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Los Angeles Overview
Thanks to Hollywood, perhaps no city anywhere on the planet will be so instantly familiar to first-time arrivals as Los Angeles. From its wide, sandy beaches to its mountain vistas, palm trees and signature skyline, you've seen L.A. before, but nothing you've seen on television will prepare you for the real thing. Yes, you will see bleached blondes and BMWs aplenty, and yes, it really is 70 degrees and sunny most of the year, but there's a lot more to L.A. than botox and sunglasses.
L.A.'s downtown isn't really the true city center any more, but it's a thriving business center… read more by day and an emerging arts and entertainment district at night. The area between Sunset and Wilshire Boulevards, westward to the Pacfic, is the heart of the modern city and is most often called L.A.'s Westside. Most tourists will find the L.A. they've always envisioned here, whether it's shopping in Beverly Hills, checking out the record shops and music clubs of the Sunset Strip, tracing the walk of stars in Hollywood or skating up and down the beachfront promenade between the Santa Monica Pier and the quirky Venice boardwalk.
Outside of the core city, there's plenty more L.A. has to offer. Pasadena is an old streetcar suburb with its own first-class university and downtown entertainment district. The eastern end of the San Fernando Valley is the "real" Hollywood, home to studios like Disney, Warner Brothers, CBS and NBC Universal. Culver City, home of Sony Pictures, has recently been redeveloped into an attractive entertainment and nightlife center. Santa Monica is L.A.'s city on the beach, sitting high atop a bluff affording it palm-fringed views of green mountains, blue ocean and kaleidoscopic California sunsets. And further up Pacific Coast Highway is Malibu, the playground of Hollywood's elite, and probably the only place on Earth you really could walk into an Oscar winner while filling up your gas tank.
Still not enough? Within 40 miles of Downtown L.A. are ski resorts, fantastic hikes with mountain and desert views, ethnic neighborhoods representing dozens of nationalities (including the nation's largest Taiwanese, Thai, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Mexican, Guatemalan, Persian and Armenian communities), miles and miles and miles of sandy beaches and, of course, Disneyland.
Look beyond the celluloid facade and the much-maligned freeway traffic, and you'll see Los Angeles is a world-class city and a fantastic travel destination.
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5 reviews What can I say about this place. You stay here for one reason and that is purely and simply the Sky Bar. Location is okay on the Strip bu…
4 reviews I ordinarily HATE staying by LAX when I'm in LA. But on this occasion I was with one of my acts at the very end of a west coast tour, and…
4 reviews The Millenium Biltmore bought a smile to my face as we entered the lobby to find an enormous Christmas tree, beautifully decorated,with it's…
4 reviews Location is perfect ... Night scene also. 25 degrees restaurant is quite good, but the service there is so-so (Especially at Breakfast). …
12 reviews Go to this place right around sunset and you can take the most perfect picture with the Hollywood sign right behind you. When it gets dark a…
4 reviews Turned on GPS, search for directions for Hollywood sign and started the car... After taking turns and turns reached Mulholland Hwy 6100W. Oh…
1 review After taking a long walk on Hollywood Blvd, we have decided to go close to take some pictures of Hollywood sign. On our way to Hollywood blv…
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1 review The Tam O'Shanter has been serving prime rib of beef at its Tudor Inn locale since 1922. "The Tam" is a popular place for Sunday Brunch and …
2 reviews The pancakes I ate at the Griddle Cafe in Los Angeles have to be one of the top 5 meals I've ever eaten. The restaurant has a menu several …
1 review I went there with Tracy (TRE69) for the mini meet up for Julien (tuxqc) from Montreal and Chanjira (jane3181) from Bangkok. The restaurant, …
1 review For those visiting LA I am sure, or at least I am hoping, that having Mexican food is near the top of your list. It only makes sense consid…
1 review 1) Disneyland and California Adventure 2) Universal Studios and CityWalk 3) Dodgers or Angels game 4) Concert at Disney Hall or Hollywood…
1 review Hello, I see you want an apartment to rent in West Los Angeles...This area is some what pricey. I would recommend to get an apartment is L…
1 review If you're right in the city and have to choose between Universal and Knotts, go to Universal, for sure! It is a lot scarier. The cast and th…
1 review This is probably the best option to get from Los Angeles International Airport to Carpinteria/Santa Barbara/Goleta and vice versa. A one-way…
1 review Argentinian Restaurant Entrepreneur Adolfo Suaya and Soap Opera Star Michael Sutton brings you an Indian theme nightclub called GOA! This p…
1 review The Greek Theatre is a wonderful open-air theatre in the hills of Los Angeles. Despite the prevalence of bugs, it is such a nice retreat and…
1 review One of L.A.'s coolest hot spots (only the hippest locals know about Harvard and Stone.) Reservations are required but a very cool vibe. No L…
1 review What would you expect from an Irish pub in Los Angeles? Everything in green, shamrocks on the walls, Guinness on tap? Well, maybe that last …
1 review Right in the middle of everything on Hollywood boulevard. Friendly staff, free wifi, made lots if friends. Beds are good too. Saw Johnny Dep…
I always stay here when I travel to LA(usually before an international departure or on the way back). This is such a fun place. Good if you'…
Reasonably priced hostel and very clean. It cost just over $150 for five nights stay. Many different facilities inside including a huge kitc…
1 review Orbit Hostel is located in a nice neighbourhood and surrounded by plenty of good cafes and shops. On our arrival, the female receptionis…
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