Originally posted by ASSVT:
Well I live in Hollywood and used to drive all over the L.A. area as an outside sales rep. So... I can tell you that calabasses is closer to 1 hour to 1 hour and 1 and 15 min. away from L.A.. Santa Monica is pretty much out of the question for the price range you are looking for and orange county is in realistic driving conditions 1+ hours from L.A.. I live about 2 miles from the center of the sunset strip which is the best party location out there as far as clubs and bars go. I would say look into to the Hollywood, hollywood hills areas. Or even West Hollywood but you gotta to watch your backside there. You shouldn't have a problem finding an apartment in that price range in those areas. The crime rate is down in these areas also. My place is in a nice area and close to everything that you would want. Although it is about 20 min to the beach. Check Rentimes.com for appartment availability and prices. Hope this helps.



LOL! Good Heavens, when I said 1/2 hr. from Hollywood, I meant 1/2 hr. from Hollywood LATE AT NIGHT, when the clubs are open... ('tho I'm still 15 min. from the beach 24/7 unless there's a rockslide or something)

Daytime LA freeway traffic is a whole 'nother matter!!