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LOS ANGELES
The World's Most Alluring City
Los Angeles

It's true: Everyone wants to come to Hollywood. And Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Sunset Boulevard... Los Angeles is "the city of angels" but also the city of dreams. Those dreams are more often shattered than realized but nowhere else can they come true in a more fabulous way.

This is the home of the rich and famous, of Rodeo Drive shopping, of the Walk of Fame, of movie industry magic, sandy beaches, and West Hollywood's hipness... This is a city to see and be seen, of glitz, of the bold, and of the beautiful.

Joining the world-class entertainment and art scene is a growing number of extraordinary restaurants and dazzling architecture. Frank Gehry's concert hall is reviving downtown, and new hotspots are reinvigorating once run-down areas of Hollywood.

But this city made up of several cities is not exactly visitor-friendly. You'll need a car to get around, and standing in the middle of traffic will be part of the experience. Getting up close to the stars or pretending to be one will be your compensation.

Los Angeles

Top 10

  1. The star-studded HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD.
  2. The Renaissance and contemporary art of the Getty Center.
  3. Classic and modern art in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
  4. The architecture of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
  5. Shopping down Beverly Hills' RODEO DRIVE.
  6. A night out in WEST HOLLYWOOD'S SUNSET STRIP.
  7. The contemporary art exhibitions of MOCA Grand Avenue.
  8. The eccentric VENICE BEACH boardwalk.
  9. The beach in SANTA MONICA.
  10. The supposedly-haunted QUEEN MARY ship in Long Beach.


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The Best Los Angeles Hotels

DESIGN HOTELS:
The Philippe Starck-designed Mondrian Hotel offers LA's sleekest rooms, although the Thompson Beverly Hills is a strong competitor for the city's coolest hotel with its 70s and 80s design. Know all the Design Hotels in Los Angeles HERE>>

BOUTIQUE HOTELS:
With its intimate, contemporary French and Asian-inspired interiors, Maison 140 Beverly Hills is one of the most unique hotels in LA. Chamberlain is a similarly elegant option, offering tastefully decorated suites and a fantastic rooftop pool. See these and other Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles HERE>>

CHARM HOTELS:
The tranquil Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel is in an excellent location for those looking to shop down Rodeo Drive. Get to know this Charm Hotel in Los Angeles HERE>>

LUXURY HOTELS:
The Beverly Hills Hotel is a Los Angeles landmark, although Sunset Tower can also claim to have served as a residence of numerous famous celebrities. Discover all of the Luxury Hotels in Los Angeles HERE>>

CHEAP HOSTELS:
Budget travelers have the option of USA Hostels Hollywood just steps from the Walk of Fame, but those who rather stay by the beach can choose The Cotel Venice Beach. Know more about these and other Cheap Hostels in Los Angeles HERE>>

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Gay & Lesbian
Map & Transportation
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Tours & Daytrips

Hotels & Hostels
The city's best design, boutique, charm, and luxury hotels, as well as cheap hostels with easy online booking at special rates. All of the best, special, and hip places to stay are HERE (Los Angeles Hotels & Hostels Guide)>>

Sights & Activities
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and all of the city's must-sees, classic and modern art, striking architecture and street life, daytrips, and tours -- it's all HERE (Los Angeles Sightseeing Guide)>>

Cafés & Restaurants
Los Angeles restaurants seem to be more about how many celebrities they can attract than about the food. The buzz and décor often seem more important than serving some fine cuisine, but that doesn't mean you won't find some excellent innovative menus in the city. Some of the best places that have got it all are HERE (Los Angeles Restaurants Guide)>>

Bars & Clubs
Ah the glitz, the buzz, the celebrities, the beautiful people, the glamour, the hot Los Angeles/Hollywood nights... Is there another city with such an exciting nightlife? Sure it's such a fickle scene that a major club is here today and gone tomorrow, but isn't finding the next hot thing what LA or Hollywood is all about? The eternal, present, and future nightlife hotspots are all HERE (Los Angeles Nightlife Guide)>>

Body & Soul
Isn't L.A. all about pampering yourself and feeling like a star? To help you with that, here are a few places to look into:
Kinara Spa - A combination of hair studio, skin care clinic, and spa, Kinara is one of the trendiest centers for your body and mind in Los Angeles, offering a number of facials, body scrubs, and massages.
Le Petit Retreat Spa - This highly acclaimed day spa is a great retreat in the city. In a French-Asian Island setting, you can choose from several treatments, from facials to hydrotherapy baths, to scrubs.
Ona Spa - Need a dose of Botox or collagen? Would like certain hairs laser removed? The Asian-inspired Ona Spa offers those services along with facials, massages, and other treatments.
Ole Henrikson Face/Body - What's good for Charlize Theron and Renee Zellweger should also be good for you. Those and other celebrity clients have seeked the services of skin care specialist Ole Henriksen, who will also provide you with a number of facials and body treatments.

Shopping
L.A. shopping caters to those who only want the most fabulous, hyper-cool, and expensive items in order to stand out in the crowd. Even if that's not what you're looking for, you'll love browsing through the city's main shopping areas, passing by eclectic boutiques and stylish interior design shops. You too will end up getting something funky, perhaps a little sexy, all in true L.A. style. Where to go for that? It's all HERE (Los Angeles Shopping Guide)>>

Gay & Lesbian
West Hollywood is one of the gayest neighborhoods in America, but there are other gay epicenters in the city of angels. You will never get bored there, but if you want a short getaway, there's always Palm Springs nearby or Laguna Beach about 90 minutes away. So start California dreaming and get into your car. Find out more HERE (Los Angeles Gay Guide)>>

Getting Around
How to go from the airport to the center of the city and back, how to get around using public transportation, car rental, and city map HERE (Los Angeles Airport & Transportation Guide)>>