EXCITING CITY BREAKS IN LOS ANGELES!
Take a trip to the second largest city in America, vibrant Los Angeles, with its Mediterranean climate and cosmopolitan culture. This is a party city, best known for the bright lights of Hollywood. You may even spot some of the rich and famous inhabitants of this Hispanic hot spot or find yourself as an unassuming extra in one of the many movies and TV shows shot right here in LA!
From the mansions of the Santa Monica mountains to the amusement parks and famous boulevards of the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles is an exciting fusion of Latino and American culture, with the beauty of the Pacific Ocean coast contracting with the dramatic big city buildings.
Head to Griffin Park, high above the city in the Hollywood Hills for the must-have photoshoot with the most famous nine white letters in the world - the iconic Hollywood sign. This is also a great vantage point for taking in the vast and buzzing city below.
A trip to electrifying Los Angeles wouldn’t be complete without a tour of this famous area, which you can take by hopping on to one of the hourly open top buses for a real Hollywood experience! Visit celebrity homes, Beverly Hills, the Sunset strip on the Pacific Ocean Highway, and hop off at Rodeo Drive for the best shopping in town!
Downtown Los Angeles is a busy metropolis of towering buildings, bustling streets, and industrial warehouses. The gentrification of this area over the last 30 years means that loft living, cool coffee shops, rooftop bars and hip restaurants are in abundance Downtown. It’s LA foodie scene heaven and is close to museums, sports venues, and evening entertainment.
Other things to discover in lively Los Angeles…
- Visit Universal Studios, Hollywood, for a day of activities, rides, and a tour of one of the most vast and famous movie studios in the world!
- Head over to Mount Hollywood for a bird’s eye view of this spectacular city from the Griffith Observatory. It’s a large, public-owned observatory with a planetarium, public telescopes, and the best views of the Los Angeles Basin.
- If you fancy immersing yourself in your favourite DC movie or want to visit the Central Perk Cafe from “Friends”, then head to Warner Brothers Studio for an unforgettable tour of the sets of your favourite movies.
- The Getty Centre is the cultural pinnacle of the town, with exhibitions from world-renowned artists such as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne housed in this impressive, architecturally artistic building.
- For a real all-American experience, why not go and watch the LA Lakers at the Staple Centre? Los Angeles’ popular professional basketball team are one of the most successful teams in the US and put on a show you won’t forget in a hurry. Shoot in, let’s win!
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VISIT BATTLESHIP SS IOWA!
What many people don’t expect to find in Los Angeles is the Battleship SS Iowa, also known as the Battleship of Presidents due to her having greeted many Commanders-in-Chief during her long tenure. Having been the primary naval battleship involved in the Korean war, as well as World War II, you can explore her decks and live like a sailor, visit the captain’s deck, and learn about President Roosevelt’s on-deck bathtub, the first to ever grace a military vessel. There is also a comprehensive maritime museum to explore during this completely unique experience in Los Angeles.
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