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Which LA Neighborhood are you? I explored 5 of my favorite neighborhoods in LA: Silver Lake, West Hollywood, Venice, Santa Monica, and Culver City. Each have their own distinct vibe and charm - let me show you how.
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00:00 Intro
00:34 Silver Lake
03:17 West Hollywood
04:54 Venice
07:38 Santa Monica
09:36 Culver City
11:23 Which LA Neighborhood Are You?

[@DarthWray1138]

Pasadena because I grew up there and it's the City of Roses home of the Rose Bowl and Parade. I love that Town!

[@mprime1716]

Agree about Culver City. It's basically in the middle of everything, unless you would rather live in South Bay/Long Beach.

[@ivankintler5282]

I think 'walkable' is the keyword. For any European moving to LA it is one of the most important qualities of life, to be able to step out your home and exist. You cold make a longer video called 'Walkable Neighbourhoods in LA'.

[@danieljung2810]

If you're from Europe and want walkable I would say Santa Monica near the Metro E. Line aka Expo line. If you want more of a city gritty feel, I would choose K Town, near Western and Wilshire or DTLA. If you want an artsy district, the East Art district in DTLA or Little Tokyo. If you want to live near a theme park, more close to the subway, Studio City and North Hollywood. All these locations are near the subway/rail lines making it convenient for people without a car.

[@samuelhinshelwoodjr]

@@danieljung2810 This comment thread is everything. Exactly. Thank y'all, as one considering moving here soon.

[@danieljung2810]

@samuelhinshelwoodjr No problem, just pull up Google maps, zoom into los angeles and type in, "metro lines Los Angeles" and it should show you the different subway/rail lines that center around DTLA. Do a lot of research before you move here as each neighborhood is very different and even block by block you can have million dollar condos next to a slum. Like Little Tokyo and the art district in DTLA, which are very nice and give you a city feel is right next to Skid Row which is one of the most dangerous parts of the city.

[@theeemnm]

⁠@@danieljung2810 Omg Korean Town and DTLA. Horrible areas to walk about. Unless you want to get stabbed or randomly attacked. I don’t even want to drive through those neighborhoods. Eww 😷.

[@theeemnm]

@@samuelhinshelwoodjr At the very least Downtown Long Beach. Unless you need to be near Downtown LA, Santa Monica, Culver City, etc. It’s completely on opposite end’s of town. However, it’s has a small town feel, next to some water, etc. Since the city is smaller police are able to somewhat police the city better than your larger cities.

[@dante340]

Although not technically part of the City of LA.. Glendale, Pasadena, and Long Beach are great spots as well. Not always the cheapest, as to be expected in Greater LA. But still great locations nonetheless.

[@SirenaChicago]

Santa Monica baby! I have lived here for years and I could never go back to Midwest winters! ! There are so many secret pockets in SM, I've only been to 3rd street twice. Beach is 10 blocks, cafes, shops, grocery stores all with a 5 block radius. Contrary to popular opinion you don't need a car in LA ! (if you live in the right area). Great video!

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Where is the best place to live in a car in Santa Monica ? I am Canadian and I want to live in Santa Monica illegally , I hear it is a haven for undocumented people .

[@David-bb5ho]

So many people that make these type of videos don’t make the effort to walk around and show the neighborhoods. Great video!

[@milivanilli1979]

As someone born in LA who grew up in Koreatown, I find these videos so interesting. Always cool to learn new things about cities I grew up around. You did a great job.

[@micheleg.4553]

Glad I found your channel! Moving to LA in December and appreciate your content. It helps!!

[@etherealtb6021]

I think Los Feliz is the nicest, centrally located and most walkable neighborhood in L.A..

[@MichaelMartello]

Great neighborhood!

[@etherealtb6021]

@@MichaelMartello Has a great park too that people use - Fern Dell!

[@stevenjohnson8736]

@@MichaelMartellowhy don’t u move up here to San Francisco let’s see if can afford to live here it’s really expensive just to live here it’s even more expensive than L.A

[@stevenjohnson8736]

@@MichaelMartellothis is the reason why I don’t live in Los Angeles way too many homeless livin in L.A in fact L.A known as the homeless capital of America their are more homeless people livin in L.A than any other city in America

[@kristab6981]

I’ve been binging all your videos lately Michael! I’ll be coming to Los Angeles in July and you’ve given me many ideas 💕

[@MichaelMartello]

Love to hear that!!😅

[@industryliaison]

this video is giving Travel Channel reel vibes. I really appreciated this alot.

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

Dann the production quality on this one is amazing! God jpob man.

[@mikienicktravelforpassion5240]

We are coming to LA in a month and we are watching all your videos we absolutely love them 😌❤️ keep going Michael

[@MichaelMartello]

Thanks so much! 😄have the best trip!

[@_tnk_]

awesome high quality content! really appreciate the work put into this

[@fuckyou96]

Great one and amazing weather ☀️😎

[@simonparker5173]

Thanks for this, really enjoyed it. I’m trying to move to California so all info helps.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Another good tour Mike , you are MARTELLO =In Italian Martello is a hammer . Pound away .

[@miker3701]

Love the LA weather

[@mpass92255]

Thank you for your videos Michael, I just found you and have binging all week. SFV here and I thank you for all the ideas to explore this summer.

[@MichaelMartello]

Awesome!!

[@chicuelo7239]

Great video!, I would to live in west hollywood :D

[@austincollazomusic]

Awesome synopsis-thank u so much!

[@raulpinela8648]

I will travel to LA and this video is just what I needed! Thanks Michael ☺️

[@harveyschwartz6789]

When I was there a few years ago for a few weeks and stayed at the Santa Monica hostel, I liked the Venice canal area and beach and Westwood by UCLA where the streets are not so wide and has a neighborhood feel. Liked all the seating and salad bars at Ralphs next to the Geffen Theater there.

[@TheGuifro]

Awesome video!!

[@MichaelMartello]

Thank you Guillermo!

[@cocoaswann2095]

Cool video! Both Silver Lake and Venice look Inviting. Thinking of visiting LA more and more...just to check these areas out - especially now that public transit is finally getting some investment/infrastructure. May it continue.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Great choices. These cities have kept up the L.A. vibe.

[@edmarf4457]

So much to choose! Decisions, decisions, decisions! Some great ideas.

[@subbydee4643]

Great video👍

[@orianacarolinagonzalezgonz1871]

I love Venice! I am moving there soon, thanks for the video ✨🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@ericamulgoon1023]

I was in LA last week, thank you for an array of useful videos! No sightings of you though

[@ericamulgoon1023]

My son and I are gonna make the move! We’re from Maine! Gonna try for a year at first! Your videos are the best ❤️

[@michaelsattler644]

I prefer the beach 🏖 🏊🏻‍♂️ Can‘t wait to be back again in California. Thanks for the video and a lot of helpful information for our next visit in LA.

[@MichaelMartello]

Thanks Michael!

[@mariarangella]

Yeah, I live in Long Beach now but lived most of my life in LA and still work there some days. I love LB more, ppl are more chilled and easy going.

[@billykraus6779]

Another Great video Michael! Would love to live in Culver City, hike from Will Roger's in Pacific Palisades to Point Dume in Malibu. So definitely a westside boy here! I could hangout in Silver Lake or West Hollywood (Rafters over Micky's) to have some nightlife fun...

[@stanox905]

Great vlog ! From France

[@billynakasaki4577]

Hi, Great Vid 👍 I work in Santa Monica, but live in City West, so I get the beach and the city all in one day. Especially when after work I ride the Beach bike path before heading back to DTLA.

[@vasirus9449]

thank you for the information

[@bhg123ful]

I recently moved in with my girlfriend in West Hollywood after living in Pasadena for nearly a decade. At first I was apprehensive about WeHo because of the pretentious reputation, but now I love where I live, and honestly it really depends on what part of WeHo. We’re on the east side of WeHo (east of Fairfax) and honestly I’d say it’s more chill and down to earth than further west. (like Sunset strip/closer to BH) We’re within walking distance of the businesses on both SM Blvd and Melrose, including iconic restaurants like Formosa cafe, as well as three grocery stores/pharmacies/barber/cocktail bars, etc. We love going to the Fairfax farmers market, Pan Pacific Park. Not far from Runyon museum row on Miracle Mile (Tar pits/LACMA, etc.) And we’re centrally located to go to other parts of LA pretty easily like Silver lake/echo park/los feliz, Griffith park, Venice/SM/beach areas.

[@dannynashvilledenver]

Everything in LA looks fancy ❤❤ I love New York because its classic and cozy and I love LA because its fun, sunny and FANCY

[@FredyVergaraShow]

Yo! i live in Brookyln, moving to LA after my lease ends. thanks for this video

Which of these would you recommend for a couple staying 7 days in LA?

[@aagtalentmanagement]

Love so many areas of LA Santa Monica was always number 1 until it has become unsafe with all of the homeless

[@mychaelawilliams]

Another great video! We were debating between Culver City and West Hollywood/Fairfax area. I think we’re going to go with Fairfax just because we liked the “LA vibe.” We’re coming from Atlanta and Culver City kind of reminded us of where we live today. But we’re coming again next month to get another look and will make our final decision in June. Can’t wait to see more of your content!

[@MichaelMartello]

Awesome! The first place I (temporarily) lived was Fairfax. Great spot!!

[@knowingnia3608]

Where did you decide?

[@mychaelawilliams]

@@knowingnia3608 we’re actually here seeing places and making the final decision. Seen about 10 places since Tuesday and hopefully will have a decision Monday. But we’re mostly looking in Beverly Grove and West Hollywood.

[@knowingnia3608]

@@mychaelawilliams that is awesome! My sister recommended West Hollywood. I'm starting my looking in August. The goal is for a December move-in. Thanks for sharing. It's helping a lot!

[@mychaelawilliams]

@@knowingnia3608 we came this Tuesday and are staying until next Sunday. We wanted to give ourselves a couple of weeks so we weren’t rushing and settling. This gives us plenty of time to tour lots of places and make the best decision.

[@candacesuero]

I live in Silverlake and agree. Def has a Brooklyn vibe. :)

[@baopham8676]

I'm in the small part of LA city limit that's right on the coast (San Pedro). With LA traffic, high gas price ($6.50/gal) & Expensive parking, I hardly venture west of the 110 or North of the 91. I prefer less crowds that you find in neighborhoods of Long Beach, Cerritos or the OC. It feels like a whole another world on the west side

[@the_clueless_traveller]

The edits in the are a step up Michael! I’m planning to come over from Australia in October, would love to collab!? I have some ideas!

[@MichaelMartello]

Thanks Andrew!! Nice, might be a fun idea!

[@bobcharlotte8724]

Anyone thought through this, "Been there............ In GTA5"? lol

[@MatthewGerrish]

Wish I found this channel before I visited!

[@LuisMartinez-ft9or]

Native Angelino here. It pains me to admit, but NYC is on another level. Nothing in LA can be considered walkable by NYC standards.

[@knowingnia3608]

I'm feeling Culver City.

[@EvanFromJersey]

I dabbled in different parts of the city. My favorite was the coastal town of Venice for skating and ocean

[@josephaugello1527]

I was born at Glendale Adventist hospital. I lived in glassel Park, Hollywood, north Hollywood in the city of LA. Also lived in glendale

[@josephaugello1527]

Venice is a neighborhood of the city of Los Angeles is plagued with homeless like many neighborhood if LA are.

[@JoshMcculloch29]

Where would you reccomand staying in la as a first time traveler

[@danielrearick2625]

Westchester is a sleepy town in los angeles. Access to the beach and good coffee as well

[@guidelaos]

I like the beach 🏖️

[@Colinbuz]

West LA and Santa monica🎉

[@biscuit4christ]

Dayglow Coffee! Have you tried it??

[@jeffpetrie7744]

I live north of 6th Street; four blocks west of the 110 Freeway; def east of Westlake; and south of 3rd Street. What is my neighborhood?

[@user-bq8dd7kg7g]

Can you please add avg rent prices for the last three areas. Loved the video. Lived in three of the five over the years. Thanks.

[@blueswithesoul]

With the goal of living in a walkable area but also being able to reach the beach without a car, Culver city seems the right choice. But where in Culver city? Where is it less safe than other areas? Where is it more dog friendly? I am looking to relocate from Denver and would like advice. My (potential) office is downtown (near the Intercontinental hotel)

[@melindaarmani9308]

I moved here from Denver last year and love it. LA is deceiving looking at a map-you can’t live near the beach and work downtown without sitting in traffic FOREVER. Even Culver City to DTLA will take you quite a long time. Don’t look at miles, look at traffic time because at rush hour 1 mile=10-15 min. Silver Lake is a great choice for an easy commute to work. The beach is nice but unless you’re a surfer in the water every day, it’s just not worth dealing with traffic 5 days a week going to work.

[@robertcroft8241]

I live in Manchester England and love LA. You can live anywhere along the Metro lines. Long Beach is good on the Blue Line as is Pasadena on the Gold. Just ride around, and judge for yourself. Compton is a lot cleaner and safer than here where I live. Like here, you don't go wandering about after dark.

[@buhohaha]

U nees to do glendale ,eagle rock, whittier,westcovina, pasaena are the best

[@sakeenahm]

I'm a city girl who also loves the beach so it's hard to choose.

[@bobcharlotte8724]

I live in central Tokyo and these rent prices made me go "omgggggggggggggggggggg wth".

[@stefeeze]

Pasadena!

[@trexinvert]

How about silicon beach(Playa Vista), highland park, and DTLA(arts district, the brewery and chinatown).

[@azharalshaikhi2528]

I’ll study at CPP, I don’t want to live in Pomona, any recommendations for nice area around.

[@avocatobigpp4249]

You should visit East La

[@msongs]

once lived in Echo Park on Sunset Blvd right across from the Dairy Queen (if it's still there) Did you visit MacArthur Park, where the cake was left out in the rain? then was mostly druggies lol

[@Steph-iz7xz]

I have pinned all the LA places of interest recommended by Michael Martello over here~

[@FaezMCH]

Arts District DTLA!

[@maxxrenn]

10:46 Did you ever manage to do the dedicated video on Culver City?

[@MichaelMartello]

Not yet!

[@maxxrenn]

@@MichaelMartello can’t wait 😁

[@dgonzales9360]

Its either WeHo or South Bay for me ❤

[@charlita25]

I think 💭 I would like Silver Lake. Although I do love ❤️ West Hollywood 🌴

[@mjwbulich]

I grew up in Atwater Village in the 70s and 80s. When I'm in the Silverlake, Echo Park, Glassell Park area now I like to play a game. I call it "Who Wouldn't Have Set Foot in This Town 35 Years Ago". Watching wealthy white women push strollers down formerly gang infested streets never gets old.

[@aragorn4242]

venice beach ? grimy. still lots of homeless around. This is never mentioned.

[@STJRedstorm]

That concrete reservoir is in no way giving me Central Park vibes.

[@JohnnyFiction]

You skipped over Playa Vista, do that next

[@2Bluzin]

You need to come down to Long Beach by the water. Downtown lots of new apartments, condos high-rises and restaurants, the marine with a huge aquarium, Broadway with our tiny little gay district, 2nd street shopping, Belmont Shore and don't forget Naples (kind of a hidden gem most people even LA have never heard of) multi-million dollar homes and real canals that blow away the ones you just showed in Venice. LB is getting more expensive lately but still the most affordable city by the water in LA county. Very laid back, more diverse, large LGBT community, a lot less pretentious than LA and OC and generally more friendly.

[@MichaelMartello]

Thanks for the reco! I visited Long Beach last summer, I have a video on it if you’re interested :) LOVE the Naples canals.

[@Shoota187]

22 right now by 25 I will moving to my dream location Venice beach LIFES GOOD

[@HARSHA7049]

I live in echo park

[@suzannek3493]

What happened to Malibu ?

[@Algoraphobic]

You forgot about the nightly shootouts in Lincoln Heights, and all the needles you walk on in Northridge. OH, and Skid Row, can’t forget Skid Row! Best view of LA is on the plane out, but God help you if you pick LAX

[@karenmonson9893]

I like Venice beach because it seems layed back and like the idea of living by an ocean. Culver City doesn't sound to bad either. Lots of trendy shops and lots of things to do. The one concern I have is how expensive it is to live in California anywhere!🙂🙄😏

[@timanb2491]

what about 90210?

[@dm9310]

That area u refer to “Central East” is Northeast LA

[@scottcrawford2058]

SILVER LAKE

[@hoopstalkcentral]

Which neighborhood I am? Bel Air hahaha

[@Denise-dv3ps]

Definitely West

[@gandydancer72]

Pico Union

[@patr70]

Manhattan/Hermosa Beach first. Malibu/Pacific Palisades second. Woodland Hills(yes.. the Valley) third. Brentwood fourth. Glendale/Burbank fifth. I would personally [avoid] living in Hollywood, DTLA, West Hollywood, Silverlake, and Mid-City.

[@Ben-jq5oo]

New sub here. Really enjoying your channel. I follow Nick Johnson also which means I get two opposing perspectives on the city. Viewing from a sociological perspective I am horrified at the degree of racial segregation . We do have our societal issues in Australia, particularly focused on the country’s history of exploitation and cruelty to our indigenous/first people, but overall we have not seen the levels of segregation and gang culture that exist in parts of the USA. Los Angeles seems to encapsulate this dysfunction and division. 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈

[@theealiennreview6912]

As a actor what area of La is the hipster acting culture

[@bjtwuk]

I have lived in the Tri-Hipster Area (Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Atwater) all my life. I have to admit that I have NEVER heard of Silver Lake referred to as "Brooklyn". In fact, if you want to travel back in time, prior to being renamed Cesar Chavez Avenue in 1994, the road was called Brooklyn Avenue. So to me, any place that might have been considered Brooklyn would have been the Boyle Heights neighborhood. But one had better not refer to Silver Lake as East Hollywood or the residents will get very irritated. Los Feliz is where I call home. My elementary school was Los Feliz School, so this has been my home for a loooong time. There are a couple of things that I wish that I could suggest to you: I know you love your electric skateboard, but I wish that you would consider taking up cycling. Sign up for AIDS/LifeCycle! Registration opens on August 17, 2022 for the June 2023 ride. And another wish that I have for your videos would be if you could explore more of South Central and East LA.

[@nlpnt]

Isn't it the other way around, now realtors advertise East Hollywood listings as "Silver Lake Adjacent"? \

[@sejejo7565]

Ima start going on white girl hikes

[@xazimir4266]

Venice ain’t a city babe….it’s a neighborhood

[@xazimir4266]

You got it sorry

[@josephaugello1527]

Yep that's correct so is Playa del rey, pacific palisades, San Pedro. Wilmington, harbor city, and most of the San Fernando Valley

[@josephaugello1527]

Silver lake is hotter than the Westside

[@Bellasie1]

I know Santa Monica is supposed to be posh but that pier is an eyesore imho and doesn't match the sophistication pursued elsewhere in the city. Venice with its canal would be the posh city of the two if it weren't for the beach walk atmosphere. That's just my impression. I like Weho for going out, but there is no neighborhood in LA that I think is worth the price required to actually live there.

[@mm.f262]

Why Talk about coffee shops???

[@JohnnyFiction]

Los Feliz gets way way too much credit for being "hip" and "down to earth" when what they really mean is that it's dirty as hell, tagged up, not safe and downright ugly in some places. When most of the stores have bars on their windows and cracked streets in front of their doors, you know the rep is forced and not real

[@jeffpetrie7744]

Don’t you have to be east of DTLA to be East Side?

[@ancomdenley9443]

depends who you ask

[@josephaugello1527]

Correct silver lake is not east they don't like that. East would be east of downtown LA