The Raw Arts Festival has been held annually for the past 4 years in London (twice), Valencia and New York. It has grown each year in size and popularity, and 2008 is proving to be no different.
Mishima is a cute, friendly, authentic little Japanese noodle joint on Third Street near the Beverly Center, tucked discreetly into a mini-mall but definitely deserving of a visit. (Japanese)
Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed The City of Angels, Los Angeles is rated an alpha world city and has an estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2) in Southern California. Additionally, the Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to nearly 12.9 million people who hail from all over the globe and speak 224 different languages. Los Angeles is the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populous and one of the most diverse counties in the United States. Its inhabitants are known as "Angelenos". (from wikipedia)
Family owned and operated, Nyala's Ethiopian Cuisine has been around since 1988, smack in the middle of Fairfax Avenue's Ethiopian Row, below Wilshire Boulevard. (Ethiopian)
Los Angeles was founded in 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve as El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Ángeles de Porciúncula (The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels of Porziuncola). It became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its independence from Spain. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican-American War, Los Angeles and California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States; Mexico retained the territory of Baja California. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood. (from wikipedia)
Melrose Avenue may have momentarily lost its reputation as Los Angeles' best shopping enclave to its pricier neighbor, Robertson Boulevard, but it still has Dolce, a warm, cozy Italian restaurant. (Italian)
The breathtaking interior decor will surprise you as you enter this authentic Indian restaurant. (Pakistani restaurant)
Los Angeles is one of the world's centers of culture, technology, media, business, and international trade. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. Los Angeles leads the world in producing popular entertainment — such as motion picture, television, internet content, video games and recorded music — which forms the base of its international fame and global status. Therefore, it is also frequently referred to as The Entertainment Capital of the World. (from wikipedia)
The best way to describe this Los Angeles mainstay is "old fashioned." It has been at its present location for what seems like a millenium. (Mexican restaurant)
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena complex is one of the most prestigious and historic sports monuments in America today. The two buildings have operated in tandem since 1959, but the storied history of the Complex dates back to the early 20th Century. The Coliseum and Sports Arena are under the authority of the Los Angeles Coliseum Commission, which was formed under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act on September 25, 1945. Although this governing body is comprised of representatives from the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles and State of California, no taxpayer funds are used to support the facilities. The complex is supported solely by revenue generated from these two facilities.
The elegant, chandelier-obsessed French restaurant Ortolan is so dark in certain sections that the wait staff provides guests with mini-flashlights to read the menu. (French restaurant)
Sofitel LA is the city's hottest new destination, with stunning interiors featuring French style and Hollywood glamour. Our Los Angeles hotel accommodations sit on the corner of La Cienega and Beverly Boulevard, opposite the Beverly Center. Enjoy sleek Los Angeles hotel rooms near world-famous Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue, and Sunset Boulevard. New additions to this Los Angeles hotel include SIMON LA by Kerry Simon, STONE ROSE LOUNGE by Rande Gerber, and LeSpa at Sofitel.
Perfectly situated on the fashionable Westside, adjacent to Beverly Hills, this elegant Los Angeles hotel offers easy access to all the sights of this vibrant city. Set on seven lush acres, with 726 spacious newly renovated guestrooms, world-class spa and fitness center, our Los Angeles luxury hotel is a resort retreat in the midst of the city. Discover why this Century Plaza hotel and spa has been the choice of dignitaries for more than 40 years.
Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles, California, United States. It is often referred to by its airport code LAX, with the letters usually pronounced individually. LAX is located in southwestern Los Angeles in the neighborhood of Westchester, 16 mi (26 km) from the downtown core.With 61,895,548 passengers in 2007, LAX is the fifth busiest airport in the world and is served by direct flights to North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and The Middle East. The airport is a major hub for United Airlines and a focus city for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. The airport is also an international focus city for Mexicana Airlines, which serves several daily flights from destinations within Mexico.The facility also serves as a base for the United States Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles operating 3 HH-65 Dolphin helicopters. (from wikipedia)
With its Philippe Starck design, acclaimed Asia de Cuba restaurant, the red-hot Skybar, and its fabled Sunset Boulevard address, Mondrian is a sophisticated, modern urban resort that totally reinvents the hotel experience.
The Wilshire Grand is centrally located in downtown Los Angeles, and walking distance to almost everything downtown has to offer. Located at the corner of 7th street and Figueroa, and only 4 blocks to the Los Angeles Convention Center, Staples Center, Nokia Theater and the new LA Live Complex.
If you’re planning to travel on business or leisure to Southern California, treat yourself to the classic comfort at the Miyako Hotel Japanese hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Our spacious lodging accommodations set the standard for Los Angeles, California hotels. For spacious lodging accommodations with comfort and value, treat yourself to the Miyako Hotel in downtown LA. Book your hotel reservation in LA at this Southern California hotel online today.
Relax in one of our 485 spacious guest rooms, designed to ensure your comfort. Our two restaurants and lobby lounge are the perfect place to relax after a long day. Keep in touch with our full-service business center or get a good workout at our fitness center.
The premier choice for celebrities, presidents and dignitaries for 85 years, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel offers historic grandeur and modern luxury in the heart of exciting downtown Los Angeles. Find yourself steps away from major attractions like the Staples Center and NOKIA Theater, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dodger Stadium and the Museum of Contemporary Art, and a just short drive from Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the beach cities.
From Hollywood horrors to Melrose boutiques, from eclectic Venice to sleek Santa Monica, Los Angeles is famously fabulous. Shop like a starlet, dine like a diva, sunbathe like a celebrity. Even doing business can be glamorous at Marriott's Los Angeles hotels, where you'll find:
The Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza sits atop historic Bunker Hill in the heart of sophisticated downtown Los Angeles. Downtown’s only four-diamond convention hotel, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel features luxurious accommodations and modern conveniences that suit the needs of business and leisure travelers alike.
Hollywood is a district in the city of Los Angeles, California, situated west-northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word "Hollywood" is often used as a metonym of cinema of the United States. Today, much of the movie industry has dispersed into surrounding areas such as Burbank and the Los Angeles Westside but significant auxiliary industries, such as editing, effects, props, post-production and lighting companies, remain in Hollywood.Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues and concert stages to premiere major theatrical releases and host the Academy Awards. It is a popular destination for nightlife and tourism and home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
As the crowning jewel of all our presentations, the Los Angeles Philharmonic offers numerous series from four to eight concerts (evenings and matinees) on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Choose your favorite time and day and enjoy.
Grauman's Chinese Theatre is the most famous theatre in the world. Since its gala opening in May 1927, millions of movie patrons and visitors to Hollywood have been drawn to the theatre. They come to be entertained and enthralled by the legendary Chinese, home to the Forecourt of the Stars.The Chinese was the dream of Sid Grauman, "Hollywood's Master Showman." Filled with exotic art from China, the theatre's jade-green bronze roof rises 90 feet into the air. Spectacularly lit at night, it is a true Hollywood landmark.
- World's first circular office building.
Between its light rail and heavy rail systems, Los Angeles Metro Rail has 73 miles (117 km) miles of rail, averaging 308,653 trips per weekday, and accounting for approximately 1.1% of the 29 million daily trips originating in Los Angeles County. The network includes three above-ground light rail lines (Gold Line, Blue Line, and Green Line) and one underground subway with two branches (Red Line and Purple Line). Ranked by daily ridership, the Los Angeles subway ranked as the ninth-busiest rapid transit system in the United States. Ranked by passengers per route mile, however, the system ranks sixth, transporting 8,846 passengers per route mile, more than San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit or the Chicago 'L'.
