Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is located on the west coast of California and is the second largest city in the United States after New York. However, Los Angeles is a little awkward place, and most tourists just use it as a transit point, staying for a day or two, reversing the jet lag, buying and buying, and then riding the dust and galloping away to the vast land of the West of the United States, never to return.
Immigrants from all over the world gather in Los Angeles to form a unique cultural area. As the birthplace of Hollywood, the Hollywood Walk of Fame with many top theaters and star handprints, and the giant Hollywood sign at the top of the hill remind visitors that this is a well-known "movie kingdom".
Santa Monica Beach at the end of Route 66 and Huntington Beach, the surf capital of the world, are great places to get close to the sea and enjoy the hot California sunshine.
Theme parks such as the world's first Disneyland and Universal Studios, the former Hollywood filming location, attract visitors from all over the world.
Of course, it is also the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and the awards of the Oscars and Grammy Awards. It is the premier cultural and entertainment center in the United States.
This city, aside from the extravagant pomp and pomp of urban life, it also has the simplest and most rustic natural scenery. Little known, but unforgettable, it is worth spending a little more time, away from the mediocre crowds of the big city, and living a slow life in the pheasant village.
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Ins net red wall
People who like to play Instagram know that Los Angeles is rich in internet red walls, and in the Melrose Ave area, every tens of meters will encounter one. Going there to take pictures may not meet Internet celebrities, but the small mood of being addicted can still be satisfied.
The famous net red wall, because it is very hot, there is already a special label on the ins, #paulsmithpinkwall, as long as you search for this label, you can see that there are many people who come here every day to punch the card. There are queues when there are many people, and there are security guards to help maintain order while guiding the vehicles in the store.
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Getty Center
On weekends, there are still quite a lot of people, this is an art museum built on the mountain, more like a large garden, which treasures a lot of oil paintings and works of art. I love it because in addition to being able to feast your eyes, you can also enjoy the panoramic view of Los Angeles.
No reservation is required, after exiting the parking lot, go through the security check first, and then do the shuttle bus up the mountain. The security checkpoint can get the itinerary of the day, and you can listen to the staff according to the above time.
Van Gogh's irises are popular in museums, and of course for art lovers, everything here will make them a treasure. Some people will stop in front of a painting for a long time, some people will take a book to copy the master's masterpiece, and more people will continue to take pictures. Note that some exhibition halls that cannot be photographed will be marked at the entrance.
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South Shore Mall
Close to Irvine, it consists of several parts such as bloomingdales, macy's and nordstrom, which are easily accessible because they are connected to each other. There are also a wide range of brands, including luxury goods, mid-range brand clothing, shoes and cosmetics.
Personally, I think it is more suitable to buy cosmetics, clothes and shoes here, of course, before buying, you can compare the discounts on dearmoon.
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Rodeo Avenue
Rodeo Avenue is a must-see for most tourists, as evidenced by the frequently driven tourist cars on the streets that are not very spacious.
Hollywood and Highland Center
Near the Hollywood Walk of Fame, connected to the Dolby Theater, there are not many shops, and when you are tired of shopping, you can sit in the open-air restaurant while eating and watching the pedestrians on the side of the road. The HOLLYWOOD logo can be seen in the distance on the side of the corridor, even if you can't buy anything, it's still worth visiting.
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Universal Studios
Located in los Angeles, it was originally the setting for Hollywood movies, and has become a theme park.
Hollywood movies combined with advanced special effects create the world's top rides with cutting-edge technology. The most distinctive feature is the cinema tour, the observation car takes visitors through the real Hollywood film shooting field, personally experience the shooting process of special scenes such as air crashes, floods, explosions and so on.
One-day tickets are about 124 knives for adults and 118 knives for children, and the fare and opening hours will vary according to the date, and the specific information can be found on the official website. If you need a fast-track ticket or a two-day ticket, you can also do it.
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Avenue of Stars
Built in 1958, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a walkway that stretches along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in the United States, and is a famous cultural and historical landmark in Los Angeles.
There are more than 2,000 star-shaped medallions embellished with the names of Hollywood celebrities on the streets to commemorate their contributions to the entertainment industry. Unless the location is occasionally changed due to nearby construction or other reasons, the star medallion position on the avenue is permanent.
Initially, there were 1500 stars representing stars in film, television, radio, theater, music and other fields, until 1968, when new stars began to be added, and now there are more than 2500 stars.
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Santa Monica Beach
The closest beach to downtown Los Angeles is the end of North America's Route 66, and the ocean views are beloved by Hollywood directors. The first choice for Los Angeles residents on a family vacation, couples enjoy a paradise in the world of two.
When the lights first come on, the Pacific Paradise, which stretches from the beach to the sea, is a sea of joy. Themed parties are often held here, and California-inspired bands can be heard, making it the first choice for visitors to Los Angeles to visit the beaches.
Unlike the quiet and beautiful other beaches, Santa Monica is lively, long pier, one of the oldest piers in Los Angeles, and the Pacific Paradise on the pier, full of laughter and joy, has been rushing along the pier into the Pacific Ocean. So, santa monica's label is hilarity, it's joy, it's a face full of joy!
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Proportional Buddha Mountain Villa
With the title of "the world's most prestigious residential area", it is the most famous city-within-town in Los Angeles, attracting countless tourists from all over the world every year, curious to explore the streets and alleys.
Among them, Rodeo Drive, surrounded by famous boutiques around the world, is even more famous. Hollywood movie stars, NBA basketball stars, world-famous artists and chaebol tycoons from all over the world have bought and bought land here.
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Griffith Park
Griffith Park is los Angeles' largest local park and north America's largest urban park, and the Hollywood Giant Signage at the top of the hill is five stories high and is one of the best Hollywood signage locations.
The Griffith Observatory, located at the top of the park hill, offers a panoramic view of West Hollywood, and at night you can see the colorful streets of Los Angeles and the illuminated night view of thousands of homes.
Griffith Observatory
Located on a hilltop in Hollywood, griffith Observatory offers a wide view of los Angeles at night, overlooking the streets of Los Angeles and the lights of thousands of homes.
The Hall of Science exhibits many astrophysical images, and on top of the observatory is a giant 12-inch telescope in California for people and travelers to explore the mysteries of the stars.
Practical information:
ticket:
Round-trip airfare to Los Angeles is not very expensive, but July and August are the peak season, and there are many students at summer camp. It is also worth mentioning that flights within the United States generally do not have checked baggage, so you have to pay for it yourself, usually starting from $25. Baggage check-in can be done at the check-in counter, and printing boarding passes is generally printed on the machine by passport self-service, which is very convenient to operate.
temperature:
In Los Angeles, the temperature in July and August is still very rarely more than 30 degrees, the sun will be very strong during the day, but the temperature will drop to about 20 degrees at night, and you can sleep without turning on the air conditioner, which is very comfortable.
Shopping:
Shopping is generally subject to an 8-10% tax, international credit cards can of course be swiped, and some places such as Ole can also pay by UnionPay card
Uber: Download the app, then bind the credit card, you can call a car, the fare will be deducted first, rather than after arriving at the destination.