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California cities offer tourists of all ages and interests exciting places to visit, but none compare to the expansive collection of hot spots offered in Los Angeles, California. Sports fans, Star Seekers, Shoppers, Social Butterflies and Night Owls will all find themselves surrounded with plenty of venues to choose from.

Sports fans have much to be excited about with teams such as the LA Kings, LA Lakers and LA Clippers playing at the Staples Center and the LA Dodgers playing at Dodger Stadium. Star seekers will enjoy a stroll through the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills will suit the need of any serious shopper. For the social butterfly we suggest LA Live which boasts great shops, entertainment and restaurants. For all of you night owls, LA offers some of the hottest nightclubs in the country such as The Score Gentlemen's Club, Whiskey A Go Go, and the Viper Room.

Interested in arts and humanities? LA is home to world renowned museums such as Ahmanson Theatre / Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Museum of Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles (MOCA Pacific).

Ahmanson Theatre / Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Ahmanson Theatre, revered venues of the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, attract world-class performances. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one the biggest theatres of its kind in the nation. It is home to Dance at the Music Center and the Los Angeles Opera. Distinguished by remarkable chandeliers and elaborately curved stairways, the Pavilion is a glamorous venue for world-class performances. The Academy Awards was held at the Pavilion for a number of years. At the Ahmanson Theatre, stage productions are the medium of choice. Flexible seating allows for audiences of 1,600 - 2,000, allowing for a variety of productions from Broadway-style to intimate engagements. The Ahmanson Theatre boasts a year-round production schedule and the largest membership of any theatre on the West Coast.

LA Convention Center
The Los Angeles Convention Center is the premier venue in downtown Los Angeles for large meetings, conventions and events. The Convention Center offers 720,000 square feet of exhibit space and 147,000 square feet of flexible spaces for all types of events and purposes, including film and photography shoots. In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, the Los Angeles Convention Center offers professional meeting and event coordinator assistance, a full-service business center, technical expertise and equipment rentals, and catering capabilities for groups up to 7,000 people.

LA Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are as synonymous with Southern California as major Los Angeles attractions including Disneyland and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Since their arrival from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in the 1950s, the Dodgers have built one of the most loyal fan bases in Major League Baseball history. Recognized as one of the greatest baseball teams in the world, the Los Angeles Dodgers has won five World Series titles and attracted some of the best baseball players in the history of the game, including Sandy Koufax, Fernando Valenzuela, and Jackie Robinson.

LA Live
LA Live is the most exciting attraction in downtown Los Angeles for sports events and live entertainment. The six-block complex is anchored by Staples Center sports arena and the Nokia Theatre LA Live. Staples Center is the home arena for the LA Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, LA Lakers and the Los Angeles Sparks pro sports teams. Major concerts and traveling shows are also held here. Nokia Theatre LA Live is a mid-size venue that hosts everything from special TV engagements to comedy shows, family programs and concerts. Visitors to LA Live will also find exciting things to do aside from sports games and concerts. The new Grammy Museum, Regal Cinemas, Conga Room nightclub, and Lucky Strikes Lane bowling lounge are fun attractions. A number of restaurants are located inside LA Live and cater to all tastes with venues ranging from coffee shops and burger joints to fine dining and ethnic cuisine.

Little Tokyo
Take a journey through Japanese American history in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles. Marked by cultural attractions including the Japanese American Cultural Museum, Go for Broke Monument, and the Union Center for the Arts building, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1995, Little Tokyo offers many things to do and see. The Little Tokyo Shopping Center is a must. Here you'll find the largest Japanese supermarket in the country, delicious restaurants, and specialty stores. Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens, an urban chic hotel, is located within walking distance to many Little Tokyo attractions and restaurants.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), established in 1979, is the only museum in Los Angeles wholly dedicated to modern art. With one of the largest permanent modern art collections in the country, MOCA is a national leader in contemporary interpretation. In addition to permanent exhibits, MOCA offers extensive programs for the public. Lectures, artist-led workshops, and guided exhibit tours are among the programs offered throughout the year. The MOCA family of museums includes the main MOCA Grand Avenue site, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and the MOCA pacific Design Center.

Regal Cinemas LA Live Stadium 14
This West Coast flagship for Regal Cinemas includes 140,000 square feet of state-of-the-art cinemas with stadium seating in every auditorium. High-back reclining seats and retractable cup holders provide the ultimate comfort for the best movie viewing experience. Digital projection and digital surround sound is available in all auditoriums.

Staples Center
Staples Center is the preeminent indoor venue in Southern California for major sports events, exciting family shows, and concerts of world-tour proportions. Staples Center is also the anchor of LA Live, the new sports and entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles. Staples Center is the home court for three pro basketball teams, the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), Los Angeles Clippers (NBA), and the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA). Come winter, the basketball court at Staples Center transforms into an NHL ice oval for the Los Angeles Kings hockey season. In addition to sports events and concerts, Staples Center has also been the choice venue for nine GRAMMY Awards shows and the 2000 Democratic National Convention.

Universal Studios
See Hollywood in action at Universal Studios Hollywood. An icon of Los Angeles attractions, Universal Studios Hollywood features theme park attractions, the CityWalk entertainment complex, and working TV and movie studios. At CityWalk, visitors can spend hours shopping, eating at lively restaurants, and enjoying life-size IMAX movies or live concert performances in CityWalk outdoor amphitheater. At the Universal Studios theme park, visitors can test their bravery with such exciting rides at Revenge of the Mummy and heart-pumping roller coasters. Those interested in the inner working of Hollywood movie sets and TV studios can participate in a variety of behind-the-scenes tours of popular working studios.

Walt Disney Concert Hall
A profound landmark in the heart of Los Angeles, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is a world-class venue for architectural design and superior acoustics. Home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Walt Disney Concert Hall was designed by architect Frank Gehry and funded in large part by the Disney family and numerous private donors. Construction on the concert hall began in 1999 and was completed in 2003. In addition to the concert hall, the 3.6-acre campus includes two restaurants and beautifully landscaped areas. Self-guided and guided tours of Walt Disney Concert Hall are available most days. Self-guided tours are free.

LA Hotels
Los Angeles offers over 200 hotel options. We've provided you with a brief listing of some of the best. For special rates visit TicketSolutions.com.

Hilton Checkers - Situated in the city's financial district, this boutique hotel is three blocks from both the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles and the World Trade Center. Checkers, the Hilton's award-winning restaurant, offers California cuisine and patio dining; a rooftop pool and fitness center provide city views

Kyoto Grand Hotel - This 21-story downtown hotel is 3 blocks from Los Angeles Civic Center, 5 blocks from Union Station, and 8 miles from Dodger Stadium; The Convention Center, Nokia Theater, and the Financial and Fashion Districts are within 2 miles.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles - This Financial District hotel is four blocks from the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles, home to the Walt Disney Concert Hall and other famed cultural venues; The Convention Center is a mile away. The Art Deco Millennium Biltmore has welcomed United States presidents and visiting royalty; restored treasures include hand-painted ceiling frescos and a tiled pool depicting the days of Pompeii.

Omni Hotel at California Plaza - Adjacent to California Plaza's corporate towers and the Museum of Contemporary Art, this 17-story hotel is 1 block from the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. The Omni Hotel's terrace café serves California cuisine for breakfast and lunch, and a fine-dining restaurant offers American fare for dinner; room service is available 24 hours.