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Los Angeles

California, United States · North America

About Los Angeles

Los Angeles works well as a base: 10 minutes from Boyle Heights, 20km from Mulholland Drive.

Los Angeles is a major city located in California, United States. With a population of 3,820,914, it is one of the largest urban centers in North America.

On a road trip, Los Angeles sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Los Angeles to your route.

About Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Theatre Center is a performance complex of several theaters that first opened in Downtown Los Angeles. Designed and built in 1916 in the Greek revival style, the space served as the home of Security Trust & Savings, Security National Bank, and President Trading Company, before eventually reopening in

Read more 1985 as the Los Angeles Theatre Center. Today, the space retains some of its original features, including a large 50 by 100 foot stained glass ceiling. After receiving a $4 million grant from the California Cultural and Historical Endowment to refurbish the building in 2006, the complex is now operated by the Latino Theatre Company.

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What are the best things to do in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Los Angeles located?

Los Angeles is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.0522 latitude, -118.2437 longitude.

What is the population of Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has a population of approximately 3,820,914 people, making it a major city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
3,820,914
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.0522, -118.2437

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Los Angeles

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Philippe the Original

Serving French dip sandwiches since 1908 on sawdust-covered floors with communal tables and long wooden counters. One of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants and a claimant to inventing the French dip.

1 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet

Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.

1 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

The Original Pantry Cafe

A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.

2 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Petersen Automotive Museum

LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Hollywood Sign

Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.

12 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Tail o' the Pup

A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Universal Studios Hollywood

The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.

14 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Mulholland Drive

Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views

20 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Los Angeles

  • 20 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
  • 24 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Los Angeles.

Echo Park

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 43,832

Boyle Heights

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 92,785

Silver Lake

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 32,890

Koreatown

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 124,281

Belvedere

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 2,072

Atwater Village

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 15,455

East Los Angeles

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 126,496

Larchmont

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 9,195

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