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.

Actress with Most Oscars

Katherine Hepburn, who won the Oscar four times.
Alegria Cocina Latina

Spanish and Latin American food and a hip crowd make it a popular bistro. Live entertainment on weekends.
All-time Oscar Winner

Walt Disney – 26 awards.
Alto Palato

Locals are addicted to the crispy thin-crust pizza and the tempting menu. The Wednesday three-course prix fixe dinner is a steal.
American Cinematheque

To listen to Hollywood actors and directors discuss movies, attend screenings by this group headquartered at the historic Egyptian Theatre (see The Egyptian Theatre, The Egyptian Theatre). The schedule ranges from retrospectives to filmmaker tributes.
Ammo

Simple California comfort food is served from morning to night at this tiny but cosy minimalist café.
Anderton Court

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s later buildings (1953), the zigzagging ramp cradling a well of light is reminiscent of the New York Guggenheim Museum.
Angel City Books

Bookworms in search of rare and out-of-print books may find what they’re looking for. A great café next door.
Angelini Osteria

Having cooked for the Pope and presidents, Chef Angelini now regales homesick Italians and foodies with his comfort food.
Angelino Heights

In the 1880s, this was one of LA’s first suburbs and an elegant neighborhood with stately Victorian mansions along streets such as Carroll Avenue and Kellam Avenue. Many surviving buildings have been lovingly restored by their current owners. The 1300 block of Carroll Avenue has the finest, including the Haskin House at No. 1344 and the Foy House at No. 1325. They are open to the public only during tours run by the LA Conservancy (see LA Conservancy Tours).

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Restaurant price categories

Price categories include a three-course meal for one, a glass of house wine, and all unavoidable extra charges including tax.
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- over $80