Los Angeles Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Los Angeles

Where is it located?: Los Angeles is located in southern California, on the west coast.

Why do people go there?: The city of angels – Los Angeles doesn’t need much of an introduction. With Hollywood glitz and glamour backing it up, this smoggy, hazy city is the epitome of big, brash and bold, but compared with its eastern counterpart, decidedly more relaxed with ‘natural’ beach beauty.

How do travelers get there?: Flying is the best, but trains and buses are also available.

Currency: US Dollar

City Code: 213

Population: 3.8 million

Languages: English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: Santa Monica & the Beaches, Malibu, Marina del Rey, Westside, Beverly Hills

Attractions: Hollywood, Beautiful People, Fake People, Entertainment Industry

Accommodations: Los Angeles Hostels,Los Angeles Hostels

Tourist Office: http://www.visitlanow.com/

Off-the-beaten-path: Angels Flight, The Bradbury Building, Esotouric, L.A. Flower Mart, The Original Pantry, Little Tokyo, Los Felizos

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Spring and fall are wonderful, although L.A. really can be nice year-round.

Common Phrases: How much money do you make? What films did you produce? Which way to Hollywood? How do I get tickets for Price is Right?

City Specific Events: Tournament of Roses, Monterey Park Lantern Festival, Palmdale Almond Blossom Festival, Independent Film Festival

How to get around?: It’s amazing that for a city of this size, the public transportation sucks. Buses are your best option, if you don’t have a car. Wherever you go, have patience and allow yourself plenty of time to spend in traffic.

Good to know: Los Angeles is considered as the 8th most economically dominant city of the world.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airports to fly into Los Angeles are the Los Angeles International and Bob Hope Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the Los Angeles travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.