Introduction to Los Angeles

Bling, glam, glitzy and more, Los Angeles epitomises the pursuit of personal pleasure. This city barely needs the introduction from its place as one of the world’s premier tourist destinations.

City of Angeles or perhaps Demons depending on what takes your fancy. Los Angeles is where thousands of people come to live the American dream to self indulge in a variety of soap star lifestyeles, to walk in the footsteps of stars or just sit back and watch the fantasy world go by. Disneyland, Hollywood your joice. The famed extravagance and exuberance of the Beverly Hills. This city has a lot to offer despite being a sprawling metropolis with over 80 smaller suburbs almagating to make this city one of 'Angels'

Downtown La is a mix of cultures, from little Tokyo to Americatown and back, the Latinos rule Olvera Street which communities mixed and mashed which makes this city thrive/. You can hear up to 90 different languages when you roam these streets. Visit the body builders of Malibu and Santa Monica where body beautiful rules. There is a huge variety of cinemagraphic shows on offer in addition to museums of art and galleries to feast the eyes. Enjoy the coffee house culture with poet readings thrown in for spice. The Hollywood sign on the crest of the hills is there for all to see and its luminance is matched by the high energy and pleasure seeking lifestyle led by many.

The weather in Los Angeles is always warm and pleasant. The mountains shade this city and protect it against the extremly hot summers it should have. The summers are dry and the winters, cool,dry however sometimes wet. In summer you often get smog settling over the city.

The main airport in Los Angeles is commonly referred to as 'LAX', located about 24 kilometres from the city center this airport is one of the oldest and biggest of Californian airports. Public and private transport from the airport is good. You can catch a free shuttle bus the Metro Rail green line stop which can take you into the city center in about 25 minutes. Supper shuttle offers you door to door transport service although it does make sense to make reservations in advance.

The US Dollar is the unit of currency and it is recommended you change currency locally rather than getting ripped off here at the airport bank where rates are not as good as commercial ones.

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