| Los Angeles is a popular summertime holiday | | | | However, there are a number of other beaches - |
| destination - and for good reasons. With glistening | | | | such as Huntington Beach, Manhattan Beach, Laguna |
| beaches, atmospheric neighborhoods and countless | | | | Beach or Doheny Way (made famous by the Beach |
| cultural attractions - not to mention a guaranteed tan | | | | Boys' 'Surfin' USA') - which make for perfect day-long |
| - no holiday maker will be left disappointed with a | | | | excursions beyond L.A's immediate beaches. |
| summertime trip to L.A. | | | | Apart from a bountiful 'beach culture', L.A. also boasts |
| Anyone who's planning a trip to L.A. will undoubtedly | | | | a number of lively local communities such as |
| want to take advantage of the beaches and the | | | | Chinatown, Little Tokyo and the Hispanic centre |
| famous California sunshine. There are a number of | | | | around Olvera Street - the district where the city |
| fantastic beaches to visit; some top picks include | | | | was founded. The city of Pasadena, just east of |
| Santa Monica, Malibu, Venice Beach and Zuma - a | | | | Downtown L.A, also features a historic centre, with |
| popular spot for dolphin watching. | | | | cultural gems such as the Norton Simon Museum and |
| Santa Monica, located just southwest of Brentwood, | | | | the stunning Huntington Library and Gardens. To the |
| is perfect for a full-day excursion: offering vast | | | | west of Downtown is Hollywood - renowned as the |
| stretches of golden sand and deep blue coastline, as | | | | entertainment capital of the world. Apart from |
| well as the nearby 3rd Street Promenade shopping | | | | shopping and trying your luck at spotting a favourite |
| district, visitors can swim, sunbathe and surf, then | | | | film star, you'll get to see the famous Hollywood sign |
| head up to the Promenade for a leisurely wander or | | | | in the hills above Griffith Park. |
| some lunch. If you're travelling with children, you'll also | | | | If you're travelling with children - or just happen to |
| want to visit the Santa Monica Pier - a pier lined with | | | | be young at heart - you can visit a range of |
| fantastic rides and carnival-style games. | | | | amusement parks from Disneyland and Knott's Berry |
| Further up the coast is Malibu Beach; like Santa | | | | Farm to the roller-coaster lover's dream, Six Flags |
| Monica, Malibu offers a stunning coastline and ideal | | | | Magic Mountain. And if you love movies and |
| conditions for surfing. However, Malibu also boasts | | | | entertainment, you won't want to miss out on |
| the original Getty Museum - "The Getty Villa". As the | | | | Universal Studios, Hollywood! |
| residence of the late J. Paul Getty - an oil billionaire | | | | If you're planning a trip to L.A this summer, you'll find |
| who collected and showcased art out of his home - | | | | a number of airlines which offer frequent daily flights |
| The Getty Villa is now one of the wealthiest | | | | to Los Angeles direct from London - so you can find |
| museums in the world. The Villa's larger half - the | | | | yourself on that beach or strolling along the |
| Getty Center - is also highly worth seeing. Just as | | | | Hollywood Walk of Fame in no time. And who |
| eminent for its architecture as for its exhibits, the | | | | knows? You may even end up spotting one of your |
| Getty Center, nestled on a hill high above the city of | | | | favorite stars! So discover L.A culture this summer - |
| Los Angeles, is also a perfect spot from which to | | | | and don't forget the sunscreen! |
| enjoy one of L.A.'s exquisite sunsets. | | | | |