Ah, Los Angeles -- El-Lay, the City of Angels -- for tourists this is not exactly the easiest city to make your way around. Most people live and play in the cities around Los Angeles, not in downtown L.A. itself. Some of the more famous locales surrounding Los Angeles are Beverly Hills and West Hollywood and there are small beach communities located up and down the coast, like Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach. And we haven't even mentioned Anaheim, home of baseball's Los Angeles Angels...and of course, Disneyland. This article is about Los Angeles' many surrounding cities, but we shall restrict the scope of this article to the five aforementioned cities and what they have to offer tourists.
Beverly Hills
Visit Beverly Hills if you're looking for a taste of the excitement and splendor associated with fame, fortune and in most cases, celebrity. Beverly Hills also offers amazing shopping and beautiful hotels which cater to stars. The year-round sunshine and incredible homes make this part of Los Angeles a wonderful place to stay.
West Hollywood
Home of the world-famous Sunset Strip, West Hollywood is a unique cultural center that's close to the other parts of L.A., too. The Sunset Strip is still a great place to go dining, shopping and partying, and some of the night spots are the 'stuff of legend', so to say. For those who love the arts and graphic design, West Hollywood will be where you can find the Pacific Design Center, among hundreds of showrooms and art galleries which all have something for everybody.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica is probably one of the most beautiful areas around Los Angeles, boasting an astounding beachside location, great night life and plenty of celebrities frequenting the area's restaurants and bars. Park at your own risk as you prepare for a night of dancing, drinking and dining in this city -- take note a lot of the night spots are very popular! You can easily get past this problem by taking a taxi or hiring a limousine.
It wouldn't hurt to take a limousine while at Los Angeles, because it can be quite affordable; this is the exact opposite of what you may be accustomed to seeing and thinking. More often than not limousine companies charge an hourly rate, so if you consider hiring one for your L.A. travels, it's not necessarily going to break the bank. As usual, research would be very helpful for you in finding the best rates, so take a look at as many companies as possible while comparing. Booking early, like about two or three days early would be a good way for you to take advantage of even lower rates.
Manhattan Beach
Travel three miles from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport, natch) and you'll find Manhattan Beach, which is also orientated south of Santa Monica Bay. The beautiful 928-foot pier at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard offers year-round fishing. In addition, the pier's aquarium and marine studies laboratory is open to the public free of charge.
Anaheim
If you're traveling with your family, visit Anaheim, about an hour south of Los Angeles. Here you will find Disneyland, the jewel in Disney's Southern California crown. Feel free to revisit your inner child while your children get to meet their favorite Disney characters and enjoy the old-school classic charm of Space Mountain and other rides. And don't forget to watch the parade and fireworks display at night.
Beverly Hills
Visit Beverly Hills if you're looking for a taste of the excitement and splendor associated with fame, fortune and in most cases, celebrity. Beverly Hills also offers amazing shopping and beautiful hotels which cater to stars. The year-round sunshine and incredible homes make this part of Los Angeles a wonderful place to stay.
West Hollywood
Home of the world-famous Sunset Strip, West Hollywood is a unique cultural center that's close to the other parts of L.A., too. The Sunset Strip is still a great place to go dining, shopping and partying, and some of the night spots are the 'stuff of legend', so to say. For those who love the arts and graphic design, West Hollywood will be where you can find the Pacific Design Center, among hundreds of showrooms and art galleries which all have something for everybody.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica is probably one of the most beautiful areas around Los Angeles, boasting an astounding beachside location, great night life and plenty of celebrities frequenting the area's restaurants and bars. Park at your own risk as you prepare for a night of dancing, drinking and dining in this city -- take note a lot of the night spots are very popular! You can easily get past this problem by taking a taxi or hiring a limousine.
It wouldn't hurt to take a limousine while at Los Angeles, because it can be quite affordable; this is the exact opposite of what you may be accustomed to seeing and thinking. More often than not limousine companies charge an hourly rate, so if you consider hiring one for your L.A. travels, it's not necessarily going to break the bank. As usual, research would be very helpful for you in finding the best rates, so take a look at as many companies as possible while comparing. Booking early, like about two or three days early would be a good way for you to take advantage of even lower rates.
Manhattan Beach
Travel three miles from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport, natch) and you'll find Manhattan Beach, which is also orientated south of Santa Monica Bay. The beautiful 928-foot pier at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard offers year-round fishing. In addition, the pier's aquarium and marine studies laboratory is open to the public free of charge.
Anaheim
If you're traveling with your family, visit Anaheim, about an hour south of Los Angeles. Here you will find Disneyland, the jewel in Disney's Southern California crown. Feel free to revisit your inner child while your children get to meet their favorite Disney characters and enjoy the old-school classic charm of Space Mountain and other rides. And don't forget to watch the parade and fireworks display at night.
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