There 's more top - notch comedy in the nation 's entertainment capital than anywhere else . Famous comedians often drop into small clubs in Hollywood to try new material . ( CNN ) -- The Hollywood Improv , The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store make up L.A. 's comedy trifecta . But small towns such as Pasadena and Long Beach also have world - class comedy .
There 's more top - notch comedy in the nation 's entertainment capital than anywhere else . Famous comedians often drop into small clubs in Hollywood to try new material . The Hollywood Improv , The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store make up L.A. 's comedy trifecta . But small towns such as Pasadena and Long Beach also have world - class comedy .