Los Angeles is an amazing city and truly has something for everyone.
Whether you enjoy the fast-paced lifestyle of the downtown area
or the mellow feel of the west side, Los Angeles is a great place to live.
You have many outdoor activities at your fingertips:
- Hiking in Griffith Park (near the famous Hollywood sign)
- Snowboarding in Big Bear and Mountain High (2 hour drive)
- Surfing or swimming in the ocean (15 minute drive)
- Camping in Mojave or Joshua Tree (3 hour drive)
You have access to an amazing array of cultural events and museums:
- The Broad Museum
- Hollywood Bowl
- Natural History Museum
- California Science Center
- The Getty
- L.A. County Museum of Art
- L.A. Live
- Dodger Stadium
- Nokia Theatre
Los Angeles is home to an amazing variety of restaurants, representing many world cuisines:
Ethiopian, Greek, Korean, Himalayan, Indian, Thai, Armenian, Japanese, Mexican, etc.
There is something for every possible taste and budget.
Ethiopian, Greek, Korean, Himalayan, Indian, Thai, Armenian, Japanese, Mexican, etc.
There is something for every possible taste and budget.
USC Chemistry graduate students choose to live in a variety of neighborhoods:
- Downtown: close to USC, fast-paced
- West LA: 15 minute drive, more relaxed
- Pasadena: 25 minute drive (or 30 minute metro ride), suburb of LA
- Santa Monica: 25 minute drive, small beach city
- Mid-city/Hancock Park: 20 minute drive, close to shopping and restaurants