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5 Most Popular Los Angeles Attractions
You can call it the City of Angels, Southland and even lala-land. But no matter what you nickname Los Angeles, it really is one of the biggest and most fascinating cities in the United States, and…
Bus Travel in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a huge city with quite a lot of districts. The largest city in California is famous for its nightlife, restaurants, shopping and being home to Hollywood.
Why You Should Add Los Angeles to Your RTW Trip
All of the Why Go sites around the web are part of the BootsnAll network. Over the past several months, we have been working hard over at BootsnAll adding content to a section devoted to round the…
Los Angeles in April
By now the winter rains have ended but El Nino can bring showers until the middle of the month. Still, it’s warm and nice to explore the city and the surrounding areas.
Los Angeles in March
March might just be one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Sure, this means you don’t exactly get a tan while here, but no one stops you from taking a romantic walk on Catalina Island.
Los Angeles in December
The less fun part about Christmas in Los Angeles is that you won’t find snow here…unless you head to the mountains.
Getting from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (and return)
“Riviera of the West” or Santa Barbara is perfect for a day trip from Los Angeles .
Catalina Island , a gem still well hidden
Over the years I’ve started to enjoy exploring places that are not over run by tourists.
Go Beyond the Weekend Road Trip
Weekend road trips are a summer staple - jump in the car and head a few hours away for a few days' change of pace.
Visiting Yosemite National Park
Though Los Angeles is known more for crowds, traffic congestion and movie stars, within a few hours you can leave the urban sprawl of LA behind and find yourself in the middle of nowhere in Yosemite…
Vegas Road Trip for Memorial Day
As soon as you flip the calendar from April to May in the U.S., you're charmed by the sight of a three-day weekend on the horizon.
Going to Coachella
Whether or not you love everything about L.A. and southern California, you probably love the weather during most of the year.
Valentine's Day Getaway to Vegas
For anyone who's already in LA in mid-February, the idea of needing to plan a warm-weather getaway over Valentine's Day is probably a bit silly.
Plan Your Escape from LA for the Holidays
Los Angeles is one of those polarizing places; people who live there tend to love it, while those who visit either fall madly in lover, or can't wait to escape the city.
Weekend getaway in Palm Springs
Known for the year-round nice weather and beautiful scenery, Palm Springs is an excellent destination for a weekend getaway.
Plan a Winter Ski Weekend in Lake Tahoe
Californians have long been flocking to the Lake Tahoe area for summer fun along the lake, but the area shouldn't be forgotten about during winter ski season.
Spend the Halloween weekend at Disneyland
I love Halloween! It’s that time of the year when the adults can play dress-up without feeling like fools and the kids can have a lot of fun and use their imagination to carve pumpkins and ask their…
Planning Your Vacation at Burning Man
What is the most interesting festival you’ve ever attended? Looking for something fun to do over the Labor Day weekend? Then we surely have an idea for you: the Burning Man Festival!
Plan Your Weekend Getaway
Short weekend escapes are just perfect to break the routine and create some new memories. Granted, chances are you’ll be more tired on Monday morning than on the day you left, but … it’s so worth it!
Plan Your Next Weekend Getaway From Los Angeles
Many of us grab any opportunity to spend the weekends away from home. Whether you want to plan a different Easter vacation this year or just want to surprise your loved one with a short romantic…
Enjoy a Spring Vacation at Disneyland
Most of those living in colder regions are already sick and tired of the long and cold winter we had to deal with.
Make LA Your Gateway to Australia
At 14 hours or so, the flight from Los Angeles to Australia isn't exactly short. But LA is the closest US gateway to the land "down under", which makes it the most popular jumping-off point for…
Get Out of LA for Some Horse Racing, Kentucky-Style
Los Angeles has lots going for it when it comes to being a top travel destination or even a place to live (efficient public transportation aside).
Valentine’s Day Getaway in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is one of the most diverse cities in the entire United States. The center of the entertainment industry, the City of Angels is also a major fashion hub and shopping center.
Visiting Anaheim is worthwhile, but it can be tricky
As someone who grew up only a few miles from Disneyland, it’s not always easy to put myself in the shoes of someone who’s coming to visit the place for the very first time.
San Diego is a worthwhile alternative to Los Angeles
This site focuses on Los Angeles and one day we might start one specifically for San Diego, but for now we’ll discuss a bit about San Diego right here.
Getting from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon
As two of the certain must-visit places in the US, Los Angeles and the Grand Canyon are easily combined in one trip, but getting from one to the other isn’t quite as straightforward as you might…
Getting from Los Angeles to popular tourist cities explained
As someone who grew up in Los Angeles, it’s easy to forget just how complicated the transportation city can be.
Getting from Los Angeles to Phoenix
Especially as the December holidays approach, more and more people start thinking about spending a bit of time in Phoenix, Arizona.
Which area of Los Angeles should you stay in?
Recently a friend was planning on visiting Los Angeles from the San Francisco area, and since it was their first visit to La La Land in about 15 years I decided to help out with some suggestions.
Los Angeles side trips: San Francisco is quick and easy
Recently I discussed how quick and easy it was to combine a trip to San Diego, the Grand Canyon, or Santa Barbara with a trip to Los Angeles , and I got quite a few emails from people asking me about…
Combine Los Angeles with a few side trips to get the most out of your vacation
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and even though I often find the place quite frustrating, I always tell anyone who’ll listen that it’s a city that you just have to see with your own eyes at…
Things to Know Before You Book a Hostel in Los Angeles
It's understandable that the first thing most people think of when they're planning a trip to Los Angeles isn't what hostel they're going to stay in.
Choosing which Los Angeles airport to fly into
As someone who was born in Los Angeles and who traveled more than my fair share while living there for most of my life, it’s not surprising that I get quite a few questions about which of the…
How to spend a vacation in Los Angeles on a low budget
With the glitz and glamour of the entertainment business, a large collection of high end stores, hotels and restaurants, it might seem close to impossible to plan a vacation in Los Angeles on a low…
Getting From Los Angeles to New York
Los Angeles is a large city located in California that is full of traffic and mayhem. However, many people love to visit on vacation.
Getting from Los Angeles to Anaheim
Anaheim is a suburban city located 25 miles from Los Angeles in the Orange County of California. This city is known for its theme parks, sports team and a convention center.
Getting from Los Angeles to San Diego
San Diego, the second largest city in California, is almost always a sunny 72 degrees. With 70 miles of beaches, you can visit it for a day of fun surfing, sailing or lying on the clean sand.
Getting from Los Angeles to San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the largest cities in California, settled in 1776 by the Spanish.
Getting from Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Every year millions of people travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Located about 228 miles from Los Angeles, Las Vegas is considered to be the entertainment capital of the world offering visitors a…
How do you handle the Los Angeles airport?
Traveling to a big city can always be a bit frustrating. Every aspect of the process from planning to arrival can be enough to make your head spin.
Pink's Hot Dogs
Hot dog stands rarely share clientele with the most exclusive restaurants in Los Angeles, but Pink's Hot Dogs earn the business of even the most discerning patrons.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) features a little bit of everything in displaying more than 100,000 pieces of art from around the world and across many different disciplines and time…
Muscle (Venice) Beach
Joggers, runners, walkers, swimmers and dogs all go to the beach to work out, but none exercise quite like the guys and gals at Muscle Beach.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Hollywood I Love You
Squeezed against the back lot of Paramount Studios, with a full view of the Hollywood sign, is the home of many Hollywood greats, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The most striking thing about Walt Disney Concert Hall is the architecture. The curving metal faces of the structure seem to peek around corners and stare down streets.
Orange County's "Great Park"
Los Angeles often comes under criticism because it doesn't have enough parks or green space within the city. Sure, there are mountains nearby and the beach is always available.
Malibu
Malibu may have recently been threatened by the raging wildfires that ate up much of the southern California hillsides, but you'll soon find that the city has retained the qualities that make it a…
The easiest way to LAX
Depending on where you live, picking someone up at LAX ranges from a minor inconvenience to a major problem.
Norton Simon Museum
Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum describes itself as an "adventure in the visual arts." This may be the case compared to other stodgy museums with comparable collections, but the Norton Simon Museum is…
Anaheim
Anaheim is located in Orange County, 28 miles southeast of Los Angeles and is best known for being the home of Disneyland, several sports teams and the Anaheim Convention Center.
The Laugh Factory
It's no accident that the Laugh Factory is one of the only places that you can find household name comedians performing short 15 minute sets in between concert appearances or TV specials.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach is a city at the heart of Orange County with much more personality than the narrow focus of reality shows or teen soap operas have given it in the eyes of the rest of the world.
Southwest Museum
The Southwest Museum in Los Angeles is home to over a quarter million American Indian artifacts and works of art.
Highland Park and Eagle Rock
Highland Park and Eagle Rock make up the area between Glendale and Pasadena in East Los Angeles.
Runyon Canyon
Runyon Canyon offers a set of easy hiking trails close to Griffith Park and Hollywood for locals looking for exercise and tourists looking for views of the city.
Manhattan Beach
The city of Manhattan Beach is a beach community close to the downtown area of Los Angeles and LAX .
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is a suburban city in Orange County located halfway between several popular beaches and Disneyland.
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles is a museum displaying artifacts and diverse specimens of plant and animal life from around the world.
The Grove
The Grove earned its place as one of LA's most popular shopping centers by offering something for everyone.
Cheap Laughs at the Downtown Comedy Club
The Downtown Comedy Club is Los Angeles' newest stand-up venue, a start up trying to get laughs from scratch in an area that is on its way back to life.
Santa Monica
One of the original and most established beach communities in Los Angeles, Santa Monica is the home of surf-culture and skateboarding, a la "Dogtown" and has taken in a growing number of hipsters and…
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive's shops and stores are some of the most expensive in the world. The shopping experience down Rodeo finds haute couture taken to new levels along the famous street where you'll find…
Pasadena
In Pasadena, two worlds that make up LA blend together. Pasadena doesn't have the pomp of Bel Air or the prestige of Beverly Hills , but it does have a fair share of mansions and Mazerati dealerships…
Museum of Television and Radio
The Museum of Television and Radio is a befitting tribute for a city whose fortunes and future were constructed by mass media entertainment.
Griffith Observatory
Overlooking the city from the hills of Los Angeles, the recently restored and renovated Griffith Observatory is now a museum sparking curiosity in kids and adults.
The Beverly Hilton
The best location, the best views, the best service... the superlatives accompanying the Beverly Hilton are many. But the best prices? Not so fast.
Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame stretches 3.5 miles around Hollywood Boulevard and Vine streets in downtown Hollywood and presents more than 2,000 names who have achieved fame and prominence in one of the…
Fires change nothing, everything
Without the hot Santa Ana winds pushing the blaze, crews have been able to surround the fires and have them now almost 95% contained in the Los Angeles area and 65% contained in the San Diego area.