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.

El Capitan Theatre

Old-time Hollywood glamour has returned to LA courtesy of the Walt Disney Corporation, which restored this 1926 theater. It functions as a first-run cinema showing Disney flicks, sometimes preceded by lavish live shows.
El Cholo

This festive Mexican eatery has been full of diners hungry for fajitas and burritos since 1923. Their margaritas pack a wicked punch.
El Matador Beach

Rugged, secluded, and dotted with large boulders artistically eroded by nature, this small cliff-backed beach is one of LA’s finest. Its remoteness, limited parking, and cumbersome access via a gravelly trail keep the crowds at bay. There are no facilities available, but you can explore tide pools, hide in a cave, or take a dip in the water. Clothing is optional.
El Mercado

This indoor marketplace offers a peek into Mexican-American culture. Stop for an authentic meal or browse colorful stalls.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles

This historic district near LA’s 1781 founding site comprises buildings dating back to the early 19th century, when the city was little more than a scruffy outpost under Mexican rule. Its main artery, Olvera Street, has been restored to a lively lane lined with Mexican trinket shops and restaurants.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles

This historic district preserves LA’s oldest buildings, celebrating its Spanish-Mexican past with stores, eateries, and festivals.
El Tepeyac

Lines form outside LA’s burrito “headquarters” for the bulging “Hollenbeck,” stuffed with guacamole and pork.
Elan Hotel Modern

The lobby and lounge at this stylish outpost display the retro-cool look in vogue, while the rooms are done up in calming natural tones. It’s close to shopping and dining, but you could also order room service and pick a movie from the video library.
Empress Pavilion

For great dim sum, snag a table in this Chinatown banquet hall. Try the bite-sized stuffed wontons and short ribs.
Engine Room

One of the fastest ocean liners of its time, the Queen Mary had a cruising speed of 28.5 knots (34 mph or 55 km/h) and was driven by four steam turbine engines each turning its own propeller.

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