LA is like 30 top tier midwest cities in one county.. with mountains and a beach on each side..

Damn near every neighborhood can be a whole different vibe. Because of the lack of transpo deep into most areas though it is much more a destination city...

And I'd argue much more a "day-life" city.. bbq's, mansion parties, pool parties, surfing, skiing, hiking, speeding through the mountains or up the coast etc.. if done right you are tired as fuck by night time so the 2am (1.45) closing isnt much of an issue.

The people I know that really hate LA.. hate it because they have to search and/or they've been duped into living in west hollywood area..