Where To Live.

LAC+USC Medical Center and Keck Medical Center of USC are located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood just outside of Downtown Los Angeles. Our medical campus is centrally located in the city which is ideal for our fellows as they have many options of great neighborhoods to live in. Most of our fellows live in Central and East side of Los Angeles, however we also have a few fellows living on the West side of LA. Some of the best neighborhoods to live in and which make for an easy commute include:

• Pasadena

• La Cañada

• South Pasadena

• Alhambra

• Monterey Park

• Monterey Hills

• Highland Park

• Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA)

• Arts District

• Echo Park

• Los Feliz

• Silverlake

• Hollywood

• West Hollywood

Where To Dine.

Los Angeles is an incredibly diverse city and one of the best parts of living here is the amazing food scene. Our restaurants are on par with some of the best in the world with cuisine for any foodie’s palate and at any budget. In 2017, LA’s greatest food critic, Jonathan Gold, compiled a list of his favorite spots and they are definitely worth the visit! Check out the list here. For more updated lists of LA’s delicious restaurants, check out Eater LA, The Infatuation LA and Michelin Guide LA for up-to-date recommendations on the best places to eat!

Where to Play.

One of the best parts of living in LA is the endless opportunities for fun! Los Angeles location is idyllic, surrounded by ocean, hiking trails, the desert and snow-capped mountains - where else can you go skiing in the morning and make it back in time to catch the sunset at the beach? It is truly amazing. With its rich art, music, theater and food culture, there is always something going on in LA! Check out Thrillist Los Angeles and Timeout LA to keep up with the action!

LA boasts breathtaking beaches lining the Pacific coastline. It is a great place to relax and rewind by the ocean, enjoy a bonfire with friends, play vollyball or go for a leisurely walk or bike ride along the promenade.

Los Angeles is surrounded by the Santa Monica, Malibu and San Gabriel Mountains which offer incredible trails for all levels of hiking. Everybody knows the Hollywood sign but try hiking all the way to the top for some breathtaking views, you won’t regret it! Check out some of LA’s best hiking trails here.

Finally, one of the best parts of living in LA is its central location to other beautiful destinations only a short drive away. For a weekend getaway, drive out to Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez (wine country), Ojai, Palm Springs or San Diego - all are within a 2-3hr driving distance!