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Los Angeles (Spanish for "The
Angels") is the second largest city in the United States, the largest
city in the state of California and the western United States, with a population
of 3.83 million. The city's inhabitants are referred to as "Angelenos."
Los Angeles was founded on September 4, 1781, by Spanish
governor Felipe de Neve as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de
los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula (The Village of
Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels of the river of Porziuncola).
Often known by its initials, L.A., and nicknamed the City
of Angels, Los Angeles is a world center of business, international trade,
entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and education.
It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional
and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines
within the United States. Hollywood, the "Entertainment Capital of
the World", is leading the world in the creation of motion pictures,
television production, video games, and recorded music. |
Get to Know Los Angeles
Los Angeles is many 'little towns' within a sprawling metropolis. LA is
also home to some of the most beautiful hiking trails, views, parks, beaches
and breathtaking rustic landscapes.
This is your guide to the neighborhoods of Los Angeles.
Bel-Air
and Beverly Hills: The reputations of these world-renowned affluent
areas precede them. Beverly Hills is of course a mecca for high-end shopping.
Bel-Air is a residential area that is home to many celebrities, the Getty
Center and even a small vineyard.
Brentwood
and the Pacific Palisades: Home to affluent professionals, politicians
and celebrities, Brentwood continuously attracts the paparazzi despite it
being a largely residential neighborhood
Culver
City: Once, a Mecca for LA's film and television industries, Culver
City has undergone a renaissance in recent years, and has since gained the
distinction of being a top destination on LA's cultural map.
Downtown:
Downtown is made up of small sectors like Little Tokyo, Chinatown, the
Old Bank District, Pico Union, the Olvera Street area and the Jewelry District.
It had its heyday in the '20s when big businesses began setting up shop
there. After some 'down time,' Downtown has experienced a renaissance. Unlike
other cities' downtowns, it may not be the technical center of LA, but it
is one of the most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods in town.
The
East Side:Los Angeles' East Side is made up of areas like Echo Park,
Silver Lake, Atwater Village, Mt. Washington, Elysian Park, and closer to
the West, Los Feliz. The East Side has become increasingly trendy (especially
Silver Lake and Echo Park) and particularly popular with young artists and
others in creative communities.
Hollywood:
Lights, camera action...all action in the area for clubs, bars, restaurants,
star-studded sightseeing and more.
Venice
and Marina Del Rey: Venice is a creative and artistic seaside community
that is full of life--from roller skaters and merchants on the boardwalk
to its quiet and charming canals. Adjacent Marina Del Rey offers a equally
chill and relaxed vibe for beach lovers and avid cyclists.
West
Hollywood: West Hollywood includes the famous Santa Monica Strip, a
central boardwalk for the gay and lesbian community, as well as outlying
areas to the North like Laurel Canyon and the South, such as Melrose Avenue.
It boasts some incredible restaurants and trendy bars and clubs as well
as one of the city center's best bike path systems.
West
Los Angeles: Made up of smaller quarters like Cheviot Hills, Westwood
and Palms, West Los Angeles is populated by a cross-section of families,
students, and locals of different ethnicities, all contributing their own
flavors to the mix. From Sawtelle's great Japanese eateries, to Westwood's
fine Middle Eastern foods.
(Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles) |
