For decades, travelers from the United States and around the world have flocked to Los Angeles to experience a taste of the good life: sun, surf, shopping, and star-gazing … just to name a few. In fact, the heart of SoCal lifestyle, Los Angeles has it all, whether you’re an old Hollywood fanatic, or simply a lover of sun and sand. Spend an afternoon shopping the high-end boutiques of Rodeo Drive; explore the natural wooded coastline of Malibu; dress it up for a night out in Santa Monica; or spend some time with the family at Universal Studios or Disneyland. Whatever your pick, you’re bound to have a lot of fun (and get a great tan while you’re at it).

Los Angeles is a lot of things, but there’s one thing it isn’t: a walking city. If you’re planning to be here for any extended period of time, rent a car so you can take advantage of the city’s numerous amazing sights, as well as other nearby attractions, including Santa Barbara, San Diego, Palm Springs, Idyllwild, and Joshua Tree National Park.