Los Angeles California Hotels - City Information

Los Angeles is a city of magnitude, diversity, culture and an eclectic mix of lifestyles. The second largest city in the U.S. behind New York City, the population exceeds 4 million and LA County bests 10 million, guaranteeing a plethora of Los Angeles, California hotels! Located along the southern California coastline, LA is known for its sunny skies and mild weather, making it the perfect place for your next vacation!

Visitors to Los Angeles arrive in every way imaginable; many choose to fly into Los Angeles World Airport (LAX) and select from its nearby Los Angeles, CA hotels. City buses are available but a majority choose to drive as the area is very spread out. Once you are in LA you realize that traffic is simply part of the experience, so go with the flow and explore the network of highways which take you to surrounding communities and their various attractions.

LA is a tourist’s mecca and the number of attractions is amazing. One way to get acclimated and oriented to the city is to take a sightseeing tour. There are various possible tours; some will take you along famous streets and by landmarks such as Hollywood, La Brea Tar Pits, the Sunset Strip and Movie Star Homes. Others will drop off and pick up at nearby attractions such as Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.

A quick drive to Santa Monica brings sunny beaches, al fresco dining, excellent boutique shopping and the venerable Santa Monica Pier. For convenience, you will be pleased with one of our discount hotels in this area, many with perfect Pacific Ocean views. If you have a little more time, plan a day trip to Catalina Island. Just 22 miles off the coast, this bit of paradise provides visitors a year-round mild climate to enjoy striking vistas, all kinds of water sports, golf, spas, art galleries, hiking and dining.

Get star struck in LA on the Hollywood Walk of Fame or on Rodeo Drive. This is a shopper’s paradise, so don’t hesitate to browse designer stores you have always dreamed of visiting, such as Versace or Manolo Blahnik. Your favorite star may be shopping right next to you!

You don’t have to be rich and famous to enjoy this extravagant city. LA hosts several Jazz events featuring well-known artists throughout the year. Head down to Venice Beach to enjoy the sun, sand, surfing, volleyball or bicycling. Set your sights on the Aquarium of the Pacific as you admire one of its 10,000 marine animals from several regions of the Pacific Ocean.

Of course, LA offers every kind of professional sports team to follow including the Dodgers, Lakers, Clippers and Kings. UCLA and USC offer major college sports action as well. You can see some of these games along with concerts and other major events at the well-known Staples Center. Another popular activity is taking a studio set tour at Universal Studios. You can spend all day at this entertainment megoplex with rides and exhibits based upon your favorite Hollywood movies.

There are so many hotels from which to choose, in many different areas, from discount to luxury. This can be overwhelming for a first time visitor! One option is to spend some time looking at the Attractions in the area using the blue tab at the top of this page. Once you have chosen the attraction(s) where you plan to spend the majority of your time, check out the discount hotels in the surrounding area – there will certainly be accommodations to suit your needs. Remember, Los Angeles is very large and very diverse; like other large cities, traffic is simply a fact of life. Plan ahead so your visit is as smooth as possible!

The City of Angels offers the best year-round weather, so you can feel safe to plan a visit any time of the year. Let OneTravelSource.com help you plan with this City Guide!