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Los Angeles - USA
A sprawling metropolis, Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States. Home to nearly 18 million people from 140 countries with a total of 86 languages spoken, LA truly is a melting pot of cultures.  Its coastline along the Pacific Ocean runs for 122km from Malibu to Long Beach, and it is surrounded by two mountain ranges; Santa Monica and San Gabriel.    Los Angeles is fondly known as the 'City of Angels'. Other names attributed to the city include 'La La Land' and 'Tinseltown', but whatever you choose to call it, there's no denying the palpable energy of areas such as Venice...Read More

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Hotels In Los Angeles

Located near Rodeo drive, The Beverly Hills Wilshire’s spa is ranked one of the best in the city...
Hotel Sofitel is located opposite the Beverly Center and is near Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue and...
Located on Sunset Strip in West Beverly Hills, the London West Hollywood boasts 200 open floor...
Reminiscent of colonial Spain, the Hotel Bel Air has received a five star rating and is named one...
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Transportation/Getting Around

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Taxi stands are usually located at ...		 Driving Tips
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A taxi stand is located at the ...		 Car for Hire
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www.mta.net and 1-800-COMMUTE are ...		 Metro
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Los Angeles - USA

Los Angeles History
The Tongva and Chumash Native American tribes were the first to occupy Los Angeles thousands of years ago. 1542 saw the arrival of the first Europeans led by Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo.  227 years later on August 2, 1769, Gaspar de Portola and Juan Crespi a Franciscan missionary, arrived at the present site of Los Angeles.


In 1771, Junipero Serra constructed the Mission San Gabriel Archangel in what is today known as San Gabriel Valley. Six years later Felipe de Neve who was the then governor of California suggested that the present site of Los... read more

The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
The Hyatt Regency is characterized by contemporary glamour and sits on the Westside, adjacent to...		 Four Seasons Hotel
Dubbed as the best-kept secret in the city by GQ Magazine, the Four Seasons Hotel embodies...
Hotel Bel Air
Reminiscent of colonial Spain, the Hotel Bel Air has received a five star rating and is named one...		 The Beverly Hills Wilshire
Located near Rodeo drive, The Beverly Hills Wilshire’s spa is ranked one of the best in the city...
The Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Ray
The Ritz Carlton sits on the waterfront of the Marina Del Ray.  Near Venice Beach, Malibu and...		 Hotel Sofitel
Hotel Sofitel is located opposite the Beverly Center and is near Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue and...
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Rodeo Drive
Located in Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive is the epitome of luxury shopping, with movie star sightings...		 Sunset Plaza
Located in West Hollywood, Sunset Plaza offers designer boutiques such as Tracey Ross, Nicole...
Robertson Boulevard
Celebrity sightings are quite popular in this part of town. Shop for shoes at Hogan, walk into...		 Beverly Boulevard
This quiet street is home to a wide range of stores. Items from European designers can be found at...
Melrose Avenue
Melrose Avenue offers clothing, music, food and more.  Stores include Betsey Johnson, Von...		 The Grove
The Grove shopping center offers everything from clothing, to food and electronics.  Shops...
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African Marketplace and Cultural Fair
A celebration of the African culture, this festival includes fine artwork, crafts, food, music and...		 Artivist Film Festival & Artivist Awards
Film festival and awards featuring film artists from the United States, Canada, Australia, the...
Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
Boats of all sizes are decked with lights and decorations celebrating the Christmas season. Big...		 12th Sweet & Hot Music Festival
Held during the Labor Day Weekend at the LA Airport Marriot Hotel, this festival features music...
Lotus Festival
A celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, people gather to witness the blooming of...		 Artivist Film Festival & Artivist Awards
Film festival and awards featuring film artists from the United States, Canada, Australia, the...
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Spago
One of celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants, Spago offers a delicious variety of American...		 Craft Restaurant
Craft is one of Tom Colicchio’s newest restaurants specializing in American cuisine.  The...
Blue Velvet
A rooftop restaurant situated beside a pool, the Blue Velvet grows their own garden of herbs,...		 Trattoria Tre Venezie
Located near Old Pasadena, Trattoria is a small Italian restaurant offering delicious, homemade...
O Bar
O Bar is a trendy, open table restaurant and lounge located in West Hollywood.  It offers a...		 Ago
Co-owned by Robert de Niro, this restraunt is also frequented by the Rich and Famous of Tinseltown....
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Fast Facts
Location: Located near the Pacific Ocean in the State of California.   Dialing code:
International country code: +1 (USA)
Area codes: 213, 310, 323, 424, 626, 818
Emergency Numbers:
Call 911 for emergencies requiring the police, fire or paramedics.
Gas service                800-427-7623

Population: 3,694,820 people   Racial Distribution:    46.9% White American 11.2% African American 10.5% Asian American
0.8% Native American 0.2% Pacific Islander
25.7% other race
5.2% 2+ races
Languages:             42.2% English
41.7% Spanish
2.4% Korean
2.3% Filipino
1.7% Armenia 1.5% Chinese
1.3% Persian   Time Zone: PST (UTC -8)   Average January temperatures:
High: 20 Degrees Celsius
Low: 9 Degrees Celsius
Average July temperatures:
High: 29 Degrees Celsius Low: 19 Degrees Celsius
Annual rainfall: 15 inches per year, with February being the wettest month


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Visiting Los Angeles during the summer can be uncomfortable for some; the daytime temperatures tend to soar in the inland valleys and the LA smog can be troublesome. Those by the sea however, will ...

Kids In Tow

Venice Oceanfront Walk
The ocean front walk is a must visit for any first time tourist.  A bohemian hotspot, the ...
Pacific Park
It may be small, but this theme park is in a fantastic location on the Santa Monica Pier. Kids can ...

Health & Safety

Health & Safety
While most tourist hotspots in Los Angeles are pretty safe, venturing out alone at night in certain other areas is not a smart thing to do ...

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