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Los Angeles, CA
The
city of LA, and the surrounding county that bears the name, offer
up a mix of beaches, desert and mountains. It's a great place
to catch a wave, soak up the sun or bask in Hollywood glory past
and present.
The
mecca of aspiring young actors and home to many famous faces who are household
names, LA offers tours of the stars homes for anyone who wants to see the luxury
of the movie lifestyle up close and personal. Don't
expect to be asked to lunch... large gates protect the privacy of the rich and
famous. A tip for avid star gazers, many celebrities live in the Beverly Hills
area and you may see them out and about at a cafe or strolling near the shops
on Rodeo Drive. Have your camera ready! The
Hollywood
sign, the Hollywood
Walk of Fame, the world famous handprints at Grauman's
Chinese Theater and the look alike stars available for picture taking are
just a few samples of the movie mania alive and well in the City of the Angels...
tours
of the studios Universal, NBC TV and many others, are a must see part
of any visit to LA.
But don't forget Chinatown
or Disneyland,
plus cultural icons at every turn including the Spruce
Goose, the Los
Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens or the bones of beasts that roamed the area
25,000 years ago at the La
Brea Tar Pits and the long list of museums... Shopping
in LA on Rodeo Drive, or at the many other malls and hip locations, is an
exciting way to spend an afternoon or a few days if you have the time. Venturing
out of the city leads to the coast, hills and canyons of LA county. Malibu is
a popular destination both for beaches and excellent seafood.
It
never rains in Southern California... so the weather will most
likely be wonderful during your visit. Bring plenty of sunscreen
and find out more about the places you'll want to see on your
visit to LA...
More
about LA travel & tourism around the Web:
Discover
Los Angeles -
Local events; places to stay; things to do; shopping guides; suggested itineraries
for families, art lovers and more in this official guide to Tinseltown... Destination
Hollywood On Location Guide - Contact info, maps and links to official
sites of all major LA attractions including theme parks, museums, historic theaters. LA
Tourist -
Well-developed information including a very good section on accessibility supplemented
by picture galleries galore. Downtown
Los Angeles Walking Tour -
Take a virtual stroll through Chinatown, the Fashion District, South Park and
more at this University of Southern California site. The
Getty - Had your fill of popular culture? Try the high-falootin' variety
here at - by anyone's measure - one of the world's top art museums with a Web
site to match. Beverly
Hills - Shopping or sightseeing? Take your pick with riches of information
on Rodeo Drive shops, art galleries, restaurants, hotels and more with maps, photos,
video tour. The
Hollywood Sign - Nine letters that just don't spell out a city's name!
Step right up for the virtual tour with info on where to get the best photo ops,
background history, and more. Disneyland
- The official site with a colorful interactive guide to the park and surroundings
including hotels, driving directions, ticket information, map & event calendar.
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