Exploring Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles screams variety. You could literally go from beach to mountains within the space of forty minutes, and there’s tons of things to see and do in the heart of the film industry.
Here are just some of the things you need to check out when visiting LA.
Sit in the lap of luxury at the famed shopping mecca Rodeo Drive. This street, which begins at Wilshire Boulevard, is equal parts cobblestoned European lane – complete with store front façades – and film set. The street only encompasses three blocks but it’s a shopaholic’s dream, as it’s packed with fashion powerhouses such as Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Armani, Versace Gucci, Cartier’s, Tiffany & Co. and Gucci, not to mention some fine dining options, suck as five-star sushi restaurant Urasawa.
* Take a stroll down the Venice Beach boardwalk for some one of a kind people watching. You’ll see everything from surfers, cyclists and roller-bladers to weigh-lifters and performance artists, not to mention street vendors selling their wares.
* When you’re hungry for relatively cheap grub, head on down to Pink’s on La Brea / Melrose Avenue for a one-of-a-kind hot dog experience. Go traditional with a 10″ chili dog, or if you’re feeling decadent and can live with the guilt, get all fancy with a Martha Stewart Dog (10″ Stretch Dog, relish, onions, bacon, chopped tomatoes, sauerkraut, and sour cream) or a Ozzy Spicy Dog (Spicy Polish Dog, nacho cheese, American cheese, grilled onions, guacamole and chopped tomatoes).
On weekends, you can expect long lines (but they move fast!). This is the true original Pinks, which has been family-owned since 1939!
For the epitome of Los Angeles nightlife, check out the infamous Sunset Strip located in West Hollywood. Here, you’ll find the Mondrian Hotel, The Chateau Marmont, the Viper Room, great restaurants and many more hotspots all sharing the same space.
Here’s a trip-saving tip: instead of heading off to Vegas to get your gambling fix, try online gambling at casinos that accept US players.
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