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Los Angeles Travel Guide & Information


A plush and exciting city, LA is known for its golden beaches, Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood. About 24 million travelers flock to this city each year to have their share of a typical Hollywood experience. The beautiful waterfront, Beverly Hills mansions, cruise at Rodeo Drive and the famous Walk of Fame, they all together make this `City of Angels` a much desired destination in the United States.
Along with some excellent museums, stadiums and concert halls, LA is also home to the First Interstate World Center, the Angelus Temple, the Watts Towers, the Griffith Observatory, Elysian Park and the Crystal Cathedral. The city has something or the other to offer to the travelers of all age and tastes. Take an international flight to Los Angeles and live like a movie star in a perfect Hollywood setting.

Things to do in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, there`s no dearth of interesting places to visit and things to do. Here are the top places to visit in LA:

Disneyland:It has been 50 years since the Disneyland opened its gates for the travelers and is still the `happiest place on earth`. This exciting theme park tells the Disney story in the most interesting way possible. From the liar of the Pirates of the Caribbean to the Snow White`s house, you can watch the whole Disney world unfold in front of your eyes. The rides and rollercoaster make it a perfect family getaway.

Universal Studios:Watch the most exciting scenes of your favorite Hollywood movies come alive. Be it a Broadway style musical show or a carnival fun house, everything in Universal Studios has a movie theme. The kids just love their favorite cartoons characters that roam around the park.

Hollywood Boulevard:Hollywood Boulevard is the most visited place in the whole of LA. The place is home to a large number of souvenir and t-shirt shops, along with the Grauman`s Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame and Hollywood at Highland, the famous shopping and dining complex.

Venice Beach:This beach is not visited just for the sun and sand, it`s the happening around on the sidewalk that is most sought after here. Belly dancers, palm readers, artists, skaters, gawkers and vendors dot the waterfront, making it one of the interesting sites in the state.

Where to Stay in Los Angeles

The area you decide to stay in Los Angeles would make a great impact on your total LA experience. Your purpose of visit should be a great deciding factor in this regard.

Downtown:An ideal choice for the business travelers, the downtown consists of the business and financial districts of LA. The Standard Hotel and Millennium Biltmore are plush options that offer great services and amenities to the guests. The budget travelers can head straight to the Best Western Dragon Gate Inn, located in the center of Chinatown. Miyako Inn & Spa is also a great option for the ones who love a relaxing massage or would cherish a night at the karaoke bar.

Hollywood:Hollywood popularity as a tourist spot is no secret. As a result, it houses a large number of accommodation options for the travelers of all tastes. The ones on a budget are well catered to through the Best Western Hollywood Hills Hotel and the Hollywood Celebrity Hotel. Universal Studios and all the Hollywood hotspots are just close by.

Beverly Hills:For everything best in the world, the Beverly Hills is the ideal location to stay in. Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills and Beverly Hilton are the plushest hotels in the region offering world class services and luxury. All options in this area are close to the best in shopping and dining that USA can offer.

Passport & Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required by all nationals visiting United States of America.

Visa is not required by nationals of Britain, Canada, Australia and all EU countries. However, nationals of Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Cyprus and Poland do require a visa as they`re not included in the visa waiver program.

When to visit Los Angeles

Although. Los Angeles is an all seasons destination; it is best experienced during the summer months. The summers are warm and never too hot. This mild climate can be owed to the city`s proximity to the ocean. Spring and autumn too are great months to travel to Los Angeles and enjoy the city beaches.

Los Angeles Weather

Los Angeles experiences a Mediterranean climate with sunny days spread all over the year and not more than 40 days of precipitation annually. Months from May through October are hot and dry with an average high of 23°C-29°C and average low of 14°C-19°C. Rains can be witnessed in the period from November to April, which is a wet time with temperatures dropping till 5 degree celsius. The state experiences just 15 inches of precipitation annually with the majority rainfall happening in the mountains.

Currency and Language

Currency:Currency used in Seattle is US Dollar. ATMs and bureau de change can be easily found throughout the city. Debit cards and credit cards are widely accepted. Travelers` checks are mostly accepted everywhere.

Language:The official language of United States of America is English. The languages spoken in Los Angeles by popularity include English, Spanish, Korean, Filipino, Armenian and Chinese.
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