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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.
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Just steps from Sunset Strip, each of the five rooms of this Spanish-Mediterranean home is unique. The hosts whip up amazing breakfasts.
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Downtown’s first trendy hotel made an immediate splash when it debuted in 2002. The rooftop bar with its balmy pool and trendy scene is the place to be. Rooms are large with minimalist interiors.
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Shag is back and the pool is cool at this good-value retro hangout on Sunset Strip. Party in the lobby, which morphs into a lounge at night with DJ-spun music. The pool, intriguingly fringed by indigo-blue Astroturf, is also good for loitering.
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Rococo master Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770) is known for his exuberant ceiling frescoes. This canvas shows off his bold compositions and use of color.
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Catch local and touring bands on their way to greatness – Elton John and Sheryl Crow have played here. The upstairs balcony offers good stage views and there are three bars.
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Hemmed in by an unusual wall made of warped clinker bricks and boulders, this pretty house has a stained-glass front door.
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Catering to a “Rolls-Royce” rock’n’roll crowd, this hot hangout at the Sunset Marquis Hotel (see The Whiskey Bar, Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas) is owned by Rande Gerber, husband of super-model Cindy Crawford. Getting past the velvet rope isn’t easy, especially when big names such as Bono from U2 come by.
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The door policy might be tight, but you’ll be mingling with celebs at the Sunset Marquis (see The Whiskey Bar, Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas).
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This house has lost much of its Craftsman look thanks to the replacement of the shingle exterior with painted stucco.
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This live concert venue is encased by the lovely 1931 Art Deco Pelissier Building.
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