This article is part of FT Globetrotter’s guide to Los Angeles
Los Angeles is, famously, a dreamy town that can feel vast and unknowable on first, second, even third visit. Which $23 smoothie could justify such a purchase? How do you choose from a row of identical looking taco spots? You may get stuck driving from East to West at the worst time, and decide the city’s not all they say. As FT US media editor Anna Nicolaou says, “Los Angeles is not at all a succinct city.” For it to truly reveal itself, you need local knowledge.
As part of our guide to Los Angeles, we asked FT readers, colleagues, and Angelenos for their rules to the city: how to drive, what to see, what to skip, what makes LA special, what spots are not just buzzy but actually great. The result is this list of excellent advice, lightly edited for clarity and length. Bookmark it, share it, and follow us for more.
We’re also still collecting your advice on LA neighbourhoods, which you can share with us here.
Rules for handling the sprawl and the traffic
