10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Los Angeles
There are many little-known facts about LA that often get lost amid all of the hoopla. Here are 10.
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The Best of LA in One Day
Hundreds of guidebooks and websites tell Los Angeles travelers the best places to visit, but for someone with just one day for an only-in-LA experience, here are some tips from locals when it comes to recreation, shopping, food and other activities.
Hiking in Los Angeles: LA's Best Trails
Getting acquainted with the numerous hiking trails in Los Angeles is the perfect way to discover why LA is the ideal place to get outside.
Los Angeles is Hoops Heaven
While folks in Indiana, North Carolina, New York or even, ahem, Boston may beg to differ, Los Angeles has a number of reasons to call itself the basketball capital of the world.
Pedal Power: Bicycling in Los Angeles
Los Angeles may be synonymous with car culture, but a steadily growing number of bicyclists are claiming their own chunk of the road and forming a vocal subculture in the process.
Los Angeles Marathon: From the Stadium to the Sea
On Sunday, March 17, 2013, thousands of runners will navigate their way from Downtown to Santa Monica in the 28th annual LA Marathon. The 2013 LA Marathon will be the fourth running of the iconic “Stadium to the Sea” course, which takes runners from Dodger Stadium to the Pacific Ocean.
Go Behind the Scenes During Awards Season in Los Angeles
Every year during awards season, Los Angeles rolls out the red carpet for the entertainment industry, media and fans from around the world.
Los Angeles Public Golf Courses
For golfers, vacationing often means hitting the links, and LA's pleasant year-round weather and fantastic array of public courses will thrill any golf fanatic.
Skateparks in Los Angeles
Skateparks in Los Angeles became part of LA culture when surfing legend Hobie Alter created Hobie Skateboards in the 1960s. Shortly after, places like Venice Beach were deemed major skate destinations, appearing in numerous skate videos.
Holiday Lights in Los Angeles
During the holidays, dazzling light displays throughout Los Angeles bring the city to vibrant life at night. In addition to traditional lighting ceremonies and festive decorations throughout the city, Heritage Square presents its annual Lamplight Celebration.