While New York City and Miami are well known for their large and thriving Caribbean Latine communities, Caribbean Latines in L.A. make up only about 2% of the population. You’ll have a much harder time finding the culture and the people in Southern California, including fewer restaurants and social events.
https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-07-20/dominican-republic-los-angeles-culture-food-music-events