Swimming pools, movie stars…Los Angeles is the stuff of dreams for many. With endlessly beautiful weather, swaying palm trees and international flavor, this hometown of the rich and famous is one of the best places in the United States for (movie)star gazing, shopping and dining. Landmark Los Angeles restaurants like The Ivy, Trader Vics and Dan Tanas offer more than just memorable cuisine. Packed each night with celebrities and the movers and shakers of Hollywood, the chance to rub elbows with the stars is worth the wait for a reservation to sample the local Los Angeles food.
 
Shopping in L.A. is as eclectic as the city’s 3.8 million residents. From trendy boutiques on Melrose Avenue to upscale luxury retailers along Rodeo Drive, no Los Angeles vacation is complete without exploring the plethora of Los Angeles stores found throughout the city.
 
Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in the United States. The Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to almost 12.9 million people and encompasses most of Southern California, including Los Angeles County and Orange County. The OC has been the site of several popular television series, perhaps the most famous being teen reality series "The OC" and Orange County Choppers.
 
In addition to shopping and stargazing, top Los Angeles attractions are tours of Universal Studios Hollywood, a stroll along Venice Beach, exploring famous streets like Hollywood Boulevard and the Sunset Strip, nightlife in Old Town Pasadena, Disneyland amusement park and an almost unlimited number of galleries, exhibits and theater productions throughout the metro area.
 
Los Angeles rental property runs the gamut from beachfront cottages to homes in the hills, downtown apartments and charming bed and breakfasts.