The baseline architecture is pretty bland, admittedly. But what makes LA an awesome city is not so much what is captured in photos but the whole experience of b

The baseline architecture is pretty bland, admittedly. But what makes LA an awesome city is not so much what is captured in photos but the whole experience of beautiful, sunny weather all year, hill-top views of the massive expansiveness of the LA basin, the mix of suburban vibes within a sprawling metropolis (e.g. you can be on a quiet suburban-style street in Beverly Hills, then go down a couple blocks and you'll be in the middle of bustling Rodeo Drive), and its diversity of people and niches. It's also a far more livable city than cities like San Francisco, especially if you're not rich.