Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Los Angeles, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Geography
Los Angeles sits on a coastal plain with the Pacific Ocean to the south and west, the San Gabriel Mountains to the east and the Santa Monica Mountains to the north. The sprawling city... read more
History
Thousands of years ago the area now known as Los Angeles was a paradise of pristine beaches, mountains and desert. Back then the coastal region was inhabited by the Chumash and Tongva... read more
Los Angeles Timeline
Los Angeles Timeline
1542 Portugese explorer Joao Cabrilho declares what was not yet a city as The City of God.
1781 Settlers from the San Gabriel Mission concisely name the city El... read more
