Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California is the center of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand- and footprints, the Walk of Fame honors thousands of luminaries and vendors sell maps to stars’ homes
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HOUSING
Housing Tips:​
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Check Local Facebook groups​​​​​​​
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USC
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UCLA
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Loyola Marymount
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Some bad experiences with: ZUMA Housing, Top Choice Housing. Neither are actually student housing​
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Live as close as possible to work.
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Avoid highways, traffic is awful.
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Please avoid using Craigslist as it is not very reliable​​
Recommended Neighborhoods:​​
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Westchester
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Brentwood
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Sawtelle
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Pasadena
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Reseda
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Sherman Oaks
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Burbank
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Glendale
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Hermosa Beach
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Manhattan Beach
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Westwood
PLACES TO FIND HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
Modes of Transportation
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Driving
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Car is recommended, depending on housing location
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Expect high amounts of traffic, especially on highways
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Live close to your work!
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Public transportation​
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Metro bus, not very widespread
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Light Rail
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Walk​
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Some neighborhoods are walkable
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Biking
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Not bike friendly
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MAP OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
In this map you will find specific information about housing, entertainment, transportation, and ​landmarks around the city. This map has a lot more information once expanded so be sure to check it out in depth