outside PH yet, so I just hope the stars will align for me one day and let me live my American, let's say Californian dream soon! I hope it comes true! Spreading love from the Philippines!
Few tips for you, anywhere you want to move! Get yourself valuable skills for the entertainment industry, tech: graphic designers, web developers, programming, or anything you could do in any field given, freelancer and hired by a corporation. Work on your sales skills, how to promote (yourself). Start by making a plan, putting dates, and a budget on your dream... Faster than waiting on stars to align ;) Create your opportunity, be bold and make your luck! Save, save, save, save, invest, save, be debt-free, save, invest and make sure you're ready for discovery. "Daydreaming" is overrated, just make it happen. Much love from Canada.
@@blablalagence5013 maybe this is what I need I would like to move to La I really do but I don’t have amazing grades in the uk they are fine but USA are not amazing it just seems so hard to get a job to be able to move over to La and I wouldn’t want to go without my mom and step dad or my little sis so I would need like a 3 bed room apartment it just seems impossible to move I would need a really good job to move and that you don’t get any help with housing like you do in the UK
Being born and raised in LA these videos (although well made) are just so off. The people who make up the LA stereotype are the people who moved here from different places. Living in the valley isn't a long drive from anything, there is stuff to do in the valley. It is definitely not like a suburb lol.
yeah honestly it is people who move here that aren't from here that i find have the biggest egos. people from here typically (not always of course) know better and mind their own business
@@stephanie4218 I'm sure all these comments have deterred people from moving to LA.... Not even COVID has stopped people (mostly college grads) from moving to desirable cities like NYC, LA and SF since they think rent is falling to "affordable" prices now and can get "deals"
My Husband was so speechless after he found out i have been monitoring his secret relationship with my best friend all these while. a massive thank you to @benjayhacks on Instagram for this great opportunity.
Many people that move to LA expect to live a very kardashian lifestyle without knowing that most people in LA never achieve that and instead have to rent a room forever, i was born in LA and if my family wasn’t here i would definitely move to a cheaper state
Ironic as it sounds...Texas is somewhat the same way People think they gonna move here Get a Huge mansion for $300k and Live lavishly.. Umm nah....When that property tax and tollway bills start piling up you'll think twice about those overpriced mansions
I’ve been to LA, and visited most of the places you reviewed. To me, LA was pretty much what I expected. I was warned before I came that Hollywood was not what most think it is. The biggest thing that shocked me was the amount of homeless people. Overall I thought LA was decent and had a nice vibe to it. With that said, I don’t think it’s worth living there unless you’re rich! For the average person wanted to buy a house and start a family one day, it’s just it going to happen. If a young person what to get some roommates and enjoy it for a few years, fine. Other than that, it’s a no go for me! I would recommend Texas or any of the bigger cities in the southeast!
@@JBoy340a As a native Texan, IDK why people like Austin to begin with. It's very overrated and people drive terribly. The best parts of Texas are the areas nobody talks about.
I know this video is old but I been LOVING your content. I've wanted to move to LA for YEARS.. I will probably visit soon to see where I fit in. Thank you for the content!
It's funny because I just moved here from the East coast and I have found that drivers are WAY LESS aggressive. People use their signals, honking is not excessive (Ill maybe hear 3-4 honks in a 20 min drive), people drive pretty slow as far as cities are concerned (street lights like every block, you cant even get up to speed before another light.) Driving was the thing I was most concerned about moving here, but it has been the easiest thing to adjust to out of everything. PARKING on the other hand is a b-word.
These are great tips Shelby. I am from the High Desert in California but I have lived in Malibu, Agoura, Ojai and Ventura. California is so different in each area. Traveling before making a move is a great idea.
I’m from around Edwards Air Force Bass and have lived in Agoura & Malibu too. California is so different everywhere you go. It’s pretty cool! Just wanted to say hi to another desert girl!
Karly Berkeley, CA. Both Silver Lake and Berkeley are known for their “hipster”, “alternative” scenes. While Brooklyn has hipsters too, there’s more of a diverse culture there that Silver Lake and Berkeley don’t have.
As a New Yorker (Born and raised), what do you know about Brooklyn? It’s so big that if it were a city it would be the 4th largest in the country so perhaps, both of you know too little about Brooklyn to make that call.
I've only lived in LA my entire life so it's very interesting to me hearing about the aggressiveness in drivers. I don't see it as being aggressive but then again I've never really been outside of LA. Makes me want to visit different parts of the USA. Many things I never notice before.
As a child of the 80s and a native Angeleno (even though I’ve been living out of LA for a long time), I agree that LA drivers aren’t that aggressive. It’s a whole different world from district to district and city to city within LA county, yet I still love it regardless of all the negative things it has.
Thanks for acknowledging gentrification. A lot of people think LA is the place to move to, but in doing so it hurts people who have been living in LA for years.
Explain why you think a person has some kind of right to live in a particular place. Do so in a way that doesn't immediately lead to that person having the right to own whatever they want even if they can't afford it.
Side note: At 8:20 there’s also the Metro trains you can use!!!! They may not be as sophisticated and accessible as say NYC but they are still pretty useful and can get you all around LA without the godawful car traffic 😊
Can't wait until they expand it more! Hoping that they build more parking along with it because i think most of the current ones don't have dedicated parking
@@ShelbyChurch Right now as we speak, there are several areas of the city where there is easy acces to trains and subways..And the transit system is expanding pretty vastly...I've been hearing rumors that by 2027 most of the city will have access to subways and trains...Im sure its not going to be as large as cities such as NYC but it will be extensive enough to where you wont need to drive..Unless you live way out in the outlying area of the city
I don't make a 6 figure salary, but have lived in DTLA and Miracle Mile. It is really important to understand that a significant portion of your income will go to rent, but you can still live a decent lifestyle if you truly desire to live in LA. Some individuals really get caught up in "Keeping up with the Joneses." That will keep you broke! LA's public transit system is quite extensive ($1.75 for metro bus or rail) so you could live without a car. Also, many employers will cover your public transportation costs. In my opinion it is a waste of time to spend hours in traffic just to drive to work (live near your job if possible). Driving to working is counterproductive because you basically have to pay to get to work. I am able to pay my rent and live somewhat comfortably because I don't buy luxury cars. I do own a car (older mustang in great shape) that is PAID for; I refuse to finance cars. Most importantly, don't move here and play "The Joneses" and you could make it.
Note for Transplants! LA county is actually made up of 88 cities; for example, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills (all independent cities) are actually NOT part of the city of Los Angeles but LA county - people think those cities are "LA" bc they see them highlighted in the media. That in mind, she's only talking about the trendy, heavy transplant areas. Let's see her go to the gateway cities, the SGV, Gardena, Compton and LBC, lol.
This video is so aesthetically pleasing! I live in LA but in the Southbay area near the beach. I was definitely one of those people that dreamed of moving to LA and I actually made it happen. I can say after living here for a couple years that it was not what I was expecting and I would never live here permanently. It’s a fun city especially for those in their 20s, 30s who don’t have serious commitments (married, kids, etc.) but it’s super expensive and such a fast paced way of life which is the complete opposite of my experience growing up in Texas. However, I do want to live in a different LA area before I live for good. I’ve always liked North Hollywood but I also like Culver City and have heard good things about Echo Park. That’s one of the pluses about LA is if you get tired of the area your in you can always move to a different neighborhood and have a new experience sadly it will always be pricey no matter where you live in LA.
The only disconnect here is that homeless in Santa Monica are a huge problem for residents, especially the gutterpunks. If you are within 6/7 blocks of the pier, it's not uncommon to wake up to one of them passed out on the sidewalk.
I visited LA last year and it was SO SCARY 😢 was not what it looked like in the movies.. there are so many homeless people and mentally ill people screaming on the streets it’s quite sad
You brought up the option of living without a car, but only mentioned exploitive rideshare apps as a feasible alternative. LA has the country’s 3rd largest public transit system (and #1 light rail) and is perfectly capable of getting you from point A to B, especially if you live downtown, Koreatown, Hollywood, or near a rail line. You should do a video about Metro!
I was born and raised in Orange County and I go to LA A ALOT and I LOVE LA. There is soooo much to do and sooo much to see. I definitely recommend going to LA as much as you can.
Great info! As someone who’s looking specifically for a sublease situation while attending a school there for a few months, that bit of knowledge was pretty valuable.
Omg YES on the green lights with no green arrows thing, I was so stressed out turning left when I first moved here!! Now I feel surprised every time there actually is a green arrow, LOL!
How to make a left turn, when the oncoming cars never stop coming(until a yellow or red light). Drift into the intersection and wait(which is technically your left turn lane). You are already half way there, and the adjacent oncoming cars(waiting for their green light) all see you.
@@whatever5922 Especially when, because traffic is congested, the oncoming cars continue into the intersection against the red. The correct answer from a public works perspective is to install traffic lights with left-turn green arrows and incorporate them into the rotation. Uncontrolled roundabouts also ease congestion compared to lighted intersections. And the government should tax personal vehicles like hell and spend that money improving mass transit to the point where it would be stupid to own a car. And zoning should improve to maximize density and mixed-use, so you need to make fewer trips out of your neighborhood. Traffic can be fixed, but the cure is detox, and no addict wants to experience detox.
Honestly, i haven't ever looked forward to move to LA, but i love seeing LA through TV shows, vlogs, films, espacially your videos. I'm really appreciate your viewpoint that expanded my horizon and helped me improve my English listening skill a lot. Thanks from Vietnam ♥♥
also if you’re not a social media influencer you have to make sure you have a secured job before you move to la because (coming from a local in Hollywood) it’s so hard to find a job! Especially a job that can cover your monthly bills plus other expenses, which is also a reason why some people have to work two jobs here.
Most people who move to L.A. are pursuing an unattainable dream and many will use and abuse, literally sell their soul to cash in ...it's no place for innocence. Be warned. If you're young, things will come easy, but with a price. If you're older ...don't even bother. Ageism is brutal in L.A. As is Skid Row ...if you do move to L.A. volunteer in Skid Row if you really want to grow as a person. The Downtown Women's Center at 5th and San Pedro is where I volunteer❤
I'm planning on moving to LA sometime next year and I'm from Canada in the east coast which is COMPLETELY different and I don't know a soul that lives there so I've been very nervous about what to expect and you have been by far the most helpful person on this platform, you talk about the smallest things that people don't consider or remember to talk about like the oil build up and how people drive in LA which is SUPER helpful so I just wanna say thank you and I really appreciate the hard work and detail you put into your videos !
We don't need more people to move here. I hope you do more homework then just watching a video of a 25 girl from NY who is not even from here. Please do more. LA blows I live in Orange County like as in The Housewives of Orange County.. trust me..
In order to move here comfortably and live nice expect to make $60k a year minimum or else you’ll need a roommate and who wants that. Or dedicate your LA life to paying rent and bills before enjoying life
You're one of the few lifestyle RUclipsrs I follow because of the stellar sound quality in your videos ♥️ this is from someone who works with sound for a living. So kudos Shelby!
This was a very well done video, good job. It's nice to know that there are some people that are not afraid to be honest about there experience of living in LA.
I have lived in a few major US cities and LA was the first one I experienced this... I lived there from 2018- early 2020 and it was really hard to get used to!
Before COVID, West Hollywood was one of the most beautiful and dynamic parts of Los Angeles - Especially at night... As for Hollywood. If you think it's rough now, you should have seen it in the late 1970s. You had girls pretty as Shelby walking the streets as Hookers. Santa Monica is really nice despite the homeless population, who for the most part are harmless.
As someone that's lived in LA for 5 years, I can say the valley is a GREAT option. Yes parts of the valley are a little bit out of the way from things. But, I'd argue that places like Burbank, North Hollywood, and Studio City are easier for people to get into and out of the main hubs in LA. Places like hollywood are high traffic and a highway is not super close. Burbank, NOHO and Studio city are right on main highways(and Burbank you don't even need to get on a highway it's right over the hill from hollywood. VERY central .)
From an Aussie watching this, I enjoyed it. Not that I am looking at relocating anytime soon. I liked seeing where different places are located. Have been to LA a few times over the years and so much more places I want to see when we can eventually travel again!
Boy, what a coincidence! I follow you and Christina AND Shelby and Monica. At first blush, wouldn't think that the "two groups" would be naturals to follow each other. But, just goes to show ya :)
About the left turn thing: Sometimes people do take reckless turns and go when they shouldn't! But you should also know that we are taught even in driving school TO turn left during the yellow! The rule of thumb is that 2 cars can turn during the yellow-to-red exchange and 3 if it's a huge intersection. Cops will not pull you over for this as long as you did start turning on the yellow because there were too many opposing cars during the green light. This is what we're taught driving in LA!! (Tbh none of this may be in legal handbook or whatever but it is the way traffic goes haha)
We live in Oxnard but I am in LA often. You nailed it on the LA area's that you covered. I do like Hollywood for taking in a Disney movie with our kids at the El Capitan which is an experience that many should have at least have once in their life.
i don't know where you come from but all cities out here, the drivers all turn on yellow and red... Denver, Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego, Seattle, and points southward. Phoenix and Tucson have the same problem when it rains, streets and roads are as slick as ice because of the oil build up from heat and tires. OH and the water in LA is colder.. Ocean Water on this planet rotates clockwise.. so Pacific water comes from the cold and freezing north while the Atlantic comes up from the warmer south... if you watch surfers they all wear wetsuits .. to keep them warm and the sun from burning. And you think that which you found on Santa Monica was expensive, I live on Broad Beach in Malibu.. THAT costed me serious cash for my house, and the apartments are buku deniro
After your videos for Medium, I noticed a lot of your viewers/subscribers are writing blogs now. It would be really cool to highlight subscribers blog posts in future videos! It's a great way to share your platform and promote others trying to make it too with content they produce. Just a thought that I think would be really cool to include:)
Thank you for acknowledging the fact that silverlake has been gentrified. I was part of the first families during 2002 that was kicked out of the area. I’ve seen my community turn into something else. Now the same with echo park and highland park.
HA!!!! Thats SOOOOOO funny! That she talked out that yellow/red light turning thing when driving. Cuz its SO true!!! When im driving I just sit n wait till it turns yellow. Which I thought was a norm but apparently not hahaha
As someone born and raised in LA, here's a tip for where to live. Choose somewhere north of the 10 and between the the 405 and downtown. Or the northeast area. If you don't mind extreme weather, maybe live in the San Fernando valley.
You'll need to know that our homeless population everywhere is INSANE! It's sad, and hard to see on a day go day basis. And okay yes with the crazy driving haha I learned to drive in LA and wow terrifying, especially that left turn on the red light. Also, I hate how flaky some people are. (I recommend moving to Marina del Ray because I would've recommend Venice but all my friends have had trouble with their landlords there)
Lived here for 25 years. The sad part is all the people who move here with the serious intention to " become friends" with celebrities...Thats it. They have zero meaning/reason or goals here. Its mommy and daddy paying for a "life vacation" for them. Then after 5/10 years of going out 5-7 nights a week in hopes of becoming Kim Ks new BFF of getting some rich actor to date them, they realize that that lifestyle is only for those who WORK in that industry and that NO " famous" person is out there looking for someone who has no reason to be here let alone any goals in this city...Its the 5 -10 year Las Vegas weekend for them. Then they go back to mommy and daddies house..
Oke... I did to know people were going to LA to become bff's with celebrities, going there for such a reason is kinda sad, to be honest.And damn, that was deep!
me: no plans of moving to LA will probably never even visit LA ever in my life because I don't have that kind of money. also me: watching this video because it's just fun.
Yes! Taxes alone is the reason I would never live there. Sure the weather is nice but there are so many places in the world that have nice weather but are way less expensive.
I moved to GA last year (moving to LA in Oct.) and when I tell you these people drive CrAzy🫣 I’ve never seen anything like it. Picture the turning lane; people will come from four cars back and turn once the light turns red b/c the car at the front of the line decides to follow the law and not turn. It’s insane. I drive very carefully here and will even pull over if someone tailgates me. I lived in AZ for two years and they drive pretty intense there as well. During snow bird season especially. Wish me well in LA! 🤸🏾♀️😊
Throughout high school, I wanted to move to LA after college, but after I interned in LA and attended networking events, I realized I don't want to live there. Fun city to visit. Now, New York is where I want to move in the future. Great video!
recently moved and 7:35 shocked me!! i remember driving for the first time here, being at the front of my line and getting honked at by so many people because i DIDN"T go on a red light.
I am a 18 wheel truck driver and will say that the unprotected green light advice is spot-on. Unfortunately that is the only way to make the turns during daylight hours and/or heavy traffic in the downtown areas. PS The water is *not* like Miami! It is super cold people! We are talking like 50 or so degrees cold!
When I moved there I was also surprised that the beach water has zero visibility in it, and it’s only warm enough to swim in July-September. Also every year there’s usually a nasty heat wave around early September and very few older apartments have Air Conditioning (or heating for that matter). Another thing; you’ll probably never see celebrities out and about except maybe in Santa Monica, West Hollywood, or around the airport. The best neighborhoods I think are the South Beach but they are very inaccessible and Torrance gets cruddy once you go inland. PV I think was the nicest spot in town with lovely weather and very safe feeling for those who can afford it. Oh yes, one last tip; don’t drive around the docks in Long Beach! It’s actually mostly private property and cops will bust you. It’s not like in the movies where you can just drive up to where the boats are.
Walter Cardenas Spanish is the official second language in L.A; the name of the city itself and many street names are in Spanish. Mandarin only helps in certain L.A areas, but for example in Chinatown the majority speak Cantonese.
Thankful she spoke about it being “unsafe”. LA is not safe, dirty n lots of homeless. I’m born and raised 45 mins from LA. And i personally hate going to the LA area cuz of that and the traffic is the WORST
La baby, la isn’t the perfect place in the world but it’s home to me and I could never imagine moving. Having multiple theme parks and tons of stuff to explore and do is just too many positives, and sometimes I feel like I get bored here! La is home and will forever be home.
This is all valuable information, however I do think its important to mention that Los Angeles is an incredibly diverse place and the neighborhoods you have highlighted are more wealthy and white than most neighborhoods in the city. And gentrification is active in all of the neighborhoods you covered, even West Hollywood; Silverlake is not the exception.
@@JesticeBrown btw that reply was half facetious. obviously thats not a video people would even want when trying to learn about los angeles - but on the other hand those very much are locals (of the south bay, LA is fucking huge though. so youd need to find locals from each region, i just happen to be from el segundo)
You really opened my eyes after watching this video! I had a really different concept of LA but now I think I´m going to reconsider my options of moving there.
I’m from Boston ! I thought everyone did that left turn thing. We wait in the middle Till it’s clear or turn on red so we’re not left in the intersection when the other light goes.
Where I live (Minnesnowta), it's illegal to sit in the intersection while waiting to make a left turn. She might have moved from a state where it's either illegal or not necessary.
LA will eat you up and spit you out, quick. Highly recommend not to even THINK about moving to California . Period. Visit maybe, live ? never.... over priced.
I hope to kind of apply this to "Moving to Berlin" one day.. 😀 This is so far away from me, it's like a whole movie world on it's own - super interesting! Thank you, Shelby!
For people that want to move to the valley but still have the hipster LA feel. The North Hollywood Arts district is great. And it’s right next to the redline. So if you work anywhere in downtown LA or Hollywood or even Silverlake, and you live in the boho arts district. You wouldn’t even necessarily need a car. It’s also very walkable and lots of bars and restaurants etc.
Only thing you need to know prior to moving to LA is how high the rent is.
It depends where you live. Some of the lower-end neighborhoods, like Palms, Beverlywood, Culver City, are comparable to rents in the north east.
buuuuut not as much as NYC or SF :)
Or Boston, even more expensive
Am from Calabasas, and it’s not bad living in LA , it’s just the traffic that’s bad.
it's a common knowledge at this point
Just an FYI from an LA Native: West Hollywood and Santa Monica are actually independent cities and not part of the City of Los Angeles. However, they are adjacent to the City of Los Angeles. Now, Hollywood and Silverlake are districts/neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles. Don't be fooled by the glamour you see on TV. LA has a lot of rough areas.
Yes, they’re a part of Los Angeles County.
thank you for this i’m definitely making a note, i want to move when i’m at least 19 in three years
Yeah, the closest to the paradise LA portrayed in entertainment media, though not always, is the beach areas of Orange County and San Diego. The first is very suburban, politically conservative, and boring and way out of the budget of most people but shows like Laguna Beach are based there, people can mistake that show for just being a beach near LA when in reality, it feels like a whole different city. SD is like somewhere between OC and LA (in terms of qualities, not location). More going on than OC but still nowhere near as many options as LA, better urban area, a lot cleaner than LA, not quite as conservative as OC but more than LA, etc.
They are all most definitely part of la county my dude
@@stickshiftsniper2831 LA County is not "L.A." per se. Only Los Angeles City is "L.A."
I moved here by myself, I didn’t have anything to lose, I didn’t have a job or any money, no family no friends... this city is pretty special for me. I’m living with my new roommates right now 🙂
that sounds awesome. Where do you live? And do you recommend any certain areas? i want to be near the beach but i hear its better to be near eastside if your younger with less money... idk
ppl like you is why LA is LA, no education, no money, they think they can just bum it in the streets their whole life until they become a rockstar
@@mmoarchives2542 bro you have to chill. This person just moved to LA because they wanted a change. They're not keeping anyone from going to college or getting a job.
Hey which area are you living in it?
@@jammiiing with the mentality the city won’t thrive
As someone who has lived in LA for almost 20 years( born and raised here) these are so funny. Just the things people don't realize, and yes there are bad drivers in LA because there are too many people here. I love where I live, but I rarely go into any of those cities she mentions most of those places are things that long time residents aren't apart of. Also, there is a big homeless population everywhere in LA. There is a severe lack of affordable housing due to so many people wanting to come live here leading to rent hikes, and a lot of people who grew up here (usually minorities) are pushed out of their housing to make "trendy" areas. I just wanted to mention this as it is an important thing to consider, and remember that there will be large black, Latino, Asian, and pretty much any other culture around you so please educate yourself before moving here, and be respectful of those communities.
I was born in LA and raised in San Jose. I'm currently living in San Diego and hopefully will be moving to LA sometime soon. Thank you for your words of wisdom.
I love the last bit of advice about educating ourselves and being respectful about good communities of color is that the last thing we need is a viral video of ignorant Karen's lashing out at a POC for no reason.
@@Ice-fg9jc Do you not like San Diego? I'm actually considering to move there from LA lol. It's actually between Sacramento and San Diego.
I think when moving to LA, learn to be an aggressive driver. What Shelby mentioned in her video was a perfect example of aggressive driving. Seriously, you will never get anywhere on time if you aren't willing to bend the driving rules. Also, another tip when driving in LA is to always leave early. There will be traffic no matter what time you are out driving or how far you are going. There's a saying in LA, "If you aren't early, you're already late."
Thank you for this comment. I think it’s important for these people to address gentrification and how people come here without any understanding of the communities and people that exist here outside of the white washed transplant view of L.A.
I’m an apartment manager in LA. Be VERY careful with subleases. It’s not really that common here, and there are plenty of illegal subleases. If you take on an illegal sublease, you could be thrown out, or worse, end up responsible for all the rent if the actual tenant flakes.
Don’t forget that this applies to AirBnB as well. I’ve had people do illegal AirBnB in my building, and had to turn away folks who thought they could stay here.
Because of the housing shortage here, it’s ILLEGAL to run an AirBnB in an apartment building. The only legal ones are in single family homes, duplexes, or triplexes.
If you see an AirBnB listed in a building with more than three units, it could be shut down at any point. I’d stay away. Condos are a grey area, as are rules for smaller cities like Burbank, Santa Monica, Culver City. Remember LA *city* is only one part of LA *county* and places like West Hollywood and Santa Monica, which are separate cities, have different rules.
Bottom line
Great tips! I work in real estate in the west side. I haven’t heard any landlord or management company would allow sublease, especially rent control units. They are waiting to catch you doing it so that they can evict you out of your rent control unit.
@@EliotHochberg it is usually the other tenants that rat out the sublease or AirBnB. Owners or managers don’t like trouble makers therefore offenses like these could have bad consequences. In LA, the buildings with low rents are mostly older long term owners who self manage. Once they die or cash out, the low rent tenants are at risk.
Californian landlords should be defunded and their property redistributed to promote equality.
Eliot Hochberg hii what do u recommend to someone who’s trying to pursue acting to live in?btw thanks for ur explanation 😊💜
Eliot Hochberg tHANK U SO MUCH FOR TAKING UR TIME TO ANSWER IT HELOS A LOT:), I APPRECIATE U♥️🥺✨🌸💗💜
Whoever is reading this, you will be successful one day, let's do this for the future
I believe I receive that!!! Thank you so much! 💖
@@stephaniecarter27 Thank you too
I don't think a dead person can be successful :(
Thank you for your positive comment ✌🏻
thanks man ! you too
I have zero interest in moving to LA and yet I watched this all the way through LOL. I just love the style of these videos & I get so drawn in hahaha Am I alone in this?
For some reason the cold water is what surprised me the most?! 💜
ahh me too
I'll stay here within nsw, Australia ☺
@TL Travel, no you are not alone on the subject. Style, education, classy & cool. Everything that is us, right now.
Omfg I was about to comment the same thing
1 - traffic
2 - high property/rent cost
3 - homeless population
4 - high cost of living
5 - pretentious people
6 - summer can be super hot/brush fires
EXACTLY DONT COME HERE!!!
I still want it :) I'll go back to Texas to reitre and settle down with a house lmao
You left out:
7. Earthquakes.
8. Zombie Apocalypse.
9. The sky is falling.
10. Life has no meaning.
11. Brie Larson.
@@sjtanman What am i missing? you've commented on just about everything telling people to not move here? Having lived here all my life, i'm not sure what you have against LA? It's just like any other big city. If you're young, it's fine to move here. I wouldn't retire here since economically it's not the best choice, but as long as you have a decent job it's fine.
You need to mention traffic again, because it is real bad.
I lived in SoCal 10 years, LA one year. I loved it. Rent was $3,500 but I was 10 min from Venice Beach. All in all, you can’t beat the climate, restaurants, and lifestyle. But don’t come here poor and “hope” to make it.
You can’t rent without earning three times the rent annually or proof of a shit load of cash in the bank. It is super expensive here . You are paying for the ocean, mountains, canyons and beauty of California.
Damn 3k mines 6,000
True, it's expensive for a reason and ur competing with 40 milllion other people.
Huntington Beach, ca...
This is by far, the most educational "LA" vlog I have watched. I live, born and raised, in the Philippines and I am literally daydreaming of living in LA sooner or later despite the fact that I don't have any connections there, I don't know anyone who's currently living there, so basically I'm just praying lol. Given all these facts mentioned in the video, makes me think, what job can I apply for, just to be able to live in LA. I know a lot of people throw negative comments on deciding to live in LA, most of them are even Californians, but for people like me who just want to be independent, explore, and live in an unfamiliar yet we know, happy places "for us", we just want to strive and do what it takes to whatever we feel we should accomplish.
So yeah, I am literally starting from nothing like 0, I haven't even travelled outside PH yet, so I just hope the stars will align for me one day and let me live my American, let's say Californian dream soon! I hope it comes true! Spreading love from the Philippines!
Few tips for you, anywhere you want to move! Get yourself valuable skills for the entertainment industry, tech: graphic designers, web developers, programming, or anything you could do in any field given, freelancer and hired by a corporation. Work on your sales skills, how to promote (yourself). Start by making a plan, putting dates, and a budget on your dream... Faster than waiting on stars to align ;) Create your opportunity, be bold and make your luck! Save, save, save, save, invest, save, be debt-free, save, invest and make sure you're ready for discovery. "Daydreaming" is overrated, just make it happen. Much love from Canada.
@@blablalagence5013 maybe this is what I need I would like to move to La I really do but I don’t have amazing grades in the uk they are fine but USA are not amazing it just seems so hard to get a job to be able to move over to La and I wouldn’t want to go without my mom and step dad or my little sis so I would need like a 3 bed room apartment it just seems impossible to move I would need a really good job to move and that you don’t get any help with housing like you do in the UK
I'm actually looking into moving to LA so I'm glad you uploaded this.
I'd rethink that decision..
Don't come, we're full
@@nofx84 So true Keith we are!!!
@@nofx84 😂😂😂😂😂
Cool me to wanna be friend?
Thank you for acknowledging gentrification :) this is a really important issue that most influencers will gloss over or totally ignore altogether
Me: raised in LA
Also me: *clicks on this video*
I'm very curious - how did it feel like to watch this video?
Same!
Same
@@mrg3627 shes completely out of touch with what people who are raised here would put in a video like this thats for sure.
Being born and raised in LA these videos (although well made) are just so off. The people who make up the LA stereotype are the people who moved here from different places. Living in the valley isn't a long drive from anything, there is stuff to do in the valley. It is definitely not like a suburb lol.
yeah honestly it is people who move here that aren't from here that i find have the biggest egos. people from here typically (not always of course) know better and mind their own business
@@stephanie4218 I'm sure all these comments have deterred people from moving to LA.... Not even COVID has stopped people (mostly college grads) from moving to desirable cities like NYC, LA and SF since they think rent is falling to "affordable" prices now and can get "deals"
The Valley is more sleepy than the LA Basin, it's a fact.
Everyone from LA is from "somewhere else." Just a little more than 100 years ago almost nobody lived there.
@@Matt90541 ok buddy, 100 years ago is irrelevant. I was born and raised in LA.
Lol I want to see a Shelby goes to South Central, Watts, Huntington Park etc.
😆
All these white people need to stop moving here 😆
My Husband was so speechless after he found out i have been monitoring his secret relationship with my best friend all these while. a massive thank you to @benjayhacks on Instagram for this great opportunity.
Jacob Clark your husband?
South Gate,Bell Gardens, Boyle Heights, Cudahy, Compton lol
Canceling plans because of rain?!? The portlander in my is SHOCKED. 😧
Hahah right?!
LA native here and yes I can confirm this
also an LA native, i can confirm (and is guilty of) this too
Dude from Scotland here.
Rain is the most common weather here. Get over it, it's just rain hahaha.
likewise the english in me
Many people that move to LA expect to live a very kardashian lifestyle without knowing that most people in LA never achieve that and instead have to rent a room forever, i was born in LA and if my family wasn’t here i would definitely move to a cheaper state
Ironic as it sounds...Texas is somewhat the same way
People think they gonna move here Get a Huge mansion for $300k and Live lavishly..
Umm nah....When that property tax and tollway bills start piling up you'll think twice about those overpriced mansions
@@neiandresamuels5428 Dallas is still way cheap compared to LA.
So true DON'T move here!!
@@neiandresamuels5428 Texas dosen't hold a candle to California..not even close..
@@crazeyjoe yes it is.
Silverlake has been gentrified for YEARS....beyond just the past couple of years. Thank you for including that disclaimer though!
Funny
I’ve been to LA, and visited most of the places you reviewed. To me, LA was pretty much what I expected. I was warned before I came that Hollywood was not what most think it is. The biggest thing that shocked me was the amount of homeless people. Overall I thought LA was decent and had a nice vibe to it. With that said, I don’t think it’s worth living there unless you’re rich! For the average person wanted to buy a house and start a family one day, it’s just it going to happen. If a young person what to get some roommates and enjoy it for a few years, fine. Other than that, it’s a no go for me! I would recommend Texas or any of the bigger cities in the southeast!
Howdy Lol don't send any more people to texas! We are full😂😂
Texas cities are getting very expensive. Especially Austin.
Texas has sink holes… no thanks
@@JBoy340a As a native Texan, IDK why people like Austin to begin with. It's very overrated and people drive terribly. The best parts of Texas are the areas nobody talks about.
Please don’t come to Myrtle Beach it’s full
I know this video is old but I been LOVING your content. I've wanted to move to LA for YEARS.. I will probably visit soon to see where I fit in. Thank you for the content!
Shelby is SO good at making videos🥺 She is like goals😆 go Shelby!
Her and Monica both are! Talent must run in the family
I agree! I was so excited she made a new one, even though I don't plan to move to LA
She’s better than most Netflix series lol
doug robertson same here! She’s literally my inspiration as a small RUclipsr ✌🏼
I agree. : )
MOVING TO LA TONIGHT!!! ☺️💗I’m so excited to follow my dreams
Good luck & be safe !
Anthony Galeano yea I’m out here living my best life !
Valarie Wimes thank you hun💕
How did it work out?
How is it let me know ?
me: has no plans to move to la, also does not have the money
also me: watches this video bc im intrigued and love shelby
Then put ads in your videos you have 1k subs
@@qk4129 i dont have the requirements lol.. its more than just subs
Same here! I Don't even have a driving license lol
I'm not even watching from US
VASI G omg love that for u
I lived and worked in several parts of LA over the course of 14 years and your description and comments are spot on! Thank you!
It's funny because I just moved here from the East coast and I have found that drivers are WAY LESS aggressive. People use their signals, honking is not excessive (Ill maybe hear 3-4 honks in a 20 min drive), people drive pretty slow as far as cities are concerned (street lights like every block, you cant even get up to speed before another light.) Driving was the thing I was most concerned about moving here, but it has been the easiest thing to adjust to out of everything. PARKING on the other hand is a b-word.
Bro im from NYC and I thought the drivers were VERY aggressive there, usually at night tho, during the day they alright
I still think Shelby needs a Netflix show, she’s queen of filming and editing
shes good check out this queen of editing Nora Svet.
Lia Hatzakis she’s better than most tv Series on Netflix 😂
Yes! Totally agree with you!
if you want to watch "Basic White Girl - the sHOW!"
These are great tips Shelby. I am from the High Desert in California but I have lived in Malibu, Agoura, Ojai and Ventura. California is so different in each area. Traveling before making a move is a great idea.
I’m from around Edwards Air Force Bass and have lived in Agoura & Malibu too. California is so different everywhere you go. It’s pretty cool! Just wanted to say hi to another desert girl!
Born and raised in LA. I wouldn't call Silver Lake the "Brooklyn" of LA per se, it's more like Berkeley.
what part do you think is? genuinely curious haha
Exactly
Karly Berkeley, CA. Both Silver Lake and Berkeley are known for their “hipster”, “alternative” scenes. While Brooklyn has hipsters too, there’s more of a diverse culture there that Silver Lake and Berkeley don’t have.
As a New Yorker (Born and raised), what do you know about Brooklyn? It’s so big that if it were a city it would be the 4th largest in the country so perhaps, both of you know too little about Brooklyn to make that call.
Alimah B Quite a bit considering that I lived there for 3 years, and lived in the bay for 4.
I've only lived in LA my entire life so it's very interesting to me hearing about the aggressiveness in drivers. I don't see it as being aggressive but then again I've never really been outside of LA. Makes me want to visit different parts of the USA. Many things I never notice before.
As a child of the 80s and a native Angeleno (even though I’ve been living out of LA for a long time), I agree that LA drivers aren’t that aggressive. It’s a whole different world from district to district and city to city within LA county, yet I still love it regardless of all the negative things it has.
I just moved 3 weeks ago, never visited the area before lol. I'm loving it so far!
What has the transition been like with COVID? Are you glad you moved now? Is there any part of you that wishes you had waited till CA opened up more?
Thanks for acknowledging gentrification. A lot of people think LA is the place to move to, but in doing so it hurts people who have been living in LA for years.
AMEN she doesn't need to be promoting a state that needs NO PROMOTION.. we dont need more transplants!!!! CA SUCKS DONT MOVE HERE
Explain why you think a person has some kind of right to live in a particular place. Do so in a way that doesn't immediately lead to that person having the right to own whatever they want even if they can't afford it.
Side note: At 8:20 there’s also the Metro trains you can use!!!! They may not be as sophisticated and accessible as say NYC but they are still pretty useful and can get you all around LA without the godawful car traffic 😊
True!! Not super extensive but it is expanding!
Can't wait until they expand it more! Hoping that they build more parking along with it because i think most of the current ones don't have dedicated parking
@@ShelbyChurch *it's filled with crack heads from 8 pm to 5am*
@@pinchespanochas277 It is running at night now? Cool thanks for the tip.
@@ShelbyChurch Right now as we speak, there are several areas of the city where there is easy acces to trains and subways..And the transit system is expanding pretty vastly...I've been hearing rumors that by 2027 most of the city will have access to subways and trains...Im sure its not going to be as large as cities such as NYC but it will be extensive enough to where you wont need to drive..Unless you live way out in the outlying area of the city
Great job and great breakdown
I don't make a 6 figure salary, but have lived in DTLA and Miracle Mile. It is really important to understand that a significant portion of your income will go to rent, but you can still live a decent lifestyle if you truly desire to live in LA. Some individuals really get caught up in "Keeping up with the Joneses." That will keep you broke! LA's public transit system is quite extensive ($1.75 for metro bus or rail) so you could live without a car. Also, many employers will cover your public transportation costs. In my opinion it is a waste of time to spend hours in traffic just to drive to work (live near your job if possible). Driving to working is counterproductive because you basically have to pay to get to work. I am able to pay my rent and live somewhat comfortably because I don't buy luxury cars. I do own a car (older mustang in great shape) that is PAID for; I refuse to finance cars. Most importantly, don't move here and play "The Joneses" and you could make it.
Yeah, a lot of people in L.A live lavish lifestyles and wonder why they are broke.
Note for Transplants! LA county is actually made up of 88 cities; for example, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills (all independent cities) are actually NOT part of the city of Los Angeles but LA county - people think those cities are "LA" bc they see them highlighted in the media. That in mind, she's only talking about the trendy, heavy transplant areas. Let's see her go to the gateway cities, the SGV, Gardena, Compton and LBC, lol.
80% of those cities are trash
But the San Fernando Valley most of it is LA city
You should talk about Glendale. It's a great place to live and rent is cheaper
I was also thinking about Culver City, everything is pretty reachable from there. Though I think the rents there have risen a lot by now
I thought those were expensive as well.
This video is so aesthetically pleasing! I live in LA but in the Southbay area near the beach. I was definitely one of those people that dreamed of moving to LA and I actually made it happen. I can say after living here for a couple years that it was not what I was expecting and I would never live here permanently. It’s a fun city especially for those in their 20s, 30s who don’t have serious commitments (married, kids, etc.) but it’s super expensive and such a fast paced way of life which is the complete opposite of my experience growing up in Texas. However, I do want to live in a different LA area before I live for good. I’ve always liked North Hollywood but I also like Culver City and have heard good things about Echo Park. That’s one of the pluses about LA is if you get tired of the area your in you can always move to a different neighborhood and have a new experience sadly it will always be pricey no matter where you live in LA.
The only disconnect here is that homeless in Santa Monica are a huge problem for residents, especially the gutterpunks. If you are within 6/7 blocks of the pier, it's not uncommon to wake up to one of them passed out on the sidewalk.
“Who’s moving time LA right now”
Me: “me, yes hi me I’m moving across the country on Sunday”
Just moved here on Friday!!!
I visited LA last year and it was SO SCARY 😢 was not what it looked like in the movies.. there are so many homeless people and mentally ill people screaming on the streets it’s quite sad
Welcome to Hollywood! What's YOUR dream? 😆😆😆
I’m from OC and I really dislike LA. Yes there’s some nice areas but all the homeless people and trash in the streets brings the place down.
@@mirandam5746 I bet when you leave Cali you say you’re from Los Angeles. Lol
Ummmmm well shit i guess u dont watch a lot of l.a movies
Fun fact: Hollywood blvd has glass added to the asphalt to make the street shine more at night.
More visibly appealing but physically harsher and less comfortable? Sounds like it encapsulates the LA aesthetic perfectly.
You brought up the option of living without a car, but only mentioned exploitive rideshare apps as a feasible alternative. LA has the country’s 3rd largest public transit system (and #1 light rail) and is perfectly capable of getting you from point A to B, especially if you live downtown, Koreatown, Hollywood, or near a rail line. You should do a video about Metro!
So true what you said about being “trapped” in Santa Monica. I lived there (grew up there) for like 20 years and barely ever left the west side
Westside bubble is real...u gotta break out of it to get a better perspective.
I was born and raised in Orange County and I go to LA A ALOT and I LOVE LA. There is soooo much to do and sooo much to see. I definitely recommend going to LA as much as you can.
Great info! As someone who’s looking specifically for a sublease situation while attending a school there for a few months, that bit of knowledge was pretty valuable.
You always have such gorgeous looking shots. Each vid is a work of art.
thank you so much!
Omg YES on the green lights with no green arrows thing, I was so stressed out turning left when I first moved here!! Now I feel surprised every time there actually is a green arrow, LOL!
In Burbank we now have flashing yellow arrows.
How to make a left turn, when the oncoming cars never stop coming(until a yellow or red light). Drift into the intersection and wait(which is technically your left turn lane). You are already half way there, and the adjacent oncoming cars(waiting for their green light) all see you.
Either way it’s difficult when there’s loads of cars coming
@@whatever5922 Especially when, because traffic is congested, the oncoming cars continue into the intersection against the red.
The correct answer from a public works perspective is to install traffic lights with left-turn green arrows and incorporate them into the rotation. Uncontrolled roundabouts also ease congestion compared to lighted intersections. And the government should tax personal vehicles like hell and spend that money improving mass transit to the point where it would be stupid to own a car. And zoning should improve to maximize density and mixed-use, so you need to make fewer trips out of your neighborhood.
Traffic can be fixed, but the cure is detox, and no addict wants to experience detox.
Honestly, i haven't ever looked forward to move to LA, but i love seeing LA through TV shows, vlogs, films, espacially your videos. I'm really appreciate your viewpoint that expanded my horizon and helped me improve my English listening skill a lot. Thanks from Vietnam ♥♥
also if you’re not a social media influencer you have to make sure you have a secured job before you move to la because (coming from a local in Hollywood) it’s so hard to find a job! Especially a job that can cover your monthly bills plus other expenses, which is also a reason why some people have to work two jobs here.
I lived in Burbank for a while and really loved it!
Most people who move to L.A. are pursuing an unattainable dream and many will use and abuse, literally sell their soul to cash in ...it's no place for innocence.
Be warned. If you're young, things will come easy, but with a price.
If you're older ...don't even bother. Ageism is brutal in L.A. As is Skid Row ...if you do move to L.A. volunteer in Skid Row if you really want to grow as a person. The Downtown Women's Center at 5th and San Pedro is where I volunteer❤
Jeez. You sound like Rose McGowan.
@@limeypratyeah?
I'm planning on moving to LA sometime next year and I'm from Canada in the east coast which is COMPLETELY different and I don't know a soul that lives there so I've been very nervous about what to expect and you have been by far the most helpful person on this platform, you talk about the smallest things that people don't consider or remember to talk about like the oil build up and how people drive in LA which is SUPER helpful so I just wanna say thank you and I really appreciate the hard work and detail you put into your videos !
L a is a large group of small cities within a city. So you have to choose your lifestyle
We don't need more people to move here. I hope you do more homework then just watching a video of a 25 girl from NY who is not even from here. Please do more. LA blows I live in Orange County like as in The Housewives of Orange County.. trust me..
In order to move here comfortably and live nice expect to make $60k a year minimum or else you’ll need a roommate and who wants that. Or dedicate your LA life to paying rent and bills before enjoying life
@@sjtanman thanks
yeah move to Orange County
You're one of the few lifestyle RUclipsrs I follow because of the stellar sound quality in your videos ♥️ this is from someone who works with sound for a living. So kudos Shelby!
This was a very well done video, good job. It's nice to know that there are some people that are not afraid to be honest about there experience of living in LA.
At 8:00 , as someone who’s lived in LA his whole life I had NO IDEA this wasn’t the norm in other places 😂
This is the norm in Chicago and surround area. I didn’t realize this wasn’t normal everywhere either.
@@rutchjohnson Chicago United Riders baby!
Normal in Seattle. Not sure where it's not tbh.
@@Chucci Yep on Seattle. Actually out here, they have these cool blinky green arrows on those.
I have lived in a few major US cities and LA was the first one I experienced this... I lived there from 2018- early 2020 and it was really hard to get used to!
Before COVID, West Hollywood was one of the most beautiful and dynamic parts of Los Angeles - Especially at night... As for Hollywood. If you think it's rough now, you should have seen it in the late 1970s. You had girls pretty as Shelby walking the streets as Hookers. Santa Monica is really nice despite the homeless population, who for the most part are harmless.
As someone that's lived in LA for 5 years, I can say the valley is a GREAT option. Yes parts of the valley are a little bit out of the way from things. But, I'd argue that places like Burbank, North Hollywood, and Studio City are easier for people to get into and out of the main hubs in LA. Places like hollywood are high traffic and a highway is not super close. Burbank, NOHO and Studio city are right on main highways(and Burbank you don't even need to get on a highway it's right over the hill from hollywood. VERY central .)
The Hollywood Freeway goes right through Hollywood.
This was super helpful, thank you!!
From an Aussie watching this, I enjoyed it. Not that I am looking at relocating anytime soon. I liked seeing where different places are located. Have been to LA a few times over the years and so much more places I want to see when we can eventually travel again!
Everyone is leaving LA. There are just too many downsides to living there right now. It used to be a pretty sweet place though. I miss the old LA.
Aw im sorry your hard drive crashed! 💙
Sent it to a repair place so hoping it’s okay!! Thank you!!
@@ShelbyChurch Gonna be hella expensive if head crashed or electronics went haywire.
Boy, what a coincidence! I follow you and Christina AND Shelby and Monica. At first blush, wouldn't think that the "two groups" would be naturals to follow each other. But, just goes to show ya :)
2:24 Imagine coming across this not knowing Shelby is a twin...
The more you know......
Meaning it's the stereotypical LA u hear and see in movies.
About the left turn thing: Sometimes people do take reckless turns and go when they shouldn't! But you should also know that we are taught even in driving school TO turn left during the yellow! The rule of thumb is that 2 cars can turn during the yellow-to-red exchange and 3 if it's a huge intersection. Cops will not pull you over for this as long as you did start turning on the yellow because there were too many opposing cars during the green light. This is what we're taught driving in LA!!
(Tbh none of this may be in legal handbook or whatever but it is the way traffic goes haha)
We live in Oxnard but I am in LA often. You nailed it on the LA area's that you covered. I do like Hollywood for taking in a Disney movie with our kids at the El Capitan which is an experience that many should have at least have once in their life.
i don't know where you come from but all cities out here, the drivers all turn on yellow and red... Denver, Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego, Seattle, and points southward. Phoenix and Tucson have the same problem when it rains, streets and roads are as slick as ice because of the oil build up from heat and tires. OH and the water in LA is colder.. Ocean Water on this planet rotates clockwise.. so Pacific water comes from the cold and freezing north while the Atlantic comes up from the warmer south... if you watch surfers they all wear wetsuits .. to keep them warm and the sun from burning. And you think that which you found on Santa Monica was expensive, I live on Broad Beach in Malibu.. THAT costed me serious cash for my house, and the apartments are buku deniro
Yes, turning on RED while you are in the intersection is codified within California Traffic Rules.
After your videos for Medium, I noticed a lot of your viewers/subscribers are writing blogs now. It would be really cool to highlight subscribers blog posts in future videos! It's a great way to share your platform and promote others trying to make it too with content they produce. Just a thought that I think would be really cool to include:)
Thank you for acknowledging the fact that silverlake has been gentrified. I was part of the first families during 2002 that was kicked out of the area. I’ve seen my community turn into something else. Now the same with echo park and highland park.
Same hippy millennials are taking over
And Eagle Rock.
HA!!!! Thats SOOOOOO funny! That she talked out that yellow/red light turning thing when driving. Cuz its SO true!!! When im driving I just sit n wait till it turns yellow. Which I thought was a norm but apparently not hahaha
As someone born and raised in LA, here's a tip for where to live. Choose somewhere north of the 10 and between the the 405 and downtown. Or the northeast area. If you don't mind extreme weather, maybe live in the San Fernando valley.
You'll need to know that our homeless population everywhere is INSANE! It's sad, and hard to see on a day go day basis. And okay yes with the crazy driving haha I learned to drive in LA and wow terrifying, especially that left turn on the red light. Also, I hate how flaky some people are. (I recommend moving to Marina del Ray because I would've recommend Venice but all my friends have had trouble with their landlords there)
I recommend you DONT move here at all stay where you are. California is overrated..
Lived here for 25 years. The sad part is all the people who move here with the serious intention to " become friends" with celebrities...Thats it. They have zero meaning/reason or goals here. Its mommy and daddy paying for a "life vacation" for them. Then after 5/10 years of going out 5-7 nights a week in hopes of becoming Kim Ks new BFF of getting some rich actor to date them, they realize that that lifestyle is only for those who WORK in that industry and that NO " famous" person is out there looking for someone who has no reason to be here let alone any goals in this city...Its the 5 -10 year Las Vegas weekend for them. Then they go back to mommy and daddies house..
Oke... I did to know people were going to LA to become bff's with celebrities, going there for such a reason is kinda sad, to be honest.And damn, that was deep!
@@starlight6523 LEYKIS 101 !!! =)
me: no plans of moving to LA will probably never even visit LA ever in my life because I don't have that kind of money.
also me: watching this video because it's just fun.
Same here, Shelby made it after all💜
I'll never be a space tourist for the same reason....
Yes! Taxes alone is the reason I would never live there. Sure the weather is nice but there are so many places in the world that have nice weather but are way less expensive.
Where you from shaima
@@laurendefrank7380 While DTLA is notoriously expensive it would shocking to find some places around the LA area that are not so expensive.
I never knew WHY the roads are more slick after the first rain in a while. Thanks for the info!
I moved to GA last year (moving to LA in Oct.) and when I tell you these people drive CrAzy🫣
I’ve never seen anything like it.
Picture the turning lane; people will come from four cars back and turn once the light turns red b/c the car at the front of the line decides to follow the law and not turn. It’s insane. I drive very carefully here and will even pull over if someone tailgates me.
I lived in AZ for two years and they drive pretty intense there as well. During snow bird season especially.
Wish me well in LA! 🤸🏾♀️😊
Me: No plans of moving to LA ever.
Me: Watches entire video.
GOOD DONT MOVE HERE!!! STAY WHERE YOU ARE!! CA HAS ENOUGH TRANSPLANTS!!!
Throughout high school, I wanted to move to LA after college, but after I interned in LA and attended networking events, I realized I don't want to live there. Fun city to visit. Now, New York is where I want to move in the future. Great video!
Thanks we are full
Cool NY is lucky to have you..
I'm so thankful I grew out of my wanting to only live in LA or NY stage. lol
I don’t plan to move there but always wanted to know. This was useful information and honest.
recently moved and 7:35 shocked me!! i remember driving for the first time here, being at the front of my line and getting honked at by so many people because i DIDN"T go on a red light.
Moving to LA in October so this was very helpful. Thank you!
can you make a part 2 with 4 more neighborhoods? i’m moving next may!
loved this btw! very helpful
omg im literally moving to la in a week ty 💓
I am a 18 wheel truck driver and will say that the unprotected green light advice is spot-on. Unfortunately that is the only way to make the turns during daylight hours and/or heavy traffic in the downtown areas.
PS The water is *not* like Miami! It is super cold people! We are talking like 50 or so degrees cold!
When I moved there I was also surprised that the beach water has zero visibility in it, and it’s only warm enough to swim in July-September. Also every year there’s usually a nasty heat wave around early September and very few older apartments have Air Conditioning (or heating for that matter). Another thing; you’ll probably never see celebrities out and about except maybe in Santa Monica, West Hollywood, or around the airport. The best neighborhoods I think are the South Beach but they are very inaccessible and Torrance gets cruddy once you go inland. PV I think was the nicest spot in town with lovely weather and very safe feeling for those who can afford it. Oh yes, one last tip; don’t drive around the docks in Long Beach! It’s actually mostly private property and cops will bust you. It’s not like in the movies where you can just drive up to where the boats are.
It's my goal to move to LA, and I'm going to work hard for it and accomplish it. I have to experience it myself. We'll see. Thank you for the tips :)
A tip that will help you A LOT: learn Spanish!
Have a job set up that pays well or else...
Same here. Hopefully we both make it. 🤘
@@FineArtAdriana naw learn mandarin
Walter Cardenas Spanish is the official second language in L.A; the name of the city itself and many street names are in Spanish. Mandarin only helps in certain L.A areas, but for example in Chinatown the majority speak Cantonese.
“The most “L.A” part of L.A” Lmao
Thankful she spoke about it being “unsafe”.
LA is not safe, dirty n lots of homeless. I’m born and raised 45 mins from LA. And i personally hate going to the LA area cuz of that and the traffic is the WORST
Yes stay the HELL OUT!!!!
La baby, la isn’t the perfect place in the world but it’s home to me and I could never imagine moving. Having multiple theme parks and tons of stuff to explore and do is just too many positives, and sometimes I feel like I get bored here! La is home and will forever be home.
Also the valley is at most 30 minutes from downtown, it’s not like it’s a whole trip lol
loll I’m moving to the valley / noho in October! Right off the 101 so that’ll be a nice mix 🙌
This is all valuable information, however I do think its important to mention that Los Angeles is an incredibly diverse place and the neighborhoods you have highlighted are more wealthy and white than most neighborhoods in the city. And gentrification is active in all of the neighborhoods you covered, even West Hollywood; Silverlake is not the exception.
Shelby is so out of touch of the real LA. Go watch the videos of real Angelinos and they’ll tell you about the real LA.
very fucking true
Like who?
@@JesticeBrown ruclips.net/video/-vs_kXwRVGw/видео.html
@@JesticeBrown btw that reply was half facetious. obviously thats not a video people would even want when trying to learn about los angeles - but on the other hand those very much are locals (of the south bay, LA is fucking huge though. so youd need to find locals from each region, i just happen to be from el segundo)
Audrey Huggins yes. I grew up in Hollywood, went to Vine Street Elementary, Bancroft Middle School & Fairfax High School!
Unless your employment requires you to be in LA there is no reason to live there.
I agree 1000% DONT MOVE HERE.. CA IS CLOSED..
People are leaving LA in droves. They're leaving because it's too expensive, and the traffic is a nightmare.
You really opened my eyes after watching this video! I had a really different concept of LA but now I think I´m going to reconsider my options of moving there.
Stayed in West Hollywood for a week last year, plan to move there someday.
I’m from Boston ! I thought everyone did that left turn thing. We wait in the middle Till it’s clear or turn on red so we’re not left in the intersection when the other light goes.
Your right shes wrong.. shes been driving for 37 minutes..
People do this where they need to, if the traffic is bad.
Where I live (Minnesnowta), it's illegal to sit in the intersection while waiting to make a left turn. She might have moved from a state where it's either illegal or not necessary.
LA will eat you up and spit you out, quick.
Highly recommend not to even THINK about moving to California . Period.
Visit maybe, live ? never....
over priced.
Not for someone who has a rich mindset. A place that is not for everyone
I lived in California my whole life and I would never live in any other state. Home is always home!
As Baz Luhrmann said..
"Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft"
AviationVideos depends what type of person you arep
@@Its-Just-Gizmo You can get soft living in any state.
I hope to kind of apply this to "Moving to Berlin" one day.. 😀 This is so far away from me, it's like a whole movie world on it's own - super interesting! Thank you, Shelby!
For people that want to move to the valley but still have the hipster LA feel. The North Hollywood Arts district is great. And it’s right next to the redline. So if you work anywhere in downtown LA or Hollywood or even Silverlake, and you live in the boho arts district. You wouldn’t even necessarily need a car. It’s also very walkable and lots of bars and restaurants etc.
Shelby, your videos are so beautiful. You are so inspiring 🥰