Here Are 10 Reasons Why People Love Living In LA

"If you see someone who looks like a celebrity, they probably ARE."

1. You can get a tan in the winter.

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"As an East Coast transplant living in LA, winter assures me I made the right decision. I see my friends trudging through the snow or being reluctant to leave the house. Meanwhile, I can head over to the beach in January!"

—Jamie M.

2. You're basically living on a movie set.

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"Living in LA allows you to visit so many famous movie/television locations, such as the Griffith Observatory or the houses from Clueless. And if you see someone who looks like a celebrity, they probably ARE."

—Alison P.

3. Any outdoor activity you can imagine is at your fingertips.

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"You can get to, like, five different climates really easily. Drive one way, you're at the beach. Drive another, you can ski down snow-capped mountains. Drive a different direction, you're in the desert. Drive yet another direction, you're in a lush green forest. Every biome you could ever want is an hour away."

—Justin T.

4. You can always find a furry friend!

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"I love that everyone has a dog and brings them to places. Most restaurants and venues are dog friendly, so you can go almost anywhere with a VERY high chance of seeing a beautiful doggo!"

—Tara P.

5. The food is unbeatable...

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"The restaurants here are really, really good, and there's an incredible number of options. Ethiopian? Check. Filipino? Check. And don't even get me started on the tacos."

—Brian B.

6. ...and you can find the freshest ingredients!

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"I've found that nowhere compares to LA when it comes to fresh food and ingredients. There's a huge variety of farmers markets, so whether I'm looking for fresh fish or organic produce, I know I'll find the best ingredients!"

—Kylie M.

7. LA is more than just a bustling city.

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"There are so many hidden gems in LA apart from the flashy main attractions of the city. From the Venice Canals to the Micheltorena Stairs, you can always find something new, unique, and beautiful in LA! Plus, they make fire Instagram posts!”

—Tessa S.

8. The hiking trails are picturesque.

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"I like living here because you can drive to the beach in the morning and then the mountains in the same day! Lots of hiking and things you can do outdoors, and it's just the best!"

—Tracy R.

9. It's pretty easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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"LA definitely encourages a healthy lifestyle, so it's pretty easy to be healthy here. There are tons of healthy eating places, beautiful hiking trails, and you can generally find a yoga studio or cycle class on any given block."

—Lisa T.

10. There's ALWAYS something fun to do!

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"You're never bored in LA because there's always some fun event happening: a movie in the cemetery, pier-side concerts, or a cool new food truck that you have to try."

—Matt S.

What do you love about LA? Let us know in the comments!