I live in the Los Feliz (Hollywood) neighborhood of Los Angeles, right at the bottom of the hill from Griffith Park. It's a charming, small-town feeling neighborhood right in the middle of the city. There are tons of lovely places to hike, walk, bike, and be in nature closeby, as well as conveniently located/walkable to grocery stores, restaurants, yoga, cafes, shops, public transportation, etc. It is also very close (10-15 minute drive) to downtown LA, if you're into that vibe, and about 30-45 minutes from the beach. In spite of how central this apartment is, it is in a very peaceful area where one can have plenty of space to themselves.