Welcome to
LA LA LAND
Los Angeles / California
Welcome to
Los Angeles / California
Making use of the two first letters of Los and Angeles, this nickname also refers to the state of mind synonymous with Hollywood that is out of touch with reality, focusing on dreams, fantasies, or frivolous endeavors. It was also made more famous by the movie of the same name.
This iconic sign was dedicated in 1923 and was originally conceived as an 18-month outdoor ad campaign for a suburban housing development called “Hollywoodland.” It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains.
The Boardwalk, also known as Ocean Front Walk, is the second most-visited destination in Southern California. It stretches over two miles and hosts hundreds of street vendors and performers along with numerous privately owned restaurants and food venues.
This free-admission site is a unique hybrid of public observatory, planetarium, and exhibition space, as well as being a national leader in public astronomy. It is one of the most popular informal education facilities in the United States and the most-visited public observatory in the world.