Greater Los Angeles Local Attractions

Although a white Christmas isn't exactly the style in Los Angeles, California, the city still puts on some of the country's best holiday celebrations. Throughout December locals and visitors can get into the spirit of the season and take advantage of the city's mild winter climate at a variety of fun festive events. Holiday must-dos include...

There is more than just tabloids and tan lines to keep people up at night in California, a state that boasts the mysterious redwood forest and wine country to the north and the history of the Spanish missions, settlements and the ethnic diversity to the south.

The 5th of May—or in Spanish, el Cinco de Mayo—in many United States cities means one thing: fiesta time. Mariachi music winds through streets as sombrero-clad Mexican men play guitars and women click their castanets and dance folkloric-style along parade routes in large hooped dresses. Boulevards and squares are festooned with red, white and green, and street vendors and restaurants offer up tamales and empañadas washed down with cold cervezas and tequila.

Every summer the United States comes together as a nation to celebrate its favorite holiday--its birthday. The fourth of July marks the date when America gained its independence from the British and signed the Declaration of Independence.

As the night of October 31st looms, the urge to feel scared creeps into the minds of many. Fortunately for those eager for a fright there's a line-up of blood-thirsty vampires, bandaged zombies and deranged clowns ready to deliver. In fact, there are terrifying attractions across the entire country, ranging from haunted hayrides to eerie hotels where brave visitors can let their imaginations run wild...

The origins of American Thanksgiving date back to the early 17th century, when the pilgrims of Plymouth celebrated a successful harvest through feasting and religious observance. While many of those traditions have remained over the centuries, including the ubiquitous trimmed-turkey dinner and family gatherings, Thanksgiving in the United States has evolved to embrace many new and imaginative customs. Numerous festivities occur across the country but a few distinct celebrations stand out...

It's so easy when life consists of loud music, parties, drinking and having nothing but a good time. Many young rebels, eccentrics and party-happy fun-seekers live this life every night on the infamous Sunset Boulevard. The portion of the road that plays host to the all-night debauchery has simply become known as “The Sunset Strip.” This popular stretch of road in West Hollywood

Contemporary urban art is a visceral and exhilarating movement that can no longer be ignored. Vilified by some, and championed by others, the evolution of the art-form has a storied past. In its infantile stage the art was a method for neighborhood gangs to mark their territories. "Tagging" was soon taken up by street artists and art-school students who enjoyed the notoriety and competition of seeing who could leave their mark in as many locations as possible.