The 'City of Angels' is a sun-drenched playground and cosmopolitan city rolled into one, where glamour and excitement combine with beautiful beaches and a dazzling Hollywood smile.

Here you will find movie studio tours, fabulous art galleries, famous beaches, glitzy shopping and gourmet restaurants. LA's colourful and eclectic beaches stretch 81 miles from exclusive Malibu to Long Beach, passing the redesigned Venice Boardwalk, lively Santa Monica and picturesque Marina Del Rey.

West Hollywood

Home to the Oscars, superb dining and shopping, West Hollywood is where the beautiful people come out to play. Movie fans should make the pilgrimage to Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards to see the famous film landmarks: the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mann's Chinese Theatre, Château Marmont and the Kodak Theatre.

Santa Monica

A beach city with all of the culture, events and comforts of an active metropolis. The famous Santa Monica Pier houses a carousel and over-the-water amusement park. Fancy a workout? No need for gyms here simply head to Santa Monica Muscle Beach to boost your tan and your triceps. The area is one of the best for dining in all of Southern California from Josiah Citrin's Mélisse to Wolfgang Puck's Chinois on Main, plus there are over 50 happy hour specials offered at restaurants and bars around town.

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is famous for its celebs, designer stores and chic 'see and be seen' bars, restaurants and hotels. Grab your designer shades, slip on your most stylish shoes and spend a few hours getting to know Beverly Hills on foot - you never know who you'll rub shoulders with. Or if you're saving your energy until the LA evenings, take a Trolley Tour ride through Beverly Hills on a 40-minute narrated tour of art, architecture, historical and renowned areas of the city.