Los Angeles, or the city of angels, is one of the world's busiest and largest cities, which also makes it a very popular tourist stop. It is located in California along the west coast of the United States. LA is 2000 square miles and the estimated population of the city in 2006 was 3,849,378 people.http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0644000.htmlThe mayor of Los Angeles is Antonio Villaraigosa, who was their first Latino mayor in over a hundred years.http://www.laalmanac.com/government/gl12.htm
Visitors come to LA all year 'round. It is important to note that prices on souvenirs, hotels and restaurants are more expensive in Beverly Hills than they are in other parts of the city. LA is also known for its mass of high profile celebrities and is filled with higher education opportunities.http://milvetstravel.net/la.html
See and Do
Whether you want to trek down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, shop the streets of Beverly Hills, or just catch the sun at the Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles truly has it all. Often called "The Entertainment Capital of the World," the city is famous for its production of movies, music, video games, and TV shows, making it a prominent cultural center and an intriguing place to visit. And if the Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art or Griffith Park doesn't pique your interest, Disneyland and San Diego are not too far away.
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