Personally, I don't like the valley, it's too hot or too cold or, too boring. In the westside you need little A/C or heat. But, westside has a lot of traffic.  You might get more and better business in the westside. Good Luck, I would like to see other responses.

The Valley is a lot more open.  There are plenty of great places to go to on Ventura Blvd.
The Valley does not get as congested as West LA gets.  And if you really wanted to go to West LA,, its only a short drive on the freeway.  

The valley would be a great choice.

There are many great neighborhoods in LA for a single person.  Onthe other hand for business purposes you have to factor in traffic.   The 405 corridor--Culver City and West LA--can be good because of easy access to lots of big thoroughfares as well as the 405 and 10.  The Valley can work but it's probably best for business if you're near the 101 and better yet near where the 405 and 101 meet. Anything that requires long hikes on small surface streets that back up easily will put a hitch in your gitalong.

Welcome to the City of Angels and good luck.

Agree that the E. San Fernando Valley area is less congested, easier parking and lower rents than the  West Side. Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake and Burbank are all good areas. The NoHo Arts District is very trendy, but rents have gone up and parking is an issue. eom

...of the 405.  I can take Laurel Canyon, Coldwater, or Beverly Glen and avoid the 405 which will still be a nightmare for another year due to construction.

But for me, too far west of the 405 is Death Valley.

great cities within the valley.  More desirable area within certain cities are known as "south of the boulevard" which is Ventura Boulevard.  Cities such as Encino, Sherman Oaks and Studio City for instance are rather nice areas and they get pricier if you are south of the boulevard.  It'll be cheaper in the Valley and hotter as others have mentioned.  

West L.A. is great too and you're that much closer to the ocean if you like that.  Traffic can be a beast at rush hour.  It can easily take close to an hour to go less than 4 miles within some areas on the westside.

It all depends on what type of area that you want to be in, how much you want to spend and what you want to be around.   Are you cool with driving a lot?  Do you prefer to be able to walk more to shops, markets and nightlife

Honey with your looks and reviews rent will be the least of
your worries. If you want a handy location, near freeways
and near the busiest areas for clients I would highly recommend
the west side. There is a reason that the most in demand ladies aren't  
in the valley. Location, location, location. Brentwood, West L.A.
or even Santa Monica would be ideal for you.
PM me if you like.

Move to West LA...........

and i have been enjoying your spread at gina's daily emails, so i can't wait to meet you in person!

however back to your question:  the west side is tonier, more expensive, and perhaps a little easier for the general population to get to.  

either place i'd suggest finding some place closer to a freeway than not.

also, i can still get to the west side easily, so be sure to let me know when you move out!

The most important thing is...

Where do you want to live?

As far as work ...If your service is good...They will come ...

So that leaves where will you be happiest....Westside is cooler temp wise, has Beach and innumerable benefits....The Valley...ahhhhhh....Kinda like moving to New York and living in Staten Island....What is the point...?

Obviously I'm biased...but the point stands....just go where you are happiest when you are not working

Well, it really comes down to if you're planning on providing out of your residence.  If that's the case, you'll need to find somewhere that's accessible, but private.  Near some major freeways since everyone drives in LA.   405/101 area is good, (Sherman Oaks, Encino)   Studio City near Universal is good, 10/405 is also good (West LA, Santa Monica, Westwood).   Any of these areas great and centrally located enough to keep you available.

If you like a lot of night life open air activities, West LA/Santa Monica/Venice.   If you like a more crazy urban, West Hollywood, Mid Wilshire.   The Valley is a bit more laid back, and cheaper to Rent/Buy, but some people won't travel there (stuck up transplants to my city!)   I'm an LA Native, so it's all good to me.    

Unfortunately, LA is so damn big, you won't be able to be central enough to everyone who might like to come visit.  So you may also want to set up incalls in other locations.   I know several girls who don't live in LA at all, but will spend a few days every week at different hotels around the county offering that as their luxury incall.

Good luck, and Welcome to LA!

Dk

WEST LA omg don't listen to anyone who says the valley.

Reasons nobody would prefer the valley over west la:
-it's HOT.
-cops. everywhere. constantly.
-cat-calls in west la usually are just a minor annoyance, in the valley they're often either intense enough to make you want to hide or they're disturbingly creepy. there are alot of people who cant just leave it at honking and yelling 'woooot!'at you
-because everything awesome is in west la. why would anyone want to leave?

Your talent is will trump location any day of the week. Guys, go see her while she's in town now and you'll see what I mean.