With Uber & Lyft it is no longer necessary to have a car in LA, though it is a spread out city so you will most likely get into at least 1 car during your time here. Like the immortal movie 'Clueless' noted, "Everywhere in LA takes twenty minutes!" If you don't have a car, don't fret. Contrary to popular belief, LA has a very comprehensive, reliable, and safe bus system. There is good transit around us with many nearby bus routes as well as Hollywood/Highland Metro Station (Red Line) a 4 minute walk away.