Meet Our Community of Expats in Los Angeles and Get Connected!

Hello and a very warm welcome to the InterNations Los Angeles Community for expats! As a platform designed to serve expats in Los Angeles and elsewhere around the world, InterNations is available to help make your arrival in America's most glamorous city easier. There's a rich variety of resources here, so why not browse through our guide articles and forums to see if you can find useful answers to your most burning questions? These may include, "how do I set up a bank account?" and "where do I go for health insurance?". You'll soon find that the InterNations Community can make integrating into Los Angeles easier.

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Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia

Los Angeles is a great city, but only thanks to some members of InterNations, I could find the hottest places in its exciting nightlife.

Cynthia Fleming

Cynthia Fleming

The InterNations members gave us very good hints about where to dine out in Los Angeles and enjoy the Californian wines.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Los Angeles

26,731
members in Los Angeles
22
monthly events
19
interest-based groups
32
event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Join Our Exciting Events in Los Angeles

Attend our monthly events and activities for Los Angeles expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Scenes From Life: Identity
Scenes From Life: Identity
The Santa Monica Symphony presents Pola Benke, conductor Witold Lutosławski – Small Suite Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 Intermission Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 Ryota Yamazaki, piano
The Santa Monica Symphony presents Pola Benke, conductor Witold Lutosławski – Small Suite Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 Intermission Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 Ryota Yamazaki, piano
Oscar Awards Viewing Party
Oscar Awards Viewing Party
Please note the location change: Join me for the 2026 Oscars Watch Party at Brandy in Glendale. The sitting is on first come first served basis and may fill up quickly. I changed the location because this venue offers food in addition to drinks and it is closer to where I live.
Please note the location change: Join me for the 2026 Oscars Watch Party at Brandy in Glendale. The sitting is on first come first served basis and may fill up quickly. I changed the location because this venue offers food in addition to drinks and it is closer to where I live.
Newcomer Welcome Mixer + Oscar Watch Party
Newcomer Welcome Mixer + Oscar Watch Party
New at InterNations or already an Albatross member? Join us for a friendly Newcomer Welcome Mixer where new members can meet the community, and Albatross members can reconnect & catch up. Have dinner and drinks together. It also happens to be Oscar Day, and the bar will have the show on for us.
New at InterNations or already an Albatross member? Join us for a friendly Newcomer Welcome Mixer where new members can meet the community, and Albatross members can reconnect & catch up. Have dinner and drinks together. It also happens to be Oscar Day, and the bar will have the show on for us.
InterNations LA Saturday Night Mixer WeHo - Spring Edition
🌍 Saturday Night International Mixer – Spring Edition ✨ Join us for a vibrant evening of global connections in West Hollywood. Meet LA’s internationals, expats, and globally minded locals for great conversations, new friendships, and stylish Saturday night energy. 📍 NoRose Bar – Courtyard Pool B
🌍 Saturday Night International Mixer – Spring Edition ✨ Join us for a vibrant evening of global connections in West Hollywood. Meet LA’s internationals, expats, and globally minded locals for great conversations, new friendships, and stylish Saturday night energy. 📍 NoRose Bar – Courtyard Pool B

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Los Angeles - or learn something new!

Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Hispanic Heritage Group
Hispanic Heritage Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Museums & Exhibitions Group
Museums & Exhibitions Group

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What Is Living in Los Angeles Like for Expats?

As a city, Los Angeles is exciting, enticing, and within easy reach of some gorgeous national parks. If you're looking for a family-friendly neighborhood with lots of space and all the amenities you could wish for, try the Valley or Brentwood. To enjoy inner city living, try Hollywood or the increasingly gentrified Downtown area. If you prefer a more alternative, laid-back vibe, Venice Beach will be the place for you. Like many cities in the US, Los Angeles offers excellent access to world-class schools, hospitals, and further education facilities. Cheap eats and fine dining experiences are both available in abundance, including the sumptuous vegetarian dishes at Shojin Organic and Natural, and the low-cost dishes at Craft Los Angeles.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Singapore or Shanghai, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Find Friends and Build Your Network in Los Angeles with InterNations!

InterNations is a welcoming community for expatriates in Los Angeles and other areas of the world. When you become a member, being respectful towards other members and making positive contributions will enhance our safe community. If the questions you have haven't yet been answered, put them forward to our Los Angeles expatriates and they'll soon help you. By joining InterNations, you can access a wealth of information from those who have already been through the relocation experience. At InterNations, we organize regular Los Angeles expatriate events, which give you the chance to make new friends and business contacts. If you'd like to broaden your social circle further, try one of our groups for different hobbies and interests. These include groups dedicated to museum visits, cocktail nights, and running on the beach.

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