Mobile Apps Provide the Ultimate Guide to Los Angeles

Get this guide for 21 apps and services for enjoying the city of Los Angeles to its fullest, whether you're a resident or a visitor.

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February 17, 2016, 9:00 AM PST

By Nicole Terese


As more people move into cities, the tech world is finding more ways to make the urban lifestyle better and more sustainable.

In this Ultimate Guide to Los Angeles, Netted has surfaced 21 apps and services that make Los Angeles life easier, more efficient, more enjoyable, and more convenient for all.

That includes apps for everything from bike sharing and free electric car sharing, to dining out and paying the bill from your phone, to finding the best beaches and food trucks, to finding a roommate and getting money back from your utilities company, and much more.

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