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Introducing Los Angeles


As soon as you see the iconic Hollywood sign nestled on Mount Lee, you’ll know you’ve arrived in Tinseltown, and it promises a trip packed full of so many activities it's hard to know where to begin. First, take a day out to see Universal Studios, where you’ll be able to discover everything you've ever wanted to know about the American film industry. Then walk the streets of Beverly Hills and imagine what it must be like to be a star as you pass mansion after magnificent mansion. Then, perhaps take a bicycle tour along Venice Beach and breathe in the ocean air or enjoy a stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Whether it's the beach, museums, or natural beauty you're looking for, you’ll be sure to find it in L.A. The city also has a fantastic culinary scene, with dishes inspired by cultures from around the world.

Los Angeles is known for:


Entertainment and Shopping Culinary Swimming Diving Skiing Seaside Urban

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
San Diego (193 km)
Bakersfield (180 km)
Las Vegas (434 km)
CURRENCY
US Dollar (USD)

COUNTRY CODE
+1

ELECTRIC POWER
A, B

TIME ZONE
GMT -5

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
€3.52

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
€53.48

Average Temperature

January
13,9 °C
February
13,9 °C
March
14,4 °C
April
15,6 °C
May
17,2 °C
June
18,9 °C
July
20,6 °C
August
21,1 °C
September
20,6 °C
October
18,9 °C
November
16,1 °C
December
13,9 °C

Los Angeles airport information

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

There are buses which run between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and the city center, 31 km away. LAX is a huge airport, but there’s a free shuttle that’ll take you anywhere within the airport itself. Use the FlyAway buses for 7 dollars or the G buses for 3 dollars to get to the city center.

Average time from airport: 70-80 minutes

Distance from airport: 31 km

TAXI:

If you want to get from the airport to the city center by taxi, it'll cost around 30 dollars depending on where you want to go. The journey takes between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Average taxi price: 30 dollars

CAR RENTAL:

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