What LA neighborhood suits you?

As Randy Newman famously sang:

From the South Bay to the Valley
From the West Side to the East Side
Everybody’s very happy
‘Cause the sun is shining all the time
Looks like another perfect day

I love L.A. (We love it)
I love L.A. (We love it)

But what Randy doesn’t tell us is that we all love some parts of LA more than others. Some like the stark skyscraper corridors of downtown and some prefer the hilly enclaves of Echo Park. Others thrive on the glitz and glam of Hollywood while beachside life in Manhattan Beach or El Segundo might be what you’re craving. Ethnic life in Japantown or Chinatown is a world apart. Where you want to live and how you live in LA can change a half dozen times in the 10 years that you live here or it could stay the same for the remainder of your life. It’s all up to you and the possibilities are endless.

Here’s a few hot and happening LA neighborhoods that might appeal to you, based on how you like to live your life:

If you love big cities and an urban, transit based lifestyle: Consider a loft-style apartment in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. With development of new entertainment venues, housing and convenient transit connections, this can be the perfect place to live a carless life. You’ll be in the epicenter of greater LA with endless options of how to spend your time.

If you’re a partier who always wants to have a good time: One of the Hollywoods – West, North or just Hollywood – is sure to be the perfect place for you. There will never been a question as to what to do at night – the only issue you’ll have will be trying to decide between too many options. No friends? No problem. These social communities will have you introduced to your neighbors and hanging out in no time.

If you like shopping and having tons of options for dining out: Then Beverly Hills may fit your lifestyle like a pair of designer heels. Known as the home of Rodeo Drive and some of the best shopping in the Los Angeles area, Beverly Hills is home to some of the most beautiful streets in LA and plenty of beautiful people living in nice apartments, too.

If you’d like a quieter pace but still want many conveniences nearby: Consider the comfortable pace of life to be had in Burbank. This beautiful community is known as a center of firm and TV production and also has great recreation opportunities and nice quality of life. Couples and families will find Burbank a great place to live and work.