Los Angeles means “The Angels” in Spanish. The American city is home to a huge diverse population, making it one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
Arriving at Los Angeles
LA is a mega city and has numerous exit and entrance points. There are six commercial airports and a lot of private airports. The most famous and the largest of these airports is the LA International Airport that has nine terminals. Each terminal is so vast that it would take about ten minutes to move from one terminal to another. Of course, LA is accessible by bus and by train. Provided you happen to enter the city by train, Alameda Station near Hollywood freeway located in downtown LA and Amtrak Station would be the point of entry. On the other hand, if you are coming by bus, there are numerous options such as North Hollywood Station and Greyhound Terminal.
Moving around Los Angeles
Tourists have the option of taking a rail system or renting a car. The rail system is connected to the city’s most tourist attractions. As Los Angeles is a big city, it is advisable to choose the rail system so as to avoid getting stuck in the traffic jams and navigating via the complex free way system. Yet another viable option is using the bus system of the city that will take you to nearly all the corners of LA; the only drawback is the time taken in the process.
Accommodation options in LA
Depending on the budget, LA provides the most sophisticated and luxurious rooms to rooms with just the basic facilities. The choice of selecting an accommodation must be purely based on the kind of sights and sounds one wishes to enjoy. The choices are Hollywood for travelers who want to have a look at the glamour and glitz of the largest tinsel town of the world, Santa Monica for travelers who wish to enjoy the clean sandy beaches or Beverly Hills for those with extraordinary budgets.
Sightseeing places at LA
LA is a treasure trove of museums, art galleries and historical landmarks. For history freaks, LA has the Olvera Street with the oldest buildings to the Union Station. The popular must-see museums of Los Angeles are the Museum of Contemporary Art, J Paul Getty Museum, California Afro-American Museum and Los Angeles Museum of Art and Natural History. For lovers of nature, a visit to the Griffith Park is a must. Moreover, visit to LA would not be complete without being in the Mulholland Drive, the epicenter of any film which was shot or is being shot in LA.
Eateries in LA
Los Angeles provides the best culinary experience any tourist could ever wish for. From the authentic big Mac burger to oriental dishes and fish n chips, everything is available easily. The KFC, in n out burger chain and the McDonalds are found in almost every corner of the city to satiate fast food lovers. For those looking for Chinese food, Genghis Cohen offers the best.
Follow this LA travel guide to make the most of your vacation.