50 Of The Funniest Conversations People Have Overheard In Los Angeles (New Pics)

According to LA local and entertainment industry insider Mike, the city's culture can be described as laid back while the locals are very friendly. "One of the points of living here is to not be stressed out, and LA residents pride themselves in the lengths they go to to remain 'chill.' The people here have a reputation for being aloof, but I’ve found just the opposite. Most residents are very friendly and welcoming. I think the great diversity of the city has a lot to do with that," he told Bored Panda.

Mike shared some of the biggest upsides and downsides that Los Angeles has to offer. "The beautiful year-round weather, spectacular scenery, and the endless recreational opportunities," he listed just some of the amazing pluses. "In a single day, you can go skiing in the nearby mountains, and later, bask in the sun at the beach." However, the city is far from cheap to live in.

"There’s only one downside I can think of—it’s expensive! The cost of living here is extremely high, especially when it comes to housing. You get very little for your money," he warned.

In fact, saving money is the biggest piece of advice he'd give anyone who wants to make LA their home. "If you’re planning on moving to LA, my best advice is, have a place to stay at first with friends or relatives until you get established. It’s a massive, sprawling city that’s hard to get around in, and you’re going to need a home base until you find a place to live. Secondly, have a lot of money saved up before you make the move because you’re going to need it," he pointed out that you have to be secure financially to thrive there.

Bored Panda was also interested to get Mike's take on how difficult it is to make it big in showbiz nowadays. According to him, things are becoming far more accessible to everyone. "It’s not as hard to make it in show business here as it used to be. With all the content being produced for television, cable, and now streaming, the entertainment industry is booming, and studios are hiring. Do be willing though to take an entry-level position, make contacts, and work your way up from there," he said.

And you'll know that you've become a true local, a true Angeleno when there's a change in your attitude. "All of a sudden one day, you’ll be at peace, relaxed, and confident that following your dream was the right thing to do."

Meanwhile, media expert Trev, the host of the 'Trev Show,' shared his opinion about the city of angels. "When people think of LA they tend to think of Hollywood and celebrities. It’s true that LA is the entertainment capital of the world. What’s fascinating about it, though, is that it’s also this diverse, working-class city. The majority of the people here are very hard-working and genuinely nice. None of them know how to drive, but they do their best," comedian Trev joked with Bored Panda.

"Not only does the city have incredible diversity due to its large immigrant population, in some cases the generations of immigrants have developed entirely new cultures of their own. Korean Americans, for example, have fused their traditional cuisine with Western dishes to create things like Korean tacos and Korean BBQ (bulgogi) burgers. They are absolutely delicious, and you will have a much harder time finding them anywhere else in the U.S.," he recommended that anyone visiting LA should try out the local cuisine.