Los Angeles: City of Angels
More than 4,000 square miles comprise the City of Angels and more than 9 million people call it home. And what a home it is. You could spend weeks, months and even years discovering all this vast city has to offer.
To say Los Angeles is diverse is an understatement—a mix of almost every culture in the world is represented within the county lines of L.A. Many are here because of the opportunity and lifestyle this city offers.
Consider this. When you live in L.A., you could be surfing on the beach in the morning, snowboarding the local mountains in the afternoon and off-roading on desert trails at night. L.A. is centrally located to just about everything.
Traveling while living in L.A. is easy. You can easily take a quick trip north to the beautiful central and northern coast. Experience the wine country, giant redwoods and breathtaking seascapes. Or, cruise south to San Diego for a relaxing weekend on the beach. You can go even further down into Mexico, a country whose beautiful coastal lands still lay untouched by development, freeways and urbanization.
The buzz and nightlife of L.A. make it the “other city that never sleeps.” Rub shoulders with the rich and famous at popular Hollywood nightclubs. Dance to the underground sound of numerous techno parties. Enjoy some of the best food the world has to offer. Meet a plethora of personalities and soak up the scene because in L.A., it’s “always on.”
During the day, there’s plenty to do too. L.A. is rich in culture and heritage, best displayed in its top-rated museums. The Los Angeles City Museum of Arts and the famous Getty Museum are just two of many housings of the incredible art of California residents, as well as many international traveling exhibits.
Then, of course, there are the fun play daytrips to Universal Studios, shopping on Rodeo Drive and scouting out celebrities’ homes around Hollywood. A number of theme parks are either in or near Los Angeles County, including Disneyland, Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Visit L.A. There’s a very good chance that you’ll want to stay.
City Resources
Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau
Get detailed information about L.A., its neighborhoods, history, attractions, entertainment as well as maps and directions.
L.A. Avenue
Just about everything you need to know about L.A. is contained in this information-packed Web site.
Events Guide
Get the scoop on music, concerts, movies, activities and attractions in the Los Angeles area.
The Official Web Site of The City of Los Angeles
This site includes government, resident, business, recreation and tourism information.
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is one of the most read and respected newspaper in the nation. Check out the local, national and world news, and much more.
Daily News
The Daily News of Los Angeles serves the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys and adjacent areas providing news, features, sports, columnists and more.
Disneyland and California Adventure
Make all your childhood dreams come true in Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park. If you have some energy to spare, visit Disney Downtown, a lively entertainment district complete with shopping, dining, movies, and plenty of outdoor entertainment!
Universal Studios
Universal Studios Hollywood puts you so close you can hear the cameras rolling. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films.
Warner Brother Studios
Walk through active film and television sets such as ER, Friends, The Drew Cary Show and The West Wing.
Los Angeles Zoo
Opened since 1966 and located in the heart of Los Angeles, visitors can view a collection of more than 1,200 exotic animals from around the world.
Santa Monica Pier (Pacific Park)
Located on the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park is the West Coast’s only admission-free amusement park. Families can enjoy a dozen rides, midway games, seaside shopping and an oceanfront food plaza.
Hiking Trails
Whether you're looking for trails that are good for hiking, walking or jogging, there are several trails scattered throughout Los Angeles ready for you to explore by foot.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Take a journey through sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific, where you will meet more than 12,500 animals from the world’s largest ocean.
J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs.
California Science Center
Stimulate your curiosity by enjoying fun, memorable experiences at the California Science Center where science is valued as an indispensable tool for understanding the world.
Hollywood Wax Museum
Imagine a magical movie theatre that welcomes you inside the screen, allowing you to travel from movie to movie, visiting famous stars as they create Hollywood history. That is the inspiration behind the Hollywood Wax Museum.
Los Angeles Public Library
Visit Los Angeles's state of the art Central Library and learn about the library's comprehensive book, magazine, audio and videotape collections as well as its extensive network of informational databases.
County of Los Angeles Public Library
The County of Los Angeles Public Library is a network of community-focused libraries that meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of a highly diverse public.
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