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La-La Land...every nickname for LA describes a place where fantasy becomes reality. Schmooze with celebrities, shop Rodeo Drive or simply catch the sun at the beach. There's never a shortage of places to go or wishes to be granted in the City of Angels.

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Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive Shopping District

Expensive shopping

Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90210

It isn't exaggerating to say that Rodeo Drive contains some of the most expensive real estate on the planet. Remember Julia Roberts' shopping spree in Pretty Woman? This shopping area is where she went. Rodeo Drive boasts of a great mixture of clothing, restaurants, unique shops and celebrity spotting. Be warned, however, some of the stores are so exclusive, shopping is by appointment only. Credit cards accepted vary by store.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Brea Tar Pits

Learn about Ice Age fossils 5801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
+1 323 934 7243 (Museum)
http://www.tarpits.org/educati...
info@tarpits.org Once upon a time, Rancho La Brea was a Mexican land grant. It is now a park, and the tar pits are the world's richest deposit of Ice Age fossils. More than 40,000 years ago mammoths, saber-toothed cats and dire wolves freely roamed the Los Angeles basin and became entrapped in the natural asphalt of the tar pits. During the summer months, visitors can observe the ongoing excavation from Pit 91. A visit to the on-site Page Museum is a must.

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Dodger Stadium

Home of LA Dodgers 1000 Elysian Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 323 224 1500
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.... Opened in 1962 the Dodger Stadium seats 56,000 sports fans, has 16,000 parking spots available, and the total area covers 300 acres. 'Sports Illustrated' named it the best baseball stadium, and even the players themselves say it has one of the best-quality playing fields. The stadium has also hosted non-sporting events such as a mass held by Pope John Paul II, and concerts by Michael Jackson, The Beatles, U2, Elton John, The Bee Gees, and Dave Matthews Band amongst many others.

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Hollywood & Vine

A famous intersection Hollywood Avenue and Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90027
+1 800 228 2452 (Tourist Information) This famous intersection in the heart of Hollywood has been a center of glamour and activity since the early days of film. The hottest nightclubs like the Brown Derby and Sardi's were located here. There are several studios nearby, which make this a center of the local film industry. Many of the buildings at this intersection and nearby were constructed in the 1920s and 30s making this spot a slice of Hollywood history. And of course the Walk of Fame stars are here at the intersection. Right on the corner lies a plaque dedicated to the stars of Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins of the 1969 Apollo XI trip to the moon.

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Hollywood Sign

Beacon of Tinseltown 6342 Mulholland Highway
Griffith Park
Hollywood, CA 90068
+1 323 960 1360
http://www.hollywoodsign.org/
betsy@rbicom.com This structure, located atop Mt. Lee in Griffith Park, is perhaps the most enduring symbol of Hollywood. The nine 50-foot letters can be seen from all over the L.A. basin, and occasionally even from passing aircraft. Originally constructed in 1923 and reading "HOLLYWOODLAND", it was actually a promotional tool meant to draw attention to housing developments in a nearby section of the Hollywood Hills. By the '70s, however, the letters were in pretty bad shape, so the city decided to reconstruct it and began promoting it as a tourist attraction.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

Over 2,500 names Hardenbergstraße 10
From La Brea Avenue to Grower Street & Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard
Berlin, CA 10623
+1 323 469 8311 (Hollywood Chamber of Commerce)
http://hollywoodchamber.net
info@hollywoodchamber.net The Walk of Fame is very much a tribute to Johnny Grant, a sometime mayor of Hollywood and relentless promoter of Tinsel Town. There is no mistaking what town you are in when you gaze down at the sidewalk and see these world famous gold stars. Encompassing a stretch of Hollywood Boulevard near the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, more than 2,500 bronze-inlaid stars commemorate some of the most famous individuals in movies, radio, TV, recording and theater. Celebrities are added frequently, so give the Chamber of Commerce a call to see if you can catch one of the actual ceremonies and witness a star becoming immortal.

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Los Angeles Auto Show

More than 1000 Vehicles 1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA 90015
+1 310 444 1850
http://www.laautoshow.com
Mail@laautoshow.com Where else but the home of the car culture would you get this? One of the largest auto shows in the United States or anywhere in the world, this event takes over the entire massive convention center. The show features new vehicles from every major car manufacturer, as well as concept vehicles, alternative-fuel vehicles and other previews of the cars of tomorrow. There are also exhibits of vintage and novelty autos, including hot rods and racing vehicles. Admission: USD8 adults; free for children 12 and younger with adult; USD5 seniors on weekdays (Monday-Friday).

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Los Angeles Convention Center

A city within the city 1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
+1 213 741 1151 / +1 800 448 7775
http://www.lacclink.com/
administration@lacclink.com This sprawling convention center provides great symbolism of the sprawling city that contains it. Expanded to more than 870,000 square feet (triple its original size) in recent years, this center attracts hundreds of business meetings and expos every year—but, some are not open to the general public. The diverse array of topics featured by these shows often brings in tens of thousands of people daily. Two 155-foot pavilions constructed of glass and steel highlight the recent expansion.

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Mann's Chinese Theatre

Hollywood's premier movie house 6925 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
+1 323 464 8111
http://www.manntheatres.com
Talk2mann@manntheatres.com Many people visit this theater not to see first-run motion pictures, but to gaze at the famous hand and footprints outside. It's a quintessential L.A. tourist ritual and well worth the trip. The theater itself is one of the oldest and largest in town. The screen is massive and the sound is top-notch. Major construction is currently taking place that will result in a state of the art entertainment complex. Plans are also calling for it to become the permanent home to the Academy Awards - not bad for a theater that first opened in 1927. There is no charge to wander around the open-air patio that contains the famous handprints.

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Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits

Ice Age fossils on display 5801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
+1 323 934 7243
http://www.tarpits.org/
info@tarpits.org This museum shares the same location as the La Brea Tar Pits, so after you've witnessed the Pits which once entrapped Ice Age mammals, you can step inside and view the fossil remains. There are massive displays of mammoths, saber-toothed cats and an incredible collection of dire wolves. There are also exhibits of insects, plants and birds. Especially fascinating is the display of the skeletal remains of the La Brea Woman who is said to have lived about 9,000 years ago. This is an extraordinary experience for the entire family. Admission is free on the first Tuesday of every month.

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Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Seeing is Believing 6780 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
+1 323 466 6335
http://www.ripleys.com/
hollywood@ripleys.com With more than 300 oddities on exhibit, from a statue of Marilyn Monroe made from shredded money to torture chamber devices, this museum is a curiosity and a record of all things strange. The original Ripley's in Orange County displays similar items, but the Hollywood version overlooking the Walk of Fame is much larger, and therefore, much stranger. For example, a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex with a backwards-running clock in his mouth looms on the roof (his feet are inside the building), and a stuffed two-headed goat awaits guests inside. Although this is a fun museum, some of the exhibits might be too grotesque for younger children.

Admission: Adults $9.95; seniors $8.95; children (5-11) $6.95.

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Santa Monica Pier

Rides and shopping Corner of Colorado Street and Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
+1 310 458 8900 (Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation)
http://www.santamonicapier.org
info@santamonicapier.org Perched over the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, "The Pier" feels more like a carnival than a place to shop. Cirque du Soleil pitches their tent on the beach here annually, and there are concerts and dances on the weekends in the summer. In addition to the many restaurants and souvenir stands, there is a full-service amusement park with a roller coaster, ferris wheel, merry-go-round and arcade. The pier's end provides one of the best sunset views in Los Angeles County. Credit cards accepted vary by store.

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Santa Monica State Beach

Close to all Santa Monica hotspots Ocean Avenue at Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
+1 310 394 3264
http://www.santamonica.com This is the closest beach to the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. As one can expect, it is well equipped with the usual amenities plus volleyball courts, picnic tables and good swimming and surfing conditions. In addition to attracting the typical beachcombing crowd, this spot seems to be a magnet for special events, most notably a semi-annual performance run by the world-famous Cirque du Soleil. Just be advised that summer crowds, especially on weekends, can be monstrous.

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Shrine Auditorium

Shrine of the stars 665 West Jefferson Boulevard
(at Royal Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90007-3626
+1 213 748 5116 / +1 213 480 3232 (Tickets)
http://www.shrinela.com/
shrinela@mac.com Built in 1906, the Shrine used to be the world's largest indoor auditorium, it seats up to 6,500 people, and is still the prime venue for Hollywood's most prestigious award ceremonies. Stars such as Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, The Grateful Dead have all passed by at some time or another. Theatre productions, conferences and conventions, operas and the like are also part of this elite venue's valued services.

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Sunset Strip

The fabulous night life Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Sunset Boulevard is one of the world's most famous streets. Although it stretches from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean, passing through Hollywood and Beverly Hills on its way, the most notorious area of the street is the section that passes through West Hollywood. This is the area known as the "Sunset Strip," home to L.A.'s hottest and hippest bars and clubs, many of them packed with Hollywood history like the famous Whisky (8901 Sunset) where the Doors started out as the house band. The rock 'n' roll atmosphere starts early and goes on through the night. Shop, eat, starwatch and dance your heart out on the boulevard that spawned (and spurned) a thousand dreams.

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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites

High-rise mini-city 404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
+1 213 624 1000
http://www.westin.com
labon@westin.com This cluster of downtown high-rise glass towers is designed for conventions and has been recently renovated. It is a spacious, self-contained mini-city of guestrooms, boutiques, dance clubs, bars, restaurants and meeting rooms. One of 20 restaurants, the L.A. Prime Restaurant offers a 360-degree view of the city from the 35th floor. A floor below, the Bonavista Bar (one of seven lounges onsite) revolves around the dramatic evening vistas of the city. An indoor lake is one hint at what an extensive and classy property this is.

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Walt Disney Concert Hall

Walt Disney Concert Venue 111 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 323 850 2000 / +1 213 972 7300 (Office)
http://wdch.laphil.com/home.cfm One of the most sophisticated concert halls in the world today. It is acoustically and aesthetically advanced, home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and a monument to the Walt Disney family's vision. Walt Disney's family made the initial contribution of USD50 million. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is the fourth addition to the Music Center of Los Angeles County. It has an urban park, expansive public gardens, ornamental landscaping, and water elements designed by Melinda Taylor and Lawrence Reed Moline. With a seating capacity of 2265, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is a prized entertainment avenue for the people of Los Angeles. It is also known for the REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) located here. If you wish to visit the hall, check the website for performance details. Audio Tours are also offered to the public.

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