CultureHollywood Walk of Fame
More than 2,700 stars along Hollywood Boulevard, with the Hollywood sign on the hills above.
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Los Angeles at a glance
- Country
- United States
- Airports
- Los Angeles International (LAX)
- Search code
LAX- Money
- US dollar (USD)
Discover Los Angeles
Beaches, palm trees, film studios and sunshine most of the year. LA is a city of neighborhoods, from Hollywood glamour to the taco trucks of East LA.
What it's called
- El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángelesits full Spanish founding name, 1781
- City of Angelsthe meaning of Los Angeles
- LAwhat everyone calls it
Things to do in Los Angeles
Culture
BeachSanta Monica Pier and Venice Beach
A seaside amusement park, then the boardwalk, skaters and canals of Venice.
ViewsGriffith Observatory
Free telescopes and the best view of the city and the Hollywood sign.
LandmarkThe Hollywood Sign
The famous letters on Mount Lee; see them from Griffith Park or Lake Hollywood Park.
Day tripMalibu
Drive the Pacific Coast Highway to surf beaches and seaside cliffs.
About the United States
The United States stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific, plus Alaska and Hawaii. In one country you get skyscraper cities, red-rock deserts, tropical beaches, snowy mountains and small towns with diners and county fairs.
- CapitalWashington, D.C.
- MoneyUS dollar (USD)
- LanguageEnglish (Spanish is widely spoken too)
Economy
It is the world's largest economy. Silicon Valley tech, Hollywood films, Wall Street finance, Texas oil and Midwest farms all play a part, and travel and tourism support millions of jobs.
Culture
People from every corner of the world made America, and you taste it in the food: barbecue, soul food, Tex-Mex, pizza and more. Jazz, blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop were all born here, and game day is close to a holiday.
Places to visit
- Grand Canyonthe most famous view in the West
- Yellowstonegeysers, bison and the first national park
- New Orleansjazz, Creole food and the French Quarter
- San Franciscothe Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars
- Washington, D.C.monuments and free Smithsonian museums
- Las Vegasshows and neon in the desert
Why the United States is worth it for you
- A whole world in one tripCities, beaches, deserts and mountains without crossing a border.
- Free museumsThe Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. are free to enter.
- Flights everywhereSo many airports and airlines that fares stay competitive and connections are easy.
- Road-trip freedomGood highways, motels in every town and scenery that changes every few hours.
Travel more of the United States
Places worth adding to your trip, from Los Angeles or on another visit.
NatureGrand Canyon, Arizona
A mile-deep canyon carved by the Colorado River; sunrise at the South Rim is unforgettable.
NatureYellowstone, Wyoming
The first national park in the world, with geysers like Old Faithful, bison and hot springs.
NatureYosemite, California
Granite cliffs, giant sequoias and waterfalls in the Sierra Nevada.
CultureNew Orleans, Louisiana
Jazz on Frenchmen Street, beignets and the French Quarter's iron balconies.
HistoryWashington, D.C.
The Capitol, the White House and the free Smithsonian museums.
NightlifeLas Vegas, Nevada
Neon, shows and casinos, and a gateway to Zion and the Grand Canyon.
LandmarkNew York City
Skyline, Broadway and the Statue of Liberty.
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BeachHawaiʻi
Volcanoes, surf and the spirit of aloha.
See the guide →Eat like a local
- Street tacosAl pastor and carne asada from late-night trucks.
- Korean BBQKoreatown grills meat right at your table.
- In-N-Out burgerA California fast-food favorite.
The story of Los Angeles
Spanish settlers founded the pueblo in 1781, when the land was part of New Spain, and it became American in 1848. Oil, oranges and then the movies made it boom; by the 1920s Hollywood was the film capital of the world.
The United States through history
- Long before 1500
Hundreds of Native American nations lived across the land.
- 1607
Jamestown, Virginia, becomes the first lasting English settlement.
- 1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed on July 4 in Philadelphia.
- 1865
The Civil War ends and slavery is abolished.
- 1964
The Civil Rights Act outlaws discrimination by race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
- 1969
Apollo 11 lands the first people on the Moon.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- All year. Spring and fall are warm and less crowded; summer is hot and busy at the beaches.
- Getting around
- LA is spread out: most people drive or use rideshare. The Metro rail reaches downtown, Hollywood and Santa Monica.
- Language
- English (Spanish is widely spoken too)
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Questions about Los Angeles
Which airports serve Los Angeles?
Los Angeles International (LAX). Search code: LAX.
What currency is used in Los Angeles?
US dollar (USD).
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