Los Angeles Features

Los Angeles Features

• Top Things to Do in Los Angeles
  

  "The Happiest Place on Earth" continues to delight children and all but the most cynical adults. A visit here can be enchanting, exciting, romantic... read more

• Los Angeles Today
  

  Star-struck … excessive … smoggy … superficial.… There's a modicum of truth to each of the adjectives regularly applied... read more

• Los Angeles Top Experiences
  

  The rumors are true: The people of Los Angeles love their cars. Considering that the greater L.A. area sprawls over more square mileage than... read more

• Cheap Things to Do in Los Angeles
  

  Even in this town—where money seems to ooze from every hill and corner—there are plenty of fun things to do that are free and appeal... read more

• Los Angeles with Kids
  

  With seemingly endless sunny days, Angeleno kids almost never have to play indoors. There are a few things to keep in mind, however, when navigating... read more

• Best Gardens and Zoos in Los Angeles
  

  Thanks to its Mediterranean climate (think warm temperatures and lots of sunshine) Los Angeles can simulate a host of other environments ranging... read more

• What the Locals Do in Los Angeles
  

  Hordes of tourists descend on Los Angeles each year with visions of seeing stars—of the Hollywood Boulevard and celebrity variety that... read more

• Best Museums and Galleries in Los Angeles
  

  Despite its long-standing reputation as a second-rate art capital after New York, in recent years Los Angeles has been hosting museum exhibitions... read more

• Great Architecture in Los Angeles
  

  Sorry New York, you may offer the best of the best in other categories, but when it comes to groundbreaking new architecture, Los Angeles takes... read more

• Best Beaches in Los Angeles
  

  You're in L.A., so heading to the coast is a must. Before you pack your picnic, do some planning and pick a beach that suits your needs.... read more

• L.A.'s Best Farmers' Markets
  

  One of the best ways to taste Southern California's bounty is by stopping by one of its excellent farmers' markets, where hundreds of family... read more

• Mexican-Influenced Food in Los Angeles
  

  From Cal-Mex burritos to Mexico City-style tacos, Southern California is a top stateside destination for experiencing Mexico's myriad culinary... read more

• A Culinary Walking Tour of Downtown Los Angeles
  

  In the last few years, downtown has blossomed into the dining "it" girl everyone wants to see. With so many ethnic eats, new upscale hot spots... read more

• El Pueblo de Los Angeles
  

  The oldest section of the city, known as El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Olvera Street has come to represent the rich Mexican heritage of L.A. It had... read more

• Chinatown
  

  Smaller than San Francisco's Chinatown, this Downtown sector near Union Station still represents a slice of Southeast Asian life. Sidewalks are... read more

• Little Tokyo
  

  Originally the neighborhood of Los Angeles' Japanese community, this Downtown spot has been deserted by many of its founding immigrants, although... read more

• Culver City: The Heart of Screenland
  

  Culver City. Located halfway between Hollywood and the coast, Culver City shares a glamorous history of its own. Known as "Screenland," the area... read more

• Unique Los Angeles Souvenirs
  

  In a city with so many exceptional shops, it would be a shame to go home with a ho-hum "Hollywood" T-shirt. Some quirky museum gift-shop finds... read more

• L.A.s Best DJs
  

  Anyone with a vinyl collection (or these days, a laptop or iPod) can call themselves a DJ, and in slash-happy L.A. (as in model-"slash"-actress)... read more

• Late Greats
  

  Sleepless in the City of Angels? Here are the best spots for those who like to (body) rock all night:... read more

• A Deluxe Tour of Rodeo Drive
  

  Buckle up for the Rodeo tour, which begins at Via Rodeo, a cobblestoned one-block section of Rodeo closest to Wilshire Boulevard (at Dayton Way)... read more

• Neighborhood Focus: The Fashion District
  

  For visiting fashionistas, the name "Fashion District" may seem alluring. But be warned. The term "fashion" here is subject to interpretation... read more

• Flea Markets
  

  Flea markets are a fantastic resource for those who love all things vintage. Flea market culture has a few rules: arrive early (the "great finds"... read more

• Spa Specialists
  

  Bliss. Want that red-carpet glow? Bliss's super-hydrating triple-oxygen-treatment facial plumps and re-invigorates even the most blah skin in... read more

• Kid-Friendly Hotels in Los Angeles
  

  Most hotels in Los Angeles allow children under a certain age to stay in their parents' room at no extra charge, but others charge for them as... read more

• Poolside Perks
  

  By day or night, splashy pools are so LA, with a pomegranate mojito in hand of course. From ritzy Beverly Hills and buzzing West Hollywood to... read more

• Lodging Alternatives
  

  For your trip to Los Angeles, you may want a beachfront location and more space than a typical hotel can provide. Some travelers consider apartment... read more

• Snacking at the Market
  

  The landmark Los Angeles Farmers Market, at the corner of 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue, is crammed with delicious food from all corners of the... read more

• Local Chains Worth Stopping For
  

  It's said that the drive-in burger joint was invented in L.A., probably to meet the demands of an ever-mobile car culture. Burger aficionados... read more

• Good Morning, L.A.
  

  In L.A., many a big-screen mega-hit has been conceived over a breakfast of yogurt-and-granola or huevos rancheros.... read more