Los Angeles Living - Your Official Guide to LA

By Day, Los Angeles is a busy and chaotic center of business, but by night, LA is one of the most vibrant nightlife locations in the world. With an immense amount of things do do, events, plays, concerts, sports events, amusement parks, and great dining, Los Angeles is sure to have something for everyone.

We've compiled a helpful guide to living in Los Angeles:

Downtown LA

If you've ever wondered what exactly Los Angeles has to offer, then this guide is sure to help you figure out what you'd like to do. LA offers some of the most delicious dining and attractions around. Here is a brief glimpse of just a few things that Downtown Los Angeles has to offer:

• LA Live
• GRAMMY Museum
• Nokia Theatre
• Lucky Strike Lanes
• ESPN Zone
• Flemming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Lawry's
• The Farm of Beverly Hills at L.A.
• LIVE
• ROCK'N FISH
• Trader Vic's at L.A.
• Little Tokyo
• Chinatown
• Olvera Street

Dining in Los Angeles

Eating in Los Angeles is a true culinary experience that will take your taste buds on a trip around the world. WIth every type of food imaginable, LA is one of the best places to go for amazing, world-class dining. No matter what cultural food preferences you have, LA's got it. From traditional American food, to Japanese food, to upscale French or vegetarian cuisine, you are always going to find something to suit your tastes in Los Angeles's dining arsenal. Eating in Los Angeles is a truly amazing experience, and many foodies and chefs love coming to LA to experience the California flair that Los Angeles happens to incorporate into their foods. Fresh ingredients, and lots of healthy incorporations make Los Angeles dining hard to beat!

• Phillip the Original
• Yang Chow
• Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
• Morton's Steakhouse
• Cafe' Pinot
• McCormick & Schmick's
• Water Grill
• Engine No. 28
• Katsuya
• LA Live
• Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
• Rosa Mexicano at LA Live
• Yard House
• The Library Bar
• Takami
• The Edison
• Standard Hotel Rooftop Bar
• The Original Pantry Cafe

Los Angeles Shopping

Besides New York, Los Angeles boasts some of the most widely distributed shopping experiences around. Whether you're looking for designer clothing or affordable clothing, LA has thousands of shops and boutiques to suite your fashion needs. Since LA happens to be one of the most stylish places in the world, you know that you are getting some of the most recent fashions from upscale retailers, and specialized boutiques. If you're looking for a bargain, then you will also find what you're looking for in LA's shopping retailers.

• Rodeo Drive
• Downtown LA
• LA Fashion District
• Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising FIDM
• Little Tokyo
• Chinatown
• Olvera Street
• Kate Spade
• Cartier
• Neiman Marcus
• Savatore Ferragamo
• Tiffany & Co
• Glendale Galleria
• The Grove
• Universal Citywalk

Attractions in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one of the major tourist spots of the world, and for good reason. LA boasts more attractions and events than most people can fit into a month of time. If you're planning a trip to Los Angeles, be sure to research what you'd like to do in advance. Planning is definitely your friend, since there is so much to do and see. Many residents of Los Angeles haven't even experienced everything that Los Angeles has to offer in terms of attractions. There is something to do for families or couples, and whether you're planning a romantic evening in Los Angeles, or a fun-full night club or bar adventure, you will alway find what you're looking for. See the list below for ideas on things to do in LA.

• Walt Disney Concert Hall
• LA Pilharmonic
• The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
• Japanese American National Museum
• Natural History Museum
• Downtown Art Walk
• Downtown LA's Music Center
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
• The Getty Center
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
• Hollywood and Highland
• Santa Monica Pier
• The Grove
• The Hollywood Bowl
• The Griffith Observatory
• IRIS by Cirque du Soleil
• Petersen Automotive Museum
• Universal Studios Hollywood
• Nethercutt Museum
• Westwood Memorial Park
• Venice Canals Walkway
• The Greek Theatre
• ArcLight Cinemas
• Pantages Theatre
• Paramount Studios
• California Science Center
• Staples Center
• Runyon Canyon
• Bradbury Building
• The Magic Castle
• Skirball Cultural Center
• Nokia Theatre
• El Capitan Theatre
• Dodger Stadium
• Grauman's Chinese Theatre
• Wiltern Theatre
• San Antonio Winery
• Chateau Marmont
• Kodak Theatre
• Los Angeles Zoo
• Beverly Hot Springs Spa