Hollywood, Santa Monica and the entertainment industry
Los Angeles
Los Angeles · Hollywood, beaches and endless sun
A sprawling sun-belt metropolis of beaches, palm-lined boulevards and film studios, Los Angeles trades a single center for dozens of distinct neighborhoods. It’s the home of Hollywood, world-class museums and a car-bound, laid-back way of life.
Top sightsSights
Hollywood Sign
The hillside letters above Griffith Park.
Griffith Observatory
City and sign views from the Hollywood Hills.
Santa Monica Pier
A beachfront pier with a vintage Ferris wheel.
Getty Center
A hilltop art museum with gardens and skyline views.
Venice Beach
A boardwalk of skaters, muscle beach and street art.
What to eatFood
Tacos
Street-cart tacos reflecting the city’s Mexican roots.
Korean BBQ
Grill-your-own tables in the vast Koreatown.
In-N-Out burger
The cult California fast-food burger.
Good to know
- Renting a car is the easiest way to cover the spread-out city.
- Beat traffic by planning drives outside rush hours.
- Beaches are best in the morning before the marine layer burns off.
Getting there
Los Angeles International (LAX) is the main gateway; a new people-mover links to Metro rail.
Next city
Las Vegas