Relocating to Los Angeles and Orange County: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move and After You Get There! [Paperback]

David Seidman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Relocating | Publication Date: July 27, 2000

Making the Big Move to Southern California Just Got Easier
Los Angeles and Orange County are among the fastest growing areas in the country. But moving there can be an overwhelming and expensive experience. This book gives you all the information you need to make the transition smooth and affordable, including:
·How to find a place to live—fast
·Where to look for a job
·How much it costs to live in the area
·Where to find the best restaurants in town
·How to choose a neighborhood you'll love
·What to do in and around L.A.
·And much, much more!
Bursting with information on everything from post offices, grocery stores, and health clubs to school districts and freeways, Relocating to Los Angeles and Orange County helps you negotiate the area like a seasoned veteran on your very first day.
Find Out About:
·Hollywood
·Burbank
·Glendale
·Long Beach
·Pasadena
·Santa Monica
·Anaheim
·Costa Mesa
·Irvine
·Corona
·And many other areas

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (July 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761525661
• ISBN-13: 978-0761525660
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,641,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Repeat of Other Prima Guides, August 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Relocating to Los Angeles and Orange County: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move and After You Get There! (Paperback)

Relocating to Los Angeles and Orange County is the highest-ranking book on the topic, but a much better book for your money is the Newcomer's Handbook for Los Angeles. All the books in the Relocating to... series published by Prima (of which I've seen several) provide little original information. The bulk of the book is a word-for-word repeat of generic moving information that has nothing to do with Los Angeles in particular. Additionally, the part of the book that *is* specific to Los Angeles appears to leave key areas out. The Newcomer's Handbook series, on the other hand, is completely specific to the L.A. area -- no boilerplate information here. You'll find more-detailed neighborhood info, better maps, and more pertinent information on services that can help you find places to live. The Relocating to... series doesn't provide anything that you couldn't find by looking in the Yellow Pages (in print or online).

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Facts for Invading La-La Land, September 9, 2000

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This review is from: Relocating to Los Angeles and Orange County: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move and After You Get There! (Paperback)

Abundant useful information, organized in five sections (within most, alphabetically by city/community): PLACES TO LIVE ("Neighborhood Descriptions" are most interesting, especially if you're a clueless Easterner; realtors also listed), PACKING UP AND MOVING OUT (no surprises for the frequent mover but comprehensive check-lists for the novice), GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TOWN (insightful suggestions for community involvement), FINDING THE ESSENTIALS (name, address and telephone for services and goods you'll be needing), and FINDING A JOB (resources and employment agencies). Statistical profiles on demographics, crime, income, and housing costs dates variably from the late 1990s. "Moving Tips" and "City Facts" are scattered throughout, as are many useful Internet website URL's. One basic map to help you get your bearings before reading. In going beyond "just the facts, ma'am," Seidman's wields his sardonic humor with a light touch. His introduction contains much distilled wisdom and balanced viewpoints. I found the book very useful as a research tool before heading to LA County for a job interview. "God knows that the places has its faults. But its openness and diversity allow anyone who comes here to choose a new life or improve on an old one." California dreamin'....

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Only contains the most basic advice..., October 22, 2002

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This review is from: Relocating to Los Angeles and Orange County: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move and After You Get There! (Paperback)

Most of the advice contained in this book can easliy be found on the web. It was a mistake to combine Los Angeles and Orange County into one book. Most people have already made up their mind that they are moving to either one or the other. Having information on the county you're not moving to is a waste. Information on various neighborhoods is very limited. The neighborhoods that are included receive only a cursory look, and many neighborhoods are left out.