The city of Los Angeles has a utopia feel about it when it comes to its climate. The majority of the year is blessed with warm sunny days topped off with ocean breezes, low humidity and next to no rain. What is not to love about that!
Lining the west coast outskirts of Los Angeles city, you will find yourself on the doorstep of world-famous beaches such as Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Make sure you head out onto the Santa Monica Pier to experience the famous ferris wheel up close. Take five here, as you look back on the hazy surf culture of the Californian coast and let it sink in where you are. Next, choose your mode of transport and casually walk, rollerblade, bike, skate, or segway down to the amusing, eye-opening and downright entertaining esplanade of Venice Beach. Prepare to immerse yourself with an array of sights and sounds only a mother could love. Graffiti art, muscle beach, street performers, bars, restaurants, tattoo parlours and lots of wide sandy beach will keep you entertained for hours. If that’s not enough, simply people watch. The Venice Beach strip of the West Coast is known around the world for having some of the most eccentric characters. Enjoy!
Head to Beverly Hills to feel like a real superstar. This palm-tree-lined neighbourhood is home to many celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, Ashton Kutcher and Eddie Murphy. This place can make you feel like you’re living in a movie. If it’s shopping you are after, head straight down to Rodeo Drive. But remember you’re in the A-lister’s neighbourhood now so most outlets are high end, featuring stores such as Gucci, Armani and many boutique designers. Or, if you are feeling a little YOLO, it could make for a perfect girls trip celebration. While you’re at it, why not jump on Gifting Owl’s “The Real Beverly Hills Housewives Tour“. Beverly Hills is also packed with bustling cafes and restaurants so you can always sit down, chill out and keep a watchful eye out for celebrities. Or skip the queue with Gifting Owl’s unique “Celebrity Star Homes Tour”.
In central Los Angeles, you’ll find one of the most well-known neighbourhoods in the world. So famous they had its name perched high up on the hills overlooking it. That neighbourhood is, of course, Hollywood. The Hollywood sign is 45-feet tall and a staggering 350-feet long. Hike, drive or chopper your way to get the best views of the Hollywood sign. Insert epic photo opportunity here. A visit to this part of Los Angeles is a must for any traveller. One of the most authentic ways to experience the best is with a Gifting Owl “Hollywood Highlights Tour”. Hollywood has got you covered when it comes time to rest your head too. Easily catering for budget travellers right through to people looking for luxury accommodation. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars to suit all your needs. One hot attraction in Hollywood is the Universal Studios theme park. The cool thing about this particular theme park is it is still a working studio - when in Rome right! Gifting Owl provides you with an authentic “Universal Studios Hollywood Tour”. Most of us have seen or heard about all the stars lining the pavement in Hollywood, well, talk the walk, walk the talk down Hollywood's famous Walk of Fame. Spot your favourite celebrity, band, comedian or Hollywood legend in one of the 2,600 brass stars branded into the famous sidewalk.
Sports fans don’t worry, Los Angeles has you covered. This is after all home to Basketballs Los Angeles Lakers and Baseballs Los Angeles Dodgers. And if you still have some time up your sleeve or are in LA for the season, there’s Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Gridiron to keep you fired up and in the thick of the action.
Whether it is the beaches, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood or the celebrity vibe of Beverly Hills, there are so many reasons to visit Los Angeles and so many adventures to be had no matter how old you are or if you’re travelling with a group or going it solo. LA’s carefree summer vibe, great climate, multiethnic culture and famous landmarks and attractions will have you sold straight away. So, put on your board shorts and sunscreen or leather jacket and big sunglasses and get amongst it.
