Seattle to LA - please need advice on moving
My boyfriend and I will be moving to LA from Seattle in a couple months for a new job. I spent part of my childhood living the valley, but have only spent minimal time in LA (mainly Long Beach) over the last 15 years so have not kept up with neighborhood changes and such. I am very much looking forward to moving back, however, as I never did assimilate to the NW weather.
Would like your assistance in locating a good, safe area to live. We will be commuting to downtown LA daily in the midst of the commute. I have watched traffic patterns online, but find them only somewhat reliable in Seattle so I would like to hear it from someone that does it daily. Seattle has bad traffic, but I know LA is worse. Would like to keep the daily commute to 45 minutes each way or under on an "ideal" day.
In our mid-late 30's, no kids, would like some mellower nightlife, good restaurants, shopping, walkable area. Considering Westside, Glendale, Pasadena, etc. We are renting for at least the first year and can afford 2700 - 3000/month but would love to rent a small house or townhouse for our pets.
Appreciate any advice...thank you!
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