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Los
Angeles Travel Information
Los Angeles or LA, as most Californians know it, is a varied, sprawling
city offering a wide variety of attractions and sights.
Los Angeles
USA
The 'City of Angels' is perhaps most famous as the home of film-making
with Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and of course Universal Studios
Hollywood, all open for tours.
Los Angeles is a lively and exciting holiday destination offering a
myriad of attractions and a huge variety of shopping and dining venues.
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Los Angeles Travel and Flight
Information
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Getting There
Scheduled flights to Los Angeles can be booked online with direct flights from the
UK here at Cheap Online Flights. The flight time to Los Angeles is approx
11 hours.
Discount hotels in Los Angeles are also available to book online, just visit our 'Hotels
Abroad' page for online availability.
Weather
Daily average temperatures (Approx) 'C
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Main Attractions in Los
Angeles
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Beverly Hills
The most affluent and elegant residential area of southern
California. Even if you don't purchase a map of the stars' homes
and track down the mansions of the famous, allow time to shop
along Rodeo Drive, the city's premier shopping street. Whilst in
Westside, as this truly glamorous area of Los Angeles is know, be
sure to take a drive through the hills of Bel Air to see its
lavish homes and spend some time on Sunset strip, home to hip
clubs such as Dan Aykroyd's House of Blues.
Hollywood
For many this is the first image of LA. You can walk along
Hollywood Boulevard's 'Walk of Fame' and view almost 2,000 stars'
names, see the landmark Mann's Chinese Theatre and study the
footprints and hand prints of the famous. However, don't be fooled
into thinking you will be rubbing shoulders with the stars, if you
really want to see one, visit the Hollywood Wax Museum! A brand
new centre piece in the area is the 'Hollywood Highland Centre',
the new home of the Academy Awards presentations and an
entertainment centre boasting a five screen multiplex theatre,
world class restaurants and one of a kind shops.
Universal Studios Hollywood
The Worlds Largest Movie Studio and Theme Park. Witness the live
magic, music and mischief of the Rugrats Magic Adventure,
experience the reality shattering Terminator 2 in 3D, ride to the
moon with E.T., and get T-Rex size thrills and chills on Jurassic
Park - The Ride.
Dont miss Nickelodeon Blast Zone and Animal Planet Live! Plus,
visit Universal CityWalk, featuring 65 of Los Angeles' hottest
restaurants, night clubs and shops.
Terminator 2 in 3D at Universal Studios
Film Studio Tours
Whilst in Los Angeles take time out to visit Paramount Pictures
and Warner Brothers for a real taste of the movies.
Long Beach
Home of the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific and five and a
half miles of unspoilt beaches. This 'Big City by the Beach' also
offers a varied selection of arts, culture, shopping, dining and
night life. Getting around is easy with free transportation to all
downtown major attractions with the Passport Shuttle Service.
The Getty Centre
110 acre arts and cultural museum in the Brentwood Hills where you
can view the priceless European art and antiques the museum
houses. The museum is free however advance car parking
reservations are required.
Santa Monica
Five miles of white sandy beach and varied collection of shops,
night spots and restaurants, make this Los Angeles' most exciting
beach community. Make time to see the ferris wheel at the famed
Santa Monica Pier and check out Third Street Promenade, a browsers
heaven of book stores, boutiques, restaurants and cafes.
Santa Monica Beach in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles by Cheap
Online Flights
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Los Angeles - Highlights
> Go to a movie at Mann Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
> Visit Santa Monica and hire a bike or for the true LA
experience rollerblades! and check out the path along the beach.
> Take the short trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island to
explore and relax
> Go and watch the world famous basketball team the LA Lakers -
if you can get a ticket that is!
Book yourself a city break to Los Angeles with Cheap Online Flights
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