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Top 10 To Do:
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Griffith Park: Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town and the Greek Theatre.
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Venice Beach: You'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and shops galore.
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Old Town Pasadena: Historic downtown Pasadena is filled with shops and restaurants, and is a very popular nightspot.
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Farmers Market and The Grove: A shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner.
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Santa Monica Third Street Promenade: Downtown Santa Monica's shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings.
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Santa Monica Beach and Pier: With a classic seaside amusement park.
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Catalina Island: A magical place to get away.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Over 100,000 works from all over the world are housed here.
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Olvera Street: The oldest street in Los Angeles and is filled with Latino culture.
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California Science Center: This interactive museum includes these exhibits: World of Life, Creative World, World of the Pacific and Worlds Beyond.
Top 5 Things To See:
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Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its closeup, thanks to urban renewal.
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Rodeo Drive: Packed with exclusive shops.
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Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world's most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way.
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Getty Museum: Beautiful architecture with a superb art collection and nice gardens.
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Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat.
5 Things to Do With Kids:
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Disneyland: "The happiest place on earth".
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Disney's California Adventure: Sister park to Disneyland.
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Universal Studios Hollywood: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain: Roller coaster heaven.
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Staples Center: Home of the Laker's basketball team.
Best Time of Year to Visit: Any time of year is appropriate to visit Los Angeles. August and September are generally the hottest months. Temperatures range from the mid-40s Fahrenheit during the winter to the mid-80s during the summer. Los Angeles gets most of its rain in January and February. |
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5 Great Evening Entertainment Options:
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LA Opera: In just 21 seasons, Los Angeles Opera has become, the United States' fourth largest opera company and now "...stands out as a newly important force in American Opera."(Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times).
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Acme Comedy Theatre: This long-running comedy theater in Hollywood consistently pleases audiences with a constantly evolving blend of improvisational comedy, sketch comedy, and stage shows.
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Harvelle's: Small, dark, and handsome, Harvelle's is one of LA's favorites for live blues. The striking black-and-white décor complements the music, and highlights the stage with its deep red curtain backdrop.
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Catalina Bar & Grill: A jazz supper club in Hollywood that features world-class jazz.
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Dinner Cruise: Watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean while enjoying a tropical cocktail on deck. Then head inside and settle down to enjoy a sumptuous three course meal prepared freshly on board by some of Los Angeles' finest chefs. After dinner the live band strikes up and you may dance the night away!
5 Great Restaurants:
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Oliver: Adjacent to and adjoining, the new Sports Club/LA-Beverly Hills, Oliver blends sexiness, sophistication and style to create one of the hottest dining destinations in Beverly Hills’ shopping district.
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Water Grill: The atmosphere is world class - fine wood, soft lighting and an intimate table arrangement - and it creates warm, inviting, and friendly spaces to dine. The best seafood in LA.
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Spago: Attracts almost everyone who was anyone in Hollywood. As in the first of Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants, the kitchen – viewed through a giant wall of colorful, etched glass – is center stage for the art of dining.
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Ocean and Vine: With its exclusive beach front setting, sleek furnishings, and fire-pit bar area, it promises to become “the hottest place on the beach.” Superb regional California cuisine and magnificent views of the Pacific.
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Malverde: Serves excellent Mexican cuisine. Head chef Geno Bahena and his cooking are often described as adventurous and creative, rustic, but most of all, passionate.
See Also Links:
- Wikipedia on Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Tourist
- Los Angeles Trip Advise
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