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.

Heritage Square Museum

Unlike those on Carroll Avenue, most other Victorian-era homes had a date with the wrecking ball. A few were spared destruction and were air-lifted by helicopter to form the Heritage Square Museum. Eight vintage beauties cluster here – five residences, a church, a barn, and a railroad depot that also happens to be a visitor center, all sporting gables and turrets. The Hale House, impressively restored, stands out from the rest.
Hermosa Beach

South of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa (see South Bay) has a busy bar and restaurant scene right where Pier Avenue meets the sand. Beach volleyball is the local pastime and national tournaments take place throughout the year. Only the paved South Bay Bicycle Trail that runs from Marina del Rey to Palos Verdes lies between the sand and private homes.
Hiking

Around 600 miles (1,000 km) of hiking trails meander through the Santa Monica Mountains, stretching from Griffith Park in Hollywood to the north of Malibu. Will Rogers State Park and Topanga State Park are good gateways for hiking.
Hilton Checkers Hotel

An island of old-world sophistication in the fast-paced Financial District, this 1927 hotel is great for conducting business in style. Prepare for your meetings in lovely leather chairs at a marble desk.
Historic Hollywood Boulevard

The boulevard that gave birth to the movie industry is still associated with the stars, even if the only ones around today are those embedded in the sidewalk.
Hollyhock House

Los Feliz is also home to the Hollyhock House, a community arts center. The Mayan-style mansion was designed by Frank Lloyd in 1921 for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall. Depictions of the holly-hock, her favorite flower, appear everywhere on façades and in furniture.
Hollyhock House

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces, the 1921 Hollyhock House was the architect’s first LA commission. Anchoring Barnsdall Park, the avant-garde architecture of the house takes full advantage of the mild California climate. Wright created seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor space and made ample use of patios, porches, and rooftop terraces.
Hollywood & Highland

Shop beneath the Hollywood Sign at this fanciful outdoor mall in Tinseltown.
Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood’s main artery (see Historic Hollywood Boulevard), one of the district’s most glamorous streets during its pre-World War II heydays, has been revitalized in recent years. The focus of this rejuvenation is the extravagantly designed Hollywood and Highland complex, but old favorites such as Mann’s Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame have also received a fresh sheen.

Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Bowl

Concerts beneath the stars at this natural amphitheater are a beloved summer tradition. The range extends from Beethoven to the Beatles, cabaret to rock. Enjoy a picnic before the show. Cheap tickets are available for some shows.

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