there is nothing more freeing than taking the bus or a bike around la. the city is yours for the evening, your night can go anywhere, parking is distant thought that no longer troubles you.
Even though I almost exclusively bike or use public transit, it's really freeing to know it's there if I need it. Super cold day? Need to travel out of the city? Need to hit up Costco? Feeling a little lazy? No problem. (Chicago btw)