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Centuries of American music history is housed at The Grammy Museum.

From Springsteen to MJ: Where to see America's best music legends

To visit this four-storey treasure trove is to journey through centuries of American music.

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Steve Meacham
Steve Meacham
The Queen Mary has been at Long Beach, California since 1971.

One of the world's most glamorous cruise ships hasn't moved in nearly 50 years

You can still stay on one of the world's most glamorous cruise ships, even though it hasn't moved since 1971.

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Steve Meacham
Steve Meacham
Los Angeles from behind the Hollywood sign.

Six of the best things to do in Hollywood

From cinema history to breathtaking views, here are six top things to do in Hollywood.

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Steve Meacham
Steve Meacham
Virgin Australia premium economy.

Airline review: Is premium economy to the US worth it?

Every aspect of the experience is a noticeable upgrade from economy making it a compelling proposition on a flight of this length.

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LAX is increasingly becoming an airport you no longer have to dread passing through.

LAX no longer airport you need dread getting stuck in

A mind-boggling behemoth, LA's major airport – the third busiest in the US – drives fear into the bravest of souls.

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Kylie McLaughlin
Kylie McLaughlin
The famous Yamashiro.

Six of the best classic LA dining experiences

Get a sense of Old Hollywood with your meal at these historic eateries.

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Andrea Black
Andrea Black
Rooftop pool.

Stylish and sleek, Shade sets the bar high

It's Redondo Beach's time to shine again with the new Shade hotel.

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Tatyana Leonov freelance travel writer for Traveller
Tatyana Leonov
Bodybuilders can be seen working out at Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

The two faces of Venice Beach

It's still raw, gritty and, er, muscular, but upmarket elements are moving in.

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Sky-scraping palm trees line Hollywood's shimmering boulevards as sun-drenched LA's pace takes on a more relaxed tone compared to a big city's usual hustle and bustle. It's star-studded locals flock to its renowned surf beaches via classic routes and highways. Ignore its tarnished reputation - this cultural mish-mash, its gleaming malls, and its ability to reinvent itself makes LA a truly fascinating Californian metropolis.

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Sky-scraping palm trees line Hollywood's shimmering boulevards as sun-drenched LA's pace takes on a more relaxed tone compared to a big city's usual hustle and bustle. It's star-studded locals flock to its renowned surf beaches via classic routes and highways. Ignore its tarnished reputation - this cultural mish-mash, its gleaming malls, and its ability to reinvent itself makes LA a truly fascinating Californian metropolis.

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