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Best Things to Do

With world-class art and culture, outstanding natural landscapes and lively shopping, LA is an amazing playground for visitors and locals.

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Best Time to Visit

Pick the right time for your visit to LA with this guide to weather, events, crowds and costs through the year.

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Things to Know

Traveling to Los Angeles can be slightly overwhelming for the uninitiated. Here's what you need to know before you come.

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Transportation

California's biggest city, Los Angeles sprawls across 2281 sq miles, so seeing the sights can take some planning. Here's how to get around in Los Angeles.

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Free Things to Do

You don’t need to be a big spender to have a blast in Los Angeles. Here are seven neat things you can do in LA for free.

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Best Neighborhoods

These neighborhoods in LA offer a mix of sun and sand, old-Hollywood glam and beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture.

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Day Trips

Day trips from Los Angeles offer stunning coastal scenery, wine regions, hiking, wildflowers, culture – and kitsch.

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Money and Costs

In a famously expensive place, these tips will help see the best of the city for less. Here’s how to visit Los Angeles on a budget.

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Traveling with Kids

With a few key tips on planning and transportation, these family-friendly sights in Los Angeles will make everyone smile.

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