Travel·Posted on Nov 21, 201431 Things You Miss About Los Angeles When You LeaveYes, there is traffic but there are also other things.by Mackenzie KruvantBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. When you find a hidden beach to sit on. View this photo on Instagram 2. The wall of houses that sit on top of one another in the mountains. View this photo on Instagram 3. The self deprecating graffiti. View this photo on Instagram 4. The unofficial running paths. View this photo on Instagram 5. The fact that there are dozens of things to watch each night. View this photo on Instagram 6. The Instagram-ability of the city. View this photo on Instagram 7. And the fact that some of the best art in the world is just 35 minutes worth of traffic away. View this photo on Instagram 8. The ~decent vistas~ no matter where you are. View this photo on Instagram 9. The way the city sprawls endlessly. View this photo on Instagram 10. Tacos View this photo on Instagram 11. The endless spots to read in the sun. View this photo on Instagram 12. When you start driving north and you see the Hollywood sign. View this photo on Instagram 13. All the old school buildings that make you feel like you're in a time capsule View this photo on Instagram 14. The fact that you basically never have to go inside. View this photo on Instagram 15. How easy it is to eat healthy. View this photo on Instagram 16. And fresh. View this photo on Instagram 17. How glorious it is to not eat well. View this photo on Instagram 18. The way Griffith glows at night. View this photo on Instagram 19. Outdoor concerts no matter the season. View this photo on Instagram 20. That LA sport pride, ya know? View this photo on Instagram 21. The way the light perfectly stacks during a sunset. View this photo on Instagram 22. The feeling when you're driving on the side of the highway with no traffic. View this photo on Instagram 23. All the weird and random industry things you get invited to that make no sense. View this photo on Instagram 24. When your friends come into town and you go see the canals. View this photo on Instagram 25. How easy it is to have a romantic moment because the weather sets the mood for you. View this photo on Instagram 26. The far superior movie theaters. View this photo on Instagram 27. The flowers that grow up the walls of the bungalows. View this photo on Instagram 28. The many, many, many brunch options. View this photo on Instagram 29. PCH View this photo on Instagram 30. The fact that it's always a good time for ice cream. View this photo on Instagram 31. Everything. View this photo on Instagram