Los Angeles
Los Angeles has it all, from the entertainment industry, multicultural areas with fantastic food, ethnic diversity, art scene, and architecture to amazing weather year-round, sandy beaches with beautiful piers, to hills with abundant hiking trails. The City of Angels is one of the largest urban areas in the world. Apart from the movie industry, it is home to international businesses and major league professional sports teams, including L.A. Kings, L.A. Angeles, L.A. Dodgers, and others. Cover: Adobe Stock
Population
3.9 million (2019)
Best time to visit
April-June, September, October
For how long
Minimum 5 days
Weather
Mild to hot year round, usually dry - avg. high is 82 °F (28 °C) in the summer and 68 °F (20 °C) in the winter
Main airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Public transportation
Bus, metro (limited routes only)
TOP 10 L.A. ATTRACTIONS
#1 Grand Central
Market
Grand Central Market is a 30,000 square-foot arcade featuring the food emporium and retail marketplace in downtown Los Angeles. Don’t miss the Angels Flight located right outside the Market.
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#2 Downtown
Los Angeles
Downtown L.A. is a business and residential district that consists of many interesting neighboorhoods, like Arts District or Chinatown. Don't skip El Pueblode Los Angeles historic district.
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#3 Griffith
Observatory
The observatory overlooking L.A. offers excellent views of downtown and the Hollywood Sign. It features an extensive array of space and science related displays.
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#4 Hollywood
Sign
The Hollywood Sign is one of the world’s most famous landmarks and a cultural icon overlooking Hollywood. You can drive near the sign or simply hike to thisfamous landmark.
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#5 Universal
Studios
Universal Studios Hollywood is both a film studio and a theme park. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Don't miss other amusement parks in L.A. area.
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#6 Hollywood
Boulevard
Hollywood Blvd. is a major street, home to many famous attractions, like Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame with over 2,600 stars embedded in the sidewalks, and others.
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#7 Beverly
Hills
Beverly Hills is one of the world’s most famous upscale places to live and shop. Visit Rodeo Drive, a famous shopping street with expensive designer stores and small private boutiques.
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#8 Santa Monica
Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed and over 100 years old pier located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica. Don't miss a sign marking the end of the legendary Route 66.
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#9 Venice
Beach
Venice Beach a residential, commercial, and recreational beachfront neighborhood with free-spirited boardwalk with funky shops. Don't skip nearby Venice Canals.
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#10 Famous
Museums
L.A. is home to over 800 museums and art galleries with more museums per capita than any other city in the world. Some of the most famous include: LACMA, Getty Center, The Broad, etc.
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