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Los Angeles County ranks among the world's largest metropolitan areas. In terms of land, it covers more than
10,360 square kilometers (about 4,000 square miles), stretching from the Pacific Ocean in the west
to desert lands in the east. With ten major shopping districts, a huge variety of dance, music, theater,
theme parks, professional sporting events, television and motion picture production, L.A. is the undisputed
"Entertainment Capital of the World."
The downtown Music Center for the Performing Arts features three theaters and a year-round schedule of opera, symphony,
drama and major musical productions. Nearby Hollywood Bowl, the world's largest amphitheater, offers a diverse,
summer-long concert season. Los Angeles' latest cultural offering is the $1 billion Getty Center, a 110-acre
(44.5 hectares) arts and cultural center that features the new J. Paul Getty Art Museum.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art features exhibits and works of the world's greatest artists. Next door is the
Rancho La Brea Tar Pits, where the largest concentration of prehistoric animals ever found were trapped in the tar: the artifacts
are on display at the George C. Page Museum. The celebrated Natural History Museum has fourteen million specimens and artifacts.
One of the largest facilities in the U.S. dedicated to Western history is the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum in Griffith Park.
It features 16,000 artifacts, paintings, and a large firearms collection. Also located in Griffith Park, the largest publicly owned
city park in the United States, is the internationally known Los Angeles Zoo, which features a new three-acre (1.21 hectares)
Great Ape Forest.
A short drive away is the popular and trendy shopping districts of West Los Angeles and the elegance and glamour of nearby
Beverly Hills. Stroll along Rodeo Drive, the most exclusive shopping boulevard in the United States with close to 100 boutiques,
designer shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Many of the world's most famous celebrities make Beverly Hills their home. You can
glimpse their glittering lifestyles on individual or group tours of the area.
While Los Angeles is noted for entertainment and sports of all kinds, Hollywood is the core of the world's television and motion
picture industry. Walk in the footsteps of the stars along Hollywood Boulevard to Mann's Chinese Theater, where movie legends
have left their imprints in the courtyard of this famed motion picture palace. Visit the new Hollywood Entertainment Museum.
Step behind the scenes of major television network productions at NBC Studio Tour in nearby Burbank. The entertainment world
comes alive at Universal Studios Hollywood, the world's biggest and busiest motion picture and television studio. Tour the
famous back lot with sets and locations from many famous movies. Then participate in the live action extravaganzas and rides,
and marvel at the magic of special effects and the latest technical achievements. Spend the evening at neighboring Universal
City Walk with shops, restaurants, and movie theaters
The essence of the famed California lifestyle can be found in the beach communities of Venice and Santa Monica, fringed with
palm trees and sandy beaches. Here people of all ages roller-skate and bicycle. Surf, sun and stroll along miles of magnificent
beaches which stretch from Malibu to the north, past Marina del Rey (the largest man-made yacht harbor in the world) to Manhattan,
Hermosa, and Redondo beaches to the south.
Further south, in Long Beach, hail a 40-foot-long water taxi to take you to all the city's major attractions, including the
fabulous $100 million Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, part of a $650 million Queensway Bay project to renovate the Long
Beach waterfront; the Queen Mary, once a luxury passenger ship, is today permanently anchored in the Long Beach Harbor;
Shoreline Village for shopping and dining; and the Catalina Express terminal for off-shore excursions.
Catalina Island, just twenty-two miles offshore, is a pleasant boat cruise or helicopter ride from Long Beach, San Pedro, or
Newport Beach. Most of this huge island remains undeveloped, accessible only by bicycling and hiking. Avalon, Catalina Island's
charming port and only town, offers quaint hotels, beachside resorts, shops, galleries and restaurants.
If you want even more action, drive north to Valencia to Six Flags Magic Mountain, a state-of-the-art amusement park that offers
some of the most thrilling rides in the world.
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[ Activities ] |
| Activities in Los Angeles County include
snow skiing, snow boarding, snow shoeing, other snow activities, hiking / walking, biking (mountain/off-road), rock climbing, picnicking, horseback riding, guided tours, off-roading, camping, swimming, water skiing, boating/sailing/kayaking, bird watching, fishing, wildlife viewing, surfing, skin/scuba diving, bicycling (road), golfing, food/wine tasting, and spa treatments.
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[ Local Tours ]
Six Flags Magic Mountain- $98.99
If it's roller coasters that you're after, then come along to the place that has more thrill rides than anywhere else on earth - Six Flags Magic Mountain! With over 100 rides, Six Flags Magic Mountain is America's premier theme park!Magic Mountain features some
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Inside Historic Downtown Tour of Los Angeles- $21.95
Guides offer a stroll through the nation's largest contiguous collection of historic architecture and filming locations. Your guide will lead you inside some of America's most beautiful old picture palaces.
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Los Angeles Dinner Cruise- $85.99
If you're looking for a night of exceptional food, brilliant views and music to romance the night away to, you'll love the Los Angeles Dinner Dance Cruise. The cruises take in either Marina Del Rey and Fisherman's Village, or Newport Beach, Balboa Peninsula, Corona Del
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Knott's Berry Farm General Admission with Transport- $98.99
Visit Knott's Berry Farm, with over 160 wild rides, live shows and attractions including rides like the Jaguar, Xcelerator, GhostRider, Montezuma's Revenge, Hammerhead and Boomerang. Or, if you'd prefer check out one of the spectacular shows, the action-packed Old West Ghost Town or
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour and Santa Monica - Private Tour- $250.79
Discover Hollywood's best kept secret! With your own private escort! Learn how to make a Hollywood blockbuster and or television series. See the oldest section of the backlot, built in 1930's a mock city block of a New York Street, then have lunch at Beverly
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Universal Studios Hollywood with Transport- $96.99
Go behind-the-scenes at Universal Studios Hollywood, where your favorite movies come to life. Forget public transport and parking fees, this day trip to Universal Studios Hollywood includes roundtrip transportation from your Los Angeles hotel. Then, face heart-pounding special effects in the Revenge of the Mummy rollercoaster,
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Universal Studios Hollywood -7 day Unlimited Pass- $69.00
For the price of a 1-day General Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood, get 7 consecutive days of unlimited use! Come back all week long to experience all that Universal Studios has to offer...amazing attractions, movie making magic, shows, dining and more!
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Los Angeles Celebrity Homes Helicopter Flight- $188.99
Be pampered and feel like a 'celeb' on an approx. 35-minute helicopter flight featuring some of the most famous celebrity homes and landmarks. See spectacular views of the Hollywood sign, downtown Los Angeles, the Staples Center, Venice Beach and more. This tour is like a celebrity
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Legoland with Gray Line Transportation- $80.00
Enjoy a day of adventure, at Legoland Theme Park. With more than 50 super rides, shows and attractions, it's fun for everyone. Transportation from Anaheim and admission into Legoland is ALL INCLUSIVE on this tour!
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Disneyland Resort Express-LAX Airport One Way Transportation- $15.00
The Disneyland® Resort Express makes it easy to travel between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Anaheim Area Hotels. Enjoy luxury and convenience with this one-way transfer.FDeparts from LAX daily on an hourly basis from 6:30 am to 10:30 am, with se
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San Diego Zoo with Transport- $81.99
See the largest collection of exotic wild animals in the world.. Explore Tiger River, a tropical Asian rain forest, home of fascinating species like Sumatran Tigers, mysterious Malayan Tapirs, Chinese Water Dragons, and Web-footed Fishing Cats. The newest exhibit is the two and a half acre
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Skip the Line: Front of Line Pass at Universal Studios Hollywood- $98.99
Avoid long lines at Universal Studios Hollywood's best attractions and make the most of your day! With this pass, you'll go to the front of the line and get the best seats in the house at all the Universal Studios Hollywood shows and attractions. Don't
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Downtown Los Angeles Segway Tour- $118.99
Explore Downtown Los Angeles on the Bike of the Future - a Segway! It's the ideal way to see Los Angeles because you can cover a large area of the city without getting tired out. Sights you will see include the modern architecture of the
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Los Angeles Beach Cities Helicopter Flight- $148.99
See LA's beautiful beaches, amazing cliffs and hills from above in this 25 minute narrated helicopter flight. Enjoy views of some of LA's famous beaches and landmarks including the Queen Mary, Long Beach, L.A. Harbor, Cabrillo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Palos Verdes. This particular
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SeaWorld Tour with Gray Line Transportation- $59.00
Come spend a day with the dolphins at SeaWorld with “free transportation” through Southern California Gray Line. Just purchase your eTicket for the SeaWorld San Diego Tour with Gray Line and be picked up and dropeed off at your Anaheim area hotel. Was could be
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Hollywood and Los Angeles Helicopter Tour- $243.99
The best way to see Los Angeles is from the air! On your 30-minute scenic helicopter tour you'll have panoramic views from Venice Beach to Bel Air, Sunset Strip to the Hollywood sign. Take to the skies in a comfortable, five-passenger helicopter on a 55-mile (90-kilometer)
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Hollywood Behind-The-Scenes Tour- $21.95
"Actor-guides offer rare access inside famous Hollywood landmarks while narrating ""Tinseltown"" history. Guides personally escort you to famous and hidden hot spots and reveal where you might spot a 'star'."
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2-Day Grand Canyon Tour from Los Angeles or Anaheim- $299.99
Take a detour from LA to tour the Grand Canyon, staying overnight at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Flying between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, you'll take a West Rim air tour on this ideal overnight trip from Los Angeles. Traveling
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Los Angeles Romantic Helicopter Night Flight- $218.99
Enjoy the romance of of Los Angeles on a helicopter tour. Get the experience of a lifetime and customise your own flight path. For 40 minutes (approximately) you can choose from a variety of sights upon boarding the helicopter. Get up close and personal with the
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Hollywood Movie Stars Experience- $83.99
Triple your chance to see a Hollywood movie star by taking three tours in one! You'll take a tour of movie stars' homes, do the Sony Pictures Studios Tour, then take the Inside "Heart of Hollywood" walking tour. On the only bus tour to take you
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Los Angeles Arrival Transfer: to Los Angeles Hotels- $16.00
Servicing: Beverly Hills, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Long Beach, San Pedro and Santa Monica. Get to your hotel efficiently and effectively - no waiting for cabs or spending a fortune on transfers. This shared ride door-to-door ground transportation has been operating for over 25 years. Today, it
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Hollywood Strip Helicopter Tour- $139.99
Take to the skies for a Hollywood tour with a difference on this exhilarating 20-minute helicopter flight. You'll travel in style aboard a luxury PT Cruiser complete with a stocked minibar, snacks and other limousine accoutrements, then fly over all the famous sights of Hollywood
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Aquarium of the Pacific- $18.95
Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Meet more than 12,500 animals as you explore Southern California and Baja, the North Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific.
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Go Los Angeles™ Card- $59.99
Over 30 top LA attractions, one card, one low price! No other attraction pass for Los Angeles offers you the value of FREE admission to over 30 attractions, tours and activities with the flexibility to use it over 2 weeks. Whether you are a first
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Los Angeles Friday Night Blues Dinner Cruise- $87.99
For something different to do on a Friday night, board the fabulous Los Angeles Friday Night Blues Dinner Cruise. Toast the night with a glass of champagne, then enjoy a delicious buffet, amazing city views of Los Angeles and the soothing sounds of a live
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[ Transportation ] |
| Nearby airports:
Los Angeles Int'l
(LAX) ~13 mi.,
Bob Hope
(BUR) ~13 mi.,
Long Beach /Daugherty Field
(LGB) ~18 mi.,
Ontario Int'l
(ONT) ~37 mi.,
Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42
(PMD) ~41 mi.
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| Nearby train stations:
Los Angeles (Union Station)
(LAX) ~1 mi.,
Glendale
(GDL) ~6 mi.,
Burbank (Airport)
(BUR) ~12 mi.,
Van Nuys (Amtrak)
(VNC) ~17 mi.,
Santa Clarita-Newhall
(NHL) ~28 mi.,
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway)
(PMD) ~38 mi.
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[ Other Places in Los Angeles County ] |
Airports-
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Cities and Towns-
Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Long Beach, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Santa Monica, Venice
Historical Areas-
La Brea Tar Pits, Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
Islands-
Santa Catalina Island
Landmarks-
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Korean Bell of Friendship
Museums-
Getty Center, Page Museum of Natural History
National Parks-
Angeles National Forest
Ski Areas-
Mountain High Resort
Theme Parks / Amusement Parks-
Universal Studios
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[ Online Resources for Los Angeles County] |
| Search local businesses:
Beverly Hills,
Burbank,
Long Beach,
Los Angeles,
Malibu,
Palmdale,
Pasadena,
Santa Clarita,
Santa Monica, and
Venice.
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[ Nearby Events ] |
Dawn Upshaw Emanuel Ax
(March 23, 2010)
Walt Disney Concert Hall (111 S. Grand Ave)- $100.00
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Dreamgirls
(March 23, 2010)
Ahmanson Theatre (135 North Grand Avenue)- $68.00
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Kreator
(March 23, 2010)
House of Blues-LA (8430 W. Sunset Blvd.)- $63.00
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Rodrigo y Gabriela
(March 23, 2010)
Grammy Museum (800 W. Olympic Blvd.)- $81.00
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Bad Religion
(March 24, 2010)
House of Blues-LA (8430 W. Sunset Blvd.)- $76.00
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Calibash
(March 24, 2010)
Staples Center (1111 S. Figueroa)- $119.00
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Devendra Banhart
(March 24, 2010)
The Wiltern (3790 Wilshire)- $39.00
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Dreamgirls
(March 24, 2010)
Ahmanson Theatre (135 North Grand Avenue)- $69.00
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Through the Night
(March 24, 2010)
Geffen Playhouse-Main Stage (10886 Le Conte)- $157.00
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Bad Religion
(March 25, 2010)
House of Blues-LA (8430 W. Sunset Blvd.)- $76.00
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Dreamgirls
(March 25, 2010)
Ahmanson Theatre (135 North Grand Avenue)- $69.00
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Jamie Cullum
(March 25, 2010)
Avalon-Hollywood (1735 Vine St.)- $81.00
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John Mayer
(March 25, 2010)
Staples Center (1111 S. Figueroa)- $76.00
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Through the Night
(March 25, 2010)
Geffen Playhouse-Main Stage (10886 Le Conte)- $157.00
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Chrisette Michele
(March 26, 2010)
House of Blues-LA (8430 W. Sunset Blvd.)- $76.00
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