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.

J. Crew

The retail store of this famous catalog line has the same practical yet stylish clothing and accessories for men and women at reasonable prices.
Jan Baum Gallery

Jan Baum is a top dealer in international and American art and represents prominent African-American artists, including the Saar family. Betye Saar designed downtown’s Biddy Mason park (see Biddy Mason: A Passage of Time).
Japanese American National Museum

Housed in a Buddhist temple, this museum chronicles the history of Japanese Americans.
Jewelry District

Precious gems, watches, and all kinds of fine jewelry are sold in shops in what has long been the center of Los Angeles’s jewelry industry.
Joan’s on Third

This little deli is great for gourmets on the go or out for a casual lunch. The tarragon chicken salad is excellent.
Jody Maroni’s Sausage Kingdom

The simple sausage goes gourmet at this locally popular but unassuming take-out stand.
Joe’s

Joe’s has the feel of a neighborhood eatery but fills up nightly with discerning diners from all over town who love Joe Miller’s exciting California-French concoctions.
Joe’s

Joe Miller is one of LA’s most dedicated and competent chefs, and his excellent French-infused California cuisine has leagues of loyal fans. Using only fresh, seasonal ingredients, Miller shows off his far-reaching talent with frequently changing menus. The prix fixe dinners are good value, while lunches are a real steal. Dinner reservations are a must to avoid disappointment later.
John Belushi

A drug overdose ended this Blues Brother’s life at age 33 in 1982 at the Chateau Marmont Hotel.
Junípero Serra (1713–84)

Spanish missionary and founder of 21 California missions, including LA’s Mission San Gabriel.

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