In Los Angeles, the country's second-most populous city at 502 square miles, there's one thing that makes the difference between surviving and truly thriving (once you've got the whole paycheck thing figured out, anyway): our stash of tricks. for life.
These are all countless micro-enhancers for navigating daily life; the tips, tricks and strategies to minimize hassle and maximize efficiency that shave minutes off our commutes, give us the best seats at the restaurant, help us stock our pantries for pennies on the dollar, and make life more manageable.
Hacking life in Los Angeles is part art form, part social currency, and a “Hunger Games”-style battle for survival, where the winners are those who master the vagaries of the city's parking lot. learn how to get a last-minute campsite and learn how to make the most of Disneyland.
While the tendency might be to jealously guard this life-enriching advice, passing it on only quietly to a small circle of trusted best friends, I think that's exactly the wrong approach. The best life hacks are those that not only help you make the most of the city around you, but also help those around you do the same.
That's why I'm asking you to share your most treasured life hacks in Los Angeles, a tip or two every Angeleno should know when it comes to maximizing happiness in the City of Angels.
I'll compile the best of the bunch and publish it in a future definitive life-changing guide to Los Angeles. So if you have tips on where to find things like super-clean public bathrooms, tree-shaded summer walking routes, or the perfect downtown parking spot, share your Los Angeles life hack by filling out the form below. Be sure to include your first and last name so you can get all the glory your selfless act deserves.
