Antonio Villaraigosa Founded September 4, 1781 City with April 4, 1850 Square 1290.6 km² Population 3,849,378 people () Density 3168 people/km² Agglomeration 17 775 322 Timezone summer http://www.ci.la.ca.us/

View of the city center

Los Angeles(Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles) Los Angeles, Spanish Los Angeles, also known as L.A. and City of Angels - City of Angels listen)) is a city in the United States, in southern California, on the Pacific coast. The largest city in the state by population and the second in the country (population at - 3,849,378). The city is the center of the so-called. Greater Los Angeles is an agglomeration with a population of over 17 million people. Residents of Los Angeles are called "Angelenos".

Los Angeles is one of the world's largest cultural, scientific, economic and educational centers. Also, the city is one of the world's largest centers of the entertainment industry (cinema, music, television, computer games).

Story

The coastal territories now occupied by Los Angeles were inhabited by the Tongva and Chumash Indians in the 16th century. The first European to land on the shore in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bwhat is now Los Angeles in the city was the navigator Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. At that time, the Indian village of Yang-Na existed on the coast. Only 227 years later, the next expedition landed here under the command of Gaspar Portol, in which the Franciscan missionary Juan Crespi participated, who noted in his notes the suitability of the area for a settlement. In the city, another missionary, Junípero Serra, established a mission at the site, named after the archangel Gabriel. By that time, there were about 30 settlements of the Tongva Indians on the territory of modern Los Angeles, where about 3 thousand people lived. On September 4, at the insistence of the governor of both Californias, Felipe de Neve, a settlement called El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles sobre El Río Porciúncula(Spanish) Village of the Virgin Mary, queen of angels, on the river Porjuncula ). For several decades, the new settlement remained only a small town, but by 1820 it was already the largest secular settlement in California: 650 people lived here.

City center at night

After the independence of Mexico, Los Angeles was briefly part of it. After the defeat of Mexico in the Mexican-American War, the city passed to the United States under the peace treaty of 1848. In 1850, Los Angeles received official city status.

Oil Rigs in Los Angeles (1896)

AT post-war years the city rapidly developed and grew in breadth; Numerous transport interchanges and skyscrapers were built. In Los Angeles, the Summer Olympics were again held, in which athletes from the countries of the socialist camp did not take part. Mass riots took place in Los Angeles, the largest since the 1960s, provoked by the trial of four white police officers convicted of beating a black man, but acquitted at trial. In the riots, the accumulated national hostility found a way out: the main victims of the crowd were Korean shopkeepers. A total of 55 people were killed and 2,000 wounded. After six days of unrest, army units were brought into the city, more than 10 thousand arrests were made. In the city, the city experienced a devastating earthquake that damaged many houses and urban infrastructure. In the aftermath of these events, a movement to secede Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley from Los Angeles gained momentum, but the 2002 popular vote prevented these plans from coming to fruition.

Geography

The city is located on the coastal lowlands adjacent to Santa Monica Bay and bordered by the San Gabriel, Santa Monica, and Santa Ana Mountains. Geographic coordinates of Los Angeles: 33.933333 , -118.4 33°56′00″ s. sh. 118°24′00″ W d. /  33.933333° N sh. 118.4° W d.(G).

Greater Los Angeles (agglomeration) stretches for almost 200 km between the cities of Ventura and San Bernardino.

The highest point in Los Angeles is Sister Elsie Peak (1548 m). The most major river cities - the Los Angeles River, originating in the San Fernando Valley (for the most part, it flows in an artificial concrete channel, it practically dries up in dry times).

The official flower of Los Angeles is the royal strelitzia.

abundance natural areas in the city area (beaches, dunes, swamps, mountains, hills, rivers) creates conditions for the existence of a variety of biological communities. Los Angeles is mostly surrounded by arid subtropical woodlands with an abundance of brightly flowering plants. At the same time, the extreme urbanization of the landscape leads to a decrease in the distribution and disappearance of many biological species from the city and its environs. The streets, gardens and squares of Los Angeles are planted with numerous rare and exotic ornamental plants, including various types of palms, camellias, etc.

Geology

Los Angeles is in an active seismic zone due to its proximity to the San Andreas Fault, and the Punta Hills Fault running through the city itself. The last major earthquake was the devastating earthquake of 1994, the epicenter of which was in the northern part of the San Fernando Valley. This disaster, which occurred less than two years after the mass pogroms in Los Angeles, was a real shock to the people of California, causing many billions of dollars in property damage.

Other major earthquakes in the 20th century took place in this region in, and. Be that as it may, most earthquakes that occur in the city area are felt only as weak shocks (small fluctuations are recorded by seismometers almost daily).

Districts of Greater Los Angeles

Los Angeles is regarded by urban geographers as the prototype of the modern American metropolis. With the development of road transport, the Los Angeles model of urban development replaced the Chicago one that prevailed in the 19th century.

Los Angeles is characterized primarily by the absence of an urban center. Although the historical center is La Plaza, and skyscrapers are concentrated in the "city center", administrative functions are distributed among areas that are far from each other. Most areas of the city were previously separate cities that were part of Los Angeles. There are also a number of satellite cities (as well as enclave cities, surrounded on all sides by Los Angeles), whose population is related to the population of Los Angeles.

The main urban areas commonly identified in Los Angeles are:

• Center;
• East Los Angeles;
• South Los Angeles;
• South Bay and Harbor (South Bay / Harbor);
• Mid Wilshire;
• Westside (which includes West Los Angeles as well as the cities of Santa Monica and West Hollywood);
• San Fernando Valley.

Climate

The city is located in the subtropical Mediterranean climate zone, due to which the region is characterized by mild, fairly wet winters and warm, even hot, often dry summers. Breezes blowing from the Pacific Ocean make the climate in the city's areas adjacent to the coastline cooler in summer and warmer in winter compared to more continental areas.

Daytime temperatures in summer can be well over 32°C, with average highs typically hovering around 29°C; the average minimum nighttime is usually around 18 °C. In winter, the average maximum temperature during the day is 21 °C, the average minimum night temperature is about 8 °C. The temperature maximum recorded during the observation period was 48.33 °C (July 22, 2006), the minimum temperature was observed in the winter of 1989: −7.8 °C.

Rains are most characteristic of the winter and spring months (February is the wettest month). On average, Los Angeles receives 381 mm of precipitation per year. Snow rarely falls within the city limits, while the mountains surrounding Los Angeles are covered with snow quite regularly. Thanks to climatic conditions, on some days in Los Angeles it is possible to do both skiing and surfing on the same day.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	sen	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Wed Max. °F (°C)	65°F (18°C)	66°F (18°C)	68°F (20°C)	70°F (21°C)	73°F (22°C)	76°F (24°C)	82°F (27°C)	82°F (27°C)	81°F (27°C)	77°F (25°C)	73°F (22°C)	68°F (20°C)	73°F (22°C)
Wed min. °F (°C)	48°F (8°C)	49°F (9°C)	50°F (10°C)	53°F (11°C)	56°F (13°C)	58°F (14°C)	62°F (16°C)	63°F (17°C)	61°F (16°C)	58°F (14°C)	53°F (11°C)	50°F (10°C)	55°F (12°C)
Wed rainfall (mm)	68 *	78	55	33	8	2,6	0	0	5	10	28	63	350,6
* Data Source: Weatherbase

Ecology

In connection with geographic location city, making its territory a suitable place for the occurrence of temperature inversions, as well as significant motorization of the population, Los Angeles suffers from atmospheric pollution, which manifests itself in the form of smog. Unlike other polluted cities, the content of sulfur dioxide is low here, but the level of brown gas is extremely high. The valley in which the metropolis is located retains the pollution emitted by vehicle engines and industrial enterprises. Smog from the valley often rises higher into the mountains, where it leads to damage and death of vegetation. An important negative factor is the low amount of precipitation and prolonged summer droughts - in other megacities, precipitation helps to purify the atmosphere. In addition to this, the area's groundwater is contaminated with methyl tert-butyl ether from gas stations and other chemical compounds.

Smog over Los Angeles in the afternoon. Left - Griffith Observatory

All this forces the authorities and the population of California to pay attention to reducing vehicle emissions. AT last years thanks to the use of higher quality motor fuels, as well as improved engines, including hybrid engines, the level of pollution began to decrease. Despite these steps, the American Lung Association in 2004 recognized Los Angeles as the city with the most polluted atmosphere in the United States on a number of indicators.

City government

City governments include the mayor and the city council. As of September 2006, the post of mayor is occupied by Antonio Villaraigosa. The city council consists of 15 members elected by the population of 15 districts of the city. Also, Los Angeles residents elect a City Attorney (as of September 2006 - Rocky Delgadillo) and a city controller (Laura Cheek).

city ​​hall

The main agency responsible for law enforcement in the city is the Los Angeles Police Department. At the same time, a number of other police structures operate in the city: The Office of Public Safety, responsible for security at municipal facilities, the Port Police and the Airport Police.

Immigrants

Los Angeles is home to over 140 countries speaking at least 224 different languages. The city is the second in the United States after Miami in terms of the share of the population born outside the country. Los Angeles International Airport is the most important gateway for migrants in the United States. An important element Los Angeles' cultures are the city's ethnic neighborhoods, including Chinatown, Koreatown, Little Armenia, Thailandtown, historic Filipino Quarter, and Little Ethiopia, illustrating the colorful flavor of the metropolis.

Los Angeles is one of the major centers of residence for Russian-speaking immigrants in America. Immigrants from the former USSR live in different areas and suburbs of Los Angeles, but their highest concentration is in the city of West Hollywood, which is part of the Los Angeles agglomeration: Russian-language press is published here, tours of artists from Russia and other countries of the former USSR are organized, "Russians" are concentrated shops and restaurants. As of 2008, one of the three Aeroflot non-stop flights between Moscow and the USA (in addition to New York and Washington) runs to Los Angeles. The Russian-speaking community of Los Angeles is described in some of the works of Sergei Dovlatov.

It is curious that, unlike the vast majority of American cities, the population of the center of which is noticeably declining, the central part of Los Angeles has continued to be populated at a rapid pace since the 1950s. This was primarily due to the large influx of immigrants. It should be noted that during the period from 1920 to 1960, the population of the city grew rapidly (see table) due to the massive influx of blacks from the southeastern United States. Since the early 1990s, the African American population in the city has been halved by the migration of the African American middle class to the suburbs (especially the Antelope Valley and the Inland Empire). African Americans have been replaced by Hispanics in a number of "colored" areas of Los Angeles. However, African Americans remain dominant in areas such as Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills.

Cathedral of Our Lady (2002)

Religion

Representatives of a wide variety of religions coexist in Los Angeles, in particular, at least one hundred Christian denominations. The most representative of them is the Roman Catholic Church (the largest diocese in the country). In 2002, the construction of a modern Catholic cathedral dedicated to Our Lady was completed. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels ), which was held under the leadership of Cardinal Mahoney in the north of the city center. Mention should be made of the Jewish religious community of Los Angeles, the third largest in the country. There are many religious organizations in the city representing various beliefs, including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, many Christian movements, Sufism, Zoroastrianism, etc. In total, there are over 300 places of worship in the city. Also in the city there are many fans of non-traditional beliefs and sects, including neo-pagans, Kabbalists, Scientologists, etc.

In the business center of the city

• Catholics - 3,806,377 and 278 religious communities
• Jews - 564,700 and 202 religious communities
• Southern Baptist Convention (Evangelicals) - 111,634 and 312 religious congregations
• Mormons - 97,347 and 239 religious communities
• Muslims - 92,919 and 48 religious communities
• All religious - 5,528,376 and 4,043 religious communities
• Total population 6,684,650

Economy

Los Angeles is the largest industrial and economic center of the Western United States. The main industries providing economic development cities, are international trade, television and film industry, military, aerospace, oil refining, electrical engineering, car assembly, instrument-making, food industry and tourism. Developed oil production. In addition, Los Angeles, together with the port of the satellite city of Long Beach, is the largest port in North America and one of the largest ports in the world. Among other significant sectors of the economy: finance, telecommunications, medicine, transport.

In Los Angeles, the headquarters of three companies included in the list of the 500 largest US companies (Fortune 500) are located - the military and aerospace Northrop Grumman, the oil Occidental Petroleum and the construction company KB Home. In addition, the city is home to the headquarters of such well-known corporations as Twentieth Century Fox, Guess?, Paramount Pictures, Health Net, 21st Century Insurance, etc.

An even greater number of headquarters of large companies are located in satellite cities, where lower tax rates are combined with the advantages of proximity to the metropolis; such companies as Hilton Hotels (Beverly Hills), The Walt Disney Company (Burbank), Warner Bros. (Burbank, Compton), Sony Pictures Entertainment (parent company of Columbia Pictures, located in Culver), DreamWorks SKG (Glendale), Sea Launch (Long Beach, Santa Monica). It is curious that despite the fact that Los Angeles is considered the capital of world cinema, only one of the largest studios makes films in Hollywood (Paramount Pictures). The film sets of other companies were moved to the suburbs of Los Angeles (Burbank, Culver and Glendale).

Los Angeles is the venue for a number of major international exhibitions, including the Electronic Entertainment Expo ("E3"), the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show (particularly referred to as the premier international auto show). One of the city's largest fairgrounds is the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Economic activity in the city is affected by the lack of a number of natural resources in particular local water sources. Today, the Los Angeles area is served by three aqueducts: the first delivers water from a distance of 544 km (Owens Valley), the second from a distance of 389 km (from the Colorado River), and the third from a distance of 714 km (from the Sacramento River Delta). Also, the city is experiencing a certain lack of electricity (see Energy Crisis in California).

Transport

Automobile transport

Los Angeles is the most motorized city in the world, with 1.8 million more registered cars than licensed drivers. Every day, cars in the aggregate pass through the streets of the city for 160 million kilometers. Los Angeles has one of the most developed highway systems in the world, many of which are built on flyovers. Intersections of highways are accompanied by grandiose transport interchanges. In general, the city has a mostly rectangular layout (the streets are elongated from north to south and from east to west), a number of the largest and most famous streets are called boulevards.

Due to insufficient funding, many streets in Los Angeles are covered with poor quality asphalt, in which there are potholes. But the main problem of urban traffic, of course, are traffic jams. The main reason for traffic jams is the inability of the building to be served by public transport, a large number of private cars, and the absence of restrictions on their use within the city.

Interchange at the intersection of I-10 and I-15.

Highways I-5 and I-15 passing through Los Angeles connect it with cities to the north and south; I-10 serves to connect with cities lying east of Los Angeles.

It should be noted that, contrary to the common misconception that supposedly no one walks in Los Angeles, many streets of the city center, as well as local centers of Los Angeles districts, are full of pedestrians. In such areas, walking is often much faster than driving due to traffic congestion and parking problems. The city administration, when agreeing on new construction projects, now requires the mandatory inclusion of car parks in them.

City public transport

Main systems public transport the city has a bus network, as well as a rail transport network, including subway and light rail lines with a total length of about 120 km; this farm is administered by the state-owned Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (commonly referred to as the Metro or MTA). The rail system includes the "red" line of the subway, the "gold", "blue" and "green" lines of the elevated light rail system (the "expo" line of the light rail system is also under construction). The "orange" line of the rapid bus system also stands out.

Railway transport

Passenger rail transportation is carried out by companies

Air transport

Air traffic in Los Angeles is served by five commercial airports (a world record), as well as a number of small airfields for small aircraft. Commercial airports include:

• Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO : KLAX), the fifth busiest airport in the world;
• Ontario International Airport (IATA: ONT, ICAO : KONT);
• Bob Hope Airport (IATA: BUR, ICAO : KBUR);
• Long Beach Municipal Airport (IATA: LGBT, ICAO : KLGB);
• John Wayne Airport (IATA: SNA, ICAO : KSNA).

Sea transport

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together form the largest port area in the United States, one of the largest in terms of cargo turnover in the world. Also within the city and its environs there are a number of bays adapted for parking small boats and yachts (Redondo Bay, Marina del Rey).

Mass media

The city's main daily newspaper is, of course, The Los Angeles Times - one of the most influential newspapers in the United States. In addition to it, the city publishes a lot of city and regional newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, including L.A. Weekly, L.A. City Beat, Los Angeles magazine, Los Angeles Business Journal, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety (publications about show business), The Planning Report, Los Angeles Downtown News and others. Local newspapers and magazines are published in various areas of Los Angeles and its suburbs . In addition to the press in English and Spanish, there are a number of print publications covering the lives of various immigrant groups (in Korean, Persian, Russian, Japanese and other languages).

On the Sunset Strip

Los Angeles - important region television broadcasting in the United States, which ranks second after New York in the number of homes provided with television. The city has many over-the-air and cable TV channels, including: KABC-TV 7 (ABC), KCBS 2 (CBS), KNBC 4 (NBC), KTTV 11 (FOX), KTLA 5 (The CW); four channels included in the PBS broadcast system: KVCR 24, KCET 28, KOCE 50 and KLCS 58, KCAL 9 (owned by CBS Corporation). There are a number of TV channels broadcasting on Spanish(KNLA-LP 27, KRCA 62) and other languages.

Education

Los Angeles is an important center of higher and secondary specialized education in the United States. Among the best known educational institutions working in the city and suburbs:

• UCLA (part of the University of California)
• California Institute of Technology
• Southern California Medical University
• Otis College of Art and Design
• American Film Institute
• Southern California Institute of Architecture
• and many others. others

The city has many secondary schools (the total number of students is over 700 thousand) and colleges that provide education in the most important areas of human activity.

Hollywood Boulevard (photo from the Kodak Theatre)

Culture and entertainment

Los Angeles is often referred to as the "Entertainment Capital" by its residents and visitors. The city has tens of thousands of entertainment facilities, restaurants, cafes, bars, etc., the diversity of which could not but leave its mark on the diverse national composition of the metropolis. The main centers of nighttime pleasures are concentrated in the city center, in the areas of Silver Lake, Hollywood, West Hollywood (with the famous Sunset Strip clubs and bars).

In the daytime, citizens and tourists are waiting for world-famous theme parks "

It owes its worldwide fame to the twentieth century, the heyday of the film industry and the concentration of film celebrities and everyone who has anything to do with this world. Los Angeles is a city built on dreams. Dreams of seekers and adventurers about untold riches, dreams of emigrants about a new a better life, the dreams of aspiring actors about the glitz and luxury of Hollywood. While traveling around the city, you will certainly feel the energy of these dreams, embodied in stone and concrete, metal and glass, in wonderful parks, ancient and avant-garde architectural structures, fountains, frescoes and sculptures.

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Basic moments

The trump card of Los Angeles is a convenient and simply chic location on the Pacific coast. The city itself is spread out on a hilly plain, on one side it is surrounded by mountains, on the other it rests on the ocean. The climate is better than you can imagine - hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, the latter, as a rule, do not last more than a few months, anyway, 329 days a year the sun shines overhead.

At the beginning of 2018, the city had 4 million inhabitants. Los Angeles has one of the largest Asian and Hispanic communities in the United States. There is also a significant Armenian diaspora. About 50,000 homeless people live in Los Angeles.

In this city, you absolutely do not have to complex about your possible accent. Los Angeles is home to over 140 countries speaking at least 224 different languages. The city is second in the United States after Miami in terms of the proportion of the population born outside the country.

Los Angeles is famous for its beaches and famous area - Hollywood. This city has many nicknames - it's just LA, and Lalaland, and Southland (country in the south) and City of Angels and Lotusville and El Pueblo ("city" in Spanish).

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Although "All-American" is not the first word that comes to mind when thinking about Los Angeles, the homonymous county (LA County), the largest in America, epitomizes this diverse nation in every extreme. Among its inhabitants are the richest and poorest Americans, descendants of old families and newly arrived immigrants, the most refined and the most rude people, the most beautiful and the most gaudy, the most erudite and the most stupid. Even the landscape is a microcosm of the United States, with iconic beaches and snow-capped mountains, skyscrapers, sprawling suburbs and pristine, untouched nature.

Yes, Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, but the essence of the city will not be told on the silver screen or in reality shows; rather, you will learn about it from everyday experience, step by step. And there is a chance that the more you get to know this city, the more you will enjoy it.

Now is the most interesting time to travel to Los Angeles. Hollywood and Downtown are experiencing a renaissance, and art, music, fashion and cuisine are at their peak.

Story

Upon arrival at late XVIII in. Spanish missionaries and early settlers, the Tongva and Chumash hunter-gatherer tribes gradually disappeared. First Spanish civilian settlement, El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles (El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles; 1781) remained an isolated farming town for decades. Los Angeles was annexed to the United States in 1850. By 1830, its population had grown dramatically due to the decline of the "gold rush" in Northern California, the construction of the transcontinental railroad, the development of citrus production, the discovery of oil fields, the emergence of the film industry and the construction of the Los Angeles Port of the California Aqueduct. The city's population continues to grow rapidly, from about one and a half million in 1950 to nearly four million today.

The development of Los Angeles has caused problems such as suburban sprawl and air pollution - although due to persistent resistance, smog levels have been declining every year since records were kept. Traffic jams, a struggle with the public education system, a volatile real estate market, and occasional earthquakes and wildfires remain vexing problems.

Yet with a strong and diversified economy and declining crime rates, all things considered, Los Angeles is still struggling and surviving.

Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is pretty big (88 cities over four thousand square miles), but the areas of tourist interest are outlined very well. Downtown, located approximately 19.2 km from the coast, combines historical heritage, a highly intellectual culture and the enthusiasm of the "big village". Forever young and trendy Hollywood is in the northwest. Urban design chic and gay/lesbian chic reign supreme in West Hollywood. Musium Row runs south of here. (Museum Row), the main artery of Mid-City. Further west are posh Beverly Hills, Westwood and, up on the hill, the Ghetto Center. Santa Monica is a tourist beach paradise. Other cities in the area include elegant and discreet Malibu, bohemian Venice and intoxicating Long Beach. Majestic Pasadena lies northeast of Downtown.

The easiest way to get around is by car; however, if you are not on your own wheels, fast urban transport will take you to most of the surrounding areas.

Los Angeles County has some great hiking trails, especially the mountains of the Santa Monica area, as well as the forested Angeles Crest. You can walk among the mountains of the Hollywood Runyon Canyon, where you can sometimes meet celebrities without makeup walking their dogs here.

The Venice area is the quintessence of California. Walk along the Santa Monica Pier or stop at Zuma Beach off the Pacific Coast Highway from Malibu.

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Attractions in Los Angeles

Of course, everyone knows the main attractions of the "City of Angels". You can spend hours in the park of Universal Studios (Universal Studios), a long walk along the colorful City Mall (City Walk), take pictures at the giant Hollywood letters, show off on the amazing hill of Beechwood Canyon Drive (Beachwood Canyon Drive). All tourists who come to Los Angeles want to go down Hollywood Boulevard and look at the handprints of American celebrities at Grauman's Chinese Theater (graumann) or do some great shopping at Hollywood Mall and Highland Center (Highland Center).

Visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. This relatively small museum is dedicated to the art of the post-war era and has 5,000 exhibits on permanent display. If you like great art, stunning architecture, peaceful gardens and wonderful views (unless smog hurts to enjoy them) then stop by the Getty Center.

And, of course, no trip to Los Angeles is complete without spending at least a day at Disneyland - it's only a 45-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles.

But Los Angeles is not only these world-famous places, but also many others - albeit less popular, but no less interesting.

Hintington Library (Huntington Library). This rich library contains many original masterpieces such as Thomas Gainsborough's The Blue Boy, the Gutenberg Bible, The Canterbury Tales and two quarters of Hamlet.

Paul Getty Museum. The Getty may have spent more money than any other museum in the world, but it's a pleasure to climb this hill and see all the works on display here. The space, designed by Richard Meyer, is a real oasis of peace and tranquility. Unlike museums in cities where the entertainment industry is not so developed, the entrance to the Getty Museum is always free.

(Runion Canyon). If you take away the urban architecture of Los Angeles, you can see how beautiful these places are. A miniature corner of these places is Runyon Canyon Park. In addition, this park is considered a favorite place for walking stars and stars of Hollywood.

Robertson Boulevard (Robertson Boulevard). If Melrose Avenue (Melrose Avenue) is a fashionable place for walking, and on Rodeo Drive (Rodeo Drive) the most fashionable stores are located, then Robertson Boulevard is good for its restaurants, where they serve dishes of probably all the cuisines of the world. If you get the chance, don't see anyone famous and don't mind paying $100 per person, you can get a table here.

Olvera street. Among the souvenir shops that are numerous on this street, you can find Mr. Chirro, who sells delicious donuts with caramel. You can also dine at one of the Mexican restaurants, or you can try a lamb sandwich from Philip, who has been working in this place since 1908. After lunch, it will be interesting to go to the Walt Disney Concert Hall or sit in the silence of the Cathedral of Our Lady, who is the queen of the angels. An iconic attraction for the "City of Angels", isn't it?

All sights of Los Angeles

Night Los Angeles

Los Angeles is lucky with the weather all year round, so most residents of the city try to be outside as often as possible, even at night. In the summer, people flock to the Hollywood Bowl Amphitheater to watch the Playboy Jazz Festival, listen to the Philharmonic Orchestra or some of the opera's stars. You can also have a picnic under the stars. The Greek Theater in Griffith Park is one of the most secluded places. And of course, beach parties will never go out of style either.

Clubs and cinemas

Ever since the Gold Rush, West Hollywood's Sunset Strip has been the go-to place for entertainers. Both residents of the city itself and tourists still gather every evening in the bars "Whisky A Go Go", "Viper Room", "Roxy", "Comedy Store" or in other bars, trendy clubs and cinemas, for example, at Grauman's, in vintage Pantages or Kodak.

where to go

It's nice to spend an evening in Santa Monica and in the Westside - the pedestrianized Heart Street Promenade sparkles with the lights of street cafes and bars where celebrities sit, live music sounds everywhere. They come here to see people and show themselves. The Performing Arts Center and the Walt Disney Concert Hall are located in the city center, where the most famous theatrical performances take place, and during the season the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra plays, artists of the Los Angeles Opera and Choir sing. Various productions You can see it in almost any theater in the city, where you can meet stars not only on the stage, but also in the hall.

Los Angeles graffiti

Los Angeles is widely known for its graffiti art, the "canvas" of which is primarily thousands of city walls. A number of notable artists who are of Mexican descent (Diego Riviera, David Alfaro Siqueros), immortalized their name on the streets of the metropolis in this style.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the Chicano art movement gained momentum in the region. (The word "Chicano" refers to immigrants from Mexico), belonging to which the artists used the monumental tradition in their works.

It is important to note that Los Angeles is one of the world centers of the graffiti scene. (in particular, the works of graffiti groups in the Belmont tunnel are widely known).

The city has a famous "public art" program that requires all developers who build new buildings to donate one percent of the cost of construction to a public arts fund.

Bars and restaurants

Los Angeles' food scene has earned a reputation as one of the most vibrant and eclectic in the world, from celebrity chefs whipping up farmer's market produce to authentic international cuisine. All its inhabitants are very fond of good food and drink, the word "gourmet" is applicable here to almost everyone. There are many places in Los Angeles where people go to see and show themselves, but there are even more ordinary cafes where you can eat or order food to go. In such simple establishments, you will hardly need to think about a dress code.

Many representatives of different nationalities live in Los Angeles, so the cuisine of this city is infinitely diverse. The cool climate means food is always fresh here. Vegetarians and healthy eaters alike can always find something to their liking.

Heart Street Promenade is home to cafes and restaurants, but if you're looking for something special (and inexpensive), go to the Venice Broadwalk. On the Pacific Coast Highway you will find many cheap seafood restaurants. But for Beverly Hills, you'll have to dress up and bring along more money. And not far from here is the cheaper student district - Westwood. You can also grab a bite to eat in the huge Hollywood and Highland shopping complex, but the trendiest restaurants are located along Melrose Avenue. You can also eat in large hotels in the city center or in old Pasadena, where there are many different cafes and bistros.

For dinner in Los Angeles, you are unlikely to have to give up your last shirt, unless, of course, you go to the most expensive restaurants, where for two people you will have to pay starting from $ 70 (without alcohol). Lunch will be cheaper - about $40. In an average restaurant, be prepared to charge $8-10 per person for breakfast, $10-12 for lunch, and $20-25 for dinner. (without drinks). Wherever you are, we advise you to leave a tip of about 15% of the check amount. Locals usually have lunch from half past twelve to two in the afternoon, and dinner from 6 to 9 pm, but many restaurants can open earlier and close later.

Bars open anytime between 6am and 2am, but most open at 11am and close at midnight (Friday and Saturday later). In licensed restaurants, alcohol is served at any time except between 2 am and 6 am. You have the right to buy or drink alcohol in California if you are over 21 years old, they may ask for a document.

Accommodation

For those who come to relax and visit the famous film studios, there is a huge selection of hotels with different price categories, different styles of decoration and a diverse range of services offered. Of course, among them are the world-famous hotel chains Hilton, Sheraton, Marriot and Ritz-Carlton.

Most hotels with different amount stars have autographs of world-famous celebrities who, as you know, have a habit of leaving various things in their wardrobe as a keepsake. It should also be noted that in any area of ​​the city there are hotels that give the impression that they are intended for people of a clear profession, for example, hotels decorated in a futuristic style located in party quarters. Such hotels can be seen in the area of ​​the city called “Little Tokyo”. Hospitality Los Angeles continues to grow and develop, constantly improve, as the sights of the “city of angels” attract not only foreigners, but also the Americans themselves.

Location

This is the main point when choosing a hotel in a city like Los Angeles. Most of the hotels are located on major west-east highways between downtown and the coast of Santa Monica. If you plan to stay in the city for more than a few days, then it is better to stop in turn in two different areas (e.g. Santa Monica and Hollywood or Beverly Hills and Pasadena).

Hotels

Full-service hotels, usually located in the center, in the Westside or Beverly Hills, have many more additional options - fitness centers, swimming pools, laundries, Internet, car parking, doorman - and this will all, of course, be reflected in the price. In less trendy areas, hotels are usually smaller and cheaper. Most hotels don't include breakfast or parking, but children usually get a free bed in their parents' room.

Motels and hostels

Motels are usually located outside the city, right on the highway. They usually have a TV and internet. The entrance to the motel room is most often directly from the street, which creates a security problem. There are hostels where a night costs from 10 to 25 dollars per person. Most dorm-style rooms are single-sex only, but some also have family rooms. Visit the Youth Hostels of America website (www.hiayh.org). Bed and breakfasts are also very common.

Camping

There are so many campsites in Malibu where you can stay at any time of the year. For reservations in national parks Call Southern California: 800-444-7275. Remember that places are booked months in advance.

The best hotels in Los Angeles

Mondrian Hotel

The stylish modern Hotel Mondrian welcomes you into a glamorous and fantasy world created by renowned French designer Philippe Starck. Finding yourself here, you will plunge into that atmosphere of sensuality, which, as it turned out, is close and understandable to many representatives of cinematic bohemia. Indeed, it is difficult to refuse to spend even a few days in this realm of romance. Spacious halls filled with juicy, bright light, beautiful rooms, the entire design of which was reduced to the use of white, light beige and sky gray. Beautiful terraces surrounded by greenery with a swimming pool, from where a stunning view of the city opens, and a pleasant melody is heard under the water - this is only part of what the hotel has prepared for you!

The hotel is located in West Hollywood (West Hollywood), on the famous Sunset Boulevard (Sunset Boulevard), five minutes walk from the Sunset Strip (SunSet Strip), 15 minutes from Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills), 35 minutes from Universal Studio (Universal Studios), 20 minutes from downtown, 45 minutes from Disneyland. The current owner is Cindy Crawford's husband, Randy Gerber. One of the most striking incarnations of Philippe Starck. The 12-storey hotel is made in modern style Urban Resort (Urban Resort), is distinguished by its modern interior and impeccable service.

The hotel has a Sky bar, known no less than the hotel itself, an outdoor heated pool on the roof of the hotel offering a magnificent panorama of the city, SPA, jacuzzi, gym, massage, business center, laundry, dry cleaning, concierge, 24-hour room service, a permanent exhibition of designer furniture and items art.

The room has a fully equipped kitchen, color cable TV, VCR, video library, three telephones, fax, tape recorder, hair dryer, mini-bar, iron and ironing board, bathrobes.

8440 Sunset Boulevard, (90069 West Hollywood. 8440 Sunset Boulevard)
www.gramercyparkhotel.com
Room price from $300

The Loews Santa Monica Beach hotel is located on the beach in the fashionable area of ​​Santa Monica, 20 minutes from the airport.

The hotel has 350 rooms, 8 floors, 29 meeting rooms, restaurant, bar, business center, health center, gym, indoor and outdoor pools, dry cleaning and laundry services, express checkout, parking.

In the room: air conditioning, bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobe, mini-bar, cable TV, telephone with voice mail.

1700 Ocean Avenue (90401, Santa Monica, 1700 Ocean Avenue)
Room price from $300

The Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey

One of the largest man-made harbors in the world - Del Rey Harbor - has become the place where the hotel is located, whose name speaks for itself. The Ritz-Carlton is a special style, traditions and atmosphere, as well as the highest level of service, designed for the most demanding audience. The Ritz-Carlton is an opportunity for a wonderful holiday, which will take place against the backdrop of chic, brilliance and luxury. No wonder this hotel often becomes the venue for wedding ceremonies, gala dinners and banquets - the elegant European decor always finds its admirers.

Located near Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, 10 minutes drive from the airport. The hotel offers beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.

The hotel has 306 rooms, restaurant, bar, outdoor heated pool, fitness center, gym, SPA, jacuzzi, massage, sauna, yoga, tennis, basketball, babysitting, conference room, business center.

In the room: TV, telephone, radio, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, scales, bathrobes, umbrella.

The Ritz-Carlton Club: 46 rooms located on the top two floors, which can only be accessed with a special key. Offers express check-out, afternoon tea, cocktails.

Admiralty Way 4375 (Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292) 310-823-1700 Fax: 310-823-2403
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/MarinadelRey/Default.htm
Room price from $300

Regent Beverly Wilshire

Two worlds, two images, one name. Regent Beverly Wilshire - a hotel located at the intersection of the famous Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, is distinguished by its versatility. Here a clear line is laid between the always fashionable classics and modernity, which, of course, will find a lot of its admirers. Not so long ago to the old 10-storey building "Wilshire Wing" (Wilshire Wing), decorated in a classic European style, a new building "Beverly Wing" was added (Beverly Wing) in 14 floors. Designed in an ultra-modern style, it has become a successful addition and successor to all the traditions of its predecessor. It should be noted that the hotel, which is a representative of the well-known hotel chain "For Sizan" (Four Seasons), there is something to be proud of: it is recognized by the prestigious association "The Leading Hotels of the World" (Leader of the Hotel World) and the number of its guests is growing year by year.

Location: At the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. The film Pretty Woman starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts was filmed at this hotel.

The hotel has 395 rooms, including 120 suites, an award-winning Californian restaurant, room service, multilingual staff, fax, photocopy, delivery postal items, ticket offices, business center, translation services, limousine service, health club, beauty salon, sauna, massage, swimming pool, babysitting services, entertainment programs.

The room has a safe, a bar, a refrigerator, an Italian marble bathroom with towels, bathrobes, a hairdryer, woolen blankets, down pillows and pillows with synthetic filling, a telephone (at least 2 lines) with answering machine, TV, air conditioning, mini-bar, safe.

3515 Wilshire Boulevard (90010, USA, Los Angeles. 3515 Wilshire Blvd)
Prices from 100$

The Beverly Hilton

Creating his brainchild - the Beverly Hilton Hotel (The Beverly Hilton) - Conrad Hilton had high hopes for him. But could he imagine that the glory of the hotel would surpass all his, even the most daring, expectations. Since its opening on August 12, 1955, the hotel has become incredibly popular: movie stars and leading politicians have stayed here, John F. Kennedy liked to visit here, for which the hotel was even called the “White House of the West”. Over the many decades of its existence, the hotel has developed many traditions: every year it hosts the Golden Globe Award ceremony and a gala dinner in honor of the nominees for the prestigious Oscar film award. And the daily life of the hotel is more like a star catwalk, where Mel Gibson, Robin Williams, John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Madonna, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith appear with enviable regularity.

The hotel is located near the centers of entertainment and business life, close to the elite area of ​​Beverly Hills.

In the hotel: 188 elegant suites with a balcony and a living room, two restaurants, a bar, lounges for relaxation, two heated pools, a jacuzzi, a beauty salon, a fitness center, and 24-hour room-service.

The room has cable TV, minibar.

Note - Children under 18 stay free of charge in a double room with parents using existing beds.

9876 Wilshire Boulevard | Beverly Hills, CA 90210
www.beverlyhilton.com
Room price from $250

Quite often, in photo albums dedicated to America, you can find photos depicting high-rise cylindrical towers built in the heart of the business district of Los Angeles. 35 glass-clad floors hide the world of the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, often referred to as a "city within a city." It is difficult to doubt the correctness of these words: 1354 rooms and 135 Suites deserve the best reviews; a huge atrium of six floors with amazing ease accommodates many boutiques and bars. 19 restaurants and cafes cater for a wide range of tastes, serving international and American cuisine, as well as treats made from the finest seafood; For those with a sweet tooth, delicious and mouth-watering desserts and cocktails await. A point of special pride is the L.A. restaurant located on the top floor. Prime Steak House”: it offers a panoramic view of the city, which looks especially beautiful at night.

404 South Fijora Street (90071, USA, Los Angeles, 404 South Figueroa Street)
Room price from $130

The Beverly Hills Hotel

The Beverly Hills Hotel - Legendary hotel. It was from him that the history of Beverly Hills began - the now elite area of ​​​​Los Angeles, where many representatives of the world cinema elite settled. It was built at the dawn of the 20th century, in 1912, under the direction of Margaret Anderson and her son Stanley. In the mid-20s, it was not just a hotel where the silent film stars Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and Charlie Chaplin lived - for several years, city celebrations took place in the halls of the hotel, which alternated on weekdays school lessons and on Sundays - church services.

Time passed and pretty soon "Pink Lady" ("Pink Lady"), as the hotel is sometimes called, became the place where not only movie stars, but also prominent politicians and musicians aspired to get. In the 70s, John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent several days here, and in 1972 the great Charlie Chaplin again visited the hotel, where he came to receive a special Oscar award.

9641 Sunset Boulevard
Room price from $350

Bel Air

One and a half kilometers west of Beverly Hills is one of the most romantic hotels in Los Angeles and its first boutique hotel - Bel-Air. Once here, as if you are transported to another time, to which reality has nothing to do. The hotel is located in the depths of a beautiful flowering park. A pond and swans swimming there add a special charm to it. Tranquility and solitude, a state of harmony and tranquility overwhelms everyone who comes here. Walk along the alleys of the park, look into one of the restaurants, relax on the terrace, visit the spa rooms, which offer a wide range of treatments, and then become a guest of the pavilion where Marilyn Monroe used to live while staying at the hotel. Today, the pavilion has acquired a new look and purpose, but the very idea that the legendary Hollywood actress lived here fills it with a special meaning.

701 Stone Canyon Highway (90077, USA, Los Angeles, 701 Stone Canyon Road)
Room price from $320

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Etiquette

The famous "rocking chair" on the beach in Venice

In Los Angeles, it is customary to dress in a casual style. Men rarely wear a jacket and tie, even to dinner at a fancy restaurant.

Smoking is prohibited in public buildings, bars and restaurants. Allowed only in restaurants at tables on the street, if other visitors do not mind. Most hotels have designated smoking rooms.

Tipping - 15-20% for waiters. 15% - for taxi drivers, 1-2 dollars for baggage porters, 1 dollar per piece of clothing - for a cloakroom attendant. 15-20% - to the hairdresser. 1-2 dollars - to the porter-packer.

Blue Los Angeles

Los Angeles is home to one of the largest gay communities in America. Advocate Magazine, Lesbian and Gay Parents and Friends Association (PFLAG), America's first church and synagogue for gays - all this appeared here. Gays and lesbians have filled all segments of society: entertainment business, politics, business, there are many of them among the actors / waiters / models.

Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. Boystown is the epicenter of the gay community. Dozens of dynamic bars, cafes, restaurants, gyms and clubs are particularly lively from Thursday to Sunday; most of them are served by gay men. Like everywhere else, gay venues have a much more relaxed atmosphere. Silver Lake, historically the first gay enclave in Los Angeles. evolved from leather and Levi's to cute hipsters of different nationalities. A large gay community also inhabits Long Beach.

Gay Pride in Los Angeles (Gay Pride; www.lapride.org), which takes place in mid-June, attracts hundreds of thousands of gays. On Santa Monica Boulevard at this time there is an ongoing fun. There are clubs where you can make friends during the rest of the year. Information about them can be found in free magazines and at www.losangeles.gaycities.com.

shopping

Los Angeles is a shopper's paradise. It doesn't matter where you are more interested - in a fashion boutique or a grocery store. Many stores have doormen, so if you're shopping, consider your appearance in advance.

Fashion

Los Angeles is a city of fashion, sometimes even its victim. Here everyone tries to look as fashionable and rich as possible, especially if they are going to a famous restaurant or a nightclub party. While you're roaming the boutiques looking for something out of the ordinary, you always have a chance to meet some celebrity. Be sure to check out Rodeo Drive or Melrose Avenue - here you will find everything from the most famous brands to rare vintage collectible jewelry, shoes and handbags. And although many things are fabulously priced here, there is a good chance that you will be able to treat yourself to some trinket.

Free time

People flock to Los Angeles not only for a beautiful life, many come here to enjoy the pleasant climate and spend free time with health benefits, so it is not surprising that any sports equipment, surfboards, skateboards, rollerblades, an insane amount of all sorts of T-shirts, swimwear and sneakers can be found anywhere in the city at any price. The most popular sports are tennis and golf, in any sports shop you are sure to find something in which you can easily conquer any court or playground, whether it be a park or a trendy country club.

For home and garden

You can also buy any household goods in the city. Residents of Los Angeles care not only about themselves and about fashion, but also about their homes and gardens, so the sale of all kinds of decorative and useful knick-knacks is widely developed here.

Music

Music is the whole business here. All the music in the world is collected in huge stores on the Sunset Strip or small shops selling new and used CDs.

Books

There are also many large and small bookstores in Los Angeles. Some of them specialize in certain topics, such as recipes, detective stories or movies. Bookstores are everywhere, but check out Heart Street in West Hollywood, Hollywood Boulevard, or Westwood Village.

For good health

Health and beauty stores in Los Angeles will satisfy any discerning shopper. In chic spas and cheap shops, you will find avocado face masks, aromatherapy oils, handmade soaps, and a variety of creams. Health care extends to food - in Los Angeles, it is easy to find any natural products, nutritional supplements or soy products.

curiosities

Picking out John Wen's footprints from Grauman's Chinese Theater, like Lucille Ball did in I Love Lucy, is probably not the best idea, because there are so many different souvenirs around. Hollywood Boulevard sells a great variety of T-shirts, baseball caps, stacks, key chains, posters, mugs and more with movie symbols.

Climate

Los Angeles is located in the subtropical Mediterranean climate zone. This region is characterized by mild, fairly wet winters and warm, even hot summers. Pacific breezes make the city's coastline areas cooler in summer and warmer in winter than more continental areas.

Rains are most common during the winter and spring months. (February is the wettest month). Snow rarely falls within the city limits, while the mountains surrounding Los Angeles are covered with snow quite regularly.

Due to climatic conditions, some days in Los Angeles it is possible to do both skiing and surfing on the same day.

• spring (from mid-March to end of June) usually comfortable and dry.
• Summer (end of June to mid-September) - best time for beaches and amusement parks. There are fogs in late summer, although the humidity is usually low.
• autumn (from mid-September to November) warm. During the day it is very nice, at night it is quite cool.
• in winter (December to mid-March) warm days become cool and nights are frosty. After sunset, don't forget to bring a sweater and jacket.

Festivals and holidays

• January. Rose Parade - A flower parade and American football championship on New Year's Day in Pasadena.
• January February. Chinese New Year - Golden Dragon Parade in Chinatown.
• February. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony - All the stars gather in Los Angeles.
• April. Thai New Year - the main action takes place at Wat Thai in North Hollywood.
• May. Mexican Independence Day at Olvera Street. Marathon and cycling - a five-kilometer distance for runners and cyclists.
• June. Jazz Festival "Playboy" - in the amphitheater "Hollywood Bowl". Gay and lesbian holiday - in a park in West Hollywood.
• July. The Lotus Festival is one of the largest lotus beds outside of China near Echo Park Lake.
• July-September. Summer festival in the amphitheater "Hollywood Bowl" - open-air concerts.
• August. Nisei Week is an event honoring Japan and America.
• September. Los Angeles Birthday is a celebration in honor of the city. Fair in Pomona.
• October. Oktoberfest is in Torrance.
• November. Day of the Dead on Olvera Street. The Doo-Da Parade is a parody of the Rose Parade.
• December. The Griffith Park Festival is a month-long light show. Los Pasadas is a holiday commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph.

Transport

Public transport

The main public transport systems in the city are the bus network, as well as the rail transport network, which includes subway and light rail lines; the facility is operated by a government-owned company, commonly referred to as Metro or AIT. Metro Buses Bus routes run along most major streets in the county; passengers are offered various types of routes. Buses on the Metro Local route (Metro Local), make a stop every two blocks and are colored orange (some in white with orange stripes). Buses on the Metro Rapid route (Metro Rapid), faster as they only stop at major intersections; they are painted red Buses on the Metro Express route (Metro Express) travel long distances on expressways and make few stops; they are colored blue.

Metro Rail system

Metro Rail is represented by Blue Line, Green Line, Red Line, Gold Line (Metro Blue Line, Green Line, Red Line and Gold Line). In total it includes 62 stations, each next to a bus stop.

Metro Orange Line, the orange line of the metro system

The Orange Line is an east–west bus route through the San Fernando Valley between North Hollywood and the Warner Center. (North Hollywood and Warner Center). Buses on this route are painted silver and are called Metro Liners. (in a simple way, accordion buses); they stop at 13 points and operate in much the same way as Metro Rail trains.

Each point has bus stops other routes, other bus companies. Please note that these systems have a different fare structure than Metro. For inquiries call 800-266-6883 or visit metro.net (scheme of buses and metro).

Most Metro bus and train lines open around 4 am and run until around midnight. The number of flights is reduced towards the night and on weekends, so check the schedule on the metro.net site so that there is no doubt.

Using the metro system

Metro Rail and Metro Orange line (Metro Rail and Metro Orange Line) operate on a system based on trust. There are no conductors to collect tickets, no turnstiles to go through. Controllers from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department check from time to time that passengers have valid tickets or passes.

You may never get checked, but if it does happen and you don't have a valid ticket, the inspector can issue a subpoena and you could be fined. Two children under 5 years of age enjoy free travel with each paying adult. Eating and drinking in the cabin is not allowed.

Simple bus stop rules

Make a hand signal to the bus driver to stop.

• Before entering the cabin, wait until the passengers get off, the entrance is only through the front door.
• Passengers using a wheelchair can ask the driver for help to get into the cabin and take a seat.
• The fare is paid directly to the driver. The main thing to remember is that the DRIVER DOES NOT GIVE CHANGE - have the exact amount or travel card on hand.
• Be vigilant on the road and report any suspicious incident to 888-950-7233.

Regular passenger fares

• $1.25 Metro Day Pass (Metro pass for the day)
• $5 (Unlimited travel on virtually any bus and train route during the day.)
• Weekly pass (week pass): $ 17
• Monthly Pass (monthly pass): $62

Buy a Day Pass (day pass) by taking any Metro bus (drivers don't have change, so you'll need the exact amount), or at ticket machines at Metro Rail or Metro Orange Line stations.

It is almost impossible to catch a taxi on the street, it can be easily done only in the center. It is better to take a taxi at the hotel or at the station, you can also ask the restaurant employee to order a taxi for you at the time when you plan to leave the restaurant.

Taxi services:

• Checker Cab 213-482-3456
• Independent Cab 213-385-8294
• LA Taxi 310-859-0111

Behind the wheel

Los Angeles is a very dense city and it is difficult to get around using public transport. so renting a car at the airport is not a bad idea. But since everyone else is also able to drive, you will find that there is almost always traffic jams in the city. Be sure to fasten your seat belts. children under seven years of age must sit in special chairs.

Routes from the airport

To get to Marina del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica and Malibu. follow signs north no Sepulveda Boulevard, then turn onto Lincoln Boulevard (here Highway 1) and further north.

To get to Westside and Beverly Hills follow signs to Century Freeway (105) or east on Century Boulevard to San Diego Freeway (405) . Continue north on Route 405 to the intersection with the Santa Monica Freeway (10) , and from it turn off respectively onto Santa Monica Boulevard. Wilshire Boulevard or Sunset Boulevard.

To get to Hollywood, take Route 105 East to Route 405 North to Route 10 East to Route 110 North (to Pasadena) then take the Hollywood Freeway (101) to Hollywood. Or take the 405 north to 10 east, exit the highway at La Brea, La Cienega or Fairfax and drive north to West Hollywood or Hollywood Hills.

To get to the center, take the Century Freeway (105) east to Harbor Freeway (110) north to Pasadena to downtown.

To get to Pasadena, drive downtown but continue north on Route 110 (in the northern part of the city, the name of the route will change to Pasadena Freeway).

How to get there

Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located 27 km southwest of the city center. It serves most local airlines and many international ones. The flight from London will take about 10 hours, from New York - 6, from Moscow - about 13.

Road from the airport

Airport Information 310-646-5252. Car rental companies offer free shuttles to their offices from ground transportation stands behind the lower baggage claim level.

To get downtown from Airport Boulevard, take I-405 through West Los Angeles. Perhaps the fastest way to the lake is on La Tijera Boulevard, then head north to La Cienega Boulevard in West Los Angeles. La Cienega Boulevard intersects with Wilshire Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard leading to the centre.

Buses also run to all areas of the city, for example, SuperShuttle (800-554-3146) - departs from the ground transport parking. The trip to the center will take from half an hour to an hour and will cost from 12 to 16 dollars. Metro Airport Service - these are buses between all eight terminals (shuttle A) and distant parking (shuttles B and C). Shuttle C also serves the terminal, from where buses leave for the city ($1.85-$3.35). Taxi to downtown or Hollywood - $40-50 (from half an hour to an hour on the way).

Airport design

The control tower, resembling a palm tree, was built in 1995 by American architect Keith Diamond. It blends in beautifully with the nearby spider-like building that has long been a symbol of the airport. This building has a space-style Encounter restaurant.

Airports near Los Angeles

If you are flying from another state or city in America, your plane may land at one of the smaller airports, such as Bob Hope Airport, formerly Burbank Airport (818-840-8840) in Burbank; John Wayne Airport (949-252-5200) in Santa Ana; Long Beach Municipal Airport (562-570-2600) or at Ontario International Airport in Ontario (909-937-2700) , which is only handy if you decide to visit the desert first.

By bus

Main Station 1716 E. 7th Street. There are also terminals in Anaheim. Hollywood and Pasadena. More detailed information: 800-231-2222.

By train

Trains arrive at Union Station (800 N. Alameda Street), north of the center. Red metro line, DASH buses. More information: 800-872-7245.

Additional Information

• DASH Routes - www.ladotransit.com/dash/routes/downtown/downtown.html
• Metro and buses - www.metro.net

In case of lost luggage

• Los Angeles International Airport: Contact your airline representative to find out where the baggage tracing desk is located.
• Airport Police 310-417-0440.
• Forgotten items on the subway or bus 323-937-8920.
• Otherwise, contact the police. Addresses and phone numbers of departments are in the phone books.

Excursions

• Los Angeles Conservancy - 213-623-2489. Thematic excursions.
• Starline Tours - 800-959-3131. Excursions to star places and Hollywood, some are conducted on double-decker buses.
• Casablanca Tours - 323-461-0156. Excursions on the theme of show business.
• American Limousines - 310-829-1066.
• Gondola Getaway - 562-433-9595.

Medical service

Many hotels have a doctor or dentist, or look in the Yellow Pages telephone directory for "Physicians and Surgeons" or "Dentists".

Most hospitals in the city accept in emergencies. 24 hour hospitals:

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8700 Beverly Boulevard, West Hollywood 310-423-8780.

Good Samaritan Hospital 1225 Wilshire Boulevard. Downtown. 213-977-2121.

There are quite a few pharmacies, see the Yellow Pages guide. Guests from other countries note that many well-known medicines are available, but under different names, so it is better to show the recipe or packaging. If you need to buy a prescription drug, be sure to get a prescription from your doctor.

Education

Los Angeles is an important center of higher and secondary specialized education in the United States. Among the most famous educational institutions operating in the city and suburbs:

• University of California at Los Angeles (part of the University of California - www.uda.edu),
• California State University (California State University),
• California Institute of Technology (California Institute of Technology - www.caltech.edu),
• Southern California Medical University (University of Southern California: Health Sciences - www.usc.edu),
• Otis College of Art and Design (Otis College of Art and Design - www.otis.edu),
• American Film Institute (American Film Institute - www.afi.com),
• Southern California Institute of Architecture (Southern California Institute of Architecture - www.sciarc.edu)

- Online version of Los Angeles magazine. Guide to museums, restaurants, nightclubs, concerts and cafes.

www.losangeles.com - Information about events in the city, restaurants, shops, history. Information for tourists. Through the site you can book a hotel or a car.

www.ci.la.ca.us - Official website of the city. General information for tourists and a brief introduction to the city.

www.lawa.org - Official website of Los Angeles Airports.

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Sunny and radiant, Los Angeles is a city of discovery for everyone, a bustling medley of cultures and nationalities, business and resort districts, beaches and museums, shimmering alleyways and never-ending streams of luxury cars. The city simply amazes its guests with a great variety of luxurious shops and restaurants, parks and gardens, as well as a picturesque ocean coastline and constant sunny weather. Moreover, Los Angeles can be safely called a city of entertainment and dreams, where colossal flows of tourists strive to get every year. It is here that such world-famous places as Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Disneyland. It is worth noting that Los Angeles is a completely decentralized city without a clear geographical center and in fact consists of 88 small cities and districts, each of which has a special feature peculiar only to it.

Region	California, Los Angeles County
Population	3 792 621 (2010)
Population density	2913.0 people/km²
	$, USD (American dollar)
Timezone	UTC−7 in summer
Postal code	90001-90068, 90070-90084, 90086-90089,90091, 90093-90097, 90099, 90101-90103,90174, 90185, 90189
International dialing code	1 (USA) +213, 310, 323, 424, 661, 818 (Los Angeles)

Climate and weather

Los Angeles lies in the subtropical Mediterranean climate zone, so the weather here is quite warm in winter ( +9...+19 °C) and dry summer ( +26...+32 °С). The main amount of rain falls in the winter months, and snow within the city limits is extremely rare. However, the mountains that surround Los Angeles are regularly covered in snow. Thanks to the warm climate, the city can be comfortably visited literally at any time of the year.

Nature

Los Angeles is located in the south of the US state of California and is the largest city in the country. It lies on the Pacific coast, in the lowlands that adjoin the bay Santa Monica. The urban terrain is a hilly plain, which in the west rests on the beaches, and on the other sides is belted the San Gabriel mountains, Santa Monica and Santa Ana. Several small rivers flow through the city, the largest of which is the Los Angeles River, which almost completely dries up during the dry seasons. Due to the abundance of natural areas (beaches, mountains, dunes, hills and rivers), the vegetation of the city is distinguished by a wide variety of exotic plants (various types of palms, camellias, etc.).

Attractions

In Los Angeles, travelers will find an incredibly large selection of interesting sights and exciting excursions. Famous buildings are located in the central part of the city:

• Civil Center complex with a huge city hall,
• El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Park,
• Music Center with the Amansen Theater and the Dorothy Chandler Opera Pavilion,
• the Union Station complex with its adjacent historic districts,
• editorial Los Angeles Times,
• Modern Art Museum,
• Walt Disney Concert Hall.

A little to the east is the famous quarter Little Tokyo, which is famous for its traditional Japanese gardens and sushi bars, as well as the National Museum of the Japanese Diaspora, which is located in an old Buddhist temple. The most remarkable area of ​​the city is Hollywood, where there are:

• Sunset Strip Boulevard with "Avenue of Stars"
• many film studios
• hollywood bowl museum,
• ford amphitheater,
• Roosevelt Hotel,
• kodak theatre,
• Cinema Graumann-Chinees,
• entertainment museum,
• Hollywood Hills and hundreds of places that can be seen in any movie.

No less famous and fashionable areas Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Brentwood as well as the famous "Golden Triangle" around Rodeo Drive. First of all, you should pay attention to:

• Museum of Television and Radio,
• MaxFactor Beauty Museum,
• Museum of Tolerance,
• Getty Center with many art and historical collections,
• Hollywood Foreve Cemetery, where the stars of American show business and cinema are buried.

It is worth saying that Los Angeles is simply overflowing with a variety of interesting buildings and places, which are simply impossible to list. Among them it is worth highlighting:

• Lybrary Tower (310 m),
• Disneyland Amusement Park,
• studio complexes of Universal City and Warner Brothers,
• cultural Center Skirball,
• Griffith Park,
• asphalt pits of La Brea Tar Pits with the richest collection of fossils. Also recommended are the semi-bohemian South Park and the creative Gallery Row.

Food

Los Angeles is a multinational city, so there are gastronomic establishments with almost all world cuisines. Moreover, Mexican, Chinese and Japanese restaurants are especially popular. In addition, Los Angeles has a great variety of fast food restaurants where you can always have a cheap meal. The main menu items of such establishments are various salads, french fries, burgers, sandwiches and coffee. Well, in restaurants that specialize directly in American cuisine, they offer to try grilled chicken with fried potatoes, roast beef with blood, pork ribs and stuffed turkey, as well as a wide variety of desserts (custard, chocolate cookies, muffins, donuts, cheesecakes, apple pies, pancakes with syrup, etc.).

Among the most popular drinks are juices from fruits and vegetables, milkshakes and iced tea with milk or lemon, as well as various types of sparkling water. If we talk about alcohol, then its choice here is also very wide: Californian wines, bourbon, whiskey, rum, local beer and many other drinks imported from all over the world.

Accommodation

Los Angeles is truly a huge metropolis, so for travelers and visitors to the city there is a great variety of a wide variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to affordable hotels and budget hostels. Thanks to this, here you can always quickly find temporary housing for almost every taste and budget.

The most expensive and luxurious hotels are concentrated in such famous areas as Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal City, Bel Air and Brentwood, as well as in the chic coastal areas of Malibu, Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades. It is worth noting that the rooms in such hotels are quite expensive: Mr C Beverly Hills(from $262), Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel(from 300 $), The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles(from $411) and others. Well, less expensive, but quite comfortable hotels, as well as budget boarding houses and very cheap hostels are scattered throughout the city.

Entertainment and recreation

Los Angeles is considered to be the real "entertainment capital", as there is an incredible number of large-scale entertainment centers, stylish nightclubs, luxury shops, elite casinos, bars and restaurants. Most of them are concentrated in the central part of the city (Downtown), as well as in the areas of Silver Lake, Hollywood and West Hollywood (the famous street of bars and clubs of the Sunset Strip).

Also "visiting card" Los Angeles is a film and television production, so there are a great many popular film actors located here.

The most famous amusement parks "Disneyland" and Universal Studios Hollywood are also waiting for residents and guests of the city, where you can simply spend an unforgettably whole day. No less interesting is Griffith Park, which is the second largest park in the entire country. Its walking trails lead to the infamous Mulholland Drive, from where you can see the entire city. It is also a great pleasure to walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame or the famous Beverly Hills area, or visit one of the many Broadway shows or Grauman's Chinese Theater.

In addition, Los Angeles can boast of its famous beaches, of which there are more than two dozen. Of these, the most popular are Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, Paradise Cove and Beach Volleyball.

Purchases

Shopping in Los Angeles is a truly exciting experience that can deliver incredible pleasure and completely empty your wallet. The most luxurious and popular stores are located in Beverly Hills and Hollywood (on Hollywood Boulevards, Rodeo Drive and Melrose). It is worth bearing in mind that it will take several days to visit all the shops in these areas. It is also recommended to walk through the giant market The Original Farmers Market and look into The Grove and Century City shopping centers. In addition, many high-end boutiques, souvenir shops and antique shops are located on Olvera Street. In general, you can buy almost everything in Los Angeles: from magnets with the symbols of the city and Mexican hats to haute couture clothes and the latest cars. The most popular souvenirs of this city are Grammy and Oscar figurines (of course, copies). Also, due to the proximity of Mexico, inexpensive and colorful souvenirs in the Mexican style are widespread here.

When shopping, you need to remember that almost all the shops in Los Angeles are open until 18:00, and supermarkets and shopping centers - until 21:30. Well, on Sundays, almost all trading establishments are open from 11:00 to 18:00.

Transport

In Los Angeles, the most popular form of public transport is the subway, which consists of four lines that connect the main areas of the city. In addition, Los Angeles has an excellent network of bus routes, of which there are about 200. The cost of one trip, both on the subway and on the bus, is $ 1.25, and a full day pass is $ 3. Tickets are sold from bus drivers and from vending machines at metro stations. In addition, DASH mini-buses and Big Blue Bus buses run around the city, which connect the central part of the city with its outlying areas.

Also in Los Angeles, a very popular and sought-after mode of transport is a taxi. The fare is $2 per landing and $1.8 per mile.

Connection

Los Angeles is a huge and noisy city, with a fast and continuous rhythm of life. Therefore, for communication, a large number of telephone boxes are provided here, which operate from small coins and telephone cards. They are located on all streets of the city, as well as in public and administrative places. In addition, you can make any call from a hotel, restaurant or bar.

Cellular communications throughout the United States operate on the very high level. To use it, you should activate the international roaming service in your home country or buy a local SIM card, for example, T-Mobile.

To access the Internet in the city, there are a large number of Wi-Fi access points, and many of them are absolutely free.

Safety

In Los Angeles, the criminal environment is quite calm, so if you follow all local laws and norms of behavior, as well as respect traditions, religious and cultural customs, then you can not worry about anything. In addition, you must adhere to the rules of personal safety and monitor the safety of your own property. In addition, it is worth remembering that in the United States there are strict laws governing the sale of alcohol and smoking in public places. Also, given the increased attention to terrorist threats, it is recommended to avoid statements about possible terrorist attacks or explosive devices.

Business climate

Los Angeles is the largest industrial and economic center of the USA. The main industries that ensure the economic development of the city and the region are the military, oil refining and aerospace industries, as well as international trade, film industry, biotechnology, finance and tourism. In addition, the headquarters of the largest companies (Northrop Grumman, Occidental Petroleum and KB Home) and well-known corporations (Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, 21st Century Insurance, etc.) are located in Los Angeles. Also, Los Angeles is the venue for many international exhibitions, for example, Electronic Entertainment Expo and Greater Los Angeles Auto Show.

Real estate

The Los Angeles real estate market has a number of undeniable advantages, including a huge selection, the prospect of a quality lifestyle, an incomparable climate, a reputation as the "capital of entertainment" and a strategically important location. Moreover, at the moment there is a tendency for a slight drop in prices, however, it did not affect housing in elite areas and office space in Downtown. In addition, it is no secret to anyone that the United States provides completely safe and stable conditions for buying and renting real estate.

When planning an evening rest, tables in restaurants and even nightclubs should be booked in advance, otherwise you can look for places with free places. What's more, in Los Angeles, many trendy restaurants are booked weeks in advance. You should also take care of purchasing tickets for concerts, excursions and other events in advance.

Los Angeles (sometimes Los Angeles) - commonly known as the "City of Angels" (City of Angeles), the abbreviation L.A. is often used. Los Angeles is the 2nd city in the United States in terms of population after New York. The number of inhabitants is more than 4 million. The population of Greater Los Angeles, which extends over almost 500 square miles, exceeds 17.7 people. This urban agglomeration, stretching along the coast Pacific Ocean, is the 13th most populous in the world.

Los Angeles is a world class city. The strongest economy is based on international trade, entertainment, manufacturing and tourism. In addition, an important role belongs to the financial and telecommunications sectors of the economy, medicine, transport and jurisprudence. The Port of Los Angeles is the 5th busiest in the world, and the economy is 3rd in the US (after New York and Chicago) and 8th worldwide. However, it is obvious that Hollywood and the entertainment industry brought worldwide fame to the city. Formally, Bollywood in Mumbai produces more films than Hollywood, but the scale of the box office is not comparable. In addition to Hollywood, the world center for the creation of films, other types of media business are also concentrated in Los Angeles. The most important of which are: the production of a television product, computer games and sound recording. All this makes it reasonable to call Los Angeles the "entertainment capital of the world."

Downtown photo

Los Angeles consists of many districts spread over a vast territory (1300 sq. km). Many of these areas were separate cities in the past, absorbed into Greater Los Angeles. In addition, formally independent cities located near Los Angeles are considered as part of it. Usually there are 10 main areas: Downtown (center), Eastside (east side), Northeast Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, waterfront, Hollywood, Wilshire (west of Downtown), Westside (westside), San Fernando Valley, Crescent Valley . Beyond Los Angeles Largest cities metropolitan areas: Long Beach, Santa Ana and Anaheim.

Los Angeles interesting city for tourists. Formally, the famous Disneyland is located in the city of Anaheim, 40 km southeast of downtown Los Angeles. However, it is common to talk about Los Angeles Disneyland.

Main attractions and iconic places: City Hall building Chinatown K-town (Korean area of ​​Los Angeles, Koreatown) Little Tokyo Olvera Street Venice Walt Disney Concert Hall Kodak Theater Griffith Observatory Getty Center Memorial Coliseum Stadium Staples Center Los Angeles County Museum of Art or LACMA Grauman's Chinese Theater Hollywood Sign Hollywood Boulevard Building "Capital Records" (Capitol Records Tower) Hollywood Bowl

We also note that there are almost 850 museums and art galleries in Los Angeles County, a significant part of which is located in downtown, in particular on Gallery Row.

Los Angeles is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Moreover, in California, the San Andreas Fault stretches along the coast, which means that the city is under constant threat of an earthquake. Serious consequences left behind an earthquake in 1906 (7.8 points 3000 dead). The last major earthquake happened in 1994 (6.7 points, 72 dead, 9,000 injured and $20 billion in losses). Scientists believe that a large earthquake in Los Angeles is only a matter of time.

Today, Los Angeles is a cosmopolitan metropolis. In the 1960s, four out of five Los Angeles residents were non-Hispanic whites. However, since then the situation has changed significantly. The current population is 48% white, of which 29% are non-Hispanic. Other groups: African Americans - 11%, 10.5% - Asian Americans, more than 25% from other races. Overall, nearly half of the population (47%) is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Like any metropolis, Los Angeles is experiencing problems with environment and crime. The police estimate that there are 250 gangs in the city with a total number of about 26,000 people. The most famous gangs: "cripples" (crips), "bloody" (bloods), Mara (MS13), 18th street (18th street). It is no coincidence that Los Angeles is referred to as the "Gang Capital of America". However, not everything is so terrible. In recent years, the crime rate has dropped markedly. In 2009, there were "only" 314 homicides, a 50-year low of less than 8 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. For comparison, in 2006, 1,191 murders were committed in Moscow, which is 11.4 per 100,000. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and in particular the special SWAT department, is one of the most famous and promoted law enforcement agencies in the world, of course, not without the help of Hollywood.

The city is experiencing much greater problems from environmental problems. The huge number of cars on the roads is the main cause of air pollution and the formation of a characteristic smog. A small amount of rainfall only contributes to the smoke of the city. Despite serious attempts to improve the situation, Los Angeles is considered the city with the most polluted atmosphere in the United States.

There are approximately 320 sunny days in Los Angeles a year. Precipitation occurs in winter and spring, but on an annualized basis it is scarce and scarcely enough to classify the urban climate as dry subtropical rather than semi-arid. From May to October it is hot, often well over 30C. From November to April, moderately warm, with precipitation, but sometimes the temperature can be briefly below zero. A characteristic feature of the climate of Los Angeles is a significant difference in temperatures (up to 10C) between the coast and areas remote from the ocean.