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Nightlife in and Around L.A.
Southern California
Discover Los Angeles County

See a movie star. Sip a cocktail on a rooftop bar at sunset. Slip on a pair of designer shoes in an ultra-luxurious boutique in Beverly Hills. Play at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, explore world-class museums, or dance the night away in a starlet-filled club. Welcome to California’s liveliest city, entertainment capital of America, with megastar wattage and nonstop activities.
“You know, you’re really a nobody in L.A. unless you have a really big door.” –comedian Steve Martin
The main hub is the City of Los Angeles, with legendary Hollywood northwest of downtown, the San Fernando Valley to the east, and the inviting beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu to the west.
Koreatown
Just south of Hollywood and west of central Los Angeles lies...
Spotlight: West Hollywood
California Questionnaire: Curtis Stone
Award-winning chef Curtis Stone was born in Melbourne, established his culinary chops in London, and rose to fame on TV, appearing on...
Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant
Curtis Stone and his brother Luke both began their culinary careers in an Australian butcher shop, so it makes sense that their joint venture,...
The California Questionnaire: Julie Chen
Given the fact that Julie Chen was formerly a host on a show called ...
Glendale
Situated on the eastern edge of the San Fernando Valley and Griffith Park...
San Pedro
Located at the southern point of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, between Manhattan Beach and Long Beach, is...
CALIFORNIA QUESTIONNAIRE: ZOEY DEUTCH
For Zoey Deutch, movies are the family business. Her mom, Lea Thompson, starred in Back to the Future, and her dad, Howard Deutch,...
5 Amazing Things to Do in Beverly Hills
Spotlight: Long Beach
Just half an hour from Los Angeles, Long Beach is a...
Spotlight: Los Angeles
Welcome to the bright lights and big-city allure of California’s largest metropolis. Here, A-list celebrities really do walk the sidewalks, triple...
5 Amazing Things to Do in Venice Beach
This unique Los Angeles County beach town has sand, surf, and a lot of local colour. No doubt, many consider ...
Spotlight: The Getty Center
The Getty Center is not just for art lovers. Perched in the hills above West Los Angeles, the...
Spotlight: Universal Studios Hollywood
California Questionnaire: Mario Lopez
Mario Lopez fondly recalls the family trips he took as a child—to see the woods and waterfalls of ...
Spotlight: Griffith Park
As the largest municipal park in Los Angeles, Griffith Park...
The California Questionnaire: Damon and Jo
Damon Dominique and Joanna Franco are travel experts, authors, and digital content creators who host a ...
Angeles National Forest
Barely 30 minutes from the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles, and just north of Pasadena, the urban jungle gives way to the forests, rugged...
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Think there’s no wide-open countryside left in Los Angeles? Think again. The Santa Monica Mountains stretch for 50 miles across the north western...
Tyler Florence’s Favorite Road Trips
Chef, winemaker, and television host Tyler Florence fell for California through the...
The California Questionnaire: Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho has been doing stand-up since high school, and her ability to make audiences LOL has afforded her opportunities in all genres—from...
Marina del Rey
Roughly six miles north of Los Angeles International Airport sits...
The California Questionnaire: Joc Pederson
In September 2014, at the ripe old age of 22, Palo Alto native Joc Pederson...
Burbank
If you come to Los Angeles to see where movie magic happens, look to the other side of Hollywood—literally.
'I always...
If you’re a foodie, your definition of “celebrity sighting” in Los Angeles has little to do with movie stars. Instead, the annual All-...
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Come springtime, get ready for an eye-popping show—staged by Mother Nature—in the far northeast corner of L.A. County. In the remote hills west of...
Homegrown Los Angeles fashion runs the gamut from red-carpet-ready looks by Rodarte to slouchy, soft T-shirts by James Perse, which makes this county a ...
La Brea Tar Pits
Your idea of old may be 100, but that will undoubtedly change after you spend several hours at the La Brea Tar Pits & Museum. You will learn...
The iconic Tournament of Roses in Pasadena is the city’s annual one-two punch: a parade and a football game. It’s California’s way of celebrating the New Year with a twin display of flower power...
Spotlight: Hollywood
Tinseltown, where starlets are discovered on every street corner (or at least we like to think they are), and the tinted windows of that...
On HBO’s Silicon Valley, Martin Starr plays Bertram Gilfoyle, a pompous computer programmer who specializes in deadpan putdowns. But the Santa Monica-born actor, a veteran of cult TV...
North Hollywood
From bustling Hollywood Boulevard, it’s less than 10 minutes to North Hollywood’s NoHo Arts...
Celebrity Spotting
Stargazing takes on a different meaning in Tinseltown. While there’s no guarantee you’ll spy a familiar face when you’re here, there are some...
Sunset Strip Nightlife
Few roads have as much history as this 2-mile-/3.2-km-long section of Sunset Boulevard, bounded by Havenhurst Drive and Doheny Drive. In the 1960s...
LA Museums
With its diverse collection of museums, Los Angeles has grown into one of the world’s great cities for art lovers. From the dramatically modern...
Malibu
Stretching for more than 30 miles along the Pacific and Highway One, Malibu has achieved...
Los Angeles County Shopping
You’ll definitely want to leave room in your suitcase for L.A. shopping.
If you’re ready to whip out the platinum card, head to Rodeo Drive...
Sand, water, and kids—it’s a natural combination for easy family fun. This sandy dozen offers appealing, family-friendly features, such as calm water for new swimmers, tide pools for intrepid...
Pasadena
Set at the base of the towering San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is best known as the home of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose...
Spotlight: Santa Monica
The oceanfront city of Santa Monica, lined with its nearly four miles...
Juicy heirloom tomatoes and just-picked strawberries. Super-sweet peaches shaped like mini UFOs. Artisanal cheeses, emerald-green olive oils, local wildflower honey—California’s farmers’ markets...
Kiss a beluga, see cool movie props, and learn about Walt’s secret hideaway on exclusive and behind-the-scenes tours at California’s theme parks and attractions. Here’s a roundup of worth-the-...
Beverly Hills
Opulent estates. Palm-lined Rodeo Drive. Lavish hotels and stretch limousines. Look around Beverly Hills, and it’s no wonder this city gets its...
Head to the heart of California’s cities for luxurious stays at world-class accommodations. From San Francisco’s historic hotels to celebrity hot spots in Hollywood and Beverly Hills, California’s...
Shopping is an art form in California. Whether you are in search of the perfect cocktail dress or an authentic Mexican piñata, you will find it here. Want to...
Take one part water, one part sand, one part sun-soaked coastal charm, and you have the recipe for some of California’s most appealing destinations. The Golden State’s beach towns stand out for...
Spotlight: Santa Catalina Island
Swaying palms, white-sand beaches, warmest water in summer, and melt-your-heart sunsets—that’s what you’ll find at pretty-much-perfect...
From a candy-colored pastry shop to Michelin-starred dining rooms, top restaurants run by celebrity chefs dot the Golden State. And even if you don’t know these chefs from the TV...
Venice
Venice is the ultimate L.A. neighborhood where the surf meets the human circus. Spend a day along Venice’s palm-lined, beachfront boardwalk and...
Long Beach
With beaches and marinas along its waterfront and a busy dining and shopping scene on downtown’s Pine Avenue, Long Beach blends big city...
L.A. Architecture
While Los Angeles is still a young city when compared to places like, say, Rome, it still boasts a unique architectural tradition that spans a...
From almonds and olives up north to avocados, oranges, and dates in the south, the Golden State has a crop (or 10) for nearly every stretch of terrain. After all, ...
You certainly will not be the only one celebrating the Lunar New Year at this colourful event in L.A.’s Chinatown. Join thousands of revellers lining the parade route as lion dancers and giant...