Los Angeles at a glance

SIGHTSEEING, LOS ANGELES Updated : Dec 3, 2014, 10.44 AM IST

Photo by:  Todd Jones, Creative Commons Attribution Licence

Given the abundance of places to visit in Los Angeles, exploring the city might seem like a daunting task, but its sprawling expanse can be easily decoded if you slow down to a leisurely pace. Most people associate LA with glitz, glamour and fame—which is understandable, given that it’s home to some of the biggest stars in the world—there’s so much more to the city than meets the eye. From Santa Monica, to the Hollywood Walk of Fame; each neighbourhood deserves at least a day to discover.
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Beverly Hills

Since the 1950s, Beverly Hills has marketed itself as the height of glamor. More so than Hollywood itself, this is where you'll see the Los Angeles of the movies. Expertly manicured women wearing oversized sunglasses car...more

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Downtown

Stretching south from the eastern end of Sunset Boulevard, you can spot the area by its cluster of skyscrapers huddled together on the skyline. As the oldest part of the city, the building facades of the financial distri...more

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Hollywood

Hollywood is a glittering fantasyland that exists more in the minds of millions than it does in reality. Synonymous with cinema, it was the birthplace of the great film companies - Paramount, Warner Bros. and Columbia al...more

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Santa Monica

Santa Monica has stayed cool due to the rent-controlled apartments, which mean the interesting people haven't been priced out.

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Silver Lake and Los Feliz

In Los Feliz head to Vermont and Hillhurst for the best boutiques and eateries, although its cooler, younger sister Silver Lake is better for night life, centred around Sunset Junction. Further out, Echo Park is on its w...more

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West Hollywood

West Hollywood was once the vice capital of LA, rife with prostitution and drugs. But, as is always the way, this attracted the free-living bohemian types that know how to party. The area upped its game and is now the be...more

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