New York journalist Arthur visits the West Coast to write a book about the City of Angels. He is a diehard New Yorker who fully expects to detest "La La Land" and its inhabitants. Bunking with an old college buddy, he feels his contempt for the stereotypical Los Angeles culture fade away as he begins to develop a new appreciation for the relaxed vibe of the California lifestyle. While he'd originally intended to stay only two months for research, suddenly Arthur's not sure he'll be able to leave Hollywood so easily.