Los Angeles is a bit of a geographic anomaly. It stretches across 500 square miles of mountains, valleys, and coastline, making deciphering the best location to stay a perplexing task for first-time visitors. There’s the luxury shopping on Rodeo Drive, the walkable charm of Larchmont Village, the historic landmarks along Sunset Boulevard, the seafood shacks down Pacific Coast Highway, and the retro flair throughout Silver Lake and Los Feliz. So many microcosms in just one city. But fret not: the best Airbnbs in Los Angeles can help streamline the decision process.

Perhaps your most important choice when selecting a Los Angeles Airbnb is which side of town you’d like to base yourself in. While by no means a scientific dividing line (and you can certainly maneuver your way throughout to

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