Los Angeles

Intro29 miles east-west; 44 miles north-south

Cultural History From spanish pueblo to megalopolis

Food & DrinkThe best grub is often tucked in the strip mall

Hoods Unless you want the beach, avoid the westside

AccomodationAirbnb’s are much more expensive than they used to be

DrugsThe smell of weed is everywhere

Local Transport L.A. has public transport, but it’s patchy

Being Queer in LAThere’s more than WeHo

RaceRacism exists, but can operate in more subtle ways

Solo Travel If travelling longer distances at night, stick to rideshare

Safety Big-city common sense is the name of the game

The Police“To Protect and to Serve” in theory but not in practise

Etiquette and Cultural ValuesThe neighbourhood matters…

Political Situation Besides brief, historic uprisings, L.A. is mostly peaceful