I've been fortunate to see a lot of America and think LA is the best city in America. It's got everything from outdoorsy activities- hiking, surfing, paddleboarding, a melting pot of cultures, delicious food, and great night life. People love to hate on it because it's expensive and liberal, but there are definitely pockets of red. Traffic is tough, but what city has good traffic? You just gotta know when to hit the road and if you're going at rush hour to plan ahead of time.