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.

Ronald Reagan Library

A chunk of the Berlin Wall, a cruise missile, and a recreated Oval Office are the highlights of this museum dedicated to the 40th US president (b.1911). Exhibits trace Reagan’s life from his Illinois childhood, through his Hollywood career to his political ascent, first as California governor, then as president during the waning Cold War years.
Rooftop Bar at The Standard Downtown

Ultra-cool spot with bird’s-eye city views and unique water-beds for lounging (see The Standard Downtown).
Rosalind’s

Try the fragrant meat and vegetable stews at this Ethiopian joint. Music and dance erupt frequently.
Rose Bowl

Every New Year’s Day since 1923, the classic stand-off between the leading teams of college football’s Pacific Coast and Big Ten conferences has taken place at this historic landmark stadium. The Bowl has also hosted five professional football Super Bowls, the 1994 World Cup soccer finals, and many other major sporting events. Its giant flea market, held every second Sunday of the month, is legendary.
Rose Bowl

Pasadena’s most famous landmark, the Rose Bowl draws worldwide attention every New Year’s Day when two top-ranking college football teams battle it out for the Rose Bowl Game Trophy. College football first became part of the Tournament of Roses in 1902 when Stanford was trounced 49-0 by Michigan. Architect Myron Hunt’s originally horseshoe-shaped structure was later converted into an elliptical shape and enlarged to its current seating capacity of 93,000.
Royce Hall

One of UCLA’s original buildings, the 1929 Romanesque Royce Hall (see University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)) once hosted greats such as George Gershwin. Today, the hall presents an avant-garde calendar of dance, music, and theater events.
Runyan Canyon Park

Minutes from the Walk of Fame, this small urban park has some moderately difficult trails and a colorful history – the ruins near the Fuller Steet entrance were built in 1930 by opera star John McCormack and Errol Flynn lived in one of the pool houses in the late 1950s. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy purchased the park in 1983.
Saddle Ranch Chop House

A Texas-style steakhouse popular with families until 10pm, after which it becomes a lively night-time hangout complete with mechanical bull.
Safari Inn

Easily recognized by its classic neon sign, this retro motel has undergone a facelift. Rooms, some with full kitchens, now sparkle in peach and blue. Close to Universal, NBC, and Warner Bros studios.
Sailing

Skipper around the marina or cruise out to the open ocean with your very own sailboat. Rental outfits usually have a variety for you to choose from.

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