Moving to a new city? Or moving within a city? Whichever one applies to you, moving can sometimes feel like an impossible task, with the very first question to tackle is: where do I move to? We’ve rounded up some of the best neighborhoods around LA that you might want to consider living in for various reasons. Keep reading below to learn more about what they each offer for you and your personal taste.

Koreatown

If you’re someone who wants to move to LA and truly be in the heart of it all, Koreatown is one of our top picks for you. K-town is home to not only authentic Korean markets with all the ingredients you could ever dream of but also incredibly hip and upcoming cafes that are finding new ways to serve matcha on a daily basis, so you’ll never get bored of your everyday drink. The food scene is another excellent specialty of K-town, and you can find some of the best variety of cuisines and foods in all of LA right in K-town.

Chances are, if you move here, many of these places will be within walking distance, which is perfect if you have friends around and want to head out for a top-class Korean BBQ. With all the hustle and bustle of LA and K-town being right in the center of it all, there is no shortage of food, culture, and, of course, popular apartments like Atlas House or Gemma South for you to live in, short-term or even long-term.

West Los Angeles

If you want easy access to the city but prefer a little more peace and quiet than suburban areas can offer, living in West LA might be the perfect spot for you. West LA is just a short drive from areas like downtown LA. Still, this area is also a short drive away from beaches such as Santa Monica, Venice, and Marina Del Rey, some of which are considered to be the cleanest beaches in all of LA, so you can be sure that there’s never a dull weekend in sight when you all these sandy shores just waiting to be explored.

How many people get to take their evening walk across a sandy beach while the sun sets in the distance? The short drive away from the city means that everything you might need is accessible to you as well. Whether it’s to drive in for work or visit shopping malls, bars, or restaurants, the freeway — which is close by — is your ticket to wherever you need to get to.

Downtown LA

Back in the hub of busy LA, if you’re keen on socializing and enjoying the bright and vibrant nightlife, then Downtown LA might be the area for you. Even within Downtown LA, there are plenty of locations for you to choose from, depending on your preference. Whether you want to be near the Arts District to be able to immerse yourself in the local and upcoming talent or South Park, which is known to be the commercial district in the area, or even Little Tokyo, one of the very few Japanese-American districts of LA that has an exclusive ping-pong club, there’s no shortage of where you can stay with each of them offering something unique.

And of course, even once you’ve made your mind up about where you want to stay within Downtown LA, visiting the other locations couldn’t have been simpler thanks to the easy and efficient transportation system that continues to be developed over the years, making traveling from A to B easier than ever.

Hollywood

Gossip, glitz, and glamour. These are the things that Hollywood is still known for even today, so if that sounds like you, then Hollywood is definitely the neighborhood for you. Hollywood has become a blend of the old and the new, with history paving the streets (thanks to the Walk of Fame) and little pockets of old Hollywood woven within the new and developed Hollywood.

One thing that has always been a key feature of Hollywood is how diverse it is, and thanks to this diversity, it has allowed different nationalities to live together and immerse themselves in one another’s culture. Residents from all over the world have come together to share something new about their heritage or culture through music, art, food, and entertainment, which we can see in all shapes and forms all across Hollywood. It has created all sorts of blends of customs and traditions, allowing people to learn from one another.

Which Neighborhood Appeals to You?

We’ve explored four different neighborhoods within LA that all have something unique to offer, and we’re sure that more than one of those will appeal to you. Whether you want to be in the heart of the city during the day or the night to experience the city that never truly sleeps, or you want to be able to have all the perks of the city during the day but then have a quieter evening, LA is the sort of city that can offer you both. Happy browsing!