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Los Angeles is as much an idea as it is a physical city. It sprawls across 467 square mi; add in the surrounding five-county metropolitan area, and you've got an area of more than 34,000 square mi. Contrary to popular myth, however, that doesn't mean you have to spend all your time in a car. In fact, getting out of your car is the only way to really get to know Los Angeles. We've divided the major sightseeing areas into 10 driving and walking tours that take you through the various entertainment-industry-centered, financial, beach-front, wealthy, and fringe neighborhoods and minicities that make up the vast L.A. area. But remember, no single locale -- whether it be Malibu, downtown, Beverly Hills, or Burbank -- fully embodies Los Angeles. It's in the mix that you'll discover the city's character.... More


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This world-class aquarium features more than 12,500 animals in 50 exhibits. Highlights include: Shark Lagoon with more than 150 sharks visitors can touch; Lorikeet ... View Details


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