DK Travel : Los Angeles

The myth, the velocity, the edginess in creative and technological fields – this is Los Angeles, where the multicultural future that awaits the rest of the country is already a firm reality. In little more than 200 years, LA has grown from a dusty Spanish outpost into one of the world’s largest and most complex cities offering top venues for everything from archaeology and the arts to food. The birthplace of Mickey Mouse and Hollywood, LA has shaped the imaginations of millions.

Campanile

The California-Mediterranean menu changes constantly, dishes such as pork loin with braised fennel are typical.
Campanile

Chefs Mark Peel and Nancy Silverton are the royal couple on LA’s cuisine scene. Both have garnered multiple awards, he for his pioneering “urban rustic” fare, and she for her scrumptious breads and divine desserts. This long-running restaurant is a definite highlight on LA’s culinary scene.
Canyon Beachwear

Swimsuits are the quintessential LA accessory, and this store stocks a large number, which range from figure flattering one-pieces to sexy, barely-there string bikinis.
Casa del Mar

An imposing presence overlooking Santa Monica Beach, this 1926 beach club has been restored to its original grandeur. The grand, lavish lobby sets the tone for cosily decorated rooms.
Casa Malibu Inn

This Mediterranean-style charmer is located on one of the most beautiful stretches of the California coast. Hit the waves from the private beach of the Casa Malibu Inn, then enjoy a delicious Continental breakfast. Some rooms have a kitchen and a cosy fireplace.
Cat & Fiddle Pub

Homesick Brits mingle with midriff-baring LA scenesters. Quaff your libation on the all-Californian patio or beneath the Union Jacks and dart boards inside. Full menu.
Catalina Bar & Grill

One of LA’s finest jazz clubs, this snug venue has booked major talents, including jazz royalty such as Dizzy Gillespie. Photographs of jazz legends adorn the room, which serves Continental cuisine. Two-drink minimum for non-diners.
Catalina Island

it's really pretty and fun to sail there on your own sailboat, or hire one out for the weekend, with a captain and all aboard!
Catalina Island

Catalina Island is a quick and easy getaway whose considerable charms include crystal-clear waters, miles of undeveloped backcountry, and a sense of being far away from the bustle of big city LA.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Behind the fortresslike exterior of LA’s new cathedral, designed by José Rafael Moneo, awaits a minimalist hall of worship where the lack of right angles and supporting pillars creates a sense of spacious loftiness. You don’t have to be a Roman Catholic to appreciate the lovely tapestries of the nave, depicting dozens of saints.

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