Sunshine, palm trees and the movie industry have created a larger-than-life, persona for the City of Angels. In Los Angeles, the stylish hotels, nightclubs and attractions offer irresistible tastes of the Tinsel Town scene.
Fabled Rodeo Drive is a mecca for shopping, both window and otherwise. The 100-block Fashion District and open-air Grove Mall are the places to pick up something for a concert at the Hollywood Palladium or L.A. LIVE’s venues like Club Nokia, the Conga Room or the Nokia Theatre. Another top venue is the Disney Concert Hall with its iconic rooftop garden.
There’s no better place for people watching than L.A.’s unique neighborhoods. Head to Hollywood to check out the the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Griffith Observatory offers more heavenly star-gazing, while guided tours showcase where earthly stars live. Tours are offered by Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Studios, as well. Other notable areas to explore include Echo Park, home to Dodger Stadium, and the Historic Core, offering some of the area’s best nightlife.
If you’re looking for things to do in Los Angeles that won’t break the bank, check out a yoga class at Runyon Canyon Park. Not only can you get in a workout, but the views are unforgettable.
Fame, fortune and fun are part of the Los Angeles myth. Hotel guests looking beyond the bling can discover this complicated city’s range that includes everything from the 20-acre LACMA complex to the prehistoric La Brea tar pits to colorful Venice Beach.
