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Los AngelesUnited States

Surf beaches, canyon hikes and the film industry, spread across a very wide city.

The vibe

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Derived from Los Angeles’s strongest Destination DNA attributes.

Where is Los Angeles?

Map showing the location of Los Angeles, United StatesLos Angeles, United States is in North America. The marker shows its approximate position.
Simplified location map: Los Angeles, United States, North America.

Los Angeles is in the southwestern United States, on the Pacific coast of southern California.

At a glance

Country
United States
Region
North America
City size
Mega city
English
Native English-speaking

Why you might like Los Angeles

  • Surfing
  • Entertainment
  • Beach
  • Warm & sunny
  • Hiking
  • Mountains

Los Angeles is a collection of distinct districts rather than a centre: Venice and Malibu for surf and sand, Griffith Park and the Santa Monica Mountains for trails, and Hollywood and the Getty for studios and art. Distances are large and a car makes almost everything easier.

Los Angeles in facts

Country
United States
Region
North America
City size
Mega city · ~13M residents

Urban area population · UN World Urbanization Prospects and national statistics offices, 2024

English
Native English-speaking

Not scored by the index because English is a native or official everyday language.

Why Los Angeles stands out

  1. The city is the centre of the American film and television industry, with studios, the Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign tied to that history.

  2. Los Angeles spans a large area of distinct neighbourhoods, from the beach communities of Santa Monica and Venice to the hills of Hollywood.

  3. Griffith Observatory sits in the hills above the city and offers views over the Los Angeles basin and, on clear days, the Pacific.

  4. The city has a significant Mexican and broader Latin American cultural presence, visible in neighbourhoods like Boyle Heights and its food scene.

Good to know

  • The city is heavily car-dependent, and distances between neighbourhoods can take significantly longer than they appear on a map due to traffic.
  • Public transit exists, including a growing metro system, but it does not cover the whole city as comprehensively as a car does.
  • Weather is generally dry and mild year-round, with little seasonal variation compared to much of the country.

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