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.

Hotel Bel-Air

Luxury is taken very seriously at this romantic retreat cherished for its tranquility and tropical gardens complete with white swans. Savor elegant Franco-California cuisine or sip a glass of port by a crackling fire in the piano bar.
Hotel California

This delightful Santa Monica cottage trades grandness for whimsy. Blonde wood furniture, hardwood floors, and hand-painted surfboards doubling as headboards add to the breezy feel.
Hotel Oceana

One of Santa Monica’s prettiest hotels, the Oceana has flirtatiously colorful decor reminiscent of the French Riviera. Many of the large suites have views of the ocean.
Hotel Queen Mary

Stay in the roomy quarters of the Queen Mary with their polished wood and thick carpets to savor the romantic ambience of a bygone era (see Features of the Queen Mary).
House of Blues

The original HOB branch has an eclectic schedule of performers, including long-time favorites such as Joan Armatrading and the Bangles. The Sunday Gospel brunch is an institution.
How the Oscar got its Name

The statuette got its name in 1931 after future Academy executive director Margaret Herrick remarked that it resembled her uncle Oscar.
Hugh Grant

Caught in the sexual act with a prostitute in his car, he was given two years’ probation and a fine.
Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens

One of LA’s great cultural treasures invites visitors to experience its fine paintings, rare manuscripts, and gorgeous gardens
Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens

A perfect synthesis of nature and culture, this amazing estate houses priceless collections of paintings and rare manuscripts that were started by railroad tycoon Henry E. Huntington and his wife, Arabella, in the early 19th century.
Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens

This treasure trove of high culture is the legacy of railroad baron Henry E. Huntington. He made his vast fortune as a real estate speculator and owner of LA’s first mass transit system, the Big Red Cars (see Henry Huntington’s Big Red Cars).

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Hotel price categories

For the cheapest standard double room per night (without breakfast), taxes, and extra charges.
- under $100
- $100–$150
- $150–$250
- $250–$350
- over $350