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.

Formosa Café

Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe once hung out at this watering hole. Enjoy the signature mai tais and tasty California-Asian treats.
Forty Deuce

Hollywood decadence is still alive at this provocative yet classy bar where sexy dancers bare nearly all during burlesque strip shows.
Four Arches

Alexander Calder is best known for his mobiles, but this looming 1975 steel work painted in glowing fiery orange-red is a “stabile,” an abstract stationary sculpture.
Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of the UCLA campus, this delightful little oasis is dotted with 70 sculptures by some of the greatest 19th- and 20th-century European and American artists, Auguste Rodin and Alexander Calder among them.
Fred Segal

Today’s hottest stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, and George Clooney have all been spotted browsing for cool clothes and accessories at this style emporium. It’s also a favorite for wardrobe buyers for TV and feature films. The West Hollywood branch is more celebrity-heavy (see Fred Segal).
Fred Segal

This über-trendy house of style attracts A-list celebrities. Shop for fashionable clothes, luxurious beauty products, and gift items at steep prices.
Fred Segal Mauro Cafe

The Fred Segal Mauro Café has been a staple for fresh, authentic Italian food, for years. Celebrities are a must, no matter what time of the day you visit. Mostly, it’s all about the great food. Whether you like pastas, risottos, fresh Bruschetta or anything Italian, Mauro’s delivers quality and high standards.
Gallery Bar

A dark and quiet spot to unwind with cocktails in old-world grandeur at the stylish Biltmore (see Millennium Biltmore).
Gamble House

This stunning Pasadena Craftsman bungalow marks the pinnacle of the career of Charles and Henry Greene. Built in 1908 as the retirement home of David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble family, the house has a beautiful garden, wide terraces, and open sleeping porches.
George Freeth (1883–1916)

This Hawaiian-Irish athlete introduced surfing to Southern California in the early 1900s.