Los Angeles Travel Guide
Los Angeles isn’t a city you can sum up in a paragraph or two. Home to Hollywood stars, tech giants and go-getters looking to make it big, this city might not sleep – but it’s awash with dreams. You’ll be expecting a heavily caffeinated and wellness-fuelled couple of weeks then? Not necessarily. Disneyland sprinkles its unique brand of sugar-coated fun over LA, spawning a crop of theme parks trying to outdo each other in the coaster and junk food stakes, but it’s not all about the Mickey Mouse ears in Cali.
From one set of fairytale worlds to another – Hollywood’s influence looms large. Studios and guest lists all at once try to reel you in or ensure you’re kept away. Luckily, there’s a very welcoming nightlife that caters to just about every niche imaginable. Fancy downing shots in a Beetlejuice-themed bar? You’re in the right city. Shoppers, karaoke fans, golfers, foodies, cinephiles – LA is your mecca. And, that in itself is a thrill ride unmatched in the parks. Need a little downtime? Los Angeles has some cracking canyons and parks to run through. And the beaches? In a city obsessed with aesthetics, you’d better brace yourself for some stunning sands.
Los Angeles Travel Guide
Los Angeles isn’t a city you can sum up in a paragraph or two. Home to Hollywood stars, tech giants and go-getters looking to make it big, this city might not sleep – but it’s awash with dreams. You’ll be expecting a heavily caffeinated and wellness-fuelled couple of weeks then? Not necessarily. Disneyland sprinkles its unique brand of sugar-coated fun over LA, spawning a crop of theme parks trying to outdo each other in the coaster and junk food stakes, but it’s not all about the Mickey Mouse ears in Cali.
From one set of fairytale worlds to another – Hollywood’s influence looms large. Studios and guest lists all at once try to reel you in or ensure you’re kept away. Luckily, there’s a very welcoming nightlife that caters to just about every niche imaginable. Fancy downing shots in a Beetlejuice-themed bar? You’re in the right city. Shoppers, karaoke fans, golfers, foodies, cinephiles – LA is your mecca. And, that in itself is a thrill ride unmatched in the parks. Need a little downtime? Los Angeles has some cracking canyons and parks to run through. And the beaches? In a city obsessed with aesthetics, you’d better brace yourself for some stunning sands.
Soundtrack of the city
Living it up in La La Land
3 course meal for 2: £58.04
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A regular cappuccino: £3.49
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A medium beer: £5.80
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One-way (Local Transport): £1.27
Living it up in La La Land
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3 course meal for 2: £58.04
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A regular cappuccino: £3.49
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A medium beer: £5.80
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One-way (Local Transport): £1.27
Soundtrack of the city
Weather
Surprisingly, LA isn’t wrapped in one, long, endless summer. Rain does fall, in winter, and fog clogs up the beach views as summer hits. The best time to visit Los Angeles then? May sees the kind of goldilocks conditions we’re all here for. Smaller crowds, sunshine and a low chance of rain.
Discover the real Los Angeles
Los Angeles is proud to be a ‘transplant’ city, meaning most people didn’t start out on these streets. The realness lies in the mix of cultures and influences. For all the Hollywood glitz and glamour there’s a heart to this city that hopes everyone that makes it here, makes their dreams come true.
Theme parks, Hollywood studios, A-list hangouts and world-beating nightlife venues are just the tip of the LA iceberg. This city is a playground for EVERYONE. Flit from Malibu to Downtown LA, tick off the top tourist attractions and consider the canyons. And, when you’ve done everything on your list? Prepare to write another.
Challenge yourself to eat around the globe when you’re in LA. Yes, this city does holistic eating like no other, but add in some belly-busting sides and fried food for moderation. All diets are equal in LA. To drink? Don’t be surprised to find tequila on every menu.
You will be overwhelmed by options before you even book your LA plane ticket. To survive the inevitable FOMO, you’ll need to narrow your must-sees down, trim off the time-wasting and get some tips in your back pocket sharpish. As luck would have it, we’ve got just the thing.
- See & do
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Theme parks, Hollywood studios, A-list hangouts and world-beating nightlife venues are just the tip of the LA iceberg. This city is a playground for EVERYONE. Flit from Malibu to Downtown LA, tick off the top tourist attractions and consider the canyons. And, when you’ve done everything on your list? Prepare to write another.
- Food & Drink
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Challenge yourself to eat around the globe when you’re in LA. Yes, this city does holistic eating like no other, but add in some belly-busting sides and fried food for moderation. All diets are equal in LA. To drink? Don’t be surprised to find tequila on every menu.
- Guides & tips
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You will be overwhelmed by options before you even book your LA plane ticket. To survive the inevitable FOMO, you’ll need to narrow your must-sees down, trim off the time-wasting and get some tips in your back pocket sharpish. As luck would have it, we’ve got just the thing.
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More of the USA
Most divide the USA into the east coast, west coast or ‘fly over’ states. Huge mistake. It’s all one, huge adventure. Hot and humid everglades, arid deserts, shade spangled forests and powder-dusted pistes are just the beginning. Plunging waterfalls, gargantuan lakes, feisty volcanoes and grass-filled plains. Hike, bike or zipping past them on a road trip makes for one hell of a trip. There’s a lot to be said for dropping into a state. But why pick one, when there’s 50 to get to?
