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Los Angeles is such a large, spread out city, it can be difficult to know where to stay when visiting. There are hundreds of neighborhoods within the city limits, plus several technically separate cities within or along its borders, like Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. With so many neighborhoods covering such a large area, LA [...]
From a bar shaped like a barrel to a large neon clown and the city’s oldest tiki bar, retro valley eccentricity is alive and well in North Hollywood. Plus, with a metro stop and nearby freeways, it’s easy to get to this part of town. Here’s your guide for what to see, eat, and drink in the Los Angeles neighborhood of North Hollywood.
California is a large and diverse state. From beaches to mountains, deserts to forests, and big cities to small towns, the Golden State has it all. Here are some of the best day trips from Los Angeles all within two hours driving from the city.
When in Sherman Oaks, the main things to do are eat and shop, plus a bit of outdoor activity. Here’s what to do (and eat) in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Whether you’re a local or visitor, there are some experiences you’ve just got to have to best enjoy and appreciate this multifaceted city. Here are 14 of the best things to do in Los Angeles, plus bonus add ons, to give you a taste of all LA has to offer.
Throughout its modern history, the island has served as a getaway for Hollywood stars, a practice spot for the Chicago Cubs, and a secret training site for the US Armed Forces. Above all, though, the island is meant as an escape for everyone. Here’s your guide to marvelous Catalina Island.
With Agua Dulce's farms and ranches, rustic town center, and famed jagged rocks all surrounded by rolling hills, you’ll feel like you’re a world away.
The city of Los Angeles is a vast blanket of neighborhoods, quilted together by freeways and canyon roads. Whether you’re a tourist who wants to see more than the big attractions or a local who seeks to see every inch of this town, Papers and Airplanes Exploring LA aims to guide you in your adventures.