Things to do in Los Angeles
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Museums:
The ‘City of Angels” is home to a wide assortment of museums in history, art, culture, new media and entertainment.
LPaul Getty Museum: is an art museum with two locations; one at the Getty Center and the other at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. The museum’s goal is collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting the highest quality works of art. You’ll find European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, European and American photographs. The Getty is appreciated by a wide variety of audiences due to its broad range of exhibits and programming in visual arts.
Hammer Museum: The Hammer contains a small collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The museum holds over 7,500 works by French satirist, Honore Daumier; the largest collection outside of Paris. In recent years, the museum has become well known for its collection of contemporary art works on paper. The museum also boasts fine paintings by Rembrandt, Titian and Chardin.
Museum of Contemporary Art: is a contemporary art museum with three locations in the greater Los Angeles area. The museum's exhibits consist, primarily of American and European contemporary art, created in 1940. Founded in 1979, it is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. The exhibits include masterpieces by classic contemporary artists and inspiring new works by emerging artists from Southern California and around the world.
Prominent Landmarks:
Besides world class museums ‘The Entertainment Capital of World” is home to several other attractions well worth adding to a traveler’s itinerary of things to do.
Walt Disney Concert Hall: was designed by Frank Gehry-designed and opened on October 23, 2003. The concert hall seats 2,265 people and serves as home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. The concert hall also houses celebrity chef, Joachim Splichal's landmark fine dining restaurant Patina. Both the architecture by Frank Gehry and the acoustics of the concert hall have won several awards for its uniqueness and superiority.
Griffith Park: is the second-largest city park in California. Visitors can attend concerts under the stars at the magnificent Greek Theatre, which was built to resemble a Greek amphitheater. Visitors can study the stars at the newly renovated Griffith Observatory and planetarium. The park houses the Los Angeles Zoo, the Museum of the American West and the famous Hollywood Sign.
Greystone Mansion: is a Tudor-style mansion in Beverly Hills, designed by Gordon Kaufmann and completed in 1928. In 1976 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The house and grounds are often used in film and television due to its beauty, manicured grounds and Beverly Hills location. The mansion also hosts Catskills West, a theater arts and drama camp.
Where to Stay in Los Angeles:
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When it comes to hotels, the choices offered in Los Angeles are endless, ranging from cheap hotels, 4 star hotels under $99, deluxe five star luxury hotels, beach and spa resorts, extended stay hotels and lots of youth hostels.
Downtown: The Downtown area of Los Angeles can be described as the heart of the financial and business district of the city, perfect for corporate travelers. The area features many of the city's major art institutions and sports facilities, sightseeing opportunities, a variety of skyscrapers and associated large multinational corporations, as well as an array of public art and unique shopping opportunities. The choice of hotels ranges from high-end luxury hotel chains to budget hotels.
Hollywood: Considering the area's stature as a 'Mecca' for tourists, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the area is an extremely popular choice to stay. The Hollywood area of Los Angeles offers numerous hotels, especially for those looking for budget hotels. Most hotels are close to quite a few famous Hollywood attractions, as well as Universal Studios. It is a popular destination for nightlife, tourism and home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Passport & Visa Requirements
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As per the latest travel information available to Los Angeles, here are the latest passport and visa guidelines:
For US Citizens:
* A valid identification in order to board the plane.
For Canadian Citizens:
Canadian citizens travelling by air to, through or from the United States must present one of the following valid documents:
* A passport or
* A NEXUS card when used at a kiosk at designated Canadian airports and at all U.S. airports when returning to Canada.
This requirement applies to all travelers, regardless of age, including children.
We recommend that you check out the latest travel alerts, various airlines baggage policies and travel safety tips, before planning your travel.
*Kindly note that we take the utmost care in providing you with correct information at all times. However, the passport and visa regulations are subject to change and we strongly urge you to check the requirements directly with the US passport office and, or the Canadian Passport Office before traveling.
When to visit Los Angeles
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Known for its year round warm climate, Los Angeles is a popular destination to visit anytime of the year.
However, most visitors travel during winter, spring and summer for the beaches, attractions and warmth.
Budget travelers that want cheaper airfares and cheap hotel rates, should consider visiting during the winter.
Planning your Visit:
High season: (June to August)
Low season: (December to February)
Los Angeles Weather
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The city enjoys a temperate climate year round with plenty of sunshine. Los Angeles has an average of 320 days of sunshine annually.
* Summers are hot. The period of May through October is warm to hot, and dry.
* Fall and winter bring some of the clearest weather and often some of the most beautiful days of the year.
Currency and Language:
Currency:
* United States Dollar or USD($) is the prime currency
* Credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are available throughout Los Angeles. Be sure to let your bank know your dates of travel and find out the cost for ATM withdraws.
Languages:
* English is the primary language.
* Many people in Los Angeles speak Spanish as well.
Currency
The Euro (€) is the official currency of Los Angeles
1 Euro = 1.4277 US$
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