Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second largest in the United States. "The City of Angels" is a melting pot of 18 million people in its sunny location among the forests, mountains and gorgeous beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is the world headquarters of the movie industry (Hollywood) and a major location for music production and perfomance. It is home to many of the rich and famous. Whether starseeking, on a business trip or relaxing there is something for everyone in Los Angeles. Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Santa Monica - Santa Monica Pier - Santa Monica Beach - Twilight Musical Concerts - Montana Avenue & 3rd Street Promenade - Hollywood - Hollywood Sign - TCL Chinese Theater - Hollywood Walk of Fame - Sunset Strip - Bel Air Tour - Beverly Hills - Warner Brothers Studios - Universal Studios Hollywood - Catalina Island - Getty Center Art Museum - Venice Beach Boardwalk & Ocean Front Walk - Griffith Park - Griffith Observatory - Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens - Greek Amphitheater - Museums in Griffith Park - Broadway Theater District - Grammy Museum - Disneyland - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Ramada Los Angeles at Wilshire Center - Travelodge Chatsworth - Lincoln Plaza Hotel - Ritz Milner Hotel - Comfort Inns & Suites Bell Gardens - Places to Eat & Drink - Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa - Baco Mercat - El Cholo - Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles - Langer's - Places to Shop - The Grove Mall - The Original Farmers Market - Larchmont Blvd - Olvera Street - Broadway