Los Angeles is a sun-soaked, endlessly varied city—major hospitals and clinics, lively neighborhoods from artsy Silver Lake to beachy Venice, world-class dining, museums, hiking and the coast mean multi-week assignments feel more like an extended urban getaway than being stuck.
For weekend escapes, Long Beach offers a vibrant waterfront, aquarium and dining scene and nearby Anaheim brings theme parks and big-city amenities—both about 30–35 miles away—so downtime can be beaches, culture or quick adventures.