Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the home to movies, American glamour and beautiful beaches. It's a huge city, difficult but not impossible to explore by public transport (renting a car is better).
Disneyland California
Disneyland California
Disneyland California is one of the two Disney resorts in the USA (Florida being the other). It is the first Disney park that opened, and the only one built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney himself.
Disneyland California
Disneyland California
Hollywood
Me on Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood is one of the most famous areas of Los Angeles. It's filled with all you'd expect from the world's most famous area for the film industry, with themed diners, the stars down Hollywood Boulevard, gift shops and of course the Hollywood sign.
Me with the Hollywood sign
It's difficult to get too close to the Hollywood sign, as getting too close is technically illegal, so be careful when you go hunting for that perfect photo of you and it.
Warner Brothers Studio Tour
Warner Brothers Studio Tour
I imagine that this tour changes over time, so the tour I took in 2007 could be very different to the tour you will take. The tour itself is great fun - it's great to see famous sets from your favourite shows and films.
Set of ER
My favourite parts of my tour were being sorted by the Harry Potter sorting hat - I got Gryffindor! (no photos allowed though), being in the kitchen from Monica's apartment in Friends (no photos allowed though), and being in Central Perk from Friends (photos below).
Central Perk
Central Perk
Venice Beach
Venice Beach
Venice Beach is one of the coolest parts of LA, and a place you should definitely spend time in. It has lots of great bars and cafes, a very relaxed and bohemian atmosphere, and a very decent beach.
Venice Beach
Me on Venice Beach
Venice Beach Sunset
Universal Studios
Me at Universal Studios
Universal Studios is another chance for you to experience the Hollywood film culture of Los Angeles. With rides, cafes, and a strong theme towards the film industry, Universal Studios is a really fun day out.
Universal Studios
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Santa Monica is one of the most famous beaches in LA, and has one of the most famous piers in the world. Come here to see beautiful people, and to enjoy the beach and the pier.
Me at Santa Monica
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