los angeles
ABOUT LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the centre of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand- and footprints, the Walk of Fame honours thousands of luminaries and vendors sell maps to stars’ homes.
© Ben Lowes, Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard
hollywood
Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California. It is famous around the world as a place where movies and television series are made. It has many different attractions such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and the famous Hollywood Sign.
© Ben Lowes, Santa Barbara Pier, Santa Barbara
santa barbara
Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line State Street.
santa monica
Santa Monica is known for its beaches, clubs, and restaurants. Enjoy the water, wind, sand, and vibe or take a visit to Pacific Park theme park which is located on one of the most famous piers in the world - Santa Monica Pier.
venice
Venice was founded in 1905 as a seaside resort town. It was an independent city until 1926, when it merged with Los Angeles. Venice is known for its canals, beaches, and the circus-like Ocean Front Walk, a two-and-a-half-mile pedestrian promenade that features performers, fortune-tellers, artists and vendors.