Going to Los Angeles: Vacations, Tourism, Hotels, Things to Do, and Airports

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What to do in Los Angeles

Long revered as the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles presents visitors with a bustling vibe that’s second only to New York City. But while a visit to NYC promises busy sidewalks and skyscrapers, a vacation to Los Angeles offers sandal-friendly beaches, numerous urban parks, and an impressive coastline. From famous Malibu to family-friendly Santa Monica and Venice, Los Angeles boasts some of the country’s best beaches—just minutes from downtown. Hikes are everywhere: Runyon Canyon and Rustic Canyon in Hollywood; Escondido Canyon in Santa Monica; and Topanga Canyon in Pacific Palisades. Griffith Park, a 4,000-plus acre spread set in the Santa Monica Mountains, is home to miles of hiking paths, the L.A. Zoo, and Griffith Observatory, which, like most things here, you’ll probably recognize from the movies.

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Traveler Reviews of Los Angeles

Kate rates Los Angeles

What not to do in Los Angeles is more the question?? What I love most about LA is that not only do you have the city life, Hollywood glam and Venice Beach but you are only about an hour or two (depending on traffic) to an outdoor destination. LA is close to skiing, climbing, surfing, mountain biking, cycling and hiking. Most people only think of LA as everything that comes along with city life, but take it from an adventurous person that has lived there for 8+ years...adventure abounds!!

Submitted on December 13, 2011

Fat Paddler rates Los Angeles

It's a big city with everything from glam to slum. To get out of the city, I did a kayak trip from Redondo Beach down to the cliffs of Palos Verdes, which was awesome. The coastline is pretty and in the water there we were joined by sea-lions, otters and a couple of Blue Whales! The kelp beds at Palos Verdes makes paddling a little hard but the rocks there are pretty cool to paddle around. This area was apparently used during the filming of the first Pirates of the Caribbean so you may even recognize it. No matter what you do in LA< make sure you find somewhere to have fish tacos, a food discovery I'm now addicted to. There's a chain called Wahoos that specializes in them.

Submitted on December 04, 2011

Kate What not to do in Los Angeles is more the question?? What I love most about LA is that not only do you have the city life, Hollywood glam and Venice Beach but you are only about an hour or two (depending on traffic) to an outdoor destination. LA is close to skiing, climbing, surfing, mountain biking, cycling and hiking. Most people only think of LA as everything that comes along with city life, but take it from an adventurous person that has lived there for 8+ years...adventure abounds!!

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Four of us are going to the Rose Bowl Parade. What are some sights?

We will also rent a car and travel Route 1 to San Francisco. What should we make sure we see on the way?
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Going to a huge concert at the LA Collesium in July. My friends and I are on a budget...

Going to a huge concert at the LA Collesium in July. My friends and I are on a budget and will probably end up staying somewhere cheap and hopefully within 10 miles of the venue. Any suggestions as to what areas? I should clarrify my search if we're flying in to LAX? We're not looking for 5-star luxury, but on the other hand we don't want a prostitute clocking in next door either. Thanks! Also, is there something more iconic than the In and Out Burger I need to check out cheap food wise?
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