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Inside Background
Architecture 
OCTOBER 2007 was Architecture Month in Los Angeles www.archifestla.info Los...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Culture 
Los Angeles has some of the country's best museums.  The Museum of Contemporary...
Last edited: 22 December 2008
Health & Safety 
The primary safety concern here is traffic.  Local highways and interstates are...
Last edited: 23 April 2008
History 
Before the arrival of Europeans, the Tongva (Gabrielino Nation) had a village...
Last edited: 11 December 2008
Neighborhoods 
Los Angeles is a city of four million people in an area of just under 500...
Last edited: 29 June 2009
Recommended Reading 
Local Authors: Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago in 1888 and moved to Los...
Last edited: 10 August 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Los Angeles Area Travel Information Resources There are many valuable travel...
Last edited: 14 January 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Any time of the year is a great time to visit L.A.  You can expect warm and...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Neutra VDL House 
Richard Neutra VDL House This architectural gem is open for tours on Saturdays...
Last edited: 11 December 2008
Only in Los Angeles 
On a humble thoroughfare in very ordinary Culver City you will find a most...
Last edited: 11 July 2009
Places with Free Wifi 
There are signs advertising free wifi at the South Bay Galleria, and a...
Last edited: 26 May 2007
Trivia & Fun Facts 
Visitors to Los Angeles are increasingly interested in seeing the locations...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Air Transportation There are 6 (six) airports (used by commercial airlines...
Last edited: 22 December 2008
Getting Around 
Los Angeles is not a "walk city" like San Francisco or Boston in most areas...
Last edited: 07 April 2009
Public Transportation 
There are over 200 metro bus lines and 5 metro rail lines in the Los Angeles...
Last edited: 05 April 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Unlike other U.S. cities, taxis are usually not flagged down at the curb. You...
Last edited: 22 December 2008
Bus Station 
Greyhound Bus lines is the national bus company.  In L.A., it operates out...
Last edited: 07 January 2009
Cruise Ship Ports 
CRUISE SHIP PORTS There are two ports in the L.A, area: PORT #1: For all...
Last edited: 25 June 2009
Driving on surface streets 
Depending on when your flight is, you may want to consider taking surface...
Last edited: 13 November 2006
Fly into the right SoCal Airport 
The greater Los Angeles region is vast in size and subject to regular...
Last edited: 01 November 2009
Getting to Theme Parks 
There are four major amusement parks -- Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios...
Last edited: 09 September 2009
LA Lakers Basketball 
From November 1st through the middle of April one of the most exciting things...
Last edited: 28 December 2008
Union Station 
Los Angeles Union Station The Los Angeles Union Station, originally the Los...
Last edited: 09 July 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Some ideas for a day trip around Los Angeles: Getty Museum Getty Villa Malibu...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Events & Festivals 
Hear NoHo Come out to the wildly popular Hear NoHo event in the the North...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
Family Travel 
Los Angeles Family Attractions  Disneyland Note:  In case you're planning a...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
First-time Visitors 
Anaheim  - Anaheim is where one goes to Disneyland and th... California...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Downtown -- Olvera Street across from the Union Station is the oldest street in...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Nightlife 
Stop by Three Clubs, a Hollywood standard, it is located on1123 Vine Street...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Downtown Angels Flight is a funicular that was used to ferry passengers up the...
Last edited: 11 July 2009
The Performing Arts 
Disney Concert Hall: The Los Angeles Phil is now playing at the newly built...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Shopping 
Los Angeles covers an enormous area and the shopping is spread out, as well...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Sports & Activities 
Spectator Sports: LA Dodgers: Baseball. Official website of the club...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
A Great Way to See LA 
If you have a motorbike licence, have a look at hiring a Harley for a couple of...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Attractions in Downtown LA 
Downtown Los Angeles: Olvera Street and Chinatown Downtown Los Angeles is the...
Last edited: 04 November 2009
Celebrity Sightings 
Staying in Hollywood doesn’t guarantee that you’ll see celebrities. To be...
Last edited: 04 July 2008
Day Trip to Wine Country 
Southern California Wine Country is just 90 minutes away from Los Angeles...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Fall Whale Watching  
When most people think of Los Angeles they think of urban activities, but Los...
Last edited: 20 December 2009
Great Drives & Views 
Los Angeles is a city dominated by automobiles and its rugged, moutainous...
Last edited: 18 August 2009
Josh and Myo Show 
Now this is what is called live comedy!!! It is time to get ready for a good...
Last edited: 27 June 2009
Los Angeles Pictures 
Here is a link to some images of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Pictures
Last edited: 26 March 2009
Los Angles Here We Come 
LA is one of the largest cities in United States of America. It's located on...
Last edited: 06 October 2008
Marina del Rey Summer Concerts 
Marina del Rey Annual Summer Concerts If you're traveling to LA during July and...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Montana Avenue-Holiday Events 
Montana Avenue's businesses will celebrate their first annual Halloween Hop on...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
nina messiah boutique 
Men's and women's boutique in the heart of Beverly Hills. They have trendy...
Last edited: 05 September 2008
Santa Clarita Valley 
Santa Clarita Valley If you head about 40 minutes north on I-5, you'll come to...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Soaptopia 
On Venice Boulevard in the upcoming Los Angeles neighborhood of Mar Vista lurks...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Southwest Roadtrip- Helpful Advice 
Helpful tips for a U.S. Southwest trip: 1. Do your research on Trip Advisor...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
Summer Whale Watching Cruises 
When most people think of Los Angeles they think of urban activities, but Los...
Last edited: 03 October 2009
Tours & Sightseeing 
  If you happen to be in Los Angeles area, don't miss an opportunity to...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Universal Studios and Universal Citywalk 
Universal Studios Hollywood is located in Universal City, California just off...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Vintage train rides at Fillmore  
Come experience the Historic Heritage Valley as Fillmore & Western Railway...
Last edited: 03 June 2009
What to do for Halloween in LA 
Halloween in Los Angeles Los Angeles is a big city with a lot of fun things to...
Last edited: 10 October 2009
Acme Comedy Theater 
ACME Comedy Theatre is a 99-seat theatre located 1/2 block south of Beverly...
Last edited: 19 September 2006
Angels Flight Railway 
The historic Angels Flight Railway (no apostrophe in "Angels") opened in...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
DNA Clothing 
This is a great place to get those specialty designer brands at discount...
Last edited: 21 December 2007
El Capitan Theatre 
The El Capitan theater is a beautiful historic landmark in Los Angeles. The...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
Farmers Market 
The Farmers Market area is really two things: the original Farmers Market, an...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills 
One of two Forest Lawn's in the LA area, basting monuments, a wedding chapel...
Last edited: 18 March 2009
Gardenia Club 
    The Gardenia Club is a small, pleasant caberet style club with excellent...
Last edited: 19 July 2006
Garment District 
The LA Fashion District is a bargain hunter's paradise, with over 1,000 stores...
Last edited: 30 November 2008
Grauman's Chinese Theatre 
Beautiful theater. Well worth a visit, and features quite a bit of history. For...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Griffith Observatory 
   http://www.griff... "Man's sense of values ought to be revised.  If all...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Griffith Park 
Comprising over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park one of the largest urban parks in...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Griffith Park Horse Rentals 
Griffith Park Horse Rentals offers affordable, western style, guided trail...
Last edited: 26 June 2009
Hollywood Heritage Museum 
Hollywood Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the...
Last edited: 02 February 2009
Hollywood Reservoir 
The Hollywood Reservoir offers a panoramic view of the Hollywood sign and a...
Last edited: 13 August 2009
Hollywood Walk of Fame 
Hollywood Walk of Fame--Hollywood Boulevard A  tribute to over 2000 artists who...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Horn Fashion, Inc. 
HORN is a standout among the chicest boutiques along trendy Robertson Blvd...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
iFLY Hollywood Indoor Skydiving 
iFly Hollywood is a place to do indoor skydiving. It is a wind-tunnel that...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
LA City Tours 
                   
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LaVie Privee Medispa 
LaVie Privée Medispa is a secluded and tranquil getaway located in the Westwood...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Leimert Park Village 
Leimert Park, as filmmkaer and resident John Singleton noted, is "the Black...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Los Angeles Maritime Museum 
Located at: Berth 84 in the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA inside the the...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
Lummis Home (El Alisal) 
  The home of Charles Fletcher Lummis is a must-see stop on the itinerary of...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Melting Pot Tours 
Melting Pot Food Tours is the premiere food tour company in Los Angeles and...
Last edited: 27 October 2009
Mount Sinai Memorial Park 
Jewish cemetery includes a mosaic on the Jewish experience in America, plus...
Last edited: 19 March 2009
Museum of Neon Art (MONA) 
The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) has relocated to 136 W. 4th Street, Los Angeles...
Last edited: 20 August 2009
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits 
The  La Brea Tar Pits is the world's richest site for ice age fossils and I...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
Point Fermin Park 
Located at:  807 Paseo Del Mar at South Gaffey Street in San Pedro, CA 90731...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
Temescal Gateway Park 
Temescal Gateway Park offers miles of hiking for everyone from starters to...
Last edited: 01 September 2008
The Grove 
The Grove is an upscale outdoor shopping center that is reminiscent of Main...
Last edited: 08 January 2009
Universal Studios Hollywood 
Universal Studios is located in the "Universal City" neighborhood of Los...
Last edited: 18 October 2009
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 
Beautiful campus!  There's always something going on at campus: movies...
Last edited: 24 January 2009
Venice Beach 
History on Venice Beach, California can be found on here. It is a very...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Venice Beach Boardwalk 
Check out these videos of different characters on the boardwalk, they totally...
Last edited: 28 October 2009
Westwood Memorial Park 
Small  cemetery with a large number of graves of stars and other Hollywood folk.
Last edited: 18 March 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
This vast metro area has plenty of restaurants to suit every taste.  Whether...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Breakfast 
Breakfast in the "City of Angels" is at its best at the Original Pantry at the...
Last edited: 11 June 2007
Dining for Large Groups 
Picanha Bar & Grill - Bringing the office workers for a luncheon meeting or...
Last edited: 19 September 2009
dineLA Restaurant Week 
LA visitors and locals alike have the opportunity to indulge in a selection of...
Last edited: 09 January 2008
Landmark / famous LA Restaurants 
Hobbes310 started a fun topic in the forum regarding famous and landmark...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Spago 
Wolfgang Puck's Spago Restaurant has great service, excellent food and good...
Last edited: 10 June 2008
Abbot's Pizza 
Abbot's pizza is a delightful little pizza shop.  A full menu.
Last edited: 05 April 2006
Cafe Cine Citta 
Cinecitta has gone online!  Check out the menu, weekly specials, coupons and...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant 
Read traveler reviews on Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant Cantalini's...
Last edited: 02 September 2009
Cicada Restaurant 
One of the most visually striking restaurants in LA.  Set in a room that was...
Last edited: 24 July 2008
Compari's Pizza & Italian 
Compari's has amazing pizza, especially the Vegeterian Pizza, and the pastas...
Last edited: 14 February 2007
Cork 
  The Cork is a throw back experience to the days when you went to a...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Curry Palace 
Curry Palace is one of the best places for Indian food even out of many places...
Last edited: 26 June 2008
Electric Karma 
In the heart of West Hollywood, California, upscale Indian restaurant Electric...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Encounter 
The Encounter restaurant is located in the Theme Building located at the center...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Gladstone's 4 Fish 
Excellent view, margaritas that are addictive, and the oysters are to die for...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Gloria's Cafe 
A true gem in Los Angeles, Gloria's serves up Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine...
Last edited: 06 November 2009
Kuishimbo Restaurant 
KUISHIMBO Great food at a cheap price.  For about 10 dollars you can eat in a...
Last edited: 16 September 2006
mao's kitchen 
1512 Pacific Ave,   Venice 90291 Btwn Zephyr CT & Windward Ave...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Norms Restaurant 
Open around the clock. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, plently of parking...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Pastis 
If you're in LA, the place to go is Pastis Restaurant.  It's one of LA's best...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Pizzeria Mozza 
Fabulous pizzas at Mozza, lively atmosphere, hip urban decor in brick and...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Sakura Japanese Restaurant 
Sakura Restaurant is the best Japanese Food Restaurant in WLA for the price, if...
Last edited: 05 May 2007
Shanghai Diamond Garden 
Shanghi diamond has very good food that is kosher. They have chinese food and...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Shik Do Rak 
Shik do Rak is located in Korea Town.  The workers might not speak very good...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
The Dresden Room 
Featured in the film Swingers, this bar and restaurant features an old school...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
The Whale & Ale 
Authentic oak-paneled Victorian Pub & British Restaurant on two levels with...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Toscana 
Toscana has a website: http://toscanabre...  They Offer Catering and to go. They
Last edited: 12 August 2009
Venice Bistro 
Venice Bistro is located right on the Venice Boardwalk, with a second story...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Waterlily Cafe 
The Waterlily Cafe offers a friendly atmosphere with organic foods. For lunch...
Last edited: 07 January 2009
WoodSpoon 
  For full lunch and dinner menu go to  http://woodspoonl...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
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Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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