InterNations - A Place for Germans in Los Angeles

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in Los Angeles! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Los Angeles? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in Los Angeles will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast pork with Knödel?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Los Angeles. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of German expats, coming from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

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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

26,209
members in Los Angeles
1,022
German members
24
monthly events
19
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Germans at our events in Los Angeles

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Germans in Los Angeles.

Help Meal Prep for the Underserved Communities
Help Meal Prep for the Underserved Communities
The Gourmet Meals Program is No Res Gourmet's flagship initiative, focusing on providing high-quality, nutritious, three-course gourmet meals to individuals in underserved communities. By using fresh, whole-food ingredients, and offering plant-based options, we promote healthy eating habits and ensu
The Gourmet Meals Program is No Res Gourmet's flagship initiative, focusing on providing high-quality, nutritious, three-course gourmet meals to individuals in underserved communities. By using fresh, whole-food ingredients, and offering plant-based options, we promote healthy eating habits and ensu
Screening @ Academy, Gypsy
Screening @ Academy, Gypsy
Based on the smash Broadway production, itself inspired by the memoirs of burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee, this earthy, dazzling musical features Natalie Wood as Louise Hovick, a timid, aspiring actress shoved into the spotlight and transformed into “Gypsy” by her brash stage mother, Rose (Rosalind
Based on the smash Broadway production, itself inspired by the memoirs of burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee, this earthy, dazzling musical features Natalie Wood as Louise Hovick, a timid, aspiring actress shoved into the spotlight and transformed into “Gypsy” by her brash stage mother, Rose (Rosalind
80's Dance Party
80's Dance Party
The 80s were the best, and you know it! Join us for a night of pure nostalgia, great vibes, and dancing at (...) Protected content (...) This is a genuinely laid-back, "no-fuss" venue—a true local favorite in the Silverlake area, known for its intimate atmosphere and diverse crowd. It's the perfe
The 80s were the best, and you know it! Join us for a night of pure nostalgia, great vibes, and dancing at (...) Protected content (...) This is a genuinely laid-back, "no-fuss" venue—a true local favorite in the Silverlake area, known for its intimate atmosphere and diverse crowd. It's the perfe
InterNations Los Angeles - January Social Mixer
InterNations Los Angeles - January Social Mixer
Happy New Year! Let's go back to Auld Fella in Culver City for dinner and drinks. Meet new friends, catch up with old friends. The place will be just for us until around 7:30 but I will stay longer and you're welcome to stay. Parking structures: - 9770 Culver Blvd. - 3846 Cardiff Ave. - 3844 Wats
Happy New Year! Let's go back to Auld Fella in Culver City for dinner and drinks. Meet new friends, catch up with old friends. The place will be just for us until around 7:30 but I will stay longer and you're welcome to stay. Parking structures: - 9770 Culver Blvd. - 3846 Cardiff Ave. - 3844 Wats

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Why German expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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What German expats have to say about living in Los Angeles

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Los Angeles from Germans, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What stands out positively about Los Angeles is the great weather, there are supportive people & I love that I live close to the beach.
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What makes life in Los Angeles enjoyable for me is the endless opportunities.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from German expats in Los Angeles

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What frustrates me about Los Angeles are the outdated ways of working, like using checks and relying on paper forms instead of online processing, as well as the high cost of living in our particular area.
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What I struggle with most in Los Angeles is Los Angeles is the extreme politic views on the right and the almost two different realities that are broadcast.
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

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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German Expats in Los Angeles Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in Los Angeles exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "City Of Angels" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Los Angeles’s German expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in Los Angeles.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Los Angeles to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Germans in Los Angeles at Our Events

Our community in Los Angeles is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Los Angeles’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other German expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Germany in your local community as well as Germans in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Germans living in Los Angeles!

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