The most quintessential of American cities, Los Angeles is made up of sun-kissed beaches, movie stars, shopping malls, and cultural attractions. It is the leading supplier of entertainment to the world, some would say “one big movie set” with more than 30 studios spread across its borders.

A balmy climate, sunny and warm with gentle ocean breezes, means al fresco dining year round, and the Los Angeles restaurant scene is on par with any city in the world. More than 80 miles of coastline, stretching from Malibu to Long Beach, create recreational opportunity both vast and varied. The wealthy enclave of Beverly Hills is home to Rodeo Drive, possibly the most famous shopping district in the country. The Getty Museum showcases art collections unsurpassed only by the institution’s outdoor gardens and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. In all, as the name implies, Los Angeles is truly a “City of Angels.”

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