What towns are good to live in LA? incl. towns reputations too please: )?

Question

My friend is moving down from Seattle (she is a singer-songwriter) and I'm moving with her from D.C.,

we know little and need to know where we can find a place that is close to fun (live music etc..) and a day job (we both have exp. preschool teaching/security/etc...) we are curious about the usual town/area reputations as well

Answer 1

Get a job first then look for a place to live nearby as you don't want to get stuck with a 75 mile 3 hour commute. Stay in a weekly stay motel in the mean time as 90% of greater LA is nice.

Just stay away from the area immediately east of LAX, south down to the 405 where it crosses Crenshaw. And East LA.

If nothing else, Burbank is really good but be aware LA is expensive for rent everywhere.

Answer 2

crenshaw

compton

south central

*all three are totally safe & lovely places to live (lol)