Los Angeles - 10 Things That SHOCK Tourists in Los Angeles

Heading to Los Angeles and not sure what to expect? Well, there are quite a few surprises that tourists should expect when they visit the city of angels. From the lack of Hollywood celebrities to the number of friendly people you will meet to the amount of free stuff that you can do in LA that will save your budget. There are the culture shocks tourists have when they visit Los Angeles.
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[michaelrae]

The big thing with the first rain is that all the driving surfaces, which have been building up oil and tire rubber for months without being rinsed away, suddenly gets moist and really slick.

[PENFOLD]

Point A to Point B in LA is *never* referred to by distance by locals, it’s always a function of time

[janandnaomi]

I visited a friend in LA once and yes, a drizzle is a freakout situation because since it never rains, engine oil on the streets and freeways builds up over time. Once a drop of water falls, it renders extremely slippery conditions that drivers aren't used to.

[vanessafrey]

Instead of LAX, fly into the Burbank, or John Wayne Orange County or Long Beach or my favorite, Ontario International airports. All much smaller and much more manageable and better experience than flying into or out of LAX.

[BrSS]

Probably the best place I’ve ever visited. And the whole coast from Ventura until LA is amazing to. Hope I can go back there one day.

[jeodude]

If you can survive the LA traffic, you can survive traffic anywhere

[Esmith]

The man ain’t lying, the food at LAX is pitiful. If possible I fly into Long Beach or Burbank just to not deal with the hassle of lax

[tanisha]

I'm moving to Los Angeles in like 2 months, so thank you for uploading these vids, these would definitely help

[freshface]

Another shock is how ethnically diverse LA is. You can practically taste the world in LA County.

[victoriadell]

Oh and . . . if you haven't had rain in a really really long time, the oil builds up on the asphalt. Then when the rain comes . . . it feels like you're driving on ice.

[loris]

Another great vlog of So Cal. Perfect you nailed it. Traffic is not by the miles it is by time hahaha

[janetmcalmond]

My fiancee was shocked by how narrow the lanes of traffic are on the freeways and how close the cars are to each other

[BillGreenAZ]

Mark, you are spot on about all of these. The only exception, in my experience, is LAX. I've never found it difficult to get on the right bus to go to the parking lots or the rental car places. A person just has to ask the Information Desk at the airport and they will guide you to the right location to catch the bus you need.

[lahermosajarifa]

Before driving anywhere, know exactly how you are going to get there.

[hamburgermatty]

So dank! Totally agree with all that you highlighted, brah! Also, quick tip for fellow travelers… don’t forget to tip your helpful Uber drivers. Those pros are beasts at navigating LA traffic. Safe travels 🤙🏻

[tamarabeck]

I grew up in LA County and moved out of state 3 years ago. This just gave me such anxiety. You're pretty spot on, although parking will cost you a small fortune almost anywhere you go.

[sunandsage]

I grew up near the Pacific Ocean. It always felt nice to me. I didn't know the water was considered cold until I heard from people from other areas.

[bruce]

If it has been a few months since it last rained, then the first rain can lift up the oil drips from the streets, making every bit of road like an oil slick. So even for expert drivers, that adds a real hazard to be aware of.

[chinasaaneke]

Great video Wolter! I think it’s good to also the add the shock of how high goods and service taxes are in California. I know I was shocked when I arrived there. It’s best for people to research that stuff beforehand especially for people like me who aren’t used to paying that much taxes on products back in their hometown

[jsrmedia]

6:55 Bro that's february. Everybody's in during summer, people like me send it spring through fall. Surfers go year round, wetsuits when it drops below high 60s.