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 Gamble House (1908)

This handcrafted masterpiece is a symphony of rich wood, leaded glass windows, and a stained-glass Tiffany door.
The Georgian Hotel

This 1933 seaside hotel was an instant hit with the movie elite seeking to escape the Hollywood heat. Behind the Art Deco façade await newly spiffed up guest rooms in chocolate colors, most with ocean views.
The Getty Center

Although best known for its collection of European art, the Getty offers much more – a hilltop setting with sweeping views from the ocean to the mountains, architecture as exquisite as “frozen music” (to quote Goethe), and landscaped gardens that are nothing less than the finest art.
The Getty Center

One of the best bargains in town, this striking hilltop complex is a marvel of modern architecture and a mecca for fans of European art. Stunning views.
The Getty Center

The architecture of the extraordinary Getty Center is said to outshine the art displayed within its galleries. Architect Richard Meier has created an elegant, sophisticated space that is nevertheless warmly welcoming.
The Grafton on Sunset

Standing next to the Mondrian, the Grafton has a more accessible and low-key ambience. The lobby is flanked by the fashionable Balboa Lounge and a steakhouse and leads to the pool.
The Groundlings

TV star Lisa Kudrow (of the TV series Friends ) graduated from here.
The Grove

Adjoining the Farmers Market, The Grove is an attractive, upscale outdoor shopping and dining center with a first-rate 14-screen movie theater. Open since 2002, this mall features highlights such as a historic trolley connecting it with the market, a fountain that occasionally erupts into a choreographed water show set to music, and a bronze sculpture of flying angels. Along with adjacent CBS and the Farmers Market, The Grove occupies land once owned by the Gilmore family, who made their fortune from oil. Gilmore Stadium, home of the Hollywood Stars, a baseball team owned by Bing Crosby, Cecil B. De Mille, and Barbara Stanwyck, was once located where CBS now stands.
The Grove at Farmers Market

Outdoor mall with mock streetscape and fountains (see The Grove).
The Halsted House (1905)

Originally one of the brothers’ smallest designs, this bungalow sports a deep overhang of eaves sheltering the main entrance along the driveway side.

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