Los Angeles Travel Guide
Los Angeles Travel Guide
With its year-round moderate temperature, nearby beaches, star-studded
nightlife, sizzling culinary scene and wealth of world-famous tourist
attractions, Los Angeles is one of the world’s greatest and most famous
destinations. This sprawling city covers 467 square miles and is home to
approximately 140 nationalities of people speaking 224 different languages,
making it one of the most diverse cities in the world. It is also the
birthplace of the world's movie industry and home to many of the big
screen’s biggest celebrities and talents No matter your reason for
visiting, IHG has excellent Los Angeles hotels not far from the city’s best
local attractions.
Things to See
One of L.A.’s most popular activities is a guided bus tour, which takes
groups through Hollywood and Beverly Hills, giving glimpses of the city's
major attractions and your favorite stars' homes.
A tour of Universal Studios in Hollywood is a must for movie buffs.
Combining a functioning movie studio and amusement park, it has fun rides
for the entire family, including Jurassic Park, Transformers 3-D and
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem rides. For the grown-ups, The Getty Center has
thousands of paintings by iconic artists like Van Gogh and Monet, as well
as beautiful sculptures and antiquities.
Hotels in Los Angeles
If you plan to spend a lot of time shopping, dining and relaxing on the
beach, consider Santa Monica, located on L.A.’s western edge with easy
access to Santa Monica and Venice beaches, and the popular Third Street
Promenade restaurants and shops. Beverly Hills and West Hollywood also have
plenty of luxury hotels if you wish to experience the glitz and glamor of
the Los Angeles lifestyle.
Where to Stay
The world-famous Strip, still the most popular place to enjoy the
never-ending excitement of Los Angeles, has hotels that cater to all. While
some enjoy being in the middle of the action, those who prefer a low-key
experience can find even more hotels just a few blocks from the Strip many
of which offer a more affordable price and level of luxury.
Consider downtown L.A. if you want to stay within the city limits without
spending a fortune. Along with bustling nightlife and shopping, downtown
is home to Staples Center, where you can catch a Lakers game or concert,
,and a multi-cultural culinary offerings perfect for serious foodies, such
as sushi in Little Tokyo and Mexican taquerias on Olvera Street.
L.A.’s public transportation system is limited, and traffic can be quite
agitating for first-time visitors. By finding a hotel in an L.A. area or
neighborhood convenient to your trip highlights, you'll dramatically cut
down on any potential loss of time caused by gridlock.
How to Get to Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport, or LAX, is located 16 miles from
downtown in the Westchester neighborhood. Bob Hope Airport, LA/Ontario
International Airport, Long Beach Airport, and John Wayne Airport also
serve the Greater Los Angeles area. Compare rates of these various airports
to find affordable flights.
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