{"id":26809,"date":"2018-07-31T15:01:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T22:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=26809"},"modified":"2021-12-01T08:45:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T16:45:15","slug":"10-things-to-know-before-moving-to-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2018\/10-things-to-know-before-moving-to-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things To Know Before Moving To Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about taking a leap and\u00a0moving to Los Angeles? There is a lot you want to know. The prospect can be a little overwhelming if you\u2019re not familiar with all the neighborhoods and the many cultures. It may be hard to sift through all the hype about LA and find the actual reality. No worries, as a local LA mover, we have\u00a0some tips\u00a0to pass on before you get moving to Los Angeles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Moving to Los Angeles\u00a0\u2013\u00a010 Tips:<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Moving to Los Angeles Delivers\u00a0A\u00a0Lot Of Sunshine<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26664\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/View-of-Sunny-LA-from-Griffith-Observatory-by-Downtowngal-via-CC-BY-SA-3.0-4x3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Lots of sunshine after moving to LA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of Sunny LA from Griffith Observatory by Downtowngal via CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is generally sunny and warm most of the time, however it does get cold during winter (temperatures 60\u00b0F and under) and hot during summer (temperatures 80\u00b0F and over). So if you are moving to Los Angeles, move the thermals to storage and stock up on the flip flops.<\/p>\n<h3><b><\/b><b>2. Earthquakes Get LA Moving<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s Southern California; things will always be moving and shaking in LA. However, more often than not, you won\u2019t feel anything. The trick\u00a0about moving to Los Angeles is to know your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2011\/earthquake-tips\/\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">earthquake preparedness tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and be ready.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26662\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26662\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Silverlake-Los-Angeles-by-DaveofCali-via-CC-BY-SA-3.0-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Views of Silverlake and Los Feliz after moving to LA\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Silverlake by DaveofCali via CC-BY-SA-3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>3. Out-Of-The-Box Neighborhoods<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In moving to Los Angeles, you will find that\u00a0the city\u00a0is made up of many communities with their own distinct cultures and characteristics. Take your time and choose your neighborhood. You may want to stay with friends, find a short-term lease, or try\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbnb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0so you can\u00a0move to\u00a0a LA location where you feel the most comfortable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Moving Around After Moving To Los Angeles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not expect to get anywhere quickly during rush hour (6am-10am or 3pm-7pm). The good news is, you may no longer need a car. Depending on your living location, you can try the Metro system (light rail or bus) or the popular Uber or Lyft car ride services. There are also\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeshare.metro.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bike<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0or electric scooter (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bird.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limebike.com\/electric-scooter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) ride share programs. After moving to\u00a0Los Angeles areas such as Fairfax\/Wilshire, Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood, etc., you may even be able to walk to work.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Amazing Food To Pack Your Tummy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LA is a foodie\u2019s paradise. With dining options of down-home coffee shops, the exploding\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goop.com\/travel\/guides\/the-best-l-a-food-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food truck phenomenon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(that started in LA), small eateries to fancier cuisine at high-end restaurants \u2013 \u00a0you are sure to find foods to excite your palate after moving to Los Angeles.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with so many farmers markets selling fresh, locally-produced goods, you can also make your own healthy meals and save some money \u2013 not to mention, help the environment .\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Museums To Fuel Your Mind<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26660\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26660\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Natural-History-Museum-Of-Los-Angeles-County-by-David-Leigh-Ellis-via-CC-BY-SA-3.0-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"Get to the museums after moving to Los Angeles\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles County by David Leigh Ellis via CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Hammer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and the two Getty<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0locations on the westside, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and the Petersen Automotive Museum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in Wilshire\/Fairfax, the\u00a0\u00a0Natural History Museum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and California Science Center\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">near USC,\u00a0 Musuem of Contemporary Art (MOCA)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and The Broad\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Downtown LA, to the Norton Simon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in Pasadena \u2013 museums in LA offer a wide array of exposure to art, history and culture.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Pack Up And Head To The Beach<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will always be within an hour or so of a beach. Going north to Malibu or south to Laguna, and all the beaches in between, there are a great variety of coastal locales where you can enjoy a picnic, surf or just play in the sand. Explore along\u00a0Pacific Coast Highway\u00a0to find\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2017\/best-southern-california-beaches\/\">the best beach for you<\/a>\u00a0after moving to Los Angeles.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Be sure to apply a good SPF sunblock \u2013 even when it is overcast.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26661\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26661\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Runyon-Canyon-trail-by-Downtowngal-via-CC-BY-SA-3.0-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"Get moving to those hiking trails after moving to Los Angeles\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Runyon Canyon trail by Downtowngal via CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>8. Get Your Move On And Get Hiking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>There is always something to do outside in LA, but hiking is an easily-accessible outdoor activity that many people enjoy.\u00a0After moving to Los Angeles, try hiking Griffith Park, dog-friendly Runyon Canyon, Culver City Stairs, Switzer Falls, and the Santa Monica and San Bernardino mountains. Even in the urban jungle of Downtown LA,\u00a0you can hike up and down Bunker Hill and Angels Flight.<\/p>\n\n<h3><b>9. Wrap Yourself Up In A Great Music Scene<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26658\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26658\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Greek-Theater-by-Godfinger-via-CC-BY-SA-3.0-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Get moving to some great music after moving to Los Angeles\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greek Theatre by Godfinger via CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No matter what kind of music you are into, there is always some kind of live audio event to attend. LA boasts some of the best venues; there is The Forum, Staples Center, Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall and the smaller John Anson Ford and Greek Theatres. There are also more intimate settings such as The Mint, The Viper Room, Whisky-A-Go-Go, Largo, Troubadour and The Fonda Theatre. At any place, it will all be\u00a0music to your ears.<\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Load Up With Great Shopping<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles is not just about Rodeo Drive or closed-in malls anymore. Now there are highly popular\u00a0outdoor retail destinations such as Third Street Promenade<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in Santa Monica, Westfield Century City, The Commons at Calabasas, The Beverly Center or The Grove LA\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the Wilshire\/Fairfax district.\u00a0There also\u00a0the premium fashion and specialty goods shopping outlets nearby such as The Citadel in Commerce, Ontario Mills, Cabazon Outlets and Camarillo Premium Outlets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26659\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26659\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Hollywood-Sign-by-Oreos-via-CC-BY-SA-3.0-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Hollywood Sign by Oreos via CC-BY-SA-3.0\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t forget to visit the Hollywood Sign after moving to Los Angeles. Image by Oreos via CC-BY-SA-3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind, there is a lot more to Los Angeles than how it is portrayed in film, television shows, books, news and social media. This vibrant city is overflowing with diversified, remarkable Angelenos who you will meet and will enhance your life. And although celebrity sightings do occur on occasion, do not expect to bump into one on every corner (however if you wish for a \u201cstar experience&#8221; when moving to Los Angeles, NorthStar Moving Company can\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/other-services\/luxury-packages\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">move you in style.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 So ready yourself for a new adventure, make sure to pack up a lot of sunscreen, and get moving to Los Angeles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong><em>Have you recently moved to LA? What helped you to adapt and feel at home? We&#8217;d love to hear about your experience. Share your tips for moving to Los Angeles below.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about taking a leap and\u00a0moving to Los Angeles? There is a lot you want to know. 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