About

The City of Angels is the commercial, cultural and financial center of Southern California. The second-most populous city in the country, it is home to Hollywood, a focal point of the world’s entertainment industry. The ethnically diverse city features a range of restaurants, museums and other points of interest, including verdant parkland and major sporting venues. Mountains, forests and beautiful beaches, surround Los Angeles, which enables people to take full advantage of the local weather. While summer highs reach the 90s, winter lows stay well above freezing.

Getting to and from

The country’s third-busiest airport, Los Angeles International Airport is the main aviation gateway into the city. Commonly referred to as LAX, it is located approximately 16 miles southwest of the downtown business district. A shuttle bus connects the terminals to Metro Rail and Metro Bus stations. The FlyAway bus offers express service to downtown, Hollywood and Santa Monica. Los Angeles is also served by nearby airports in Burbank, Sana Ana, Ontario and Long Beach. These airports have a variety of ground transportation options, including taxis, light rail and bus service.