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.
Six of the best classic LA dining experiences
Get a sense of Old Hollywood with your meal at these historic eateries.
Stylish and sleek, Shade sets the bar high
It's Redondo Beach's time to shine again with the new Shade hotel.
The two faces of Venice Beach
It's still raw, gritty and, er, muscular, but upmarket elements are moving in.
Buzz Lightyear replaces Tinkerbell as Pixar takes over Disneyland
Move over Donald and Mickey, Pixar is taking over the Disney heartland.
Flight test: Always check which aircraft you're flying on
Those wanting to experience the redesigned Polaris Business class seats need to check carefully.
Seven dishes you should try in LA
Even if he's not staying at this hotel, chef Luke Mangan will head there for its burger.
Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to Los Angeles
Here are 20 things you need to know before landing in La La Land.
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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.
