California Dreamin’ – Things to Do in LA, Los Angeles, California

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California Dreamin’ – Things to Do in LA

California Dreamin’ – Things to Do in LA, Los Angeles, California

She’s blond. She’s totally into movies. She loves music. She’s into healthy stuff and loves organic & Mexican food. Well, sometimes she just wants to eat a great burger! She’s got implants and a facelift. She’s a hope for small-town dreamers. She loves shopping. She’s totally into sports, especially basketball and baseball. She likes to visit museums and enjoys art. And she loves Mickey Mouse! Yes, she is Los Angeles!

L.A. is a place where fantasy meets reality. A mecca for beach-bodies and celebrities but also a city known for gang crimes and traffic jams. Spreading across 1,300 square kilometers and inhabiting over 18 million people (greater Los Angeles area), Los Angeles is the largest SoCal city and the second most populated metropolitan area in the United States. “L.A”, “City of Angels” or “La-la-Land” – known for its amazing climate, ethnic diversity and being the center of the American entertainment industry. We had the chance to explore the city for a few days, trying to catch up the myth that goes along with it. We put together our impressions and a small list of our best things to do in LA. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: California Dreamin’ – Things to Do in LA
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Julian Schonfelder
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Griffith Observatory
  • Sunset & Hollywood Boulevard
  • Venice Beach
  • Venice Ocean Front Walk
  • Abbot Kinney Blvd
  • Universal Studios
  • STAPLES Center
  • Getty Center
  • Los Angeles Country Museum of Art

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