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Population |
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3.6 million in the city of Los Angeles; 14 million in the greater LA area |
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Area |
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465 sq miles (1200 sq km) in the City of Los Angeles, 4100 sq miles (10,600 sq km) in LA County |
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People |
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48% Caucasian, 28% Latino, 17% black, 7% Asian and Pacific Islander (Latinos are expected to represent the clear majority in the early years of the next century) |
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Time Zone |
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Pacific Time (GMT/UTC minus 8 hours) |
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Telephone area codes |
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Downtown & Hollywood 213; Beverly Hills, Long Beach & Santa Monica 562; Pasadena & San Marino 626; San Fernando Valley 818; Anaheim & Newport Beach 714 |
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Most popular sightseeing area |
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DOWNTOWN LA |
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The downtown of LA grew from a mixed Spanish settlement at Olvera Street, into a center rich with culture and opportunity. You can walk along the cafes and ethnic restaurants in Chinatown and Little Tokyo, or take a walking tour of Bunker Hill and visit the Museum of Contemporary Art. And you can also follow a guided tour of the University of Southern California, or enjoy some peace and quiet time in the restored Art Deco-style Los Angeles Public Library.
At night you'll be able to see Downtown LA with a diamond that glitters like the sparkling city lights of the magical Los Angeles skyline. |
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SAND AND SURF |
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Search for the perfect wave as part of your endless summer at one of L.A.'s famous white-foam beaches. Or, check out the eccentric and outlandish spectacle of Ocean Front Walk in Venice, then stroll past the shops and performers along Santa Monica's celebrated Third Street Promenade. You can get a great view of it all by riding the ferris wheel and coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. |
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HOLLYWOOD |
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Begin your tour of Hollywood at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum where you can pilot the Starship Enterprise from Star Trek or sit on Norm's stool from the Cheers set. At lunch time you may want to "do lunch" at Musso & Franks, still popular with oldtime Hollywood power brokers. You should remember to let your feet touch every star on the Hollywood Walk Fame, and buy an autographed movie poster of your favorite film. On the more rustic side, over 53 miles of trails await exploration by foot or by horse in Griffith Park, which also houses the LA Zoo. For a family adventure, tour Universal Studios Hollywood and get wet on Jurassic Park The Ride. |
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DISNEYLAND |
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What started out as a Magic Kingdom has expanded into an entertainment empire, now featuring the original amusement park along with a new California-themed destination and a downtown-style nightlife strip. Make sure to ride the rollercoaster mania of Six Flags Magic Mountain and taste the county fair flavor at Knott's Berry Farm. |
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