Explore Los Angeles

Well-known for it,s part in the film and television industry, Los Angeles is a sprawling city in the south of the state of California.It,s a diverse city with many attractions, over a hundred museums, the sought-after Walk of Fame and is America,s leading artistic centre.It also boasts idyllic weather for visitors to enjoy.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
English; Spanish; Chinese; Tagalog; Korean; Armenian; Vietnamese; Farsi; Japanese and Russian are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-09:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 19 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 75 USD, Combo Meal 9 USD
Drinks
Coke/Pepsi 2,31 USD, Cappuccino 4,68 USD, Water 2,03 - 2,18 USD, Beer 2,33 - 8 USD, Bottle of Wine 15 USD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2,85 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,79 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 29,19 USD
General Transport
Metro busses and trains: Buy a reusable tap card for 1 USD, the base fare is 1,75 USD for every boarding.a Day pass is 7 USD and a Week pass is 25 USD, with both of these riding becomes unlimited for those timeframes, the Big Blue Bus Municipal Bus service costs 1,25 USD, with the express bus asking for 2,50 USD for one hour.DASH buses ask for 50 cents for each boarding, but 25 cents for seniors and passengers with disabilities

Things to do in Los Angeles

The Griffith Observatory offers both an impressive planetatium and captivating exhibitions, whilst the Griffith Park allows hiking and long walks within it,s greenery.For it,s attractive beaches, compelling restaurants and vibrant nightlife, the Santa Monica Pier and the areas around it are simply extraordinary.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (California) Swimsuit
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Backpack
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sandals / sneakers or boots
  • Reusable water bottle and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(United States of America) Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brunei; Chile; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; San Marino; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan and the United Kingdom.