Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one of those cities that feels like it was built for the big screen — and in many ways, it was. Sprawling across sunny Southern California, it’s a place where palm trees line the boulevards, the beaches stretch for miles, and you genuinely might spot a movie star grabbing coffee. The city buzzes with creativity and ambition, drawing dreamers from all over the world who come hoping to make it in music, film, or television.

And speaking of film — Hollywood is right here, tucked into the hills, where countless iconic movies and TV shows have been brought to life. Those giant white letters perched on the hillside have become one of the most recognized images on the planet, though they started out advertising real estate rather than glamour and fame.

But Los Angeles is so much more than movies. You can gaze at distant galaxies from a hilltop observatory, ride a Ferris wheel over the Pacific Ocean, or explore world-class art while wandering through hilltop gardens. It’s endlessly surprising.

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Quick fact

Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood where most of America's biggest movies and TV shows are made.

Fun fact

The famous Hollywood Sign originally said 'Hollywoodland' and was built in 1923 just to advertise a housing development — not movies at all!

Landmarks

Hollywood Sign

Perched high up on the hills, these giant white letters spell out HOLLYWOOD and can be spotted from miles away across the city.

Griffith Observatory

This cool hilltop building lets you look through giant telescopes at the stars and planets, and on clear days you can see all the way to the Pacific Ocean.