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Pro

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  Great weather, good shopping, lots of diversity, great cultural events/activities, excellent dining, friendly people. 


Con

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  too much car traffic & pollution; so widespread to appreciate in a short visit, depressing poor areas, increasingly high living costs in some areas, undeveloped & crime-filled parts like in most... 


In a nutshell

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  You can see beaches, mountains and all kinds of weird people 

 

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Things to Do  

Universal Studios

Universal Studios, Los Angeles

 160 Reviews  We went there on Monday, in December. Weather was not bad and it wasn't full with crowds. Preferred parking fee was 20$ and entrance was 77$ (You can come back again, it is one year fee) It opens at 10am and close at 5pm. It is really hard to get done all the events they have. What we could be able... 

Venice Beach

Venice Beach, Los Angeles

 73 Reviews  Venice beach is the place where many of the Hollywood wannabes gather and sing, dance, act, jump up and down and act like idiots in the hope that some producer from Hollywood comes by and offer them a job in his next production. It's a very fun place to hang out with fleamarkets and funny people all... 

Hotels  

Magic Castle Hotel

 4 Reviews and 999 Opinions  This place is invite only! You have to know someone who is a member of the venue which costs a lot... 

Sofitel Los Angeles - Beverly Hills

 4 Reviews and 722 Opinions  This is a very nicely appointed hotel but not as imposing as I thought it would be. I booked a... 

Restaurants  

In-n-Out Burger

In-n-Out Burger, Los Angeles

 26 Reviews  A local Los Angeles favorite, with a menu that is small, but offers real beef patties with tomato, lettuce and sautéed onions served on hot baked buns and fresh cut fries. You can’t really get more real than that. This company is a family business and has outlets all around LA. Having the choice... 

Nightlife  

Sunset Strip

Sunset Strip, Los Angeles

 26 Reviews  Thursdays with Karma brings a more casual, but no less label-minded crowd (less suits, more Fred Segal). Soulful house, hip-hop and funk ! Drink specials change weekly from free champagne and strawberries for the ladies to early open bar for all. HIGH FASHION~ Definitely a place to put your heels &... 

Hollywood / Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood / Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles

 20 Reviews  Hey I had only a couple night to spend in LA so I figured why not check out Hollywood for a night or two. After being rather disapointed with how Hollywood blvd. looked. I was surprised out how many weirdos and homeless there were wondering around the streets for a place that I always imagined would... 

Transportation  

Driving

Driving, Los Angeles

 96 Reviews  Los Angeles is a very large spread out city. With the public transportation not being very well designed, it is recommended that you rent a car to get from place to place. If you don’t know the city well, make sure you have a map or better yet a GPS. The freeways can be quite daunting for those who... 

Metro

Metro, Los Angeles

 32 Reviews  I really thought the "nobody walks in L.A." thing was a joke until I went there. It seems a point of pride among some to remain ignorant of the public transportation system, so much so, that I felt quite the pioneer in my group when I actually branched out and took the metro. It is fast safe, and... 

Shopping  

Melrose Avenue Shopping

Melrose Avenue Shopping, Los Angeles

 21 Reviews  This is actually about a service called Fashion Buddy...the website is www.fashionbuddy.net. I've had a great experience with it and it would be useful for anyone coming in from out of town who wants a guided tour of the shopping in LA. The service is customized to each client, the consultation is... 

Outlet Malls

Outlet Malls, Los Angeles

 13 Reviews  Here is the closet outlet shopping center by the heart of Los Angeles. Located in Commerce, less than 10 miles from LA, The Citadel looks like a museum from the outside with the sandy Egyptian fortress facade. Inside is a shopper's heaven, featuring mostly apparel, but also speciatly shops selling... 

Local Customs  

Tipping / Taxes / Restaurants

Tipping / Taxes / Restaurants, Los Angeles

 14 Reviews  When you are in Los Angeles, either in the city of L.A. or in another part of the county, you'll see several restuarants. On the window of establishments, you will see a letter- either an "A", "B" or "C". These letters go accordingly to the quality of food preparation and overall kitchen standards... 

Looks / What to Wear

Looks / What to Wear, Los Angeles

 10 Reviews  I am obliged to a gal who cuts hair on the other side of town. She is "rad". However, when she was outta town, I got my mop cropped at "Rudy's", a cool spot in Los Feliz. Rudy's is a stylin' space - a re-worked auto shop that sells magazines and CDs while you wait. Cuts cost, I think $18, which is... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Unsafe Areas

Unsafe Areas, Los Angeles

 67 Reviews  well not aall parts of l.a are bad... mainly East L.A and some parts of south central... im from East L.A... Im only 18..but ive been to juvenile hall,juvenile camps and county jail... im not a bad person...i just did what i had to do to survive... ive robbed, hurt and all that stuff...so yea stay... 

Driving / Traffic

Driving / Traffic, Los Angeles

 28 Reviews  If you are travelling to L.A make sure to hire a car. Just about everybody in L.A drives and you will not be able to walk everywhere. Compared to cities like Sydney, Canberra etc. the roads are much LARGER and freeways more common. Just a tip, if you are from say Australia (countries like Australia)... 

Tourist Traps  

Homes of the Stars

Homes of the Stars, Los Angeles

 13 Reviews  I went on a tour called hollywood tours it is located between mcdonalds and gunniess world of records right on hollywood blvd. the lady boss was very nice to the customers but mean to her employees. she was shouting at the sales guys telling them to get away from the front of her.... store, it was... 

Hollywood Sign

Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles

 17 Reviews  It is sad that tourists spend so much time and gas driving to see the sign when the only way to get really close to it is to hike up to it by parking just north of 6363 Deronda Dr, 90068. Or, see it from Griffith Park so you can enjoy the observatory too. There is noting, zero, zilch around the sign... 

What to Pack  

What To Wear

What To Wear, Los Angeles

 18 Reviews  If you are coming during the winter, be prepared for generally, sunny days and cool evenings. The best way to dress is in layers. When it does rain, it is chilly. So be prepared and do bring a warm jacket. When the sun is out, the days are quite comfortable and nice. People on average dress pretty... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Downtown LA

Downtown LA, Los Angeles

 62 Reviews  You might be tempted to pass by this building if you were to judge it from the non descript exterior but if you venture inside you will be in for a treat-the naturally lighted atrium courtyard topped with a skylight, the intricate design work of the wrought iron staircases, the Victorian birdcage... 

Hiking / Mountains

Hiking / Mountains, Los Angeles

 35 Reviews  Getting up close and personal with the back of the Hollywood sign, with views over Los Angeles, is an excellent way to get acquainted with the topography of the city. The iconic sign is located in the Hollywood Hills, within Griffith Park. A hiking trail wraps around the sign giving the visitor... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Staples Center

Staples Center, Los Angeles

 16 Reviews  Ok, so you want to see a fine basketball arena. Here is one, in fantastic downtown L.A.!! The Staples Center is in the heart of the city. Since its development, the surrounding area of the venue has been revitalizing. The once depressingly ugly streets of Pico and Figueroa are now nicer and... 

Favorites  

Disneyland / Knotts Berry Farm

Disneyland / Knotts Berry Farm, Los Angeles

 25 Reviews  The staff in Disneyland is very professional and polite. They never push us to leave though we devoted ourselves to shopping and became the last group of tourist in Disneyland...it is midnight time and running away their working time... 

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Q:  Has anyone on here taken this bus? Obviously the chepaest way to go and looks fairly fast as well. My question is "how crowded... 

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A: Have taken this bus a few times, it's fairly fast and yes, sometimes it can be crowded, however if you are taking it from the LAX Airport bus station located at 96th and... 

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Getting at the Heart of L.A.

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 Hmmm... the City of Angels? OK, so this place is not so angelic but what's in a name anyway? The shot of the artistic giant angel was actually taken in Hollywood, which is a part of Los Angeles... 

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"El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles"

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 The first residents were the Tongva (or Gabrieleños) and Chumash Native Americans who lived along the California coastal areas for thousands of years until the Spanish missionaries made this their... 

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 I've been to Los Angeles quite a few times over the years, I was born in nearby Inglewood and lived there until the tender age of 3, returned when I was in grade school, again in junior high when I...... 

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My Hometown: Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles tends to get a bad rap from people who think of it as being full of shallow, beautiful people and not much else. Many people aren't sure what to see in Los Angeles aside from the... 

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