Like Las Vegas, the allure of L.A. -- for better or for worse -- is undeniable. Los Angelenos know their city will never have the sophisticated style of Paris or the historical riches of London, but they cheerfully lay claim to living in the most entertaining city in the United States, if not the world. It really is warm and sunny most days of the year, movie stars actually do live and dine among the commoners, and you can't swing a cellphone without hitting a roller-blading blonde at the beach.
This part of the L.A. mystique -- however exaggerated it may be -- truly does exist, and it's not hard to find. In fact, it's fitting that L.A. is home to the world's first amusement park because it regularly feels like one, as the line between fantasy and reality is often obscured. From the unattainable, anachronistic glamour of Beverly Hills to the vibrant street energy of the Venice Boardwalk, each of the city's diverse neighborhoods is like a mini-theme park, offering its own kind of unique adventure. Drive down Sunset Boulevard and you'll see what I mean: The billboards are racier, the fashions trendier, the cars fancier, the bodies sexier, the sun brighter, and the energy higher than any place you've ever been. Darlin', you ain't in Kansas anymore -- you're in La-La Land. Let's go play.
Los Angeles Travel Experiences
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Western United States & Canada
After 3 months apart, a California tanned Nen and a rather paler Sam were very happy and excited to be reunited across a crowded LA air... Continue reading »
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LA, City of Angels
In our first proper day in LA managed to rise after a lie in. I went and got the free breakfast which consisted of chocolate doughn... Continue reading »
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Luxury in LA!
The last Blog Entry of this Trip We decide to taxi to the Rome airport rather than the cheaper option of train because of lugging luggag... Continue reading »
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Los Angeles (well Hollywood anyway!)
I had heard some less than favourable comments about LA so didn't expect a great deal from Los Angeles and so had only planned to spend a... Continue reading »
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Must-Do's in LA
Here is a quick list (much more will be added later) of things you MUST do in LA (in no particular order)-Hang out at Venice Beach and jo... Continue reading »
Popular Los Angeles Hotels
- The Mosaic Hotel Beverly Hills
- Andaz West Hollywood
- Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood - a Kimpton Hotel
- Hotel Casa Del Mar
- Viceroy Santa Monica
- Courtyard by Marriott LAX
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel At California Plaza
- Best Western Sunset Plaza Hotel
- Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa
