11 Myths About Los Angeles That Aren't A Thing

The streets aren't actually paved of gold. But, if you're driving a Chevy Trax, you can find some hidden gems that'll make them feel perfectly golden.

1. Everyone goes to the beach to surf.

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Surfers surf. Everyone else sits on beach towels and groans about tourists.

2. No one owns winter clothes.

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If Angelenos know anything, it's how to wrap a scarf.

3. Public transportation is nonexistent.

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Soon you all will marvel at the beauty that will be the Santa Monica Expo Line.

4. All the trees are palm trees.

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The only trees worth photographing are palm trees.

5. People from the Valley love your valley girl impression.

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Like, no. Just, like, stop.

6. People from Los Angeles only care about their appearance.

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Just because Angelenos look good doesn't mean they only care about their looks.

7. The workday is noon to 1 p.m.

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The time difference may make it look like we are perpetually sleeping in, but this is just not the case.

8. People don't read books.

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People read plenty of books. When you spend your life in traffic, however, you get real into that audiobook life.

9. Every conversation is about freeways.

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Some conversations include highway detours.

10. "Cali" is an appropriate abbreviation.

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No one from Cali would ever refer to it as "Cali."

11. Everyone is blonde.

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This is not Finland.

Chevy Trax has 4G LTE Wi-Fi to help you get around town and disprove a few myths of your own.