What are the main things you miss about Los Angeles? (Pasadena: neighborhoods, hippest)

[jmac1]

Originally Posted by HyperionGap

Did you grow up near Robinson Park?

I lived just around the corner (Los Robles and Washington), from late teen to mid 20's. Before that, I lived off Colorado on El Nido (work at FEDCO when I was 18) and I spent one year off of Marengo and Orange Grove...... I lived on the tough block

I go back there and visit all of the time, to see how far I have come. I Also lived in Compton off of Santa Fe and Myrrh when I was 17.......fresh from the Mid West.

I definitely survived LA during its mean years.

[jmac1]

Originally Posted by Coop01

There have them here in AZ... and Trader Joe's also.
I don't miss anything about Los Angeles.

Come on?

You don't miss the cool evenings after a 100 degree day? That is the biggest difference between Phoenix and the SFV and Santa Clarita, it gets hot there, but it cools off in the evenings. I miss that.

Plus access to all of the amusement parks and tree covered hiking versus desert hiking.

[henderson702]

Originally Posted by PDF

I'm curious to know what those who left LA (for whatever reason) miss about the city the most. I only lived in LA for 8 months, but I look back on that time with joy. I don't really wonder what would have happened if I stayed for longer, because I don't regret my decision, but LA still remains one of my favorite cities.

I was back there in January for a week and will definitely be making another trip out there this winter. I'm not sure if I miss LA itself, but a few of the things that it has...

-The weather: I really preferred the Westside weather though, which is where I lived. I would spend some time in other areas such as Central LA, Pasadena, etc. and just found it too hot at times. But I loved the low humidity and the chilly nights.

-The varied landscape: Watching True Detective has me nostalgic for the beauty of LA. You got mountains, you got the beaches. LA has one of the best locations in the world and it's very visually exciting.

-Living in a global city: Having access to so many different cuisines, cultures, etc. And anything you want to do, you can find going on in LA. IMO, only LA and NYC offer this in the States.

-Kings hockey: I became a Kings fan at the first game I went to. They have a great fanbase and the energy at their games is electric. So I still am a fan of them to this day and even went to 2 games when I was there last.

I guess those are the main things. There isn't anything particular I miss about LA as a city itself, but more so the key things it offers that make living there really easy. I don't think I would return though, because I make twice the money now that I would make in LA. I wouldn't be able to keep up financially. So I'm happy with where I'm at now. But if I was able to earn a really good salary in LA, I would definitely consider it.

What about you?

I miss the crisp good weather all year round. But, I may be moving back soon!

Also, the people are very friendly, smart, and interesting, unlike other West Coast cities (Phoenix people are rednecks and dull, Vegas people are very dumb and party too much, Seattle people are boring and snobby, San Fran people are weird and cocky). I didn't see too much of these negative characteristics in LA (lived near Pasadena).

LA is the best, with the only exception being the goofballs in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and other high end beach communities…and those areas aren't too bad because they have great restaurants and scenery. LA is simply the best city in the USA, especially in the Pasadena area.

[crouching_tiger]

Originally Posted by henderson702

I miss the crisp good weather all year round. But, I may be moving back soon!

Also, the people are very friendly, smart, and interesting, unlike other West Coast cities (Phoenix people are rednecks and dull, Vegas people are very dumb and party too much, Seattle people are boring and snobby, San Fran people are weird and cocky). I didn't see too much of these negative characteristics in LA (lived near Pasadena).

LA is the best, with the only exception being the goofballs in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and other high end beach communities…and those areas aren't too bad because they have great restaurants and scenery. LA is simply the best city in the USA, especially in the Pasadena area.

I agree with you however I feel NYC is the best city in USA with LA a close second.

[HyperionGap]

Originally Posted by henderson702

I miss the crisp good weather all year round. But, I may be moving back soon!

Also, the people are very friendly, smart, and interesting, unlike other West Coast cities (Phoenix people are rednecks and dull, Vegas people are very dumb and party too much, Seattle people are boring and snobby, San Fran people are weird and cocky). I didn't see too much of these negative characteristics in LA (lived near Pasadena).

LA is the best, with the only exception being the goofballs in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and other high end beach communities…and those areas aren't too bad because they have great restaurants and scenery. LA is simply the best city in the USA, especially in the Pasadena area.

That's the key. Lots of places in LA are take it or leave it. Pasadena (and environs: LCF, Altadena, South pas, Sierra madre) is hands down the best area in the whole County.

[jmac1]

I hated Pasadena/Alatadena when I was young. I love it now. It is like a different world, but only 10 miles from DTLA. Once they rebuilt downtown and renovated oldtown, that made Dena special.

Most people have no idea.

[HyperionGap]

Originally Posted by jmac1

I lived just around the corner (Los Robles and Washington), from late teen to mid 20's. Before that, I lived off Colorado on El Nido (work at FEDCO when I was 18) and I spent one year off of Marengo and Orange Grove...... I lived on the tough block

I go back there and visit all of the time, to see how far I have come. I Also lived in Compton off of Santa Fe and Myrrh when I was 17.......fresh from the Mid West.

I definitely survived LA during its mean years.

Yeah that area in the mid 90s was pretty rough. I remember fedco I don't think my parents were members but I went with some of my friends parents from time to time.

[radiolibre99]

Originally Posted by HyperionGap

That's the key. Lots of places in LA are take it or leave it. Pasadena (and environs: LCF, Altadena, South pas, Sierra madre) is hands down the best area in the whole County.

Agreed. I'm dying to move to Pasadena. Its a perfect blend of small town and city living.

I love Burbank too.

[PDF]

I love Pasadena. I also really like areas like Sierra Madre, although somewhere like that is better if you have a family.

[henderson702]

Yup, yup, yup, and yup. Monrovia is a very underrated as well. Arcadia is good, but too many Asians (60%), and it makes it an odd city…nothing against Asians (one store got busted for selling dead raccons in Arcadia…unreal), but when you have that high of a population of Asians, it can be boring…and its difficult to communicate with them, and they don't care about the USA like those that were born here.