United States · the visa
Los Angeles
Los Angeles as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.
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The sheet
Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit
The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for Los Angeles now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.
Where to live
5 pieces by the writers on the ground
Where to live · Los AngelesSilver Lake & Echo Park, Los Angeles: Inside LA's Tastemaker CorridorNeighbourhood tour with local bars and food spots
Where to live · Los AngelesDowntown Los Angeles (DTLA): The Neighbourhood That Reads Like Several Cities Stitched TogetherNeighbourhood feature with history and views for living
Where to live · Los AngelesWest Hollywood, Los Angeles: A Neighbourhood Feature on the Strip, the Rainbow District and What Lies BetweenNeighbourhood guide to West Hollywood's character and nightlife
Where to live · Los AngelesVenice, Los Angeles: Inside the Boardwalk-to-Canals Neighbourhood FeatureNeighbourhood feature on Venice's distinct areas for living
Where to live · Los AngelesSanta Monica, Los Angeles: The Beach Town With a Michelin StarNeighbourhood guide to walkable beach area for living
Getting around
2 pieces by the writers on the ground
The weekend
1 piece by the writers on the ground
The kit
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A first week before the flat: the Los Angeles hotel directory
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