Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world — a vast, sprawling city of 13 million people that is more diverse, more interesting and more beautiful than most visitors expect. Hollywood, the Pacific Coast, the extraordinary food scene and the world-class art museums make it one of the most rewarding cities in the USA.

Hollywood Boulevard is the most famous street in the entertainment world — the Walk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars) and the Hollywood Sign visible on the hills above. Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the world's great theme parks — the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Studio Tour and Super Nintendo World.

Venice Beach is one of the most extraordinary public spaces in the world — the famous boardwalk with its street performers, bodybuilders at Muscle Beach and extraordinary people-watching. Santa Monica Pier, the Third Street Promenade and the beach are all excellent.

The Getty Center is one of the finest art museums in the world — a stunning hilltop complex with extraordinary collections and the most beautiful gardens in Los Angeles. Admission is free.

The food scene is extraordinary — the best Mexican food outside Mexico, extraordinary Korean food in Koreatown, the finest Japanese food outside Japan in Little Tokyo and world-class fine dining throughout.

The Pacific Coast Highway north of Santa Monica is one of the world's great drives — Malibu's celebrity beaches, the Getty Villa and the extraordinary Point Dume State Beach. Continue to Big Sur for one of the world's great road trips.

The best time to visit is March to May and September to November — warm, sunny and with less fog than summer. We search across Travelpack, Emirates Holidays and JTA Holidays for the best deals, with the FIBI discount applied automatically.