Los Angeles, USA
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, blending Hollywood dreams with beachside chill. From palm-lined boulevards and iconic film studios to taco trucks and sunsets over the Pacific, LA is where fame, culture, and sunshine collide.
Quick City Snapshot
- City Name: Los Angeles, USA
- Local Nickname: “The City of Angels”
- Population: ~4 million (city), ~13 million (metro area)
- Currency: US Dollar ($)
- Language: English
- Famous Landmark: Hollywood Sign
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8)
5 Popular Local Foods
- 🌮 Street tacos
- 🍔 In-N-Out Burger
- 🥑 Avocado toast
- 🍣 Sushi (especially in Little Tokyo)
- 🧋 Boba tea (everywhere in Koreatown and the Valley)
5 Bucket List Items
- 🌴 Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 🏖️ Chill at Venice Beach or Santa Monica Pier
- 🎬 Take a studio tour (like Universal or Warner Bros.)
- 🛍️ Shop on Rodeo Drive
- 🌄 Hike to the Griffith Observatory for sunset views
Things to Collect
- 🎟️ Studio tour ticket stub
- 🎬 Mini clapperboard or “Hollywood” souvenir
- 🧾 Receipt from In-N-Out (iconic west coast experience)
- 🕶️ Knockoff sunglasses from a boardwalk vendor
- 📸 Photo booth strip from Santa Monica Pier
Neighborhood Checklist
- Hollywood
- Venice
- Santa Monica
- Beverly Hills
- Koreatown
- Silver Lake
- Downtown LA
- Echo Lake
Printable Activities
Common Phrases
- Stoked - denotes excitement or enthusiasm
- Gnarly - something crazy, intense, risky, or horrible
- Grub - food or snacks
- The Industry - film or television industry
- Dude - a person
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