Holidays in Los Angeles

Sandy beaches, great shopping, delicious food and palm-line boulevards, is it any wonder the world's rich and famous choose to make Los Angeles their home? Combine sightseeing with celebrity spotting on an unforgettable holiday in the City of Angels. Visit the film studios of Paramount and Universal and take a tour through Beverley Hills to see the lavish mansions and impressive cars. Dine out at gourmet restaurants and watch the well-heeled go by from pavement cafés.

Overview:

Relax beneath West Coast rays and take a dip in the Pacific at sandy Santa Monica Beach. Go shopping in the designer boutiques of Rodeo Drive or the city's many malls. After dark, head for glitzy nightclubs and glossy cocktail bars. Don't miss a trip to Disneyland, or a stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Pack your sunglasses and enjoy a fabulous holiday in one of the glitziest cities in the world.

Retail is as extravagant in Las Vegas as everything else, so prepared to be wowed with an enormous choice of places to shop. Many hotels have their own in-house malls. Don't miss the 170 speciality stores in Planet Hollywood, the charming Grand Canal shops in The Venetian or the Fashion Show – home to seven big name department stores and 20 shops and restaurants. For designer labels, head to the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace. Remember that many labels are cheaper in the USA than at home!

The nightlife in LA centres around Sunset Boulevard, where you’ll find LA’s most famous clubs. Look out for celebrities in glamorous late night venues. Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade s great for beach side action, while CityWalk at Universal Studios offers an array of concerts, cinemas and night spots.

In Downtown LA, Chinatown and Little Tokyo are tops for oriental cuisine with El Mercado serving Mexican fare. For food with a view Santa Monica beach is packed with great restaurants with seafood amongst its specialities. Sunset Boulevard is lined with lively diners and everything from T-bones to tortillas are served at Universal Citywalk. Watch out for celebrities in LA's many health cafés, where wheat grass shots and raw food dishes are the order of the day.

You could spend your holiday in LA relaxing on Santa Monica Beach, but there's lots to do inland. The city of Angels has a host of experiences on offer. Take a trip to Disneyland, have a movie-themed day at Universal Studios Hollywood, see Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Get a ticket to an LA Lakers, Dodgers or Galaxy Game, enjoy a tour of the city and spot the homes of celebrities, visit Knotts Berry Farm (a theme park full of rides and shows) or head to Six Flags Magic Mountain (rollercoaster heaven!) Holidays in LA are exciting and fun-packed, with plenty going on.

For further ideas to make your trip unique call our friendly knowledgeable travel experts who are happy to tailor the perfect trip to suit you.

Los Angeles Airport is 15 miles (24 km) southwest of downtown Los Angeles.

Los Angeles currency is the U.S Dollar

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