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From celebrity-spotting to clothes shopping, the fabled heartland of the film industry offers substance as well as style.

Tacky and wacky by turns, this sun-drenched strip of sand is a favourite playground for city-weary Angelenos.

Tacky and wacky by turns, this sun-drenched strip of sand is a favourite playground for city-weary Angelenos.

As you walk along Rodeo Drive or explore its stately mansions, it is easy to see why celebrities continue to flock to this glamorous city in southern California.

This beachside playground has been a local favourite for more than a hundred years.

Some of the world’s most famous theaters, exhibits on cinema history and film artifacts line this historic boulevard in Los Angeles.

Stroll along a pier and enjoy swimming, beach volleyball, surfing and many other outdoor activities in this beautiful coastal city.

The eclectic tastes of its wealthy founder are reflected in the paintings and furniture on display in this ground-breaking museum.

Listen to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in this concert hall recognized as an internationally renowned architectural landmark.

This beachside playground has been a local favourite for more than a hundred years.

Go behind the scenes of one of Hollywood’s oldest studios and give yourself a starring role in the action adventure of a lifetime!

Go behind the scenes of one of Hollywood’s oldest studios and give yourself a starring role in the action adventure of a lifetime!

Go behind the scenes of one of Hollywood’s oldest studios and give yourself a starring role in the action adventure of a lifetime!

During the day and night, places on both sides of this promenade on the way to Universal Studios Hollywood offer shopping, dining and entertainment.