Los Angeles is a popular option for anyone heading for the Western side of the USA and the starting point for many cruises that are exploring the Pacific Coast.
It’s the perfect place for anyone with an interest and film and the arts, given that the ‘City of Angels’ is known throughout the world as being the place where the film industry really burst into life.
The chance to explore Hollywood is one of the primary attractions of the city, with a stroll along the Walk of Fame allowing you to follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous whilst you try to spot your favourite name from the entertainment world.
Whilst exploring the Walk of Fame, you might also want to check out the Dolby Theatre, where the Oscar take place every year, with special tours available that include the chance to see one of the famous statues close up.
Madam Tussaud’s and Ripley’s Believe it or Not are both also found near to Hollywood Boulevard whilst there is entertainment of a different kind of offer if you head to the beach area around Santa Monica,
Here, you explore the famous theme park that sits on Santa Monica Pier or visit the aquarium before checking out the various shopping and dining options that are also available.
Long Beach and Huntington Beach might also be worth checking out if time allows, with the latter being home to the International Surf Museum – where you can learn more about surfing culture and its long history.
Elsewhere, a tour around Beverly Hills will leave you to marvel at the huge mansions where the rich spend their time relaxing, whilst you can swap those huge modern day buildings for something more historic if you head for the area around Olvera Street, where the city of LA was born.
Add into the mix a huge collection of museums and galleries, including the famous Getty Centre where you’ll find works from the likes of Van Gogh and Gaugin, and you can’t fail to enjoy your time in LA.