Los Angeles, in southwestern California, extends 35 miles from Pacific Ocean. It consist of too many varied elements and mixed population for quick classification. Residents are from all over the United States, with native born Californians. Los Angeles International Airport is 1 miles from the central business district. Travel time one hour.
To see the old Spanish landmarks, visit Olvera Street, with its shops, restaurants, curiosities; most interesting in the evening. The Old Mission Church, on North Main Street, at Sunset Boulevard, is the oldest in the city.
In central Los Angeles, visit Chinatown’s shops and bazaars and dine in a Chinese restaurant. See Little Tokyo, recently restored as an authentic Japanese community. A few blocks north of this region is El Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historical Monument. Arco Plaza is downtown’s ‘City Beneath the City’ – with nine restaurants and 35 retail shops. The Civic Center is beautifully illuminated at night, bounded by Sunset Boulevard, Grand Avenue, First and San Pedro Streets.
The art galleries on La Cienega Boulevard are especially interesting on open house Monday nights when Angelenos promenade to view the latest paintings and sculptures. Hollywood radio and television studios are all interesting. Visit the Universal Studios on daily tours. Both CBS and NBC have studio tours.
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