Los Angeles

While still a Hyatt property, this comfortable, upscale hotel has undergone the boutiquey Andaz treatment to remove any evidence of its previous... Read more

The vibe at the Avalon is mid-century modern meets SoCal, complete with monthly villa rentals.... Read more

This glamorous watering hole in Hollywood Hills fixture the Chateau Marmont attracts the celebrity set every night of the week.

This Hollywood institution, built in 1927 and modelled loosely after a Loire Valley chateau, is as historic as L.A. gets. It’s survived... Read more

When carbo loading is a delicious necessity, you will be forever grateful for the ridiculously cheap Hollenbeck burrito at El Tepeyac: a saucy,... Read more

Los Angeles International Airport is located 24 kilometres southwest of downtown L.A., 38 kilometres southwest of Hollywood and 21 kilometres south of Santa Monica. Taxis and shuttles can be found outside baggage claim. Public transportation is also available, but it’s more difficult to navigate and not recommended for the uninitiated.

This is one of the largest city parks in the U.S., with panoramic views of the city. On a rainy day, the observatory – with its astronomy... Read more

It’s hard not to confuse this futuristic BP service centre with the Walt Disney Concert Hall. And while the bathroom’s farmed-bamboo... Read more

Jeonju is a city in Cholla province of Korea, but this place is an inexpensive restaurant in L.A.’s Koreatown that’s popular for... Read more

Here you’ll find rice, beans and rice cakes, a starchy Korean staple. The owner, James Kim, might stop you to tell stories of his grandfather,... Read more

Owner Leanne Lurie uses Dr. Alkaitis products, which are so natural, you could actually eat them. Her philosophy is, if a product’s... Read more

Tucked into a bright, plain corner, Ma Dang Gook Soo is one of the most popular places in Koreatown for noodles, hot or cold. Order the bibimbap,... Read more

L.A.’s metro trains are clean and easy to navigate, but the lines are limited. Red Rapid buses have extensive routes and make fewer stops than local buses. Day passes for trains and buses are $5, and a single fare will run you $1.25. Tickets can be purchased at vending machines located in all train stations. 

A Hollywood staple for over 30 years, the Roxy still brings in a respectable lineup of music acts.

This world-class surfing destination by the Malibu Pier is also an excellent place for novice surfers to build their skills.

It’s nearly impossible to hail a taxi in the city. You’ll want to call the Los Angeles Taxi Service in advance from your hotel or restaurant to arrange for a pickup. Limousines: The cost of hiring a limo and driver ranges from $50 to $60 an hour and most require a three- to four-hour minimum plus a tip.

The hotel is on Wilshire Boulevard, just two blocks from the retail addicts’ heaven of Rodeo Drive. Schmooze with Hollywood A-listers... Read more

This is the place of rock lore. The Doors were once the house act, but these days you’re more likely to catch a tribute band.

Once the home of cowboy philosopher, writer and trick roper Will Rogers, this 186-acre park offers a number of pleasant hikes with ocean views... Read more