Los Angeles County Has a Surprise for Every Guest

   
Los Angeles County is a county in the state of California with population of nearly 10 million people, making it the most densely populated in the country. Los Angeles is the seat of the county, the largest city in the state and the second largest in the United States. Within the confines of the county, San Clemente Island and Santa Catalina Island are also found, as well as 88 more cities
   
No trip to Los Angeles County would be complete without visiting one of the most emblematic landmarks throughout the whole world - namely the Hollywood sign. The sign was put in place in 1923. Not many people know that it used to say "Hollywoodland". The sign was put up by Harry Chandler, Los Angeles Times publisher, as a monument for the thriving housing in the area, not as acknowledgment of the rapidly developing movie industry. In 1950 the letters forming the word”land” were removed. In 1978 the whole inscription was torn down for a few months and the letters were reconstructed after they had fallen into disrepair.
   
Los Angeles County was the place where mini-pizzas were originally created, later making their way to north and east. You can taste local meals (like dip sandwiches with pork, ham, lamb and beef) prepared exactly the same way they used to be prepared in the beginning of the 20th century.
   
Venice Beach best represents the vibrant atmosphere of the whole county. Colourful and crowded, Venice Beach is a beehive buzzing with roller-skaters, guitar players, bodybuilders, hippies, street performers, and visitors. Venice Beach is home to a flourishing art scene and numerous interesting festivals, mainly held on Venice's Abbot Kinney Boulevard, on the first Friday of every month. Venice offers a vibrant boardwalk scene and canals dating back to century ago, which are worth seeing.
   
If you want to indulge in exclusive shopping, the area of Los Feliz Village with its Vermont and Hillhurst avenues is the right place. Local fashion shops, unique boutiques, independent bookstores and intriguing theatres like Skylight Books as well as charming cafes will keep you in good spirits. Grifith Observatory reveals a 360-degree panorama over the Los Angeles basin. Barnsdall Art Park will take you on a tour around the renowned Hollyhock House, which used to belong to Frank Lloyd Wright.
   
A more private way to enjoy the coastal environment of Los Angeles County is to visit, for instance, the Leo Carrillo State Beach, especially if you are on a family vacation, There are many tidepools for the kids to explore, while you are contemplating the crystal water and the towering rocky formations. Topanga State Beach is a fascinating secluded beach in the shape of a cave, and a favourite spot for surfers, water skiers, wind and kite-surfers, with Santa Monica Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula in the distance.
   
The Hollywood Bowl will serve you acoustic sensations you have never experienced. A vibrant mix of rock, pop, jazz and classical music, the Hollywood Bowl is a host for endless musical initiatives regardless of the genre, such as Fourth of July music-and-fireworks show and the Playboy Jazz Festival. The Bowl is conveniently situated in close proximity with other attractions like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
   
Art is thriving in Los Angeles County representing the spirited setting of the area, the generous sun and the artistic trends of the artists that find unparalleled inspiration here. The Getty Center, Norton Simon Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art and Los Angeles County Museum are among the most noted world-famous museums. The Downtown Art Walk, happening every second Thursday of the month will show you contemporary dimensions of visual arts. You can explore about 40 galleries, museums and studios.