I moved from Los Angeles to a smaller city on the coast. Four years later, I'm still struggling to adapt.

Four years ago, I relocated from Los Angeles to a smaller city on the coast, Santa Barbara, for love. Adjusting has been lonely and has had drawbacks.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-from-los-angeles-to-santa-barbara-still-struggling-coast-2026-11)