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Best of Los Angeles |
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Despite the sunshine and palm trees, America's second-largest city can be intimidating. Even fearless urban explorers may hesitate, faced with the network of endless freeways and sprawling suburbs. L.A.'s charms are sometimes not immediately apparent: Visitors must scratch the surface—or better yet take the next exit—to discover that this is the proverbial city of neighborhoods, all under the blue California sky.
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Use this interactive map to explore the sights that await you in Los Angeles. Click on a camera to see a 360° view. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.
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| | | | When to go | | Although prices don’t fluctuate too wildly, most visitors come to Los Angeles from July through October. To shave a few dollars off your hotel bill, visit in November or December; rates also dip in March and early June, before school vacations. | | | | Are we there yet? | Flight times
6 hours from the East Coast, 4 hours from Chicago, 2.5 hours from Seattle
Drive times
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to downtown: 25 minutes
Burbank Airport (BUR) to downtown: 20 minutes
Downtown to Beverly Hills/W. Hollywood: 20 minutes | | | | Must-see sights | | Check out Hollywood & Highland, home to the Chinese Theatre. The Walk of Fame sits at your feet, and the Hollywood sign perches over your shoulder.
Nobody walks in L.A. … unless they’re shopping! Stroll down Melrose for fashion, cruise Robertson for decor, or scout Rodeo for luxury.
Life’s a beach: Visit funky Venice (fire-eating unicyclists, anyone?), fritter away an afternoon at Santa Monica’s amusement pier, or stroll the strand in Redondo Beach.
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| | | | | Consider a flight into Burbank Airport. It’s actually closer to some sights and downtown L.A. than LAX, and fares are usually lower.
The Metro Red Line subway shuttles visitors between Hollywood and Universal City in just 5 minutes for $1.25. Stay in one location, and play in another with ease.
Save money for souvenirs, and get a taste of local life, too: Seek out L.A.’s bounty of ethnic eateries—from Oaxacan moles to Korean barbecue—for cheap eats with flair.
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