Los Angeles, CA, USA
Los Angeles is one of my dream destinations since i was a
little kid. I always wonder when can I go to this beautiful city, and I've made
a promise to my self that someday i will go to Los angeles either alone, with
my family, or with my friends. I will save my money to visit L.A because that
will be like a dream come true. I’m in love with the city that I’ve never been
to and people I’ve never met. These are some reasons that Los Angeles comes in
Number 1 on my wish destination. So, I have always dream of staring at the
Hollywood Sign (or maybe camp there like what the Beverly Hills 90210 kids
did), walking the walk of fame (and maybe seeing my name? *Obviously
impossible*), staying at the Roosevelt Hotel, walking down Rodeo Drive,
driving up the Hollywood Hills and so on. its like im so obsessed with
this city. It doesnt matter for how long it takes for me to save my money,
but i definitely have to go to this awesome place hopefully in the future.
Los Angeles is on the leading edge of several growth
industries. LA County, with more than 87,000 jobs in the fashion industry, has
surpassed New York’s fashion district workforce. The LA five-county area also
has more than 700,000 people at work in health services/biomedical activities
and 190,000 people in aerospace/technology. Here are some more facts and
figures about Los Angeles: the city, the county and the region.
1. Disneyland
Of course the first place is Disneyland. it has been my
childhood dream to visit disneyland since the first day that i've been watching
disney cartoons. all i wanted to do is meeting the disney princesses and
princes (especially princess Aurora, my favorite disney princess) mickey and
minnie mouse, donald duck, and many more. Disney land also have many fun
attractions, rides and music parades. I just cant imagine if i’m in Disneyland,
seriously i would cry *cry of happiness* . Its like living in my own
dream. The attraction known as the “Happiest Place on Earth” continues to
earn this nickname with its exciting rides, special events and overall happy,
fun atmosphere. Children love taking pictures with some of their favorite
Disney characters, dressing up like a Disney princess and watching the
fireworks and parades at Disneyland Park.
Here are some picture of Disneyland (My favorite place on
earth) :
Disneyland Attractions :
Disneyland Music Parade :
Disneyland at night :
Disneyland Park truly is a place for those of any age to
explore and enjoy every minute of while there. You can also check out Disney
California Adventure Park to see Disney and Pixar stories come to life through
its entertainment and attractions.2. Knott’s Berry Farm
Another amusement park in California is Knott’s Berry Farm. If traveling with children who like Snoopy and amusement park rides, then bring them here. But there’s also fun for the whole family with different family rides, water rides, roller coasters and thrill rides for those feeling daring and adventurous.
Just outside of this theme park is California MarketPlace that has 15 shops and dining spots. Knott’s Berry Farm is about a 30-minute drive from LA, but spending a day there with your family is worth the drive there and back.
4. Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Stay with the Hollywood appeal and take a stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On these 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street you’ll find more than 2,500 brass stars and signatures from famed actors.
While walking along Hollywood Boulevard, be sure to check out TLC Chinese Theatre. This Hollywood theatre had its grand opening in 1927 and is the most sought-after Hollywood theatre for movie premiers. This historic and cultural landmark and the Walk of Fame are two Hollywood sites you don’t want to miss out on seeing.
5. J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum has two venues in California. The one in Los Angeles at the Getty Center has European and American works of art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs and manuscripts.
Besides the various works of art from different ages and
countries, this museum has a beautifully impressive architectural design.
Admission is free to see the Museum’s collection and its many changing
exhibitions offered throughout the year.6. Griffith Observatory
For those interested in astronomy, the Griffith Observatory is the place for you. Look through their optical and solar telescopes, see dozens of exhibits outside and inside their building or enter their 200-seat presentation theater to watch a short film on the Observatory.
The Samuel Oschin Planetarium is one of the best planetariums in the world and a well-liked feature of the Griffith Observatory. This popular Southern California attraction is visible from many parts of the Los Angeles basin, so you not only get a great view of the sky but also of LA. This attraction is closed on Mondays so don’t plan your visit then.
7. Farmers Market and The Grove
This destination brings in locals and tourists with its selection of fresh produce and yummy snacks. LA’s famous and original Farmers Market was founded in 1934 and now has hundreds of merchants who sell produce, meats, gourmet groceries and bakery items.
Adjacent to the Farmers Market is The Grove. This area in Los Angeles offers a number of stores to shop at, restaurants to dine at, a movie theater and various special events.
8. Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier just about has it all. You can swim, surf, sunbathe or walk along the beach. You can take a bike ride along their bike path that goes 22 miles to Torrance, Calif. You can also fish, see street performers and ride on some of the thrill rides at Pacific Park.
You can also grab a bite at one of the restaurants or from one of the food carts at Santa Monica Pier. With three miles of beach, numerous activities always going on and an average of more than 300 days of sunshine each year, this is one LA experience you must have.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, surrounded by the cities of Los Angeles and West Hollywood.
Tourists arriving in Southern California often confuse
Hollywood with Beverly Hills.
Many visitors come to Hollywood expecting to find a gleaming
city filled with movie stars, posh restaurants, grand mansions and expensive
shopping areas. They are, of course, very disappointed; the actual suburb of
Hollywood is far from glamorous. The real "Hollywood" is a state of
mind, not a place; it's not so much a city as it is shorthand for the general
movie and entertainment industry.
Less than six square miles in size, Beverly Hills is strictly a neighborhood of homes and shops. The city has churches, but it has no smokestacks; it has restaurants, but no industry; boutiques, but no billboards; parks, but no eyesores. There's not even a hospital or a cemetery in the city to remind the residents of their mortality. It has been said that, technically, no one is born or dies in Beverly Hills.
Beverly Hills is a place for the fortunate to live in comfort, and to shop and dine at their leisure. It just so happens that many of these fortunate few are celebrities. On the city's tree-lined streets, you'll see more stretch limos, shining Mercedes-Benzes, and sleek Ferraris per square mile than at any other place on earth. It is also a place where the wealthy can feel secure. The Beverly Hills police department prides itself on being able to respond to any call in less than a minute.
Houses in Beverly Hills:
BEACHES
The 75-mile Los Angeles County coastline is home to Southern California’s greatest beaches, stretching from Malibu to Long Beach. L.A.’s coastal regions boast some of the best surf spots, amazing oceanfront dining and trendy shops. Each seaside town is unique, offering distinctive landmarks such as Santa Monica’s famous pier, Venice’s iconic Muscle Beach, and Malibu’s stunning shorelines and Getty Villa. Further south is San Pedro — home to the Battleship USS Iowa, and the hip and chic beach towns that make-up South Bay-Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo.
1. Venice Beach
Venice Beach is an area that could thoroughly entertain you or just shock you. All different kinds of people flock here, but it’s a known hangout for the more creative and artistic types.
Besides the beach that’s always filled with sunbathers, there’s also a promenade, shops, restaurants and sporting courts, like handball and basketball. This venue may not be at the top of your list, but it’s a fun and entertaining one that tourists should stop by if they have time.
2. Zuma Beach
This Malibu beach is one of the biggest and most popular in Los Angeles County. Zuma Beach is the cleanest beach compared to Santa Monica and Venice, so it’s the best one for swimming and sunbathing. It has good waves for surfing and also offers areas for diving and fishing.
There’s plenty of parking at Zuma Beach, as well as lifeguard stations to make sure all beach goers stay safe while there.
Los Angeles is one of the top entertainment cities. Travel here and experience all of the fun activities offered to people of all ages. Also, look into some of these top hotels located in and around LA where you can stay at while on your trip.
3. El matadaor state beach
Small, beautiful and dominated by rocky outcrops, El Matador looks not unlike a European beach. Six miles north of Malibu and 25 miles from Santa Monica, it's past just past Leo Carrillo Beach, accessible via a steep gravelly path.
4. Manhattan Beach, The Strand
There's always a lot going on at Manhattan Beach, which makes it feel lively, fun and lived-in - and the beachfront homes here are among the nicest along the coast (good for gawking at and daydreaming about).
Manhattan Beach is best for: People-watching, beach volleyball, surfing, swimming, fishing, walking and bicycling
5. Paradise Cove
Paradise Cove is best for: Swimming, fishing, beach volleyball, people-watching
ARTS AND CULTURE
With various museums and exhibits, Los Angeles is full of inspiring art and diverse cultural experiences. In fact, Los Angeles has more museums and theatres than any other city in the U.S., making it the perfect place to be immersed in arts and culture. Los Angeles is home to 105 museums and 225 theaters. In 2014 several institutions celebrated milestones including the 35th Anniversary of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) (spring) and the 50th Anniversary of the Music Center in Downtown L.A. (September).
DINING
Los Angeles is home to some of the most dynamic dining experiences a destination can offer. From quaint to red-carpet dishes, from celebrity chefs and top-rated cuisine to short order legends and bar-stool gourmet, the possibilities are endless in L.A. Each region of L.A. offers a variety of dining options that appeal to any palette and price point. L.A. is so diverse, it’s possible to dine around the world without ever leaving the city.
L.A. has foods for every diet, even weight-loss and picky ones. If you go with restaurants or cafes, expect to pay on the average $6-10 for a moderate budget. I didn’t say it was cheap. For budget-minded eaters, who are still striving to avoid fast food joints, you’ll want to do some grocery shopping.
SHOPPING
Los Angeles has inspired “California-cool” fashion trends
all over the world. From the high fashion shops on Rodeo Drive to the chic boutiques
of the beach cities, Los Angeles offers shopping for every style. Top shopping
enclaves include Rodeo Drive, the Fashion District in Downtown L.A.,
The Grove,
Beverly Center, Hollywood & Highland, Americana at Brand in Glendale,
Westfield Century City, Robertson Boulevard, Melrose Avenue, The Citadel
Outlets, Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place. Throughout L.A.,
visitors will find eclectic shopping neighborhoods, museum gift shops and
several outlets for bargain shoppers.
ACCOMMODATIONS
As the fifth largest hotel market in the U.S., Los Angeles offers 994 hotels with more than 97,818 hotel rooms. Accommodations are conveniently located near prized attractions, museums and public transportation, ranging from value to luxury and simplistic to trendy. With eight new hotels scheduled to open in 2015, Los Angeles’ hotel community continues to grow along with the tourism industry.
1. Value Hotel
Hotels aren’t cheap in Los Angeles. Even a ratty motel might cost you $75. What to do?
2. Luxury Hotels
Few cities have high-end hotels like Los Angeles. The J.W.
Marriott & Ritz-Carlton are Downtown’s most visible luxury hotels. The W
Hollywood and Hollywood Roosevelt are truly glamourous, while the Beverly Hills
Hotel, Beverly Wilshire, Peninsula, Four Seasons & L’Ermitage are pure
luxury.
3. historic hotels
4. Business Hotels
ATTRACTIONS
Some of the world’s best-known and most iconic landmarks and attractions call Los Angeles home: the Hollywood Sign; Griffith Observatory; the Getty Center; the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center in Downtown L.A.; the Hollywood Walk of Fame; the TCL Chinese Theatre; Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center; the Battleship USS Iowa located at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro; Air Force One at the Ronald Regan Library; and Universal Studios Hollywood.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Southern California is famous for its near-perfect weather and Los Angeles has plenty of outdoor activities to allow visitors to enjoy the sunshine. Plus, Los Angeles is one of few cities in the world where it’s possible to ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon.
Los Angeles is home to Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America, with more than 4,300 acres of recreational space and 50 miles of hiking trails that lead to some of the most spectacular views of the city and Hollywood Sign. Visitors can hike to the Griffith Observatory or even travel on horseback to experience the best sights.
L.A. Tourism has launched a Car Free L.A. initiative that encourages travelers to explore the city in a fresh and healthy new way – via foot, bike and public transportation using tested themed self-guided itineraries. Visitors can also see L.A. without having to get behind the wheel with guided tour options such as Bikes and Hikes L.A. and Starline Tours Hop-On, Hop-Off tours.
SPORTS
With famous venues like the Staples Center at L.A. LIVE, home to the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, NHL’s L.A. Kings, and Dodger’s Stadium, where the Los Angeles Dodgers serve as a main attraction sports fans flock to in L.A. Los Angeles is also home to several esteemed universities that have large sports followings such as USC and UCLA.
Music
No matter what music you're into, Los Angeles will feature artists to your taste. Visit the Rock Venues on Sunset Blvd. Jazz Clubs in Hollywood. The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown. etc. Los Angeles has an abundance of records stores scattered around the area. Also, though vinyl has disappeared from the shelves of most regular record stores, there are still plenty of stores that sell new and used vinyl. Amoeba Music in Hollywood is without a doubt the best in the city and possibly one of the best in the entire country. An exploration of underground music would be advised to perhaps begin at The Smell in Downtown or listen to KXLU 88.9 Monday-Friday for details on numerous shows.
Cost Of Living in Los Angeles
You would need around 5,242.36$ (69,618,583.92Rp) in Los
Angeles, CA to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 34,000,000.00Rp in Jakarta (assuming
you rent in both cities). This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent
Index to compare cost of living. This assumes net earnings (after income tax).
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Restaurants
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Avg.
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
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$ 15.00
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
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$ 60.00
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
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$ 1.83
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$ 1.54
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Markets
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Avg.
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
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$ 0.99
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
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$ 2.85
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Rice (white), (1kg)
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$ 3.73
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Eggs (12)
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$ 3.83
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$ 9.97
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Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg)
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$ 9.92
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Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
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$ 12.23
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Apples (1kg)
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$ 3.99
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Onion (1kg)
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$ 2.63
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$ 1.59
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Transportation
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Avg.
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
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$ 1.75
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$ 100.00
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$ 3.38
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$ 0.84
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New
Car)
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21,500.00 $
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Sports And Leisure
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Avg.
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
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$ 41.02
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$ 15.00
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
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$ 14.00
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Clothing And Shoes
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Avg.
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$ 47.75
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
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$ 33.83
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
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$ 77.86
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
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$ 101.76
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Rent Per Month
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Avg.
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
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$ 1,786.48
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
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$ 1,344.67
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
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$ 3,429.48
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
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$ 2,554.41
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Buy Apartment Price
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Avg.
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
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$ 7,559.80
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
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$ 4,069.68
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Salaries And Financing
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Avg.
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Average Monthly Disposable Salary (Net After Tax)
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$ 3,100.31
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly
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$ 3.93
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Quick Tips: Visiting Los Angeles
Transportation: Although I recommend renting a car if you’re comfortable with US city driving and have a lot you want to see outside of the downtown/Hollywood area, there is also great public transportation for the major tourist sites in Hollywood.
Budget: If you are on vacation and planning to sightsee, then budget at least US $100 per day to properly enjoy the city. You can get by on a lot less though if you couchsurf for free accommodation!
Flights: For internal US flights, consider leaving from Burbank airport in the Valley, it can be a lot easier and faster.
Sightseeing: Consider being a movie extra, or studio audience! There are also some great City Passes that save money if you plan to visit many of the tourist spots: Hollywood, Southern California, and other great ones.
People from across the world come to Los Angeles seeking to make their hopes and dreams come true. There are a multitude of reasons wish kids visit the City of Angels: to enjoy the sun and surf, to record in a music studio, to visit Disneyland, to have a dream shopping spree, or to meet a favorite celebrity or musician. In los angeles, you can have the city life and feel like you’re on holiday at the same time. These are just a few of the reasons Los Angeles comes in Number 1 on my wish destination. All i really want to do is spend my life travelling the world.
“ To travel is to alive. Travel as much as you can, as far as you can, as long as you can. Life’s not mean’t to be lived in one place. Dont give up on your dreams because it is not going in the direction you want. There are different routes to the same destination”
