LOSANGELES

Los Angeles - city of angels, city of dreams - probably is one of the most famous cities of the world, and due to Hollywood and the countless movies filmed here, most people have at least an idea what L.A. looks like. But L.A. is so much more than Hollywood and the downtown skyscraper backdrop - people who know the city well have compared it to a multicultural blend of different neighbourhoods that make up a city, and that indeed seems to be a major characteristic of Los Angeles - the independence and different character that many neighbourhoods have. Be it the small beachfront communities like Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice Beach or Redondo, be it city neighbourhoods like Chinatown, Inglewood , Los Feliz or adjacent small towns like Beverly Hills and Bel Air - Los Angeles has a diversity of culture and lifestyles that is stunning.

And although it is not advisable for tourists to explore every last corner of the city as there are several neighbourhoods better avoided, Los Angeles offers more than enough to discover for the average holiday schedule. But it's also a city that requires you  to know where to go, or you're going to spend a lot of time on the freeways or standing inline in front of the wrong velvet ropes - with the right inside info, however, Los Angeles is bound to be a rewarding experience.

The Locationsite tour-guides explored L.A. for you and present their favourites here: the hottest nightclubs that make Hollywood glitz come alive, the best bars and cocktail lounges, a selection of restaurants for fine dining and of course, a list of hotels that warrant a recommendation due to extraordinary standards. Last but not least, all the sightseeing and shopping hotspots you shouldn't miss when in L.A. - welcome to the city of angels!