14 must-see attractions in Los Angeles.

Lead: Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second largest city in the United States. It is located in southern California. It is sunny, warm and comfortable most of the time, and the sea breeze in summer is gentle and pleasant. Due to the low rainfall and humidity, Los Angeles is comfortable all year round, neither too cold nor too sultry, suitable for year-round travel.

1. Paul Getty Museum | Paul Getty Museum

The Paul Getty Museum in J has a complex structure, designed by richard meier, and covers an area of 0.75 square miles, covering an area of 1 10 acre. Located in Santa Monica Mountain, the unique design and beautiful environment are all reasons to visit. The museum was founded by the late oil magnate J paul getty. The collection ranges from Greek and Roman cultural relics to contemporary art. The center consists of several buildings and a central garden, as well as a restaurant and cafe.

Address: No.0/200, Getty Center Avenue, Los Angeles.

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2. Griffin Park and Observatory

Griffith Park is located in the east of Santa Monica, covering an area of 42 10 acres, and is the largest national park in California. Griffith Observatory is located at the top of the mountain outside downtown Los Angeles, providing an opportunity to observe whether it is day or night. The Zeiss telescope is the highlight, and you can watch the moon and other planets. There are also three solar telescopes to see the sun. Parks and observatories are named after their founder Griffith J. Griffith.

Official website: www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/griffith.htm

3. Farmers' market

1934, the Los Angeles Farmers' Market was still a very humble place. During the economic recession, 18 farmers got together and set up stalls to sell their products to consumers. They are very successful and the market is expanding. It was really a fruit and vegetable market at that time. Over the years, the market has expanded to accommodate more and more manufacturers. Today, there are all kinds of fruits and vegetables, as well as restaurants and specialty stores. Everything from jewelry, candles, kitchen utensils to children's toys.

Address: 6333 West Third Street, Los Angeles

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4. Music Center | Music Center

At the top of Bunker Hill is the Music Center, which is one of the largest music centers in America. There are four venue locations; Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Tepa Forum.

Official website: www.musiccenter.org

5. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) | Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

The Museum of Contemporary Art consists of three independent areas, which are dedicated to exhibiting works since the 1940s.

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9. World Expo Park

The park covers an area of 160 mu, including California Science Museum, Los Angeles County Natural History Museum and California African American Museum, and there is also a rose garden. How romantic it is to walk through thousands of rose bushes, fountains and pavilions.

Official website: http://www.expositionpark.org/

10. Long Beach | Long Beach

Adjacent to the south of Los Angeles, Long Beach extends along San Pedro Bay. The famous liner "Mary" docked in Long Beach, which was transformed into a hotel and museum. During World War II, Mary was a troop carrier on an ocean liner.

Address: East of Ocean Avenue to Catalina Pier.

1 1.Page Museum and La brea Asphalt Pit | La brea Asphalt Pit

In Hancock Park, artificial asphalt in Los Angeles was formed 40,000 years ago, when oil penetrated rocks. This tar will bury the bones of animals. And keep these bones. The museum found fossils of prehistoric animals in a huge asphalt pit. Visitors can see the fossils of various mammals displayed in the museum, including mammoths, saber-toothed tigers and terrible wolves.

Address: 580 Wilshire Avenue1,Los Angeles.

Official website: http://www.tarpits.org/

12. Angel Flight | Angel Railway

It is called the shortest railway in the world. The total length of the Angel Railway is 298 feet, because it only takes Bunker Hill. It first opened in 190 1, and there are luxurious Victorian houses nearby. The railway stopped running and was demolished on 1969, when the area was being rebuilt. However, in the 1990s, it was reactivated in different places. In 2000, it was closed again, but it was opened to the public again for a nominal fee.

Address: No.35 Nanshan Street1

Official website: http://angelsflight.org/

13. Little Tokyo | Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo, this is an obvious symbol of the prosperity of an ethnic group in Los Angeles. The area includes a cultural center, dozens of Japanese shops and restaurants, and a large shopping center. More than 654.38 million Japanese live in Los Angeles and surrounding counties. The best way to visit this area is to walk between Japanese gardens, markets and museums.

Official website: http://www.littletokyola.org/

14.El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument | Pu Hebraud stands for Los Angeles Historical Monument.

Pu Hebraud stands for the historical monument in Los Angeles and was established in Los Angeles in 178 1. There are various museums, galleries, numerous historical buildings, as well as restaurants, shops and small souvenir suppliers.

Official website: http://elpueblo.lacity.org/

Best travel time in Los Angeles

Tourist season

Los Angeles has a mild Mediterranean climate, with moderate temperature and low humidity. There are plenty of sunshine all year round, with 292 days of sunshine a year. 10 and February are coldest, with an average temperature of 13.7℃ and rainy winter. The hottest months are July and August, with an average temperature of 23.4℃. What a sunny day. Because of its proximity to the sea, the temperature in winter and summer in Los Angeles is much milder than that in the same latitude in the United States. Summer is the best tourist season. At this time, you can swim and play at the seaside, but summer is also the season with the most tourists. If you want to be quiet, you can travel in April, May or September. 10. 165438+1October to March is the rainy season in Los Angeles. Although it is rainy season, it seldom rains. Even after the occasional rainy day, it is often a continuous sunny day, bright sunshine and blue sky.

festival

Christmas lighting activities

65438+February 25th. On Christmas Day in the United States, every household has to put up colorful Christmas lights and hold lighting ceremonies in parks of all sizes to announce the coming of Christmas, which is quite warm. The lighting ceremony in Griffith Park is the biggest and most eye-catching.

Dina float parade in Ba Sha

65438+ 10 month 1. I still remember that after watching the flag-raising live broadcast on New Year's Day every year, I couldn't wait to watch the broadcast of the American float parade, which was held in Pasadena, Ba Sha. This annual activity attracts thousands of tourists to celebrate the New Year on the main street. Usually, the night before, most streets are crowded with people occupying seats, chatting and playing cards with friends with sleeping bags, snacks and drinks, waiting for the early morning; Traffic control began at around seven o'clock, and temporary boards were nailed to the shops on both sides to protect the glass windows from being damaged by people who were too excited. It's worth going, but pay special attention to safety.

Spring season

From the middle of March to the middle of April. Held in Descanso Gardens, La Flint Ridge, Canada, all kinds of flowers compete for beauty.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

From the end of June to the middle of September. A series of music performances at the John Anson Ford amphitheater in Hollywood Hill are suitable for the whole family to spend a wonderful midsummer night.

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Special tips

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