{"id":49671,"date":"2019-07-25T21:14:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T01:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/?p=49671"},"modified":"2020-02-18T00:22:42","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T05:22:42","slug":"things-you-should-never-do-in-los-angeles-t2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/things-you-should-never-do-in-los-angeles-t2\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Things You Should Never Do In Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Known to many as \u2018The City of Angels,\u2019 Los Angeles is truly the place to be to have an experience of a lifetime. With its incredible nightlife, gorgeous beaches, endless streets of shopping, world class restaurants, and of course the off chance that you might have a celebrity encounter, LA has loads of cool stuff to do and see. But like any other place you\u2019ll find around the world, there are always things you should consider when visiting a new place.<\/h6>\n
Here\u2019s a list of 30 things you should never do when in Los Angeles.<\/strong>
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Never Honk Your Horn While Driving<\/h2>\n
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For a city that\u2019s congested with over 4 million residents, and another 45 million visitors annually, the traffic in LA can be horrendous, yet people still prefer to drive everywhere. If you happen to rent that gorgeous convertible you\u2019ve always dreamed of and decide to go \u201cRollin\u2019 with the homies\u201d with your hair blowing in the wind, never honk your horn unless entirely necessary. First of all, not only do people really ride at a more relaxed pace within the city, they also don\u2019t need reminding that it\u2019s traffic in the first place. They obviously know since they\u2019re stuck in it too.
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Never Think You Can Smoke Marijuana Just Anywhere<\/h2>\n
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Marijuana happens to be legal in the state of California for both medical and recreational use, but there are still rules to follow when it comes to where you decide to \u201clight one up.\u201d The law states that you can only smoke within your own home, but if you are caught doing otherwise, you just might find yourself paying a hefty fine for breaking California State Law.
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Never Go To Venice Beach\u2026 On The Weekends<\/h2>\n
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Venice Beach is definitely worth a visit, but never go on the weekends. This is precisely because this particular beach is so popular \u2013 for a loads of reasons \u2013 that it is always crowded, and more so on the weekends. If you want to be able to truly experience walking down the boardwalk, biking on the 22-mile bike path, or just do some every day sightseeing and window shopping, then do it on a weekday when crowds will be definitely be less.
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Never Wait In Line For Pink\u2019s Hotdogs<\/h2>\n
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Pink\u2019s Hotdog has been around since 1939, which is how it has become such an icon in well-known LA culture. But just because the restaurant has been around for 20 years shy of a century, they don\u2019t necessarily hold the banner for best tasting hotdogs in LA. If you don\u2019t want to stand in line for over half an hour, then head to other areas like Dodger Stadium or even downtown LA\u2019s art scene and get one there. They\u2019ll probably be just as good, if not better, than Pink\u2019s.
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Never Head To Sunset Strip Before It\u2019s Dark<\/h2>\n
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Sunset Strip is basically synonymous with LA, but never head over there unless the sun has already set. While there are quite a number of restaurants, cafes, shops and bars on the strip, they truly come to life way into the night rather during the daytime. Talk a walk around the area and choose what time of place you\u2019d like to spend your evening in, or better yet, do some bar hopping and get a feel for everything this famous strip has to offer.
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Never Take \u2018The Star Home Tour\u2019<\/h2>\n
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While Los Angeles is home to quite a number of Hollywood stars, most of them live within gated communities where people touring aren\u2019t allowed to go, while others don\u2019t even live in those areas at all. Never take \u2018The Star Home Tour,\u2019 unless of course you\u2019re ready to see the former homes of very old stars rather than anyone truly relevant in today\u2019s celebrity world.
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Never Shop On Rodeo Drive<\/h2>\n
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Who can forget that infamous scene of Julia Roberts in \u201cPretty Woman\u201d as she walks down Rodeo Drive while carrying bags from what would seem like every store on the road? While there\u2019s no question about whether this would be fun, it would also be incredibly expensive. Rather than head to Rodeo Drive, there are other places to shop like The Grove or Robertson Boulevard, which both have their fair share of great stores and much less people.
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Never Ride Public Transportation<\/h2>\n
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LA is probably one of the most traffic-riddled cities in America, but people still love to drive their own cars around. Never ride public transportation since it can take you even longer to use the bus than take a car anyway, since it is sure to make quite a number of stops. Rather, use Uber or Lyft if you have to, especially since these modes of transportation are still cheaper than hailing down a cab as well.
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Never Jaywalk<\/h2>\n
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Locals and tourists alike enjoy walking in Los Angeles, and why shouldn\u2019t they? Many areas around the city are very walkable, making it one of the best ways to see most of the surrounding neighborhoods you happen to be in. But whatever you do, never jaywalk. Cops particularly watch out for people breaking the law and they won\u2019t hesitate to slap you with a jaywalking ticket if necessary.
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Never Try Get Too Close To The Hollywood Sign<\/h2>\n
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Unlike before, getting extremely close to the Hollywood Sign is no longer allowed. In fact, the only way you can get near it is by going on a few different hiking paths which will allow you to take photos with the sign in the background, standing quite a large number of feet away. Never try to get too close to it while on the hike either as it is now guarded by a fence, and anyone caught trying to get closer can actually get sent to jail for the night.
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Never Mispronounce Names<\/h2>\n
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If you don\u2019t want to sound like a total tourist then be sure that you never mispronounce certain names and words when in LA. If you are a true Angele\u00f1o, which is what the locals are called, then you will pronounce it as \u2018An-hell-LAY-nyoh.\u2019 Aside from that, the Los Feliz area is said \u2018Los-FEE-liss\u2019 and Willshire Boulevard is pronounced \u2018WILL-sher.\u2019 If you don\u2019t want to completely stick out like a sore thumb, then be sure to do your research and check out other ways to sound like you actually belong in LA.
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Never Forget To Tip The Service Staff<\/h2>\n
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It should really come as no surprise that your average service staff in Los Angeles is only working those jobs because they are really waiting to make it big in their acting careers, which means they rely on tips to get by. Los Angeles is an expensive city to live in, and so be sure to always tip your servers the proper amount, whether it be your waiter, masseuse, valet, bellhop, or really anyone providing you a service. You may be there to have the time of your life, but they are working so that they can afford to pay for theirs.
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Never Forget The Word \u201cThe\u201d Before Highway Names<\/h2>\n
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When in Los Angeles, never forget that their highway names have \u201cthe\u201d before their actual names. For example, the highway ten is called \u201cthe ten,\u201d while the 101 is also called \u201cthe 101.\u201d If you say it without \u201cthe,\u201d people are going to know that you are from nowhere near LA.
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Never Assume That Everyone Speaks English<\/h2>\n
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Los Angeles is home to quite a large number of immigrants and not just from Mexico. This also means that one of the more universal languages spoken in this region is Spanish. Never assume that everyone in LA knows how to speak English. While many of them might be able to understand you, even just a little bit, this doesn\u2019t mean that they\u2019ll be able to answer you back. Of course, never assume that just because they\u2019re Hispanic, they won\u2019t know how to speak English either. Just politely ask and they will be sure to let you know whether they can help you or not.
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Never Try Surfing Venice Beach If You\u2019re A Newbie<\/h2>\n
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Again, Venice Beach is a surfers paradise, and the number of people riding the waves over there proves exactly this. But if you happen to be a newbie in the water, never try to go surfing there for the first time. Not only are the veterans not very welcoming of the newbies, but they tend to be quite territorial of the water. If nothing is going to deter you from trying out surfing when in LA for the first time, head over to the friendlier surfing beaches for newer surfers like Malibu Beach or San Onofre Beach.
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Never Make Fun Of Locals When They Feel Cold<\/h2>\n
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LA may sit at an average of 70 degrees Fahrenheit for the most part, and hardly goes down past the higher 30s during the colder months, locals tend to feel cold in weather that people from other parts of the world feel is just right, if not actually warm. Never make fun of anyone local who walks out in a sweater and boots in weather that you would wear shorts and a tank top. If they\u2019re wearing a jacket and a scarf, then that means that they are genuinely feeling cold and it\u2019s not a fashion statement.
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Never Smoke In Public Places<\/h2>\n
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Most of the Southern California cities have banned smoking in public places, LA included. Before you decide to light up a cigarette, or even vape for that matter, be sure to look out for designated smoking areas so that you don\u2019t get into trouble with the authorities. But even if you\u2019re smoking in designated areas, be prepared for some dirty looks.
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Never Wait In Line For The Gram<\/h2>\n
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You\u2019ve all seen the endless photos splashed on every social media platform of people posing in some of the most famous hotspots in LA. But if you happen to see a pair of angel wings that you\u2019d like to be photographed in front of, but the line looks like it\u2019s a waste of time, then don\u2019t bother to wait. There are endless walls of wings and other eclectic artwork and famous painted walls where you can go to take the perfect gram without having to wait at all.
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Never Leave Your Flip Flops At Home<\/h2>\n
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Wearing flip flops just about anywhere in LA is totally normal, so never leave your pair at home when headed to the City of Angels. You will use them on the beach, on the boardwalks, on the strip, basically you can use them anywhere and everywhere you go. Of course if you head out for the evening to have a nice meal or possibly go clubbing, then leave the flip flops at your hotel and put on your dancing shoes instead. But if slippers are your preferred footwear while on your trip, don\u2019t worry about anyone giving you any dirty looks. They\u2019re probably in flip flops too.
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Never Hike Runyon Canyon<\/h2>\n
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Health has become the trend of the new generation, which really is an awesome thing, and thankfully, LA doesn\u2019t lack for hiking paths to enjoy. But if you want to avoid the crowds then never hike Runyon Canyon. Rather, stick to other areas like Griffith Park, Topanga Canyon, as well as the Santa Monica Mountains, all of which will provide you with quite a gorgeous view of the city and outdoors.
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Never Go To Hollywood And Highland<\/h2>\n
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If you don\u2019t want to become a victim to some of the more touristy places in LA, never go to Hollywood and Highland as this is considered California\u2019s version of New York\u2019s very own Times Square. Not only is it full of people, especially on the weekends, but most of the souvenir items found here are quite pricy and not worth the asking amount.
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Never Buy A \u2018Star\u2019s Home Map\u2019 On The Street<\/h2>\n
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Just like how you should never take the star\u2019s home tour, you shouldn\u2019t buy a \u2018Star\u2019s Home Map\u2019 on the streets either. First of all, most of them are incredibly outdated, plus the ones you find being sold by vendors on the street are also all fake. If you really want to see where celebrities live, you have better chances of seeing their homes if you google them instead.
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Never Go In June<\/h2>\n
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Since most of Los Angeles has lovely weather all throughout the year, the one month that you should never go is in June. This is when it is the most rainy and the most gloomy, which in turn will make your trip not fun at all. Go during the other months when the weather will be much more enjoyable, as will the city itself.
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Never Refuse To Walk The Hollywood Walk Of Fame<\/h2>\n
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Yes, this could be one of the most touristy things that you can do when in LA, but never refuse to walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Not only will you get a chance to see your favorite actors\u2019 names on the street, but they are all true portions of history that you can become a part of.
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Never Say Never To Being A Kid Again<\/h2>\n
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Whoever said pretending to be a kid again wasn\u2019t fun has never been to LA to visit all the amusement parks located in that area. There\u2019s Disneyland, Legoland, Universal Studios, Six Flags, and now even the Harry Potter Wizarding World, which is already reason enough. Never say no to what will probably be one of the best days of your life if you get the chance to visit one of these fun theme parks!
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Never Try To Skip Out On Your Metro Payment<\/h2>\n
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Although not everyone chooses to use this type of public transportation, if you choose to go somewhere via Metro, don\u2019t try to skip out on your ride payment. While there may not be turnstiles to pay at every pass through, you should still get the metro card and use it to pay for your ride, unless of course you\u2019re okay with breaking the law.
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Never Miss Out On The Sta. Monica Pier<\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s a reason why the Sta. Monica Pier attracts millions of visitors yearly, including locals that live in the area. There\u2019s the beach, the aquarium, the bike lane, and probably the most famous site of all while there, the Ferris Wheel. You can actually choose to spend an entire day here enjoying the water, the breeze, the shops and cafes, and loads of other sights at the Pier. No matter how much time you\u2019re there, it\u2019ll be fun for sure!
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Never Forget To Check The Weather Each Day<\/h2>\n
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Even though the weather in Los Angeles tends to be pretty perfect every day, some days can truly be colder than others, as well as rainy. Before heading out, be sure to check the weather forecast so that you can be prepared whether to bring along a jacket, an umbrella or the right pair of shoes.
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Never Forget To Plan Out Your Itinerary<\/h2>\n
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There are so many things to do in LA, yet often when on vacation, people tend to be on a time limit. Never forget to plan our your itinerary ahead so that you can plan out each day according to the places that you consider \u2018must-dos\u2019 and \u2018must-sees.\u2019 It will certainly help you make the most out of every day that you happen to be in this exciting city.
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Never Take Home Anything But Awesome Memories<\/h2>\n
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No matter where you decide to go on a trip, there is always a chance that it won\u2019t always go as planned. Yet despite this possibility, never take home anything from your time in Los Angeles but awesome memories. It may be filled with tons of people, lots of traffic and some major expenses, but you surely won\u2019t ever have another experience exactly like it!<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Known to many as \u2018The City of Angels,\u2019 Los Angeles is truly the place to be to have an experience of a lifetime. With its incredible nightlife, gorgeous beaches, endless streets of shopping, world class restaurants, and of course the off chance that you might have a celebrity encounter, LA has loads of cool stuff to do and see. But like any other place you\u2019ll find around the world, there are always things you should consider when visiting a new place. Here\u2019s a list of 30 things you should never do when in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49674,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[1736,8157,7989,8169],"yst_prominent_words":[23029,23014,23026,23010,23019,23031,23013,9404,8813,12714,23028,23022,23011,23024,8833,23016,23018,8811,23034,23012],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49671"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49671"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49740,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49671\/revisions\/49740"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49671"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=49671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}