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              Los Angeles
              To experience the true character of Los Angeles, spend time in
              some of its unique neighborhoods, from the eclectic vibe Downtown
              to the breezy beach culture of the communities along the coastline.

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                    NORTH VALLEY

                                                                       NORTH
                                                                     HOLLYWOOD

         WOODLAND
           HILLS
                                                  The Valley
                                              SHERMAN
                                                OAKS                STUDIO                                                             PASADENA
                                                                     CITY     UNIVERSAL           GRIFFITH
                                                                                CITY               PARK

                                                                                                                               HIGHLAND
                                                                                  Hollywood
                                                                                          LOS FELIZ
                                                                                                                                 PARK

                                                                              WEST                      SILVER LAKE
                            BRENTWOOD                                      HOLLYWOOD    HOLLYWOOD

                                                                                          LARCHMONT          ECHO PARK
                                                             BEVERLY                        VILLAGE
                                                              HILLS
                                                                                                                            CHINATOWN
                                                 WESTWOOD                                     KOREATOWN                     FINANCIAL DISTRICT
                                                                                                                            HISTORIC CORE
MALIBU                                                    CENTURY                                                           LITTLE TOKYO
                                                            CITY                MID-CITY/
                                                                               MID-WILSHIRE                                 SOUTH PARK
                                                                                                                            ARTS DISTRICT
                                             SAWTELLE                                                                       FASHION/JEWELRY DISTRICT
                                            JAPANTOWN
                                    SANTA
                                   MONICA
                                                     Westside                                                            Downtown
                                                                                               EXPOSITION
                                                                  CULVER                LEIMERT PARK
                                                                   CITY                   PARK

                                        VENICE

                                                        MARINA
                                                        DEL REY

                                                    LAX
                                                            GATEWAY L.A.

                                                 Beach Cities/LAX

                                                             MANHATTAN
                                                               BEACH

                                                                    HERMOSA
                                                                     BEACH

                                                                                            SAN PEDRO
                                                                                       AT L.A. WATERFRONT

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Downtown/
L.A. Metro                                                                                          ACE HOTEL,
                                                                                           FAS H I O N D I S T R I C T

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES HAS EXPERIENCED A RENAISSANCE. HIP                                Museum® at L.A. LIVE,
hotels, trendsetting restaurants, and world-class entertainment venues and museums     Fashion Institute of
sustain a thriving art scene and nightlife along walkable streets. The L.A. LIVE       Design & Merchandising,
entertainment complex offers restaurants, live music venues, Microsoft Theater,        STAPLES Center,
bowling alley/eatery Lucky Strike, and movieplex Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco              and the Los Angeles
Innovation Center. Across the street, STAPLES Center hosts major concerts and          Convention Center. For
sporting events. The arena is home to the Lakers, Clippers, Kings, and Sparks.         fans of music, fashion,
The Los Angeles Rams NFL team’s temporary home field is the Los Angeles                 hockey, or basketball,
Memorial Coliseum, where they will play until the new SoFi Stadium is completed        this is one of the most
in 2020. L.A.’s newest sports team is the Los Angeles Football Club, which plays       exciting places in the
in the soccer-specific facility, the Banc of California Stadium. The Music Center’s     city. Visitors can also
Walt Disney Concert Hall is a modern architectural masterpiece right next door         catch a movie at Regal
to a cultural and design showpiece, The Broad museum.                                  L.A. LIVE: A Barco
                                                                                       Innovation Center before
Neighborhood:                unique galleries such as      and music. A buzzing        dining at one of the
Arts District                the contemporary Hauser       craft beer scene includes   many nearby restaurants.
Located on the eastern       & Wirth, along with some      Angel City Brewery,
edge of Downtown and         of the hottest restaurants    Iron Triangle Brewing       More
within walking distance      and bars in the city.         Company, and Arts           Downtown
of Little Tokyo, the         The cafe at Blue Bottle       District Brewing            Neighborhoods
Arts District is a vibrant   Coffee offers a jolt, along   Company.                    » Chinatown
creative community.          with every-Saturday                                       » Echo Park
Former industrial            roaster tours. The wildly     Neighborhood:               » Exposition Park
buildings have morphed       popular Smorgasburg           South Park                  » Fashion/Jewelry District
into live-work lofts and     LA takes over a five-acre      At the center of all the    » Financial District
upscale condos with          site, ROW DTLA,               action is DTLA’s South      » Highland Park
a hip, urban vibe and        every Sunday, featuring       Park, the location of       » Historic Core
edgy street art. Look for    dozens of food, drink,        L.A. LIVE, Microsoft        » Koreatown
trendy boutiques and         and shopping vendors          Square, the GRAMMY          » Leimert Park
                                                                                       » Little Tokyo
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THE WESTSIDE IS KNOWN FOR ITS TOP RESTAURANTS, HIGH-END                                   Pits & Museum, peruse
shopping, and acclaimed cultural attractions. Shopaholics flock to the                     the impressive collection
trendy boutiques on West 3rd Street and popular shopping centers such as                  of exhibits at the Los
The Grove and the adjoining landmark Original Farmers Market. The affluent                 Angeles County Museum
Brentwood community includes upscale shops and eateries along Montana                     of Art (LACMA), and
Avenue, as well as the world-famous Getty Center, located atop the Santa                  cross Wilshire Boulevard
Monica Mountains. More cultural attractions can be found along Museum Row,                to the dramatic Petersen
including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Petersen                          Automotive Museum
Automotive Museum, Craft & Folk Art Museum, La Brea Tar Pits & Museum,                    building to see more than
and the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (set to open in 2020).                      300 historic vehicles.
                                                                                          Shop at The Grove and
Neighborhood:                   neighborhood features       marketplace Eataly’s array    grab a bite next door at
Century City                    the recently renovated      of cafes and restaurants.     the Original Farmers
Born from the back lot          Westfield Century City,                                    Market. End your day
of 20th Century Fox             an open-air shopping        Neighborhood:                 with a show at the
Studios, Century City           complex. The Annenberg      Mid-City/                     El Rey Theatre.
is home to gleaming             Space for Photography is    Mid-Wilshire
high-rises and luxe hotels,     a unique showcase for its   Mid-City Los Angeles is       More
where movers and shakers        chosen art form. Dining     not just the geographical     Westside
work and play. Its most         choices include Tom         center, but also a vital      Neighborhoods
recognizable landmark is        Colicchio’s farm-fresh      hub for culture, art, and     » Beverly Hills
Fox Plaza, better known         American fare at Craft      dining. Be in the audience    » Brentwood
as the Die Hard building.       Los Angeles, Din Tai        of The Price Is Right at      » Culver City
Bordering Beverly Hills         Fung’s soup dumplings       CBS Television City. Stroll   » Sawtelle Japantown
and Westwood, the               and noodles, and Italian    through the La Brea Tar       » Westwood

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Hollywood                                                                                         S T R E E T A R T,
                                                                                                 H O L LY W O O D

RIGHTFULLY KNOWN AS THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF THE                                  Neighborhood:
world, Hollywood is an essential part of the Los Angeles experience for millions      West
of visitors each year. Explore the Hollywood Museum, TCL Chinese Theatre, and         Hollywood
the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where lasting star tributes to celebrities have been      You’re sure to see
cast in brass and terrazzo for more than 50 years. Visit the nearby Dolby Theatre®,   entertainment-industry
site of the Academy Awards®. It’s located at Hollywood & Highland, a complex          movers and shakers in
at the iconic intersection where shopping, dining, and entertainment                  West Hollywood, known
opportunities surround a spectacular courtyard modeled after the massive sets of      for its rooftop pools and as
the 1916 silent film Intolerance. Not far away, at Universal Studios Hollywood™,       the place where rock stars
get a look behind the scenes at a working back lot and experience rides that          and legendary comedians
bring popular films such as the Harry Potter blockbusters to life. The Warner          got their big breaks. The
Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood offers fans a daily glimpse of filmmaking magic with       restaurants and designer
tours in multiple languages of the studios’ back lots, an archive with sets from      stores are as famous as
The Big Bang Theory, and a backstage look at one of the many soundstages. In          the celebrities who
addition to entertainment and studios, Hollywood encompasses neighborhoods            frequent them. Take in a
such as Thai Town and Little Armenia, offering a rich array of ethnic cuisines.       performance at a legendary
Fresh California produce can be purchased whole at Hollywood Farmers’ Market          Sunset Strip venue or
as well as enjoyed in chef ’s creations at restaurants like Yamashiro and Japan       sample some of the many
House cultural center and restaurant.                                                 other nightlife options
                                                                                      in this renowned LGBT
Neighborhood:               look at how movies are       Skip the line with           neighborhood.
Universal City              made, become a part          Universal Express Pass
Located just 15 minutes     of The Wizarding World       or, for an exclusive         More
from Hollywood,             of Harry Potter™, and        behind-the-scenes            Hollywood
Universal City is home      experience amazing           tour, book the VIP           Neighborhoods
to Universal Studios®       attractions like             Experience. Enjoy live       » Griffith Park
Hollywood, the famous       DreamWorks Theatre           music, dining, shopping,     » Hollywood
theme park that features    Featuring Kung Fu            and nightlife under the      » Larchmont Village
a legendary studio tour.    Panda, and Jurassic          neon lights of Universal     » Los Feliz
Get a behind-the-scenes     World® – The Ride.           CityWalk®.                   » Silver Lake
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THE VALLEY IS HOME TO MOVIE STUDIOS,                        stroll through pedestrian-   Village at Westfield
excellent restaurants, and natural and cultural             friendly Tujunga Village,    Topanga, an outdoor
attractions. Foodies and fashionistas alike will love       great for vintage finds,      hub with more than 45
Ventura Boulevard, the main thoroughfare. Many              grabbing a bite, and         retailers and services and
of L.A.’s most acclaimed sushi restaurants are located      treating yourself to a       nearly 30 food and drink
on “Sushi Row” in Studio City, while dozens of              scoop of gelato. Indulge     establishments. When
boutiques and vintage clothing shops are sure to            in some of L.A.’s best       it’s time to eat, Woodland
please fashionable shoppers. In North Hollywood, the        sushi before hitting the     Hills offers plenty of
vibrant NoHo Arts District features more than 20 live       lanes at a glow-in-the-      options from gourmet
theaters, acting and art workshops, dance studios, and      dark bowling alley.          pizzerias to premier
art galleries. In the North Valley, the Valley Performing                                steakhouses.
Arts Center in Northridge showcases top-quality             Neighborhood:
performances in a world-class, eco-friendly setting.        Woodland Hills               More Valley
                                                            Look for designer labels,    Neighborhoods
Neighborhood:                  be part of a studio          handmade cosmetics,          » Burbank
Studio City                    audience at CBS Studio       and children’s footwear      » North Hollywood
Studio City is the historic    Center, and hike in          in the block-long, indoor    » North Valley
home of the stars, where       Fryman Canyon. Shop          Westfield Topanga             » Pasadena
you can drive by the           the unique stores on         shopping center, then        » Sherman Oaks
Brady Bunch house,             Ventura Boulevard and        venture over to The

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                                                                                   A N G E L S G AT E P A R K ,
                                                                                                 SAN PEDRO

Beach Cities/
LAX                                                  Neighborhood:
                                                     San Pedro
                                                     Visit the L.A. Waterfront
                                                     at San Pedro, part of
                                                                                 Italy, it features a
                                                                                 network of canals and
                                                                                 colonnade architecture.
                                                                                 A gathering place for
                                                     the bustling Port of        street performers,
                                                     Los Angeles. Beautiful      bodybuilders, artists,
                                                     parks, beaches, an          and beachgoers from
WITH COASTAL ATTRACTIONS STRETCHING                  aquarium, and boating       all walks of life, Venice
from Malibu all the way south to San Pedro and       adventures acquaint         Beach offers great
the Port of Los Angeles, L.A.’s beach communities    visitors with life near     people-watching. Admire
are the epitome of Southern California’s endless     the shore. Admire the       murals and street art,
summer. Santa Monica delights beachgoers with        Fanfare Fountains           then stroll Abbot Kinney
the carnival atmosphere of Santa Monica Pier and     and take a self-guided      Boulevard’s art galleries,
the bountiful shopping available at Third Street     tour of the Battleship      hip clothing stores,
Promenade. Malibu entices visitors and locals with   USS IOWA, the West          stylish eateries, bars,
mile upon mile of beaches and outdoor activities     Coast’s only U.S. Navy      and cafes. Shop for finds
in the Santa Monica Mountains. Famous for its        Battleship attraction.      from street vendors.
boardwalk, Venice Beach is also the site of Muscle
Beach and the Venice Beach Skatepark. Abbot          Neighborhood:               More Beach
Kinney Boulevard in Venice is known for its          Venice                      Cities/LAX
eclectic shops and sophisticated eateries. Marina    Located between Santa       Neighborhoods
del Rey is the largest man-made marina in the        Monica and Marina del       » Gateway to L.A.
United States. South of LAX, San Pedro is home       Rey along the Pacific        » Hermosa Beach
to the Port of Los Angeles World Cruise              Ocean, Venice is famous     » Malibu
Center, Battleship USS IOWA, and CRAFTED,            for its boardwalk. Built    » Manhattan Beach
a marketplace for dozens of local artisans.          to resemble Venice,         » Marina del Rey
                                                                                 » Redondo Beach
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YOU COULD TRAVEL TO MEXICO CITY FOR                    Hidden Bars & Speakeasies
authentic tamales, to Paris for a perfect croissant,   Nobody wants to bring back Prohibition,
to Bangkok for a true market version of pad Thai,      but there’s no question that sharing
to Mumbai for the crunchy street food known as         cocktails with friends felt a little more
chaat. Or you could save a small fortune on airfare    daring, naughty, and glamorous when alcohol
and simply visit Los Angeles, a city of dazzling       was forbidden. You can capture that sense
multiculturalism and a food scene as diverse as        of derring-do without the risk of jail time
you’ll find anywhere in the world.                      at these clandestine spots.
» APL Restaurant             » Lasa (Filipino)
  (American)                 » n/naka ( Japanese)      » Blind Barber (Westside)
» Badmaash (Indian)          » Night + Market Sahm     » The Edison (Downtown)
» Bavel (Middle Eastern)       (Thai)                  » Madame Siam (Hollywood)
» Broken Spanish             » Petit Trois Valley      » The Melrose Station (Hollywood)
  (Mexican)                    (French)                » R Bar (Downtown)
» Guelaguetza (Mexican)      » Rossoblu (Italian)      » Red Door (The Valley)
» Joy (Taiwanese)                                      » The Varnish (Downtown)

                                                                                            BROKEN
                                                                                           S PA N I S H

Global Eats
Take a foodie trip around the world without leaving Los Angeles.
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    MUSEUMS
                                                                          THE BROAD

On Exhibit
WITH MORE MUSEUMS PER CAPITA THAN ANY
                                                           WESTFIELD
other city in the world, Los Angeles offers a rich
                                                           CENTURY CITY
array of arts and cultural opportunities, from world-
renowned institutions with priceless masterpieces
to innovative exhibitions and historic venues.

World-Famous                » FIDM Museum
Works of Art                    & Galleries
» The Getty Center          » Fowler Museum
» The Huntington                at UCLA
    Library, Art            » Getty Center and
    Museum, and                 Getty Villa
    Botanical Gardens       » Hammer Museum
»   Los Angeles             » Hauser & Wirth
    County Museum           » Institute of
    of Art (LACMA)              Contemporary Art,
»   The Museum of               Los Angeles (ICA LA)
    Contemporary Art        »   Los Angeles Museum
»   Norton Simon                of the Holocaust
    Museum                  »   The Paley Center
                                for Media
Free Admission              »   Travel Town
» Annenberg Space
    for Photography         What’s New
» Avila Adobe               » Academy Museum
» The Banning Museum            of Motion Pictures
» The Broad                     (set to open in 2020)
» California African        »   The Lucas Museum
    American Museum             of Narrative Art
»   California Science          (slated to open in 2021)
    Center

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  SHOPPING

 Eat, Browse,
Play                                   With concierge services, live music, and
                                       celebrity chefs, L.A. area malls have
                                       become retail-experience destinations.

IN AN ERA WHEN “WINDOW SHOPPING” MEANS PERUSING A SCREEN,                                  Shopping
traditional malls have begun upping their game. Malls all across the country               Centers
are transforming into retail-experience destinations where guests not only                 » The Americana
shop and purchase, but also are entertained, inspired, and even thrust into new              at Brand
worlds. These popular L.A. shopping venues have taken up the mantle,                       » Beverly Center
encouraging locals and out-of-towners alike to embrace a day at the mall.                  » The Bloc
   As part of a $1 billion redevelopment project, Westfield Century City                    » CRAFTED at the
broadly expanded its garden retreat–style property. The 1.3-million-square-foot              Port of Los Angeles
center now includes The Atrium, an event/entertainment space for concerts                  » FIGat7th
and attractions. To up the ante on customer service, the mall added Smart                  » The Grove
Parking technology, the world’s first permanent Uber lounge, and a suite                    » Hollywood &
dedicated to celebrity and VIP services, complete with a private entrance.                   Highland
   Optimally situated in a central L.A. location, The Grove is an outdoor                  » The Original Farmers
shopping, dining, and entertainment destination that encourages visitors to                  Market
congregate around dancing fountains, revel in nostalgia-laced trolley rides,               » Palisades Village
get inspired by on-site fashion shows, check out pop-up shops, take gourmet                » ROW DTLA
cooking and other classes at top retail outlets, and hear live music day and               » Santa Monica Place
night. Amenities include a Family Room with a play area and a weekly Kids                  » Universal CityWalk®
Club, as well as a full-service concierge to provide package assistance, dining/           » Westfield Century
travel reservations, customized event planning, equipment rentals from                       City
wheelchairs to phone chargers, and even notary service.                                    » Westfield Culver City
   The redesigned Beverly Center has launched several unique experiences                   » Westfield Santa Anita
and programs to complement its luxury retail offerings. The center has doubled             » Westfield Topanga
down on culinary excellence with a dozen new dining options, including the                   & The Village
fine seafood at Angler by Saison and the healthful Mexican dishes at Tocaya
Organica. The tourism program at the center’s concierge offers language                    Outlet
translation services as well as exclusive retailers’ discounts and special privileges      Shopping
for guests traveling from more than 50 miles away.                                         » Camarillo Premium
                                                                                             Outlets
                                                                                           » Citadel Outlets
                                                                                           » Desert Hills
                                                                                             Premium Outlets
                                                                                           » Ontario Mills

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LOS ANGELES HAS BECOME A LANDMARK DESTINATION IN THE WORLD                              see exotic animals on
of sports. Counting among its professional sports organizations two football teams,     a wine-tasting safari,
three basketball teams, two soccer teams, a baseball team, and a hockey team, the       and take in majestic
city is home to some of the newest and some of the most historic venues in sports.      L.A. views from a
    Beloved longtime institutions include the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum,            mountaintop, a
the Rose Bowl Stadium, and Dodger Stadium. Joining the ranks of these iconic            helicopter, and a
sports locations are the city’s latest arenas: the world-class, 3-million-square-foot   Ferris wheel.
SoFi Stadium (opening in 2020, it’s the home field for the NFL’s Los Angeles             » Aqua Surf School
Rams and Los Angeles Chargers); and the 22,000-seat, state-of-the-art Banc of           » Bikes and Hikes LA
California Stadium (where, since its opening in 2018, soccer fans have cheered          » Franklin Canyon
on the Los Angeles Football Club amid views of the Downtown skyline).                   » Hornblower
    In 2020, Los Angeles will proudly host Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game          Cruises
and the NCAA Men’s West Regional Basketball Championship—and there’s                    » iFLY Hollywood
plenty more in store.                                                                   » LA Cycle Tours
                                                                                          Taco Tour
                                                                                        » Malibu Wine Safari,
Where to catch an L.A. team play                                                          Malibu Wine Hikes
Banc of California              Los Angeles                SoFi Stadium                 » Orbic Air
Stadium                         Memorial                   Los Angeles Chargers         » Pedal...or Not:
Los Angeles Football            Coliseum                   Los Angeles Rams               Electric Bicycle
Club                            USC Trojans Football                                      Tours
                                                           STAPLES CENTER
                                                           Los Angeles Clippers
                                                                                        » Perry’s Café and
Dignity Health                  Rose Bowl                                                 Beach Rentals
                                                           Los Angeles Kings
Sports Park                     Stadium
                                                           Los Angeles Lakers
                                                                                        » Porsche Driving
LA Galaxy                       UCLA Football                                             Experience
                                                           Los Angeles Sparks
                                                                                        » Santa Monica Pier
Dodger Stadium                                                                          » Yoga at OUE
Los Angeles Dodgers                                                                       Skyspace LA

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   SEE FAMILIAR FILM SITES, STUDIO BACK
   lots, famous costumes, and where the
   stars walk the red carpet to receive their                   Calendar of Events
   iconic golden statues.
                                                                dineL.A.                     21st Annual Día
   » The Greek Theatre                                          » January 17-31, 2020        de los Muertos
   » The Hollywood Bowl                                           and July 17-31, 2020       » October 31–
   » Hollywood & Highland and the                                                              November 2, 2020
     Dolby Theatre®                                             The Annual
   » Hollywood Forever Cemetery                                 Academy Awards®              Grand Park
   » The Hollywood Museum                                       » February                   Downtown Día
   » Madame Tussauds Hollywood                                                               de los Muertos
   » Paramount Studio Tour                                      Art of Motion Picture        » Late October–
   » Sony Pictures Studio Tour                                  Costume Design                 early November
   » TCL Chinese Theatre                                        » February–March
   » Universal Studios Hollywood™                                                            89th Annual
   » The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood                     Frieze Los Angeles           Hollywood
                                                                » February 13–16, 2020       Christmas Parade
                                                                                             » November 29, 2020
                               T H E H O L LY W O O D B O W L   Los Angeles Marathon
                                                                » March 8, 2020              Rose Parade® &
                                                                                             Up-Close Float
                                                                LA PRIDE                     Viewing
                                                                » June 12–14, 2020           » Late December–
                                                                                               Early January 2021
                                                                Anime Expo
                                                                » July 2–5, 2020             Grand Park +
                                                                                             The Music
                                                                Americafest                  Center’s N.Y.E.L.A.
                                                                » July 4, 2020               » December 31, 2020–
                                                                                               January 1, 2021
                                                                L.A. Fleet Week
                                                                » September 5–7, 2020        2021 Rose Bowl
                                                                                             Game®
                                                                Halloween Horror             » January 1, 2021
                                                                Nights® at Universal
                                                                Studios Hollywood™

» For more information about local events,                      » September 10–
                                                                  October 31, 2020
 visit discoverlosangeles.com/events.
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METRO IS THE BUS, LIGHT RAIL, HEAVY

                                                      Up on L.A.
rail, and bus rapid transit services across Los
Angeles. By riding Metro, locals and visitors
alike can enjoy world-famous attractions and
cultural gems throughout every neighborhood
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in Los Angeles. It’s easy to map out an itinerary     Visitor Information Centers
that includes attractions like Universal Studios®     VISITORS CAN STOP BY FOR ANSWERS TO
Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, Santa                questions; assistance with itineraries; directions;
Monica Beach, and more. The Metro Trip                official L.A. Tourism brochures, maps, and
Planner includes Metro buses and trains as well       travel guides; public transportation information;
as DASH, Metrolink, Santa Monica Blue Bus,            restaurant and sightseeing recommendations;
Culver City, and other local municipal bus lines.     and to purchase tickets to L.A. Tourism member
    The TAP card, a reusable transit-fare card that   attractions and tours.
can be used at 26 L.A. transit agencies, makes it
easy to ride Metro alternatives. The card can be
                                                      InterContinental                San Pedro/
purchased and loaded with fare at Metro stations
                                                      Los Angeles                     Los Angeles
and local vendors (find a location at taptogo.net).
                                                      Downtown                        Waterfront
                                                      900 Wilshire Boulevard          390 West 7th Street
Bike Sharing                                          Los Angeles                     San Pedro
Located just outside of many Metro stops are
Metro Bike Share stations (metro.net/bikeshare).
                                                      Hollywood & Highland            Los Angeles
The program has met with such success that it
                                                      6801 Hollywood Boulevard        Convention
has recently expanded into Venice and the Port
                                                      Hollywood                       Center
of L.A. The cost of this 24-hour/365-day-a-year
                                                                                      (open during
service is $1.75 for each 30 minutes. Passes can
                                                      Union Station                   conventions only)
be loaded on TAP cards to make checking out a
                                                      800 North Alameda Street        1201 South Figueroa Street
bike even more convenient.
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Change is in the air at Los Angeles International         Taking Off
Airport (LAX; flylax.com), which is in the midst of a      With completion projected for summer 2020, a new
massive multibillion-dollar renovation. Known as the      Midfield Satellite Concourse is under construction.
Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP),             The new concourse will feature up to 15 gates to
the project is scheduled to be completed by 2023, and     provide more options for arriving international and
will allow LAX to better serve its more than 88 million   domestic flights. Access to the concourse will be
air-travel passengers a year. While many of the           provided by bus and by a 1,000-foot-long underground
improvements, including a redesigned Tom Bradley          pedestrian tunnel, complete with moving walkways
International Terminal and revamped retail and            and passenger mobility carts, from the Tom Bradley
dining options, have been completed, there are many       International Terminal.
more in progress for travelers to look forward to.
                                                          The concourse’s contemporary, light-filled new
LAX-it                                                    structure will offer 44,000 feet of food-and-beverage
LAX-it is a new convenient, centralized area for          and retail space, and up to 57,000 square feet of airline
passengers to pick up a taxi or ride app service when     club space. The concourse will also bring new aircraft
leaving LAX Airport. Catch the LAX-it shuttle             aprons and taxiways, allowing for more aircraft
outside baggage claim on Level 1, or get your steps in    movement across LAX’s two runway complexes.
and walk to the LAX-it area located adjacent to
Terminal 1 to meet your taxi, Lyft, Opoli, or Uber.         » #È×äԘ  ᜘á× Č®’Ɋ\Vø ®áɥá®ÂœɊ
Restrooms, food trucks, and changing stations are            ØÂÈל®Ã¦È× á®ÈÃɊ÷®Ú®á¦½þ½ ýɉ’ÈÂɉ
available for your convenience.

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