LOS ANGELES / LETTER FROM AMERICA
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From art museums to amazing beaches, hiking trails to Hollywood stars, the City of Angels has it all. So where do you start? LA local, Gill Pringle, shows us around…
Iconic sights
Clockwise from top: take in the view at Griffith Observatory
visit the Walt Disney Concert Hall
sip cocktails at The Hollywood Roosevelt after a quick trip to the Walk of Fame
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This isn’t your regular travel insider’s guide – hopefully, it’s more valuable. I left London for California 30 years ago and have become an expert on my adopted City of Angels. These are my top tips for a fun-filled LA adventure.
What to do
There are attractions aplenty in Los Angeles, but for photo opportunities at every angle, head to the Getty Center, where a remarkable collection of European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts is housed among stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. Art lovers should also check out Getty Villa Museum. Perched above the ocean at Pacific Palisades, this stunning recreation of a Roman country home is packed with ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities. For breathtaking views of the city and the night sky, plus fascinating exhibits on astronomy and space exploration, the iconic Griffith Observatory doesn’t disappoint. And the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum takes you back in time to prehistoric LA, where you can learn about the Ice Age and the animals that roamed the area.