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Los Angeles Moving Guide

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The city of Los Angeles, California, hardly needs an introduction. The 2nd-largest city in the United States, LA is also one of the most culturally diverse cities on the planet. It’s an entertainment and media powerhouse, a major technology city, and offers world-class sports, arts, and cuisine! If you’re moving to Los Angeles, this guide from NSA Storage has everything you need to know about your new home.

Los Angeles Highlights

Although it’s an expensive place to live, there is a reason so many are still willing to to make the move to LA. Consider a few of the many perks that come from living in Los Angeles:

  • A dry Mediterranean climate with nearly 300 days of sunshine a year and little to no extreme cold.
  • Pacific coastal living but with mountains close enough for day trips, which opens up a world of outdoor sport and recreation options.
  • A massive urban park system, with green spaces around every corner and a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round.
  • World-class dining, shopping, and entertainment venues, and an arts scene that has few rivals.
  • Immersion in a culterally diverse area. Over 220 languages are spoken across LA County.

There’s one last reason LA has such a magnetic attraction for so many folks: Hollywood. One of the city’s many neighborhoods, Hollywood is known worldwide as the birthplace of today’s modern film and television industry. 

Climate and Weather in LA

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Moving to LA means you’ll experience low humidity most of the year, long stretches of sunny, warm days, and only a handful of rainy weeks in winter.

Speaking of winter in LA, it rarely gets cold enough for frost, let alone snow. You’ll have the occasional storm off of the Pacific Ocean, but they pass quickly in most cases. It’s rare to see long stretches of rainy days, even during LA’s short “rainy season”.

Here are a few more Los Angeles weather tidbits:

  • During summer, LA can go for weeks without rain.
  • LA has low humidity levels compared to many other cities in subtropical climates.
  • Summer highs range from 75°F to 85°F, with few days that are sweltering hot.
  • Winter highs range from 55°F to 70°F.
  • Most of the city’s rainfall is seen in winter, between November and March.
  • On average, the city sees five and a half days of sunshine every week.

Los Angeles has One of the World’s Largest Economies

With several major industries including entertainment, technology, tourism, aerospace and international trade, it’s no wonder LA’s economy is thriving. The city’s GDP is approximately $1.1 trillion, which would rank it in the top 20 countries globally!

Many folks moving to Los Angeles are searching for a job, a career, or a fresh start. The city is happy to oblige, with many of the world’s major employers, including:

One thing to keep in mind is that Los Angeles does have a major issue with traffic. Commute times in the city are some of the longest in the country, often exceeding 35 minutes. The good news, though, is that LA is currently expanding their Metro rail system to help ease traffic congestion.

Enjoy LA’s World-Class Culture, Arts and Cuisine

Today, LA is recognized internationally in terms of museums and performing arts venues. It’s also the global center of the film and TV industries, and sees a constant influx of creative talent. Not surprisingly, the city has one of the largest concentrations of designers, musicians, writers, and visual artists in the world.

Then there’s the cuisine. From Michelin-starred restaurants to amazing street vendors, dining out in LA is a delicious adventure! It helps that the city has access to farm-fresh ingredients the entire year. Plus, being on the Pacific Coast, the seafood here is as good as it gets!

Here’s a quick look at some of the amazing culture, arts, and dining choices you’ll have when living in LA:

  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)- The largest art museum in the western U.S., with a collection that spans 6,000+ years of art history.
  • Hollywood Bowl– With seating for over 17,000 fans, it’s the largest outdoor amphitheatre in the country.
  • The Getty Center & Getty Villa– An incredible museum that focuses on ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art. (It’s also free to the public.)
  • Koreatown, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, and Thai Town– These cities-within-a-city provide neighborhood-driven culture, food, nightlife, and arts. Plus, LA’s is the only official Thai Town in the United States.
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall– The LA Philharmonic Orchestra plays here, a venue recognized internationally for its architectural style and amazing acoustics.
  • The Broad– Also free to the public, you’ll enjoy over 2,000 works of contemporary art here.
  • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures– The first major museum dedicated entirely to film history.
  • Dozens of Michelin-starred restaurants throughout the city. LA is one of the few cities in the world where Michelin-star dining and street food coexist at world-class levels.

Los Angeles is a Winner in Pro Sports

Professional sports and LA have a long, glorious history, making the city one of the most successful in the country in terms of championships. Los Angeles is one of the few cities with a professional sports team in every major league and is home to multiple teams in the same league.

Los Angeles has also hosted the Olympic Games two times (in 1932 and 1984) and will host the Games again in 2028.

Take a look at LA’s impressive pro sports roster:

Besides these championship-winning teams, LA is also home to:

LA is one of the top sports cities in the world, with iconic stadiums, winning teams, and a year-round sports culture. There are only a handful of cities on the planet that measure up to Los Angeles when it comes to professional sports. 

Outdoor Recreation Near LA

One of the best reasons to live in Los Angeles is that, whatever you’re into, the city has it. Parks and green spaces are everywhere you look, and the beach is minutes away. Plus, there are so many miles of trails to hike and bike, you might never see them all! 

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LA offers a rare combination of access to beaches, mountains, urban trails and year-round recreation. You can, for example, surf in the morning, hike a trail after lunch, and be mountain biking by dinnertime! Very few metro areas offer this recreational diversity. 

Here are a few peak spots in LA to be your peak self:

  • Major Beaches– Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, and Hermosa Beach are all here, with surfing, swimming, volleyball, and more. LA offers 70+ miles of coastline!
  • Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country with over 4,300 acres.
  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, with over 500 miles of trails and amazing terrain.
  • One of the country’s most extensive systems of urban bike lanes and coastal paths.
  • Runyon Canyon Park, a magnet for hikers with spectacular views of the city.
  • Hundreds of public tennis courts, baseball diamonds, skate parks, and soccer fields.

Moving to Los Angeles and Need Storage Help? Count on NSA Storage

If you’ve just arrived in Los Angeles and need help storing your belongings, NSA Storage is here to help. With hundreds of safe, clean, and secure self-storage in the Greater Los Angeles Area, storing your stuff is a breeze. If you’re on your way and want to reserve a storage unit in Los Angeles it’s simple! Search for a facility near you and reserve online with ease. We’ll have it ready when you, or your stuff, arrives.

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