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Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, California (Corbis)
Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, California (Corbis)
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Los Angeles Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Ride the movies at Universal Studios.
  • Count the stars on Hollywood Boulevard.
  • Bike, stroll, and picnic in Griffith Park.
  • Enjoy the sun, sand, and surf at Venice, Malibu, and Cabrillo beaches.
  • Discover sea lions, jellyfish, and giant octopi at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Family Overview: Los Angeles, California

By Candyce H. Stapen
This sprawling metropolis boasts one of the biggest city parks in the United States, legendary surfing beaches, great museums, and, of course, the film mecca of Hollywood. Here, find celebrity footprints and handprints in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, as well as the stars of the stars embedded in the Hollywood Walk of Fame sidewalk. Read More

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Best Western Marina Pacific Hotel

1697 Pacific Ave.
Venice, CA 90291 Map

Distance: 13.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa

1755 North Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028 Map

Distance: 6.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608-1001 Map

Distance: 8.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Disneyland Park

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1313 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, California 92802

Distance: 25.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: You're never too old to delight in one of Walt Disney's whimsical worlds, and for more than fifty... Read More
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Guinness World Record Museum

6764 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90028

Distance: 6.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Witness the world's biggest, longest, fastest, and most expensive displays at the Guinness World... Read More
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Santa Monica Pier

Ocean Ave. at the end of Colorado Blvd., Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California 90401

Distance: 14.9 mi. (from destination center)

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Piers have been a tradition in Southern California since the area's 19th-century seaside... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Los Angeles

Distance (mi.)
Burbank Bob Hope Airport 11.9 map
Los Angeles International Airport 12.2 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport 34.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Los Angeles

Distance (mi.)
Long Beach Municipal Airport 17.1 map
Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport 40.0 map
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport 94.7 map

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Los Angeles Vacation Rentals

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Splendid Home on a Lovely Tree-lined Street

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, Linens, Oceanfront, Phone, TV
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Brentwood Masterpiece: Beautiful Home in Los Angeles

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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Luxurious Oceanfront Estate with Gracious Ambiance

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8
Sleeps: 14
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Playground, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils
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