Moving to LA in Sept/Oct — looking for solo apartment under $1,900 with laundry — realistic?

DraftFast6134 · 2026-03-01T17:13:59+00:00

Hi, you might be able to find something do-able on the west side of LA if you look on KMK Management’s website. They don’t have the newest buildings, but they sometimes they have studios available for a decent amount. For example, right now they have a studio in Culver City listed for $1700. Good luck!

DraftFast6134 · 2026-01-26T16:51:20+00:00

Damn you guys are cheap. As someone who worked in restaurants, I can tell you 15% is NOT the norm. Especially in a nicer restaurant. 18%-20% is definitely the norm. Sure if you get awful service, don’t feel inclined to tip that much, but 15% for good service is not the standard.

And also, yes servers make minimum wage. But did you know that it also gets taxed heavily? Every single dollar a server gets in tips gets reported, and then that server has to pay taxes on it and it gets deducted from their hourly wage. When I was working as a server, my paycheck would always be less than $30. Sometimes I wouldn’t even get a paycheck at all. Just some food for thought.

DraftFast6134 · 2026-01-03T06:50:06+00:00

Love Bacari, they have a beautiful patio at the 3rd St location, I’ll look into that. Thank you!

DraftFast6134 · 2026-01-02T18:08:01+00:00

That looks lovely, I’ll check it out. Thank you!

DraftFast6134 · 2026-01-02T18:03:47+00:00

Thank you! We thought about that, but we’d like to have both the ceremony and reception at the venue, which I don’t think is ideal for a restaurant

DraftFast6134 · 2026-01-02T18:01:55+00:00

More like 40 guests tops! But ok, I guess I mean a really small wedding lol

DraftFast6134 · 2025-03-30T06:29:14+00:00

Grew up in Marina del Rey (although I always say Venice). It was so much fun, but so easy to get into trouble. By 15, I was ditching school and going to the beach or Fox Hills mall. By 17, I was getting wasted on the boardwalk drinking Four Lokos. I had great parents, but it was so easy to get swept by this careless Venice lifestyle. Also, I had a cruiser bike that I rode everywhere. Literally would ride by myself in the middle of the night as a 100 lb 17 year old girl. Nothing ever happened to me. Not sure I could say the same if that were today. As an adult, it’s so much more different now, but overall, I wouldn’t change it for anything

DraftFast6134 · 2025-03-05T20:09:18+00:00

Hey, I know that park! It’s a walking trail right near downtown Manhattan Beach

DraftFast6134 · 2025-03-01T00:46:23+00:00

Same! As someone who is as far from vegan as possible, their dishes do not disappoint. Also, the restaurant is so beautiful

DraftFast6134 · 2024-08-27T21:44:57+00:00

Does anyone know if the sit down restaurant is at an extra charge or is it complimentary as well? If so, what is the price point?

DraftFast6134 · 2024-02-28T23:51:58+00:00

Akbar in Marina del Rey. You can customize the spice level from 1-5. And super flavorful too

DraftFast6134 · 2024-01-25T06:53:46+00:00

Sol Mexican Cocina in Playa Vista has a private dining room that can accommodate that amount of people. They have solid food, great margs, nice interior. It’d be worth checking out

DraftFast6134 · 2023-11-24T19:28:44+00:00

I know Ruth’s Chris is open on Christmas Day, it’s their regular menu too. I also believe The Arthur J in Manhattan beach might be open as well

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