About Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles (often known by its initials L.A.), is the second-largest city in the United States. Situated in Southern California, Los Angeles is known for its mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, sprawling metropolis, and as a major center of the American entertainment industry. Los Angeles lies in a large coastal basin surrounded on three sides by mountains reaching up to and over 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is a global city with a diverse economy in entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, sports, technology, education, medicine and research. Los Angeles is often referred to as The Entertainment Capital of the World due to the presence of Hollywood, and the area’s radio, television, music, & filmmaking, as well as the abundance of tourist and amusement attractions in the region.
Getting To and From L.A.
For airport and transit options, please see our Visitor Information post.
Amusement Parks
Legoland (San Diego)
Scenic Attractions
The Great Outdoors
Las Virgenes Canyon Preserve: Victory Trailhead | Castle Peak | Cave of the Munits
Beaches: Malibu | Venice | Zuma
Whale Watching Tours (Oxnard)
Museums and Art
Space Shuttle Endeavour (California Science Center)
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