Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a major city in Southern California region with a population of 3.8 million and is the second-largest city in the United States, after New York City. Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, celebrity culture, traffic, and the film and television industry.
The Los Angeles has a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of $831 billion (as of 2008), making it the third-largest in the world, after the Greater Tokyo and New York metropolitan areas. Los Angeles includes Hollywood and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music; it is also one of the leaders in motion picture production. Los Angeles is also the largest manufacturing center in the western United States.
We recommend you stay in Los Angeles for at list 4 nights. Main sights recommended are:
- Hollywood, the home of the entertainment industry. See the famous attractions along Hollywood Boulevard.
- Beverly Hills a home to many actors and celebrities. Visit Rodeo Drive, one of most well-known streets in the world.
- Universal Studios the largest and most active film and television studio in the world.
- Santa Monica, a resort town in western LA. The Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park are popular destination.
- Down Town LA known for its government buildings, parks, theaters and other public places.
- Marina del Ray, the world's largest man-made small craft harbor.
- Malibu famous for its warm, sandy beaches, and for being the home of many Hollywood movie stars.
- Disneyland Park in Anaheim. It is the only park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney.
- Long Beach (35 km south of LA), the third largest city in Southern California.
Farther south of LA (195 km) visit San Diego, the second-largest city in Southern California. Enjoy its beaches and the numerous tourist attractions.
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