Only thing you need to know prior to moving to LA is how high the rent is.

@stitches318

4 жыл бұрын

It depends where you live. Some of the lower-end neighborhoods, like Palms, Beverlywood, Culver City, are comparable to rents in the north east.

@interpretrebekah

4 жыл бұрын

buuuuut not as much as NYC or SF :)

@phoebefremdschamen1857

4 жыл бұрын

Or Boston, even more expensive

@CaptNemo_

4 жыл бұрын

Am from Calabasas, and it’s not bad living in LA , it’s just the traffic that’s bad.

@walterhill2363

4 жыл бұрын

it's a common knowledge at this point

Whoever is reading this, you will be successful one day, let's do this for the future

@stephaniecarter27

4 жыл бұрын

I believe I receive that!!! Thank you so much! 💖

@ebentee

4 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniecarter27 Thank you too

@thequeerbee2026

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think a dead person can be successful :(

@es5398

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive comment ✌🏻

@aroodam-ashokkumar

4 жыл бұрын

thanks man ! you too

Just an FYI from an LA Native: West Hollywood and Santa Monica are actually independent cities and not part of the City of Los Angeles. However, they are adjacent to the City of Los Angeles. Now, Hollywood and Silverlake are districts/neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles. Don't be fooled by the glamour you see on TV. LA has a lot of rough areas.

@Na2Ocean

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they’re a part of Los Angeles County.

@talicecue

4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this i’m definitely making a note, i want to move when i’m at least 19 in three years

@the_letter_b

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the closest to the paradise LA portrayed in entertainment media, though not always, is the beach areas of Orange County and San Diego. The first is very suburban, politically conservative, and boring and way out of the budget of most people but shows like Laguna Beach are based there, people can mistake that show for just being a beach near LA when in reality, it feels like a whole different city. SD is like somewhere between OC and LA (in terms of qualities, not location). More going on than OC but still nowhere near as many options as LA, better urban area, a lot cleaner than LA, not quite as conservative as OC but more than LA, etc.

@stickshiftsniper2831

4 жыл бұрын

They are all most definitely part of la county my dude

@kidcivic2002

3 жыл бұрын

@@stickshiftsniper2831 LA County is not "L.A." per se. Only Los Angeles City is "L.A."

As someone who has lived in LA for almost 20 years( born and raised here) these are so funny. Just the things people don't realize, and yes there are bad drivers in LA because there are too many people here. I love where I live, but I rarely go into any of those cities she mentions most of those places are things that long time residents aren't apart of. Also, there is a big homeless population everywhere in LA. There is a severe lack of affordable housing due to so many people wanting to come live here leading to rent hikes, and a lot of people who grew up here (usually minorities) are pushed out of their housing to make "trendy" areas. I just wanted to mention this as it is an important thing to consider, and remember that there will be large black, Latino, Asian, and pretty much any other culture around you so please educate yourself before moving here, and be respectful of those communities.

@Ice-fg9jc

4 жыл бұрын

I was born in LA and raised in San Jose. I'm currently living in San Diego and hopefully will be moving to LA sometime soon. Thank you for your words of wisdom.

@soccerruben1

4 жыл бұрын

I love the last bit of advice about educating ourselves and being respectful about good communities of color is that the last thing we need is a viral video of ignorant Karen's lashing out at a POC for no reason.

@samiamor3955

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ice-fg9jc Do you not like San Diego? I'm actually considering to move there from LA lol. It's actually between Sacramento and San Diego.

@smargrave

4 жыл бұрын

I think when moving to LA, learn to be an aggressive driver. What Shelby mentioned in her video was a perfect example of aggressive driving. Seriously, you will never get anywhere on time if you aren't willing to bend the driving rules. Also, another tip when driving in LA is to always leave early. There will be traffic no matter what time you are out driving or how far you are going. There's a saying in LA, "If you aren't early, you're already late."

@MnMPeace

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment. I think it’s important for these people to address gentrification and how people come here without any understanding of the communities and people that exist here outside of the white washed transplant view of L.A.

I moved here by myself, I didn’t have anything to lose, I didn’t have a job or any money, no family no friends... this city is pretty special for me. I’m living with my new roommates right now 🙂

@joshuajayseph1390

3 жыл бұрын

that sounds awesome. Where do you live? And do you recommend any certain areas? i want to be near the beach but i hear its better to be near eastside if your younger with less money... idk

@mmoarchives2542

3 жыл бұрын

ppl like you is why LA is LA, no education, no money, they think they can just bum it in the streets their whole life until they become a rockstar

@jammiiing

3 жыл бұрын

@@mmoarchives2542 bro you have to chill. This person just moved to LA because they wanted a change. They're not keeping anyone from going to college or getting a job.

@Jayshreeusedtomakevidoes

3 жыл бұрын

Hey which area are you living in it?

@dennis771

3 жыл бұрын

@@jammiiing with the mentality the city won’t thrive

I have zero interest in moving to LA and yet I watched this all the way through LOL. I just love the style of these videos & I get so drawn in hahaha Am I alone in this?

@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon

4 жыл бұрын

For some reason the cold water is what surprised me the most?! 💜

@annesquires3257

4 жыл бұрын

ahh me too

@greatest_bumble_bee_dude

4 жыл бұрын

I'll stay here within nsw, Australia ☺

@TommySheaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

@TL Travel, no you are not alone on the subject. Style, education, classy & cool. Everything that is us, right now.

@audrey_bond_

4 жыл бұрын

Omfg I was about to comment the same thing

I’m an apartment manager in LA. Be VERY careful with subleases. It’s not really that common here, and there are plenty of illegal subleases. If you take on an illegal sublease, you could be thrown out, or worse, end up responsible for all the rent if the actual tenant flakes. Don’t forget that this applies to AirBnB as well. I’ve had people do illegal AirBnB in my building, and had to turn away folks who thought they could stay here. Because of the housing shortage here, it’s ILLEGAL to run an AirBnB in an apartment building. The only legal ones are in single family homes, duplexes, or triplexes. If you see an AirBnB listed in a building with more than three units, it could be shut down at any point. I’d stay away. Condos are a grey area, as are rules for smaller cities like Burbank, Santa Monica, Culver City. Remember LA *city* is only one part of LA *county* and places like West Hollywood and Santa Monica, which are separate cities, have different rules. Bottom line

@33Jenesis

3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I work in real estate in the west side. I haven’t heard any landlord or management company would allow sublease, especially rent control units. They are waiting to catch you doing it so that they can evict you out of your rent control unit.

@33Jenesis

3 жыл бұрын

@@EliotHochberg it is usually the other tenants that rat out the sublease or AirBnB. Owners or managers don’t like trouble makers therefore offenses like these could have bad consequences. In LA, the buildings with low rents are mostly older long term owners who self manage. Once they die or cash out, the low rent tenants are at risk.

@Matt90541

3 жыл бұрын

Californian landlords should be defunded and their property redistributed to promote equality.

@caringgurl4444

3 жыл бұрын

Eliot Hochberg hii what do u recommend to someone who’s trying to pursue acting to live in?btw thanks for ur explanation 😊💜

@caringgurl4444

3 жыл бұрын

Eliot Hochberg tHANK U SO MUCH FOR TAKING UR TIME TO ANSWER IT HELOS A LOT:), I APPRECIATE U♥️🥺✨🌸💗💜

1 - traffic 2 - high property/rent cost 3 - homeless population 4 - high cost of living 5 - pretentious people 6 - summer can be super hot/brush fires

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY DONT COME HERE!!!

@asherwoodman8821

4 жыл бұрын

I still want it :) I'll go back to Texas to reitre and settle down with a house lmao

@LeonBosset

4 жыл бұрын

You left out: 7. Earthquakes. 8. Zombie Apocalypse. 9. The sky is falling. 10. Life has no meaning. 11. Brie Larson.

@brianv2871

4 жыл бұрын

@@sjtanman What am i missing? you've commented on just about everything telling people to not move here? Having lived here all my life, i'm not sure what you have against LA? It's just like any other big city. If you're young, it's fine to move here. I wouldn't retire here since economically it's not the best choice, but as long as you have a decent job it's fine.

@jamesparson

3 жыл бұрын

You need to mention traffic again, because it is real bad.

I lived in SoCal 10 years, LA one year. I loved it. Rent was $3,500 but I was 10 min from Venice Beach. All in all, you can’t beat the climate, restaurants, and lifestyle. But don’t come here poor and “hope” to make it. You can’t rent without earning three times the rent annually or proof of a shit load of cash in the bank. It is super expensive here . You are paying for the ocean, mountains, canyons and beauty of California.

@sqexh3514

3 жыл бұрын

Damn 3k mines 6,000

@sayjaibao01188

3 жыл бұрын

True, it's expensive for a reason and ur competing with 40 milllion other people.

@angelachanelhuang1651

2 жыл бұрын

Huntington Beach, ca...

Me: raised in LA Also me: *clicks on this video*

@mrg3627

4 жыл бұрын

I'm very curious - how did it feel like to watch this video?

@helenaramirez-watson9885

4 жыл бұрын

Same!

@MVPDJ23

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@Kurups101

4 жыл бұрын

@@mrg3627 shes completely out of touch with what people who are raised here would put in a video like this thats for sure.

I lived and worked in several parts of LA over the course of 14 years and your description and comments are spot on! Thank you!

Thank you for acknowledging gentrification :) this is a really important issue that most influencers will gloss over or totally ignore altogether

Many people that move to LA expect to live a very kardashian lifestyle without knowing that most people in LA never achieve that and instead have to rent a room forever, i was born in LA and if my family wasn’t here i would definitely move to a cheaper state

@neiandresamuels5428

4 жыл бұрын

Ironic as it sounds...Texas is somewhat the same way People think they gonna move here Get a Huge mansion for $300k and Live lavishly.. Umm nah....When that property tax and tollway bills start piling up you'll think twice about those overpriced mansions

@crazeyjoe

4 жыл бұрын

@@neiandresamuels5428 Dallas is still way cheap compared to LA.

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

So true DON'T move here!!

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

@@neiandresamuels5428 Texas dosen't hold a candle to California..not even close..

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

@@crazeyjoe yes it is.

I'm actually looking into moving to LA so I'm glad you uploaded this.

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

I'd rethink that decision..

@nofx84

4 жыл бұрын

Don't come, we're full

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

@@nofx84 So true Keith we are!!!

@danyclaudio9565

3 жыл бұрын

@@nofx84 😂😂😂😂😂

@macron7179

3 жыл бұрын

Cool me to wanna be friend?

Lol I want to see a Shelby goes to South Central, Watts, Huntington Park etc.

@Na2Ocean

4 жыл бұрын

😆

@jonnymartinez115

4 жыл бұрын

All these white people need to stop moving here 😆

@jacobclark787

3 жыл бұрын

My Husband was so speechless after he found out i have been monitoring his secret relationship with my best friend all these while. a massive thank you to @benjayhacks on Instagram for this great opportunity.

@tomasgallardo5272

3 жыл бұрын

Jacob Clark your husband?

@destro420kush

3 жыл бұрын

South Gate,Bell Gardens, Boyle Heights, Cudahy, Compton lol

This was a very well done video, good job. It's nice to know that there are some people that are not afraid to be honest about there experience of living in LA.

MOVING TO LA TONIGHT!!! ☺️💗I’m so excited to follow my dreams

@valariewimes819

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck & be safe !

@Itsangeladelacruz

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Galeano yea I’m out here living my best life !

@Itsangeladelacruz

4 жыл бұрын

Valarie Wimes thank you hun💕

@jamesparson

3 жыл бұрын

How did it work out?

@lyssmsarona1885

3 жыл бұрын

How is it let me know ?

Canceling plans because of rain?!? The portlander in my is SHOCKED. 😧

@ShelbyChurch

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah right?!

@F4rSeer

4 жыл бұрын

LA native here and yes I can confirm this

@iAreAndy

4 жыл бұрын

also an LA native, i can confirm (and is guilty of) this too

@Its-Just-Gizmo

4 жыл бұрын

Dude from Scotland here. Rain is the most common weather here. Get over it, it's just rain hahaha.

@harrytaylor6565

4 жыл бұрын

likewise the english in me

Being born and raised in LA these videos (although well made) are just so off. The people who make up the LA stereotype are the people who moved here from different places. Living in the valley isn't a long drive from anything, there is stuff to do in the valley. It is definitely not like a suburb lol.

@Kurups101

4 жыл бұрын

yeah honestly it is people who move here that aren't from here that i find have the biggest egos. people from here typically (not always of course) know better and mind their own business

@hansonel

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephanie4218 I'm sure all these comments have deterred people from moving to LA.... Not even COVID has stopped people (mostly college grads) from moving to desirable cities like NYC, LA and SF since they think rent is falling to "affordable" prices now and can get "deals"

@sayjaibao01188

3 жыл бұрын

The Valley is more sleepy than the LA Basin, it's a fact.

@Matt90541

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone from LA is from "somewhere else." Just a little more than 100 years ago almost nobody lived there.

@narinelar6433

3 жыл бұрын

@@Matt90541 ok buddy, 100 years ago is irrelevant. I was born and raised in LA.

I know this video is old but I been LOVING your content. I've wanted to move to LA for YEARS.. I will probably visit soon to see where I fit in. Thank you for the content!

Shelby is SO good at making videos🥺 She is like goals😆 go Shelby!

@juliaw151

4 жыл бұрын

Her and Monica both are! Talent must run in the family

@c.3720

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! I was so excited she made a new one, even though I don't plan to move to LA

@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon

4 жыл бұрын

She’s better than most Netflix series lol

@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon

4 жыл бұрын

doug robertson same here! She’s literally my inspiration as a small KZreadr ✌🏼

@realyoutubekumar

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. : )

Silverlake has been gentrified for YEARS....beyond just the past couple of years. Thank you for including that disclaimer though!

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

Funny

Great info! As someone who’s looking specifically for a sublease situation while attending a school there for a few months, that bit of knowledge was pretty valuable.

Honestly, i haven't ever looked forward to move to LA, but i love seeing LA through TV shows, vlogs, films, espacially your videos. I'm really appreciate your viewpoint that expanded my horizon and helped me improve my English listening skill a lot. Thanks from Vietnam ♥♥

This is by far, the most educational "LA" vlog I have watched. I live, born and raised, in the Philippines and I am literally daydreaming of living in LA sooner or later despite the fact that I don't have any connections there, I don't know anyone who's currently living there, so basically I'm just praying lol. Given all these facts mentioned in the video, makes me think, what job can I apply for, just to be able to live in LA. I know a lot of people throw negative comments on deciding to live in LA, most of them are even Californians, but for people like me who just want to be independent, explore, and live in an unfamiliar yet we know, happy places "for us", we just want to strive and do what it takes to whatever we feel we should accomplish. So yeah, I am literally starting from nothing like 0, I haven't even travelled outside PH yet, so I just hope the stars will align for me one day and let me live my American, let's say Californian dream soon! I hope it comes true! Spreading love from the Philippines!

@blablalagence5013

2 жыл бұрын

Few tips for you, anywhere you want to move! Get yourself valuable skills for the entertainment industry, tech: graphic designers, web developers, programming, or anything you could do in any field given, freelancer and hired by a corporation. Work on your sales skills, how to promote (yourself). Start by making a plan, putting dates, and a budget on your dream... Faster than waiting on stars to align ;) Create your opportunity, be bold and make your luck! Save, save, save, save, invest, save, be debt-free, save, invest and make sure you're ready for discovery. "Daydreaming" is overrated, just make it happen. Much love from Canada.

@lukewalker3

2 жыл бұрын

@@blablalagence5013 maybe this is what I need I would like to move to La I really do but I don’t have amazing grades in the uk they are fine but USA are not amazing it just seems so hard to get a job to be able to move over to La and I wouldn’t want to go without my mom and step dad or my little sis so I would need like a 3 bed room apartment it just seems impossible to move I would need a really good job to move and that you don’t get any help with housing like you do in the UK

I still think Shelby needs a Netflix show, she’s queen of filming and editing

@07bently

4 жыл бұрын

shes good check out this queen of editing Nora Svet.

@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon

4 жыл бұрын

Lia Hatzakis she’s better than most tv Series on Netflix 😂

@cassiering1426

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Totally agree with you!

@Kurups101

3 жыл бұрын

if you want to watch "Basic White Girl - the sHOW!"

You really opened my eyes after watching this video! I had a really different concept of LA but now I think I´m going to reconsider my options of moving there.

From an Aussie watching this, I enjoyed it. Not that I am looking at relocating anytime soon. I liked seeing where different places are located. Have been to LA a few times over the years and so much more places I want to see when we can eventually travel again!

I’ve been to LA, and visited most of the places you reviewed. To me, LA was pretty much what I expected. I was warned before I came that Hollywood was not what most think it is. The biggest thing that shocked me was the amount of homeless people. Overall I thought LA was decent and had a nice vibe to it. With that said, I don’t think it’s worth living there unless you’re rich! For the average person wanted to buy a house and start a family one day, it’s just it going to happen. If a young person what to get some roommates and enjoy it for a few years, fine. Other than that, it’s a no go for me! I would recommend Texas or any of the bigger cities in the southeast!

@lake8005

3 жыл бұрын

Howdy Lol don't send any more people to texas! We are full😂😂

@JBoy340a

3 жыл бұрын

Texas cities are getting very expensive. Especially Austin.

@sydbey947

2 жыл бұрын

Texas has sink holes… no thanks

@Naissa

2 жыл бұрын

@@JBoy340a As a native Texan, IDK why people like Austin to begin with. It's very overrated and people drive terribly. The best parts of Texas are the areas nobody talks about.

@tasjourney7778

Жыл бұрын

Please don’t come to Myrtle Beach it’s full

So true what you said about being “trapped” in Santa Monica. I lived there (grew up there) for like 20 years and barely ever left the west side

@sayjaibao01188

3 жыл бұрын

Westside bubble is real...u gotta break out of it to get a better perspective.

Omg this video was soooo informative! 🙏🏿

Great video, like always Shelby!

Most people who move to L.A. are pursuing an unattainable dream and many will use and abuse, literally sell their soul to cash in ...it's no place for innocence. Be warned. If you're young, things will come easy, but with a price. If you're older ...don't even bother. Ageism is brutal in L.A. As is Skid Row ...if you do move to L.A. volunteer in Skid Row if you really want to grow as a person. The Downtown Women's Center at 5th and San Pedro is where I volunteer❤

@limeyprat

3 жыл бұрын

Jeez. You sound like Rose McGowan.

@gratefultemple

3 жыл бұрын

@@limeypratyeah?

I've only lived in LA my entire life so it's very interesting to me hearing about the aggressiveness in drivers. I don't see it as being aggressive but then again I've never really been outside of LA. Makes me want to visit different parts of the USA. Many things I never notice before.

@jimmyfigueras4476

Жыл бұрын

As a child of the 80s and a native Angeleno (even though I’ve been living out of LA for a long time), I agree that LA drivers aren’t that aggressive. It’s a whole different world from district to district and city to city within LA county, yet I still love it regardless of all the negative things it has.

This was super helpful, thank you!!

I was born and raised in Orange County and I go to LA A ALOT and I LOVE LA. There is soooo much to do and sooo much to see. I definitely recommend going to LA as much as you can.

This was a great video Shelby. Ever since I was a kid I wanted to move to California. For my 18th birthday I got a trip to California and thought it was awesome. The only problem is I’m a native New Yorker. NYC in my opinion is the best city in the world and I’m sure I would miss it too much. Your suggestion about subleasing has really peaked my interest. Just knowing that it doesn’t have to be permanent has made me reconsider. Thank you.

Great job and great breakdown

Great video and very helpful

Well done. Well spoken too!

These are great tips Shelby. I am from the High Desert in California but I have lived in Malibu, Agoura, Ojai and Ventura. California is so different in each area. Traveling before making a move is a great idea.

@suchafnldy2

4 жыл бұрын

I’m from around Edwards Air Force Bass and have lived in Agoura & Malibu too. California is so different everywhere you go. It’s pretty cool! Just wanted to say hi to another desert girl!

This video is so aesthetically pleasing! I live in LA but in the Southbay area near the beach. I was definitely one of those people that dreamed of moving to LA and I actually made it happen. I can say after living here for a couple years that it was not what I was expecting and I would never live here permanently. It’s a fun city especially for those in their 20s, 30s who don’t have serious commitments (married, kids, etc.) but it’s super expensive and such a fast paced way of life which is the complete opposite of my experience growing up in Texas. However, I do want to live in a different LA area before I live for good. I’ve always liked North Hollywood but I also like Culver City and have heard good things about Echo Park. That’s one of the pluses about LA is if you get tired of the area your in you can always move to a different neighborhood and have a new experience sadly it will always be pricey no matter where you live in LA.

You're one of the few lifestyle KZreadrs I follow because of the stellar sound quality in your videos ♥️ this is from someone who works with sound for a living. So kudos Shelby!

Thank you for the honest breakdown!

You brought up the option of living without a car, but only mentioned exploitive rideshare apps as a feasible alternative. LA has the country’s 3rd largest public transit system (and #1 light rail) and is perfectly capable of getting you from point A to B, especially if you live downtown, Koreatown, Hollywood, or near a rail line. You should do a video about Metro!

Born and raised in LA. I wouldn't call Silver Lake the "Brooklyn" of LA per se, it's more like Berkeley.

@karly3505

4 жыл бұрын

what part do you think is? genuinely curious haha

@Isabella-vv1fn

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@matthewthesecond

4 жыл бұрын

Karly Berkeley, CA. Both Silver Lake and Berkeley are known for their “hipster”, “alternative” scenes. While Brooklyn has hipsters too, there’s more of a diverse culture there that Silver Lake and Berkeley don’t have.

@alimahb3465

4 жыл бұрын

As a New Yorker (Born and raised), what do you know about Brooklyn? It’s so big that if it were a city it would be the 4th largest in the country so perhaps, both of you know too little about Brooklyn to make that call.

@matthewthesecond

4 жыл бұрын

Alimah B Quite a bit considering that I lived there for 3 years, and lived in the bay for 4.

Shelby you made a great video and your explanation of LA was very clear and descriptive. Thank you so much!!❤️❤️💙💜💚💛

Loved this Shelby!

Note for Transplants! LA county is actually made up of 88 cities; for example, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills (all independent cities) are actually NOT part of the city of Los Angeles but LA county - people think those cities are "LA" bc they see them highlighted in the media. That in mind, she's only talking about the trendy, heavy transplant areas. Let's see her go to the gateway cities, the SGV, Gardena, Compton and LBC, lol.

@dennis771

2 жыл бұрын

80% of those cities are trash

@josephaugello1527

2 жыл бұрын

But the San Fernando Valley most of it is LA city

It's funny because I just moved here from the East coast and I have found that drivers are WAY LESS aggressive. People use their signals, honking is not excessive (Ill maybe hear 3-4 honks in a 20 min drive), people drive pretty slow as far as cities are concerned (street lights like every block, you cant even get up to speed before another light.) Driving was the thing I was most concerned about moving here, but it has been the easiest thing to adjust to out of everything. PARKING on the other hand is a b-word.

@Cerxts

5 ай бұрын

Bro im from NYC and I thought the drivers were VERY aggressive there, usually at night tho, during the day they alright

Very informative and well put together. Thank you. I’ve been out to CA & LA a dozen or so times but I really know nothing about it. As a touring musician I rarely get to take in a lot of the places to which I travel

Loving the way you show different sides of LA, hope to see more about the different sides of LA 😊 Greetings from Denmark 😊

I just moved 3 weeks ago, never visited the area before lol. I'm loving it so far!

@whitneykoen6334

3 жыл бұрын

What has the transition been like with COVID? Are you glad you moved now? Is there any part of you that wishes you had waited till CA opened up more?

I lived in Burbank for a while and really loved it!

great video dude

I LOVE YOUR LA VIDEOS

I don't make a 6 figure salary, but have lived in DTLA and Miracle Mile. It is really important to understand that a significant portion of your income will go to rent, but you can still live a decent lifestyle if you truly desire to live in LA. Some individuals really get caught up in "Keeping up with the Joneses." That will keep you broke! LA's public transit system is quite extensive ($1.75 for metro bus or rail) so you could live without a car. Also, many employers will cover your public transportation costs. In my opinion it is a waste of time to spend hours in traffic just to drive to work (live near your job if possible). Driving to working is counterproductive because you basically have to pay to get to work. I am able to pay my rent and live somewhat comfortably because I don't buy luxury cars. I do own a car (older mustang in great shape) that is PAID for; I refuse to finance cars. Most importantly, don't move here and play "The Joneses" and you could make it.

@willowsprings7588

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a lot of people in L.A live lavish lifestyles and wonder why they are broke.

Thanks for acknowledging gentrification. A lot of people think LA is the place to move to, but in doing so it hurts people who have been living in LA for years.

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

AMEN she doesn't need to be promoting a state that needs NO PROMOTION.. we dont need more transplants!!!! CA SUCKS DONT MOVE HERE

@googiegress7459

4 жыл бұрын

Explain why you think a person has some kind of right to live in a particular place. Do so in a way that doesn't immediately lead to that person having the right to own whatever they want even if they can't afford it.

Excellent video! I’d love to see more neighborhoods!!

Nice video! Very informative ty

After your videos for Medium, I noticed a lot of your viewers/subscribers are writing blogs now. It would be really cool to highlight subscribers blog posts in future videos! It's a great way to share your platform and promote others trying to make it too with content they produce. Just a thought that I think would be really cool to include:)

me: has no plans to move to la, also does not have the money also me: watches this video bc im intrigued and love shelby

@qk4129

4 жыл бұрын

Then put ads in your videos you have 1k subs

@EmileePyrtle

4 жыл бұрын

@@qk4129 i dont have the requirements lol.. its more than just subs

@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! I Don't even have a driving license lol

@bhumikbhatia2402

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not even watching from US

@EmileePyrtle

4 жыл бұрын

VASI G omg love that for u

great vid nailed it

I love the style of your videos and man do I miss LA!!

I visited LA last year and it was SO SCARY 😢 was not what it looked like in the movies.. there are so many homeless people and mentally ill people screaming on the streets it’s quite sad

@ringoroll

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Hollywood! What's YOUR dream? 😆😆😆

@mirandam5746

3 жыл бұрын

I’m from OC and I really dislike LA. Yes there’s some nice areas but all the homeless people and trash in the streets brings the place down.

@Σατανας666

3 жыл бұрын

@@mirandam5746 I bet when you leave Cali you say you’re from Los Angeles. Lol

@barbaralopez467

3 жыл бұрын

Ummmmm well shit i guess u dont watch a lot of l.a movies

The only disconnect here is that homeless in Santa Monica are a huge problem for residents, especially the gutterpunks. If you are within 6/7 blocks of the pier, it's not uncommon to wake up to one of them passed out on the sidewalk.

You're such a blessing thank you!

I don’t plan to move there but always wanted to know. This was useful information and honest.

You always have such gorgeous looking shots. Each vid is a work of art.

@ShelbyChurch

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

You should talk about Glendale. It's a great place to live and rent is cheaper

@kdbrth997

3 жыл бұрын

I was also thinking about Culver City, everything is pretty reachable from there. Though I think the rents there have risen a lot by now

@willowsprings7588

3 жыл бұрын

I thought those were expensive as well.

Your video edits are outstanding, a true skilled talent.

I moved from NJ to Santa Monica in September. And you hit Santa Monica spot on...

I'm planning on moving to LA sometime next year and I'm from Canada in the east coast which is COMPLETELY different and I don't know a soul that lives there so I've been very nervous about what to expect and you have been by far the most helpful person on this platform, you talk about the smallest things that people don't consider or remember to talk about like the oil build up and how people drive in LA which is SUPER helpful so I just wanna say thank you and I really appreciate the hard work and detail you put into your videos !

@curvydeals5660

4 жыл бұрын

L a is a large group of small cities within a city. So you have to choose your lifestyle

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

We don't need more people to move here. I hope you do more homework then just watching a video of a 25 girl from NY who is not even from here. Please do more. LA blows I live in Orange County like as in The Housewives of Orange County.. trust me..

@Xiomar1a

4 жыл бұрын

In order to move here comfortably and live nice expect to make $60k a year minimum or else you’ll need a roommate and who wants that. Or dedicate your LA life to paying rent and bills before enjoying life

@curvydeals5660

4 жыл бұрын

@@sjtanman thanks yeah move to Orange County

Side note: At 8:20 there’s also the Metro trains you can use!!!! They may not be as sophisticated and accessible as say NYC but they are still pretty useful and can get you all around LA without the godawful car traffic 😊

@ShelbyChurch

4 жыл бұрын

True!! Not super extensive but it is expanding!

@LittleRedPoppies

4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait until they expand it more! Hoping that they build more parking along with it because i think most of the current ones don't have dedicated parking

@pinchespanochas277

4 жыл бұрын

@@ShelbyChurch *it's filled with crack heads from 8 pm to 5am*

@jamesparson

3 жыл бұрын

@@pinchespanochas277 It is running at night now? Cool thanks for the tip.

@alexmunch6118

Жыл бұрын

@@ShelbyChurch Right now as we speak, there are several areas of the city where there is easy acces to trains and subways..And the transit system is expanding pretty vastly...I've been hearing rumors that by 2027 most of the city will have access to subways and trains...Im sure its not going to be as large as cities such as NYC but it will be extensive enough to where you wont need to drive..Unless you live way out in the outlying area of the city

Very helpful and informative. Great job.

Great video thank you so much for the advice!

Before COVID, West Hollywood was one of the most beautiful and dynamic parts of Los Angeles - Especially at night... As for Hollywood. If you think it's rough now, you should have seen it in the late 1970s. You had girls pretty as Shelby walking the streets as Hookers. Santa Monica is really nice despite the homeless population, who for the most part are harmless.

Fun fact: Hollywood blvd has glass added to the asphalt to make the street shine more at night.

@googiegress7459

4 жыл бұрын

More visibly appealing but physically harsher and less comfortable? Sounds like it encapsulates the LA aesthetic perfectly.

Going to USC next year can’t wait to check out the spots between practice!

I never knew WHY the roads are more slick after the first rain in a while. Thanks for the info!

can you please do more of these bc for years I've always been drawn towards LA and CA in general

@jamesparson

3 жыл бұрын

If you live here for a year, that will be out your system.

As someone that's lived in LA for 5 years, I can say the valley is a GREAT option. Yes parts of the valley are a little bit out of the way from things. But, I'd argue that places like Burbank, North Hollywood, and Studio City are easier for people to get into and out of the main hubs in LA. Places like hollywood are high traffic and a highway is not super close. Burbank, NOHO and Studio city are right on main highways(and Burbank you don't even need to get on a highway it's right over the hill from hollywood. VERY central .)

@SamuelCalifornia

2 жыл бұрын

The Hollywood Freeway goes right through Hollywood.

Wow Shelby your editing in all videos is fantastic

Love your channel and your sharing.

Yes! Thank you for touching on the Left turn at a red light situation. It’s so upsetting when people DON’T turn after the light turns red. I once had a cop honk at me because my mind wondered off for a moment and the light turned red and I didn’t turn. 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

@ForeverrDiamondyt

4 жыл бұрын

Also yeah the ocean is cold AF.

@brianv2871

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know this wasn't a thing until I visited my parents who moved to a smaller town in arizona and I turned on the yellow/red and they said 'People don't do that here, you're supposed to wait until the next light' and I said 'Uhhh... but then you'd be sitting at this intersection forever?!?' I'm pretty sure this is legal but it's been forever since I read the book that I don't even know anymore.. Haha.

@MrXyzasdf

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, turning on RED while you are in the intersection is codified within California Traffic Rules.

Moving to LA in October so this was very helpful. Thank you!

Very useful information, thanks for posting!

Love you Shelby!!!

Shelby is so out of touch of the real LA. Go watch the videos of real Angelinos and they’ll tell you about the real LA.

@Kurups101

4 жыл бұрын

very fucking true

@JesticeBrown

4 жыл бұрын

Like who?

@Kurups101

4 жыл бұрын

@@JesticeBrown kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6qnwc2Rp7W8d9o.html

@Kurups101

4 жыл бұрын

@@JesticeBrown btw that reply was half facetious. obviously thats not a video people would even want when trying to learn about los angeles - but on the other hand those very much are locals (of the south bay, LA is fucking huge though. so youd need to find locals from each region, i just happen to be from el segundo)

@wink467

3 жыл бұрын

Audrey Huggins yes. I grew up in Hollywood, went to Vine Street Elementary, Bancroft Middle School & Fairfax High School!

omg im literally moving to la in a week ty 💓

As a person who doesn't know a lot about United States Shellby's videos are a real eye opener. Please do SOME MORE videos about other neighbourhoods in LA and what is specific about them. Even if I am not going to move there ever I still think it's is very interesting to know and maybe even if I decide to go on holiday and stay in a hotel or shor term holiday rental this is good to know.

so informative and beautifully made

Thank you for acknowledging the fact that silverlake has been gentrified. I was part of the first families during 2002 that was kicked out of the area. I’ve seen my community turn into something else. Now the same with echo park and highland park.

@sqexh3514

3 жыл бұрын

Same hippy millennials are taking over

@MothGirl007

3 жыл бұрын

And Eagle Rock.

Omg YES on the green lights with no green arrows thing, I was so stressed out turning left when I first moved here!! Now I feel surprised every time there actually is a green arrow, LOL!

@WanderlustWonderscape

4 жыл бұрын

In Burbank we now have flashing yellow arrows.

Good advice Shelby , down to earth informativ . I agree one should definitely visit and check out the place before deciding to move .

We live in Oxnard but I am in LA often. You nailed it on the LA area's that you covered. I do like Hollywood for taking in a Disney movie with our kids at the El Capitan which is an experience that many should have at least have once in their life.

Unless your employment requires you to be in LA there is no reason to live there.

@sjtanman

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 1000% DONT MOVE HERE.. CA IS CLOSED..

@nativetexanful

3 жыл бұрын

People are leaving LA in droves. They're leaving because it's too expensive, and the traffic is a nightmare.

2:24 Imagine coming across this not knowing Shelby is a twin...

@dudley7540

4 жыл бұрын

The more you know......

@sayjaibao01188

3 жыл бұрын

Meaning it's the stereotypical LA u hear and see in movies.

This video was super helpful. I am planning on moving there sometime and your videos have been a great help. Can you please please make more videos about the other areas to live. I would love more info on the other areas.

I love how you edit these videos