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.

The Bar at the Hotel Bel-Air

Soft lighting, music, and a crackling fireplace provide the perfect romantic backdrop at this luxury bar (see Hotel Bel-Air).
The Bridge

This cutting-edge theater has been subtitled “cinema de lux” for very good reason. Enjoy recently released movies sitting in large and luxurious leather chairs.
The Charles Sumner Greene House (1901–16)

Charles experimented with many Craftsman ideas while building his own home. The front room, buttressed by boulders and bricks, was a later addition.
The Cole House (1906)

This large home, owned by a church, marks the first time the Greenes added a porte-cochere (a porchlike roof) above the driveway in front of the house.
The Comedy & Magic Club

Famous comics including Jay Leno (on most Sundays) try out new material here.
The Derby

This glamorous venue became the center of the swing dance revival in the 1990s after being featured in the movie The Swingers . There’s still plenty of jivin’, and swing lessons at least twice weekly (usually Monday and Saturday), while hip hop, house, and other sounds draw crowds on remaining nights.
The Duncan-Irwin House (1902)

This large, beautiful home, originally a single story bungalow, pays homage to Japanese design with its slightly upturned roofs.
The Egyptian Theatre

This oldest of Hollywood Boulevard’s themed 1920s movie palaces houses the American Cinematheque. It presents art house fare and the documentary Forever Hollywood on weekends. Regular events feature famous directors and actors.
The Fairmont Miramar

On the site of the private home of Santa Monica’s founder, Senator John Jones, the Miramar has welcomed guests since the roaring 1920s. For the ultimate in luxury, book a poolside garden bungalow.
The Four Seasons

Enormous floral arrangements welcome guests to this refined hotel whose delights include a full-service spa and free limousine rides within a 2-mile (3-km) radius. At the Windows Lounge you may find yourself sipping cocktails next to someone famous. Children under 18 stay free with parents.

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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