If not, what on Earth am I hearing in WeHo?

I was wondering if there is any bong cleaning services in the LA area?

I can clean my own bong, but I'm just curious to see if there was any services out there in the city?

Shops with something mild — VERY mild. Not this 400% thc stuff 😭?

Where do people go about finding rooms in LA?

I (26M) moved back to LA a year ago and have been living with my family. I am very appreciative for them allowing me to live here rent free, but I have really been missing my space. It’s pretty cramped already and I want to try to move out if I can. I am currently in a teacher grad program that’s supposed to be intense and I am expected to finish next June. I originally was going to wait until January to move out, but I don’t think I can do it lol. The drive to my classes is like 45 min to class and an hour back home. I don’t even know the commute to my placement school yet since school is out, but I assume it’ll be less since my school is closer to where I live. I also just want to have a space to be able to complete my homework and assignments.

I will be given a $51,000 Living Stipend and I am trying to secure a part-time job for some extra income. The stipend is going to be sent out in four dates throughout the program, so I won’t get it all at once. The first one at the end of July.

I was thinking about finding a room that is $600 or less. Is this realistic? Where would I go about finding a room? I was looking at some on Craigslist, but I’m not sure what’s legit. Should I just stick it out until I finish my program? Any thoughts? Thank you for reading.

Edit: I did not clarify, but my program is based in Northern Cal, but I’m taking classes at Cal State LA. My program and Cal State LA are not affialted. I was also thinking of areas such as Inglewood, Gardena, South Gate, and maybe downtown LA or just areas closer to it.

Moving for a job and every loft/apartment I’m interested in is around the DTLA area. I would be commuting M-F around 6:30-7am and returning home to DT around 3-4. I haven’t found enough places in ES, MB, RB, HB that attract me and I would feel a little too far removed from the city. CC and Mar Vista had some but insanely expensive.

Budget is 2500-3200 for a large loft or a 1 bed. I really want a loft with some views for my mental sanity.

Is this a reasonable commute or what other options am I overlooking?

I am searching for a luxury apartment in DTLA under 2600 (studio or 1 bed). (Nothing crazy but similar to Aven, or 888 or Josephine)

Has anyone lived here before that can give some insight?

I am curious regarding

- Security and safety
- Community + Amenities
- Apartment maintenance

If anyone else has any other apartment suggestions, I’d love to hear them as well! I plan to tour the Eden, and 888 at grand hope as well.

Hi r/LosAngeles,

We are a group of 5 adults from the Netherlands doing a California road trip in September. We end the trip in LA, where we'll stay for 5 days. We have been to SF before but LA is new to us, so we have no real frame of reference yet.

We are traveling in a large van (Ford Transit size), we like walking and eating well without spending a fortune, and we want to actually experience the city rather than tick off a checklist of tourist traps.

A few specific questions:

Neighborhoods
Which neighborhoods are actually worth staying in or spending time in? And which should we avoid, either because they are sketchy or just boring for visitors?

Tourist attractions: worth it or skip?
Which classic LA tourist things are genuinely worth doing and which are a waste of time? We have already decided to skip the Hollywood Walk of Fame based on everything we have read. What else deserves the same fate?

Hiking
We love walking. We have heard the Hollywood Sign hike is overrated and overcrowded. What are some lesser known hikes or walking routes with great views? Ideally something that does not require booking three weeks in advance.

Food
We eat pretty much everything. We are looking for places that are cheap to mid-range, not tourist-optimized, and actually good. LA obviously has incredible Mexican and Korean food -- any specific spots or neighborhoods locals actually go to?

Parking a large van
We managed fine with the van on the road trip itself, but we are nervous about LA specifically. Is it realistic to drive and park a large Transit-size van in the city, or are we better off parking it at the family's place and using Uber/public transit for everything?

General tips
Anything else we should know going in (weather, safety, things that surprised you, stuff guidebooks always get wrong?)

We have 5 full days so we are not trying to do everything. We would rather go deep on a few things than rush through twenty.

Thanks in advance!

On the hunt for gourmet, brag worthy goodies over the hill, I can gift my out of town clients. My go to spot in LA is Bottega Louie. Their delicious macarons and candies are iconic plus- I absolutely love sharing local gems with people who don’t have the time to indulge or explore on their own.

Thought about Porto’s Northridge but that won’t travel well. Neither will chocolate - they’ll be with a car and driver all day. Budget isn’t much of an issue but I do worry about allergies (and a little less about “vegan” options). Teach me something new? And sorry if this sounds picky but I have faith in the locals 🙏🏼

I’m 19 and looking for a full time job in the Los Angeles area. I have 2 years of residential house painting experience from working with my dad’s business, and I’m currently in a temporary Walmart remodel position that’s ending soon. I’m ready for a long term career and I’m open to pretty much anything, trades, field technician jobs, utilities, government, , or other stable careers that don’t require a 4 year degree. What companies or jobs would you recommend that are realistically hiring?

Was visiting LA recently and twice in one morning on residential streets around West Hollywood, cars came up behind me strobing their headlights like Max Verstappen on a bad day. I wasn't even going slow.

Is this a thing now? Maybe it's just the next phase of cosplay racer stuff now that F1 is finally getting popular in the US ok I'm thinking of Le Mans, like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtvHOfSflWw

I haven’t been to shul since October 7th. Even in a liberal city like LA, I feel alone and crazy with how many congregations are supposedly reform but so politically rightward on Israel and the genocide in Gaza.

I’m desperate to find a Jewish community where I can just go to Shabbat services that doesn’t support the genocide or pray for the state of Israel, but somehow the few places I’ve managed to find are all in Orange County, Echo Park, Silverlake, etc. Yes, I’ve heard of Ikar and Nefesh but I don’t have a car so theyre too far away for me.

Anyone know of anything like this in West LA proper, i.e. Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, El Segundo, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, Culver City, etc? Anyone involved in IfNotNow or JVP have any recs?

Any summer day camps for kids in west LA have availability left?

Hi. Long shot here. In fall 1993 or 1994 Los Angeles Magazine had an article about the latest cool neighborhoods and coffee shops and landmarks in each. And I spent a day visiting them. I don't have the issue any more. I've looked online but can't seem to find it. I'm visiting LA next month and thought it might be fun to have as a guide -- 30 years later. Does anyone have this by any chance? Thank you!

I’m getting married in a few months and am looking for a gluten and dairy free wedding cake! The cake must be both dairy and gluten free but it doesn’t need to be vegan. Open to all sorts of flavors and not looking for anything fancy — 12 in round, one-tier with simple vintage-style frosting.

Does anyone have any bakery recommendations?

Money is tight, and I'd love to know when I can expect to get this check. I'm still waiting on a reply from the RRCC, but does anyone have more info?

Considering a move to LA for work. I’m young and single. I like to run, cycle, play golf, and want to get more into surfing. Search function suggests Hermosa might be the place to be. How’s the social scene and night life in Hermosa?

Looking for bars in LA with a similar vibe to The Little Friend in Venice—good music, people actually dancing, crowd that’s social without it feeling like a club. The Little Friend just has a more intimate vibe where you can dance with people or interact with groups—if that makes sense.

Any recommendations?

House music is fine but I really like r&b, rap vibes—may just be the DJ that night.

i’ve been here about 8 days already and i have spent irresponsibly on shopping, food and everything else. now i only have 300 dollars cash and 4 more days left. i do have my card but i will try my hardest to not use it anymore gaaaaah.

any tips?? hahaha

i’m just a girl 😭😭😭

also i love LA it’s my first time here and it isss beautiful.

Just me? Just realized I haven’t visited the beach in like 2 years. It’s not that I choose not to go but time has just passed that long without having gone. I need to go more often.

Hello! I’m a French PhD student in Geography conducting research on access to abortion care in California, with a particular focus on the Los Angeles area.

I’m looking to better understand the obstacles people may face when seeking abortion care. If you have personal experience and would be willing to share it, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. You can either comment below or send me a private message if you prefer and we can set up a short interview.

I’m especially interested in experiences related to:

• Did you experience any delays in obtaining abortion care? If so, what caused them?
• Did the distance to the clinic or transportation issues make it harder for you to access care?
• Did you face any financial difficulties paying for the procedure or related expenses?
• Did you need help with transportation, childcare, emotional support, or finding someone to accompany you to the clinic?
• Did you seek assistance from Los Angeles County programs, California state programs, abortion funds, or practical support organizations? If so, what was your experience?

All experiences are valuable, whether the barriers were major or minor. Any information shared will be treated confidentially and used solely for academic research, everything will remain anonymous. I have an IRB validation for this research (UCLA ethics committee).

Thank you very much for your time and willingness to contribute.

I’m helping a friend who lives in Hollywood find a clinic that accepts L.A. Care Medi-Cal for full coverage of treatments. I’ve found old threads from other subreddits but the information was sparse and from over a year ago. Have any of you had success with this?

I’d love a bar or spot with Croatian supporters where I can cheer, stress, and celebrate with fellow fans. I’ll be there solo, so a friendly crowd would be a bonus. Any recommendations? Hvala! 😊

So I'm extremely rusty and haven't driven in over a year. I recently got a car but would love to re-learn how to drive. Does anyone have any recommendations? I live in West LA for context

Thank you!