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Take the kids for a swim in the ocean, pet sharks at the aquarium and explore museums and galleries in this laid-back beach city on California’s Pacific Coast.

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

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

This laid-back beach city is a popular destination for surfers and sunbathers. Spot famous residents, explore the university and enjoy the view from the pier.

This laid-back beach city is a popular destination for surfers and sunbathers. Spot famous residents, explore the university and enjoy the view from the pier.

This historic shopping complex attracts locals and tourists, who come to snack, browse and people-watch among the stalls.

A long sandy beach runs along the Pacific Ocean in this city known as one of the more peaceful areas near Santa Monica Bay.

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