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Visiting Los Angeles | Hotel and Travel Info

This “City of Angels” or L.A. as it is often called is the second largest city in the U.S. after New York City. Right on California’s southern coastline, the area has the best of mountains and beaches. The city has been a major metropolis since the 1870s when the Transcontinental Railroad was finished. People have settled in the city through the years because of its mild climate as well as for business and the hopes of getting into Hollywood. Today, besides flying to Los Angeles for business, people come to see the areas many attractions.

Los Angeles Accommodations Staying in this city near the Wattles Mansion and Garden on Franklin Avenue, travelers cannot go wrong booking rooms at the Magic Castle Hotel . The hotel is very near Hollywood sites like Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Then, conveniently located on Beverly Boulevard in Beverly Hills, Elan Hotel Los Angeles has fabulous service and comfortable, spotless rooms in a perfect location. For those on a budget, Motel 6 is usually a good choice and other quality and low-priced hotels and vacation rentals are available.

Seeing and Doing L.A. Los Angeles is an exciting place. Of course, people come to see Disneyland, Hollywood, and other big attractions, but this vast city is a cultural center. Many marvelous museums, parks, and interesting places are waiting exploration. A few of the other major sites gives only a small view of what L.A. offers.

Griffith Observatory – This wonderful venue is free. People can tour at will at no cost. The observatory has a planetarium and many observation decks that provide grand views of the cityscape, which changes from daytime to evening with the city lights and sunset.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art – This museum on Wilshire Boulevard has collections of American art as well as Latin American, Asian and other cultural art.

Venice Canals Walkway – A beautiful place to walk featuring charming bridges, this historic area is free for touring. The walkway is located beside Venice Beach Park.

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