Los Angeles
United States
- Safety rating
- 6.5/10
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November for ideal weather without summer heat. June gloom (marine layer) can be overcast but pleasant. Avoid Thanksgiving and Christmas week for traffic.
- Population
- 4.0M
Overview
Los Angeles is Hollywood, Malibu sunsets, and urban sprawl fused with creative ambition. The city of perpetual sunshine is simultaneously the global centre of the entertainment industry, a world-class food scene, and a study in contrasts between Beverly Hills glamour and East LA murals.
Top attractions
Griffith Observatory, The Getty Center, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, The Getty Villa, Runyon Canyon Park, LACMA
Getting around
Rent a car for most exploration. The Metro has improved but doesn't reach all tourist areas. Uber/Lyft are widely used. Avoid peak traffic hours (7–9am and 4–7pm) on freeways.