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Los Angeles (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Los Angeles:

Chile

 * Los Ángeles - A city in southern Chile.

United States of America

 * Los Angeles - A huge city in the Southern California region of the state of California.
 * Los Angeles County - The county that is home to the city of Los Angeles in Southern California.

Mexico

 * Bahia de Los Angeles - fishing and resort community in Baja California.

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Los Angeles/Downtown

Los Angeles is a city of diverse cultures, and many of them are showcased in and around the city's Downtown. While Downtown L.A. has been considered primarily a business and manufacturing hub for the last several decades, its long-heralded revival has really gained some traction as new restaurants, retail chains, boutiques, and trendy hotels open at a rapid pace. Some highlights for the visitor in Downtown include Grand Central Market, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Olvera Street, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, and some unique and stunning examples of American and international architecture sprinkled throughout.

Understand
Bounded by a rough triangle formed by the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) on the south, the Harbor Freeway (CA-110) on the west, and the Los Angeles River on the east, the Downtown area encompasses several neighborhoods that are remarkably varied in character.

The Historic Core lies east of Hill Street and west of Main Street between 3rd and 9th Streets, and was the undisputed center of the city for the first half of the 20th century. Following the white flight to the suburbs after World War II, the district became a vibrant center of Latino culture. Today, while the area is a little sketchy, a significant amount of redevelopment has occurred here and the neighborhood has many superb examples of early 20th century architecture, including a high concentration of movie palaces along Broadway. South of Pershing Square, the Historic Core overlaps with the Jewelry District, noted for its many jewelry stores. To the north of the Historic Core is the Civic Center complex, which stretches west along Grand Park between 1st Street and the Hollywood Freeway (US 101).

To the west of the Historic Core, sitting between 1st and 8th Streets, are overlapping Bunker Hill and the Financial District, an area that was leveled in the 1960s for the many skyscrapers and plazas that were built here. Because of the numerous office buildings, this area can feel rather sterile in character, but it does hold the grand public library, a pair of major contemporary art museums and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. South of this is the rapidly gentrifying southwest corner of Downtown, labeled by developers "South Park," home to the convention center, L.A. Live, and the Staples Center, as well as many new hotels and high-end residential developments.

The southeast side of Downtown is more industrial in character. Infamous Skid Row sits east of Main Street and west of Alameda Street between 3rd and 7th Streets, and is generally deemed a place to be avoided, though the Greyhound bus terminal is here. Further east, between Alameda Street and the Los Angeles River, is the Arts District, a neighborhood of old industrial buildings converted to loft and studio spaces. South of Skid Row, roughly between Main Street and Central Avenue, is the Fashion District, a nexus of the West Coast apparel industry with its numerous manufacturers and wholesale stores.

The north side of the Downtown area is home to a few colorful ethnic and historic neighborhoods. Little Tokyo, a cultural center for Japanese Americans, is centered around the intersection of 1st Street and Central Avenue. On the north side of the Hollywood Freeway, across Alameda Street from the Union Station complex, is El Pueblo, the site of the original settlement of Los Angeles and today a Mexican-themed district with some historic structures centered around touristy Olvera Street. Spreading to the north is the sprawling Chinatown district, centered along North Broadway and housing many Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants and shops.

Get in
Downtown LA is simultaneously the hub of the freeway network, road network, commuter rail network, subway / light rail network, and bus network in the region, and thus very easily accessible. Parking lots are also plentiful, though rising steadily in price.

By car
Downtown LA can be accessed directly via the Pasadena Freeway (SR-110), the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10), and the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5 and US-101). Just outside Downtown LA, these freeways connect to the Golden State Freeway (I-5), the Hollywood Freeway (US-101), the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10), the Harbor Freeway (I-110), and the Pomona Freeway (SR-60).

Drive your car to a parking lot and go by foot from there. Downtown isn't that big and quite walkable, and there are plenty of Metro buses and DASH shuttles (see below) to shorten the walk. Some people are partial to parking at any one of the lots around the Music Center or Civic Center, in roughly the area bounded by Grand to Spring and Temple to 2nd. Pershing Square has good parking central to many attractions. On the south side of Downtown, the Convention Center has a large parking garage, although it is near the Staples Center and spaces will be in high demand on game days.

By commuter rail
If your point of origin is within the urban and suburban areas of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, or San Diego Counties, you may be able to avail of the growing commuter rail network known as Metrolink to visit Downtown LA. Six of the seven Metrolink commuter rail lines terminate at Union Station in Downtown LA's El Pueblo district. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines at each station, and fares are determined by time (peak or non-peak hour, weekday or weekend) and distance:

 * The San Bernardino Line runs 34 trains on weekdays between Downtown LA and the eastern suburbs (the "Inland Empire"), running through the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, and San Bernardino County. There is also limited weekend service, and terminating in Downtown San Bernardino.
 * The Riverside Line runs 12 trains on weekday rush hours between Downtown LA and the eastern suburbs (the "Inland Empire"), running through the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, and Riverside County, and terminating in Downtown Riverside.
 * The 91 Line runs 8 trains on weekdays between Downtown LA and the eastern and southeastern suburbs (the "Inland Empire"), running through the Orange and Riverside Counties, and terminating in Downtown Riverside.
 * The Orange County Line runs 20 trains on weekdays between Downtown LA and the southeastern suburbs, running through Orange and San Diego Counties, and terminating in Downtown Oceanside. There are 4 trains a day on the weekends. Check if the Pacific Surfliner's schedule and stops work for you.
 * The Ventura County Line runs 20 trains on weekdays between Downtown LA and the northwestern suburbs, running through the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County, and terminating in Ventura's Montalvo neighborhood. Most trains don't go all the way to the end of the line.
 * The Antelope Valley Line runs 24 trains on weekdays between Downtown LA and the northern suburbs, running through the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys, and terminating in Downtown Lancaster. There are 6 trains a day on the weekends.

By subway / light rail
For those visitors coming from within Los Angeles County, local subway and light rail service may be the best option to get to Downtown LA. Five of the six subway and light rail lines in the Metro Rail system terminate in Downtown LA at either Union Station or 7th/Metro Center.

 * The Line and  Line subway routes cut across Downtown, making four stops: Union Station, Civic Center, Pershing Square, and 7th/Metro Center. The Red Line continues northwest to Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley, while the Purple Line continues west to Mid-Wilshire.
 * Two light rail lines bring riders to Downtown from the south: the Line from South Central and Long Beach, and the  Line from Santa Monica, Culver City, South Central, Exposition Park, and the University of Southern California. In Downtown, both lines stop at Pico Station in the South Park district and 7th/Metro Center in the Financial District, where riders can transfer to/from the Red and Purple Lines.
 * The Line light rail passes through the northeastern side of Downtown, bringing riders from the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, and East Los Angeles to three Downtown stations: Chinatown, Union Station (where riders can transfer to/from the Red and Purple Lines), and Little Tokyo/Arts District.

By train
Union Station, the main train station for Los Angeles, is located on the edge of downtown, with transfers available to the red/purple line subways, Metro, or DASH buses. Four Amtrak lines terminate here, providing direct service from as far as Seattle, New Orleans, and Chicago.

By bus
Most major intercity bus carriers that serve L.A. stop in Downtown: Greyhound has a bus terminal at 7th St and Decatur in Skid Row, while Megabus, Flixbus, and BoltBus stop at Union Station. From within Los Angeles, Metro buses radiate out of Downtown to many of the city's neighborhoods. Metro buses going to/from downtown are numbered 1-99 (frequent local routes with multiple stops, orange colored); 300s (limited routes at peak commuting hours only, orange colored); 400s (express routes, blue colored); and 700s (Metro Rapid routes w/ limited stops and frequent service, red colored). There's also the frequent Metro Silver Line, which operates along busways to/from El Monte, East Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, Harbor Gateway, and San Pedro. Additionally, many of the other transit agencies of the broader Los Angeles area provide some sort of express service into Downtown.

By plane
Downtown LA is not directly served by an airport, but can be accessed via public transportation from Los Angeles International Airport in Westchester and Bob Hope Airport in Burbank.

From LAX, there are two relatively frequent public transportation options to Downtown LA: the FlyAway Bus and Metro Rail. The FlyAway Bus is the most direct and convenient option, running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week between Union Station and LAX, stopping outside each terminal (be sure to take the Union Station-bound bus, or you'll end up far from Downtown). The Metro Rail option is cheaper, but also much slower and requires several transfers: first you must board the free LAX G-shuttle to the Aviation/LAX station on the Green Line, then take a Norwalk-bound Green Line train to Willowbrook station, then transfer to a Los Angeles-bound Blue Line train. The Blue Line ends in the Financial District at 7th/Metro Center, where you can connect to the Red and Purple Lines. Metro Rail trains run from 4AM until about 1AM everyday.

Bob Hope Airport is served by three rail lines, The Metrolink Ventura County Line runs on the weekdays. During evenings or on weekends, take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train (the last Amtrak train departs the airport at 9:13PM daily). Both of which use the Burbank Airport-South train station within walking distance from the main terminal building. The third rail line is Metrolink's Antelope Valley Line. Take the free shuttle to the Burbank Airport-North Station. For any train, use the ticket vending machines on the platform to purchase a ticket to Union Station. Alternatively, take the shuttle to North Hollywood station and then the Metro Red Line subway to Downtown.

Get around
Downtown is one of the few areas of L.A. that one can reasonably cover on foot.

By public transit
Metro is the most extensive transit system in the region, operating buses, subway, and light rail across Los Angeles County. All major streets have at least one (and in some cases, several) bus lines running daily. Additionally, Downtown LA is served by four Metro Rail lines; see the Get in section above for details on individual lines and stations.

In addition to Metro is DASH, a shuttle service run by the L.A. Department of Transportation, which is handy for when your feet get tired or to better expand your travel area. It has several convenient routes that whisk you to almost all of the worthwhile spots Downtown. DASH buses run every 5-10 minutes weekdays 6AM-9:00PM, and every 10-15 minutes 9am to 6pm on the weekends. A ride costs 50 cents (25 cents for seniors) and pamphlets are available from most Metro stations (Union Station, 7th/Olive) and convenience stores Downtown.

By bicycle
Metro operates a bike share system, with numerous stations scattered across the Downtown area. Single trips are $3.50 for 30 minutes of use (credit or debit card required), or you can load a monthly pass onto a TAP card for $20 which gives you free rides shorter than 30 minutes and $1.75 for every thirty minutes after that.

El Pueblo de Los Angeles

Entertainment
A number of music, theater, and convention venues are in Downtown Los Angeles.

Buy
Downtown's shopping districts are sights in themselves.

Sleep
Downtown has a plethora of hotels catering primarily to business travelers. While most others have tended to stay further west, the last couple of years have seen the addition of some hipper hotels catering to younger crowds.

Mid-range
The large number of business hotels can be used to your advantage if the timing is right; try for deep discounts on weekend stays.

Stay safe
The area bounded by 3rd Street, 7th Street, Alameda Street and Main Street is often referred to as "Skid Row" or "the Nickel" and has one of the largest homeless populations in the United States. The Greyhound Station is here, but the area is unsafe for pedestrians regardless of the time of day.

Go next

 * South Central LA – Despite its rough reputation, this neighborhood south of downtown is worth a visit for its museums, the University of Southern California, and the space shuttle Endeavour.
 * Wilshire District – Northwest of downtown, the Wilshire district is home to Koreatown, as well as attractions that include the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Peterson Auto Museum, and the world-famous La Brae Tar Pits.
 * Northwest LA – Northwest of downtown, this area is home to Dodger Stadium and the massive Griffith Park and its world-famous observatory.
 * East LA – The Eastside of LA is home to several neighborhoods that date back as far as the late 19th century and includes Heritage Square, a historic collection of old buildings moved from other parts of LA. The Eastside is east of downtown.
 * Gateway Cities – The Gateway City of Huntington Park borders downtown to the south.

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Los Angeles/South Central

South Central is a large region of Los Angeles made up of the neighborhoods south of Downtown L.A. This is a relatively impoverished area of the city, infamous for gang violence and for being the epicenter of major race riots in the 1960s and 1990s. However, despite its negative reputation, it would be a mistake to overlook South Central; the crime rate has improved considerably and the area offers some wonderful cultural attractions for visitors. This is where you will find the campus of the University of Southern California, the museums and stadiums of Exposition Park, the famous Watts Towers, and significant centers of African-American culture.

Get in
South Central L.A. is characterized by a grid system of streets spread across a vast area. The major streets are wide enough to prevent too much traffic congestion, although they can make walking a challenge.

Metro operates public transit in L.A., and the bus system in South Central is well-developed, with frequent service on most major streets. Three rail lines also serve South Central: The Line, which runs north-south parallel to the 110 Freeway, operates between Downtown and Long Beach and offers easy metro access to the Watts Towers. The Line also connects the area to Downtown, serving Exposition Park and the USC campus before heading west along Exposition Blvd to Culver City and Santa Monica. The Line cuts east-west through the southernmost part of the area, running down the median of the 105 Freeway and connecting with the Blue Line at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station. Additionally, the Line express bus line operates on a busway along the 110 Freeway, running through the area between Downtown and San Pedro; note that the Silver Line requires an extra fare in addition to the standard Metro fare.

Exposition Park
Just south of the University of Southern California campus, in a square formed by Exposition Boulevard, Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Vermont Avenue, and Figueroa Street, is this complex of stadiums, museums, and gardens (including a massive rose garden) that make up one of the primary attractions in the area.

Do

 * University of Southern California hosts many musical and theatrical performances throughout the year that are free or cheap. USC football games are one option. Tickets can be purchased on campus at the Ticket Office next to Tommy Trojan, but can sometimes be hard to come by.
 * Go to a Baptist (or AME) African-American Church for a peek into local spiritual culture.
 * Go to a Leimert Park coffee shop at night for some spoken word or freestyle rap.
 * Go to a Baptist (or AME) African-American Church for a peek into local spiritual culture.
 * Go to a Leimert Park coffee shop at night for some spoken word or freestyle rap.

Drink
Lots of cheap bars abound. For a peek into Greek university student life head to the 2-9 a few blocks west of Figueroa (just north of USC) or the 9-0 right on Figueroa (USC students' favorite dive).

Stay safe
South Central has long had a reputation for violence. It was the scene of the 1992 L.A. riots and is known for producing the Bloods, Crips, and other notorious gangs. Although its reputation has preceded itself over the past couple of decades, it's no longer quite as dangerous or violent as some might suggest — though it's still not really a destination for the average tourist. While muggings still occur, most happen at night on smaller streets. Stay in groups of at least three if you must be on foot.

Go next
The cities and neighborhoods that border South Central include the following:

 * Downtown LA - Located northeast of South Central, downtown Los Angeles has been revitalized, and is now home to the impressive architecture of Disney Concert Hall, sporting and concert events at Staples Center, and a variety of dining and lodging options.
 * Wilshire District - Located to the north of South Central, the Wilshire district is home to Koreatown, as well as attractions that include the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Peterson Auto Museum, and the world-famous La Brae Tar Pits.
 * Culver City - South Central's western neighbor is a city that features an ever-increasing array of impressive dining options and is home to Sony Pictures Studios.
 * Inglewood - Located southwest of South Central, Inglewood is a tough neighborhood but attracts some visitors to sites such as the landmark Randy's Donuts.
 * Hawthorne - Bordering South Central to the southwest, Hawthorne is home to several aerospace companies including SpaceX, and is an option for those needing lodging near Los Angeles International Airport.
 * Gardena - Gardena is a residential community that borders South Central to the southwest.
 * Carson - South Central's southern neighbor is the home to the LA Galaxy soccer team, which plays at Dignity Health Sports Park. The NFL's Los Angeles Chargers are also playing at that stadium until they move into the Rams' new Inglewood stadium in 2020.
 * Compton - A rough neighborhood located to the south of South Central, Compton has been the home of numerous hip-hop and rap musicians, as well as tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.
 * Lynwood - The city of Lynwood is South Central's southeastern neighbor.
 * Gateway Cities - The Gateway Cities of South Gate and Huntington Park border South Central to the east.

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Los Angeles/West

West Los Angeles is an area of the city of Los Angeles within the larger area of the West Side of Los Angeles County. The area includes the neighborhoods of Bel-Air, Brentwood, Century City, Cheviot Hills, Mar Vista, Palms, Sawtelle, West LA, and Westwood (the neighborhood around the University of California, Los Angeles).

Understand
West Los Angeles is made up of a set of very distinct neighborhoods, ranging from wealthy suburbs to prominent business centers to communities where you'll find a mix of ethnicities that would make the United Nations proud.

Perhaps the most prominent West L.A. community is Westwood, an area somewhere between a neighborhood and a city that surrounds the main campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Most of the area's businesses cater to the college population, with a number of used and new bookstores, art movie theaters, inexpensive restaurants and coffee houses. While the main village of Westwood had its heyday from the 1960s throughout most of the 1980s, it is picking up in popularity again as a trendy hangout for local teens and students of UCLA. Despite an increasing number of homeless people, Westwood is still known as one of the safest neighborhoods in the city, albeit with some of the worst traffic. South of Westwood are the densely populated and highly diverse neighborhoods of Sawtelle, Mar Vista, and Palms, where you'll find many established ethnic and minority communities with plenty of local shops and restaurants catering to these local populations.

The other prominent economic center in West L.A. is Century City, a small but dense collection of highrises adjacent to Beverly Hills that was built around the headquarters of 20th Century Studios. To the south of Century City is the affluent neighborhood of Cheviot Hills, with lots of parks and large suburban homes. On the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains to the north of Westwood are the fashionable and famous neighborhoods of Bel-Air and Brentwood, both of which are full of mansions overlooking the city, some of which have been the home of celebrities.

Climate
Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, West L.A. enjoys a cooler climate than the rest of Los Angeles. During the summer, temperatures can be as much as 10-15 degrees cooler in West L.A. than locations further inland, in large part due to the constant sea breezes in the area. Fog is a common occurrence, especially in the months of May and June.

By car
Interstate 405 passes through West Los Angeles just south of the Sepulveda Pass. The area is noted for high levels of congestion, especially during rush hour.

By plane
Los Angeles International Airport is about 20-30 minutes away, and has a very large number of flights to and from the airport.

By public transit
On the west side, local transit is provided by three main carriers.

 * Metro is the major operator of bus and rail services in Los Angeles County. The Metro Rail Expo Line roughly parallels I-10 through West L.A. and tends to be the fastest transit service to the area from Downtown L.A., stopping in the Palms and Sawtelle neighborhoods on its way between Culver City and Santa Monica, with bus connections to other Westside neighborhoods available at each station. Frequent Metro bus routes that pass through the area include the 2 (Sunset Blvd), 4/Rapid 704 (Santa Monica Blvd), 20/Rapid 720 (Wilshire Blvd), and the 33/Rapid 733 (Venice Blvd), with the Rapid lines stopping only at major intersections. Additionally, the 28/Rapid 728 connect Century City to Downtown L.A. via Olympic Blvd, while the Rapid 734 (weekdays only)/234 (weekends only) link the Expo Line Sepulveda station, Westwood, UCLA, the Getty Center entrance, and the San Fernando Valley via Sepulveda and Westwood Blvds. Metro fare is $1.75.
 * Big Blue Bus primarily serves Santa Monica and UCLA/Westwood (and the major streets between), but also has a network of routes that serves just about every neighborhood in the area, as well as routes that head out to Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Venice, and an express route (#10) along I-10 to Downtown L.A. Additionally, the #3 bus reaches the LAX Airport Transit Center, making it a handy way for air travelers to reach the Westside cheaply. The standard fare on all buses (except #10) is $1.25.
 * Culver City Bus primarily serves Culver City, but also runs buses to UCLA/Westwood (#6), Century City (#3), and LAX (#6), thus also serving as a primary carrier of tourists from LAX to the UCLA area. The base fare is $1.

Getty Center

One of two locations of the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Center is unquestionably one of the finest museums in the nation, with a collection of European art from the Middle Ages to the modern era set against a backdrop of dramatic architecture and tranquil gardens. Perched atop the Santa Monica Mountains and accessible only via tram from the bottom of the hill, the museum offers spectacular views of the L.A. basin and the Pacific Ocean.

The focal point of the expansive museum campus is a central courtyard ringed by several buildings which display most of the museum's holdings, linked by bridges and terraces which offer superb views of the museum campus and the surrounding landscape. The courtyard level hosts the Getty's permanent collection of European sculpture and decorative arts, as well as some changing exhibits, while the upper level displays the museum's European paintings. Outside is a large garden centered around a reflecting pool with a flowering maze set within the pool, surrounded by specialty gardens and expansive lawns that make an excellent place for a picnic.

The other museum location, the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, is about 11 miles to the west via Sunset Blvd and covers the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria; you can visit both in the same day (Wednesday through Sunday) and pay the parking fee only once (save your ticket stub), but don't expect to have any time left over for other activities.

University of California Los Angeles
Spread out over 400 acres on the northern end of Westwood, UCLA is the largest branch of the University of California system by student population and is a major center of activity. The campus is a massive complex of academic facilities, residence halls, museums, gardens and pathways which make for a pleasant stroll. The original center of campus is, a grassy quad framed by the beautiful red brick Italianate structures of Royce Hall and Powell Library, with a fountain on the west side overlooking the rest of campus. From here a long stairway, the Janss Steps, leads west to the focal point of campus life:, where you'll find the student union, the bookstore, and the student rec center, as well as a statue of Bruin Bear, the university's mascot.

Eat
West LA has a wide variety of food types and pricing. Westwood Boulevard features numerous restaurants of Iranian, Indian, and Pakistani cuisine, while Sawtelle Boulevard features many Japanese restaurants. There are a number of Indian and Pakistani restaurants along Venice Boulevard in Palms, mostly offering North Indian cuisine. Westwood Boulevard between Pico and Wilshire is filled with Persian restaurants, serving the largest Iranian population outside of Iran (which is concentrated in Westwood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica). There is a large cluster of Jewish delicatessens and restaurants on Pico Boulevard south of Beverly Hills, with both Ashkenazic and Middle Eastern Jewish cuisines represented. There is a small cluster of (mostly) Japanese restaurants colloquially known as Little Osaka on Sawtelle Blvd (just west of 405) bounded by Santa Monica Blvd to the north and Olympic Blvd to the south.

Go next

 * Santa Monica. Best known for its famous pier, Santa Monica is a must-see destination for most tourists, and home to many restaurants and bars frequented by locals.
 * Culver City. A neighboring city and the home of Sony Pictures Studios that has been undergoing a rebirth and now has an increasing number of food, shopping and entertainment options.
 * Beverly Hills. Home of 90210, fabled shopping, and the upper crust of Hollywood's elite.
 * Wilshire. Home to Koreatown, LA's museum district, and the famous La Brea Tar Pits.
 * Sherman Oaks. Located among the hills between the coast and the San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks is a mainly-residential neighborhood that offers numerous food, shopping, nightlife, and lodging options.

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Los Angeles/Wilshire

Greater Wilshire is an area of Los Angeles. Its boundaries are Melrose Avenue/Hollywood to the north, La Cienega Blvd/West Hollywood to the west, the 10 Freeway to the south, and Hoover Street/Westlake to the east. The area encompasses the neighborhoods of Mid-City, Mid-Wilshire, Fairfax, Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Koreatown, and Pico-Union.

Koreatown is a major attraction and extends along Olympic Blvd from about Alvarado west to Western Ave. The majority of residents in this area are actually Hispanic, however practically all businesses are Korean. K-town is known for its excellent array of restaurants and for its lively nightlife.

Get in
Apart from the easy to understand but crowded road system, use a Metro train or one of the many bus routes to get in and around this pedestrian-friendly region of Los Angeles.

By train
Metro Line trains (marked for Wilshire/Western) run from Downtown Union Station through the area with stops at Wilshire/Vermont, Wilshire/Normandie and terminate at Western Avenue (Koreatown).

Metro Line trains (marked for North Hollywood) share the same tracks from Union Station to Wilshire/Vermont, where they turn north to Hollywood, stopping at Vermont/Beverly.

By bus
Of the many routes that cover the region, the Metro Rapid 720 is good for east-west coverage along Wilshire Boulevard. The 720 starts in Santa Monica and runs down Wilshire through Downtown to East Los Angeles and Commerce, stopping only at major intersections. For local service along Wilshire, consider the less-frequent Metro Local 20. Other frequent east-west Metro routes serving the area are the 14 along Beverly Blvd, the 16 on 3rd St, the Local 28/Rapid 728 on Olympic Blvd, the 30 along Pico Blvd, and the Local 33/Rapid 733 on Venice Blvd, while frequent north-south routes include the Local 204/Rapid 754 on Vermont Ave, the Local 207/Rapid 757 along Western Ave, and the Local 217/Rapid 780 on Fairfax Ave.

See
Head over to Hancock Park for a peek at LA's wealthiest (but least-well known) neighborhood. Once there, walk along Larchmont Blvd and look into the overpriced but homey boutiques along Hancock Park's main street. For local Oaxacan & Salvadoran culture, walk along Pico Blvd between Vermont & Normandie (the "Byzantine Latino District") and investigate Latino Catholic imagery & icons at one of the numerous local markets before heading over to Papa Cristo's for Greek. If you're over on La Brea between 1st and 2nd, walk a block over to Sycamore to see gorgeous Art Deco homes and apartment buildings. Walk along the busy, multicultural Wilshire Blvd, the Champs Elysees of Los Angeles, between Hoover and Wilton before checking out Korean nightlife on 6th Street and Oaxacan nightlife on 8th.

Photo galleries
La Brea Ave has a string of great photo galleries with changing exhibitions - a great place to see excellent photography, and if you can afford it, to buy some. Wilshire and Beverly Blvd also have several dotted around.

Buy
Shop along La Brea between 1st & 2nd for a good selection of vintage as well as expensive jeans.

Eat
Eating one's way through Koreatown is an adventure that could take years. Korean restaurants tend to specialize in one thing or another and are pleasantly surprised when outsiders show up and take an interest. Koreans in Los Angeles and in the mother country are now affluent enough to explore their own specialty foods and regional cuisines. This evolving scene seems less formal and more accessible to outsiders than Japanese or Chinese counterparts. Local Channel 18 (KCSI) runs foodie shows that are often captioned in English.

Apart from the ubiquitous Korean frozen yogurt shops (most famously, Pinkberry) and the numerous soju & norebang(karaoke bars), try one of the Korean BBQ places at Chapman Market along 6th a few blocks west of Vermont Ave for delectable Korean meat.

Go next

 * West Hollywood - This neighborhood borders the Wilshire district to the north and is home to the famous Sunset Strip, with its nightlife and its rock-music history, and to the largest gay nightlife district in the Los Angeles area.
 * Hollywood - Bordering Wilshire to the northeast, the epicenter of the motion picture industry is a must-see for almost every visitor to LA.
 * Beverly Hills - West of Wilshire and home of 90210, fabled shopping, and the upper crust of Hollywood's elite.
 * West LA - The west side of the sprawling city of LA is home to UCLA and the Getty Museum, and is west of Wilshire.
 * Northwest LA - East of Wilshire (and Northwest of downtown), this area is home to Dodger Stadium and the massive Griffith Park and its world-famous observatory.
 * Downtown LA - Southeast of Wilshire, LA's downtown is where the Lakers and Clippers make their home.
 * South Central LA - Despite its rough reputation, this neighborhood south of Wilshire is worth a visit for its museums, the University of Southern California, and the space shuttle Endeavour.

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Los Baños (Laguna)

Los Baños is a resort and university town in Laguna, located south of Metro Manila across the country's largest lake, Laguna de Bay. It is 63 km from Manila and is a popular weekend destination for residents. The 2015 census showed a population of 112,000. It is largely a satellite community of adjacent Calamba.

Los Baños is Spanish for "the baths"; the city takes its name from the thermal springs at the foot of Mount Makiling, a dormant volcano located just south of town. As early as 1595, a building was constructed to serve as shelter for the patients who came to seek cures for their ailments at the hot springs. The springs are still an attraction and many of the better class of hotels in town include bathing areas.

Understand

The town has been a center of learning since the University of the Philippines College of Agriculture (UPCA) was established there in 1909. Various other Filipino and international institutions followed. Although Los Baños is a small town, it now has a large scientific community and their achievements, particularly in the study of agriculture, have been a source of local pride and worldwide note.

Once you get down from your bus or Jeepney at crossing, Los Banos, you can take a walk from Jollibee to Robinson Shopping Mall, it's just about 20 meters opposite each other and if you go further, there's a nice Aglipayan Church associated with a local legend.

By bus

Take the HM Bus Liner at EDSA-Cubao (adjacent to Victory Liner) or DLTBco at EDSA (beside Ramon Magsaysay National High School Cubao and ALPS Bus Terminal) that goes to Sta. Cruz. Tell the conductor to drop you off at "Olivarez Plaza" (it's a town mall) or "College" (UPLB is popularly known as 'College') or you can ride the Sta. Cruz bus from Manila (take the bus from Buendia).

By transport bus:
 * HM Transport
 * BCTSS from Lawton Manila Capital
 * Lucena Lines (LLI)
 * Jac Liner from Alabang and Cubao
 * DLTB Co.

If you are from Manila, Navotas, you can ride a bus bound to Calamba coming from Lawton. Ride a jeepney from Calamba, tell the driver you want to get down at UPLB. If you plan to go to University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), take a jeepney with a signboard that says "UP College". It will take you inside the campus.

By car
You may take the South Luzon Expressway southeast from Manila, then exit at Calamba to follow the national roads. A bypass road opened in 2015 at Calamba to divert cars from the already congested section of Maharlika Highway at Real and Calamba Crossing, but prepare for traffic jams when it is peak season at the resorts.

See

 * Boy Scouts of the Philippines Jamboree Site – a campsite at the foot of Mount Makiling
 * Magnetic Hill
 * Dampalit Falls-dirty – small waterfall
 * Immaculate Conception Parish – a centuries old church at the town proper (Poblacion/Bayan)
 * Paciano Rizal Shrine – house of Paciano Rizal, brother of National Hero Jose Rizal
 * Yamashita Shrine – execution site of Gen. Yamashita
 * Boy Scouts of the Philippines Jamboree Site – a campsite at the foot of Mount Makiling
 * Magnetic Hill
 * Dampalit Falls-dirty – small waterfall
 * Immaculate Conception Parish – a centuries old church at the town proper (Poblacion/Bayan)
 * Paciano Rizal Shrine – house of Paciano Rizal, brother of National Hero Jose Rizal
 * Yamashita Shrine – execution site of Gen. Yamashita
 * Yamashita Shrine – execution site of Gen. Yamashita

Do
The town is famous for its therapeutic pools of mineral hot springs at the base of mystic Mount Makiling. Most of the local residents' water supply is warm water and during the hot season residents sometimes have to bathe with ice blocks in a pail to cool the water. The first thing you do when you’re around the bend to the welcome sign – roll down the windows and breathe deep. Breathe in the fresh air and see the difference why this place is a therapy. Escape to a local resort like the Splash Mountain, sink into a soothingly hot pool and feel your tension melt away. Spa-like, that’s how the experience is. You can stay at these pools the whole day if you like – swim, soak, sunbathe, and it’s enough to refresh your weary soul. Consider also La Roca de Trinidad Resort, Sa Dulo Hotsprings.

 * Trace Aqua Sports Complex and Museum – aquatic sports venue for the 2005 SEA Games and Philippine Olympic Festival

Eat
Los Banos is famous for its buko pie, young coconut meat deliciously baked in a pie crust. This is the town's signature dish and served in many places. Well known buko pie outlets are The Original Buko Pie and Letty's Buko Pie but there are cheaper versions and it still tastes good. Find a place you like and take a few pies along when you leave..

At crossing, you can find Toyang's Pancitan (Noodle Restaurant) which has been a very popular noodle. Next is sea food at Samaral Restaurant. Now if you just want burgers and fries, local fastfood chains and malls dot the way from Crossing to UP. For desserts? Try Los Banos’ homemade icecream, fresh milk, and kesong-puti (cottage cheese) at DTRI restaurant. Primarily hidden but well known by visitors and tourist alike but not the locals, Jo Clemente's famous curry restaurant about 200 meters from Crossing to UPLB is another wonder and if you managed to find it, you will come back and taste the delicious food served piping hot meals and when it is hot...it's really hot.

Fast food
Nationwide fast food chains have their omnipresence in this town, but there are also local destinations if you want to find cheap eats.

Drink
The local Mineral Water fresh from its springs is a health drink and once you tasted it, you will feel the amazing healing properties. Liquor is not allowed in the campus of UPLB so be aware of that before thinking a good night out at the campus.

Sleep
There are a lot of boarding house and apartments to choose from all around the campus.

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Los Banos

Los Banos, also called by the Spanish name Los Baños, is a city in Merced County in California's San Joaquin Valley.

Get in
At the junction of State Highways 152 and 165, with Interstate 5 being within 10 miles of the city. Los Banos is 70 miles from Fresno, 85 miles from Monterey, 110 miles from Yosemite National Park, 120 miles from San Francisco, 125 miles from Sacramento, and 265 miles from Los Angeles.

Go next

 * Santa Nella- Home to Pea Soup Andersen's and a good stopping point for travelers on Interstate 5. About 20 minutes away.
 * Hollister- 152 West to 156 West. Home to motorcycle rallies around July 4. About 50 minutes away with no traffic
 * Fresno- 152 East to 99 South. Home to Fresno State University and the gateway to Yosemite from points south. About 1 hour 15 min away.
 * Gilroy- 152 West. Home to Gilroy Gardens and the Gilroy Garlic Festival. About 1 hour away with no traffic
 * San Francisco- 5 North to 580 West. About 2 hours away with no traffic. Make sure to allow lots of time during peak hours.
 * Los Angeles- 5 South. About 4 to 6 hours away. There is not a lot of services on Interstate 5 until the Grapevine.

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Los Barriles

Los Barriles is a village of 1,200 people (2010) in Baja California Sur. Here in Los Barriles you will still find the old Baja: campgrounds, little fishing casitas with thatched roofs, cozy restaurants, small stores, endless white sandy beaches and fantastic sport fishing.

Los Barriles is on the shores of the Sea of Cortez between Los Cabos and La Paz.

Understand
Should you explore the countryside around Los Barriles, you will find beautiful secret oases hidden in arroyos, mountain paths that lead to little ranches, secret beaches where you can snorkel or just hang out, and other small villages where the locals still live as they did in the 1960s.

Los Barriles is a place for travelers who want to be away from the big tourist destinations and enjoy the quiet and beauty of a truly natural place. Here turtles still lay their eggs by the millions on the beach, hundreds of rays and dolphins swim close to shore, sea lions play on the sandy shores and cows still freely roam the streets of downtown Los Barriles.

Get in
If you are driving, it is on Highway Mex1.

Sleep
There are a few small hotels in town. However, if you wish to experience this place as it really is, rent one of the vacation homes in the area and go exploring. The Mexican community is extremely open and welcoming to any stranger. There is also a community of expats who stay here most of the year round.

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Los Chiles (Costa Rica)

Los Chiles is a border town in the north of Costa Rica.

Understand
It's pretty wealthy because of its geographic border situation. It's the northernmost town and the only official border crossing east of Lake Nicaragua between Plains of the North, Costa Rica, and Río San Juan Region in Nicaragua.

By bus

 * San José, Central Valley - Los Chiles: 05:30, 15:00, Terminal de San Carlos (₡2,100, 5 hr)
 * Ciudad Quesada every hour from the central bus terminal

By boat

 * There used to be boats to/from San Carlos (Nicaragua) but they have been shut down indefinitely as of September 2018.

Get around
Pretty small - walkable! The avenidas and calles are clearly marked and numbered. Getting lost should be pretty much impossible.

See
On the riverbank of the Río Frío you can sometimes see Howler monkeys and different birds. There´s a great path that goes along the bank, heading north from the dock. You´ll see lots of locals fishing, which is a great way to spend a day.

If it's a weekend, you can probably catch an afternoon mejenga (soccer match) in the Central Plaza.

Do
You can hop on a tour boat driving around on the Río Frío watching birds and stuff like that. Most of these tours are organised from Fortuna.

Buy
Los Chiles has something San Carlos (the Nicaraguan town across the border) doesn't: a supermarket. That doesn't mean that you can't get anything in San Carlos but the choice is certainly limited. If you just can't live without certain things buy them here before heading into the Río San Juan area.

Alcohol (well, rum) however is a lot cheaper in San Carlos than this side of the border.

Eat
There are plenty of Sodas all over town.

Drink
If you are headed north and you like cacique this is your last chance, as it is virtually unavailable in Nicaragua. The immediate border area around the Río San Juan also has a notably limited selection of European liquors. If you are on a budget, however, try sticking to Nicaraguan rum (Flor de Caña, also commonly sold in Costa Rica, but at much higher prices) once you're across the border: it's cheaper than most booze in Costa Rica and is world renowned for its quality.

Sleep

 * Hotal Tulipan (₡10,000-12,000) right in front of Migration with bar & restaurant.
 * Cabinas Jabiru (₡8,000-10,000) closer to the bus station (follow the signs)
 * Small hostels on the southern side of the soccer field/central park for about ₡2,500-3,000.

Go next

 * Every hour there is a bus to Ciudad Quesada (₡2,200).
 * At 11:00 and 15:00 there is a direct bus to San Jose (cheaper than changing in Ciudad Quesada) (₡2,100).
 * At 13:30 the boat leaves to San Carlos, Nicaragua (₡5,000).

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Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centres in the south of Tenerife, and has become known for its sandy beaches. It is a town of about 21,000 permanent residents (2015) that is 2 km southeast of Playa de las Américas and 5 km southeast of Costa Adeje, but it is the most authentic of these three, where locals mix with tourists.

Understand
Los Cristianos offers a full holiday experience, with two sandy beaches, a multitude of bars and restaurants, and its year-round sunny climate. There is accommodation for different budgets, including hotels, self-catering apartments and timeshare resorts. There is also a wealth of excursions focused around the town's busy port including dolphin and whale watching as well as game fishing trips and party cruises.

The town has attracted British expatriates who emigrated either permanently or semi-permanently to escape the cold British winters. English is as widely spoken as Spanish, and there are British-owned bars, restaurants, shops and services aimed predominantly at the tourist sector.

By bus

From Tenerife South Airport buses 343, 450, 111 and 40 run to and from Los Cristianos.

From the island's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, take bus 111. In addition there is the much faster and direct 110, but it only calls at bus stop, which however is quickly reach from Los Cristianos by another local bus.

By car
The island motorway TF-1 comes from Santa Cruz, about 70 km away. It continues north towards the Teno mountains and Santiago del Teide.

Aeroporto Tenerife Sud (TFS) is only 15 minutes away from Los Cristianos. From the northern airport the region can be reached via the TF-1 motorway, which also passes the capital Santa Cruz on the way to Los Cristianos.

By boat

The following ferry companies are the ones relevant here:
 * Fred Olsen
 * Armas

On foot
Everything is walkable if you bring enough time. Walking to Costa Adeje can be a nice stroll during the day.

By bus
Many buses connect to nearby Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje. Check Tenerife for general information on bus connections, or see the Titsa website for current connections from and to Los Cristianos bus station.

Do

 * Whale and dolphin watching – Apparently also possible right at the beach where fish from the local fish farm is thrown into the water and attracts the dolphines—ask around for where. Otherwise, you will find many companies offering tours.

Buy
A resort that attracts thousands of visitors every year with an extensive range of shops, shopping malls, restaurants. Just take a walk through the streets and experience the charm of the local shops.

Eat
In Los Cristianos you will find a wide selection of restaurants and bars, where typical dishes of the island were offered as Conejo en salmorejo, carne de cabra or stew canario, and prawns calamari or traditional paella, as well as Spanish food of course.

Drink
In Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas you can enjoy a unique night life. A variety of pubs and clubs entertain visitors every night until dawn.

Sleep
The choices are almost endless.

Go next

 * Costa Adeje – Similar to Los Cristianos, but a different clientele.
 * Granadilla de Abona – Interesting mountain town with the supposedly the best cuisine on the island. Also, Paisaje Lunar can be visited in its hills behind.
 * National Park Las Cañadas del Teide – The highlight of Tenerife, reach easily by car or bus.

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Los Gatos

Los Gatos is a town of 30,000 people (2019) in Santa Clara County, near San Jose, California in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. Downtown Los Gatos has retained and restored many of its Victorian-era homes and commercial buildings.

Understand
Los Gatos is part of Silicon Valley, with several high technology companies maintaining a presence there. Notably, Netflix, the streaming and content creator, is headquartered in Los Gatos and has developed a large presence in the area.

History
The town's founding dates to the mid-1850s with the building of a flour operation, Forbes Mill, by James Alexander Forbes along Los Gatos Creek. The mill's two-story stone storage annex has been preserved as a museum just off of Main Street.

The settlement that was established in the 1860s was named for the mill, but the name was changed to Los Gatos after the Spanish land grant. The town was incorporated in 1887 and remained an important town for the logging industry in the Santa Cruz Mountains through the end of the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the town became a thriving agricultural town with apricots, grapes and prunes being grown in the area. Along with much of the Santa Clara Valley, Los Gatos became a suburban community for San Jose beginning in the 1950s, and the town was mostly built-out by the 1980s. Notable buildings include the Forbes Mill annex, dating to 1880 and now housing a history museum; Los Gatos High School which dates from the 1920s; and the Old Town Shopping Center, formerly the University Avenue School (the school was established in 1882; the current buildings date to 1923).

A number of brick buildings in Downtown Los Gatos were destroyed or heavily damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, though the district was quickly rebuilt and has made a full recovery.

Climate
Los Gatos experiences nearly the same temperatures as San Jose, just slightly warmer and with more rain. Los Gatos has a Mediterranean climate like much of California. Daytime high temperatures very rarely stay below 50 °F (10 °C). Los Gatos rarely gets a hard frost. Los Gatos gets the slight winter chill that is needed to grow grapes and have vineyards. Types of bananas that ripen within three months grow well during the summer.

Get in

 * San Francisco International Airport 40 Miles north of Los Gatos
 * From airport, take US 101 S towards San Jose
 * Merge onto CA-85 S
 * Head south on CA-85 S to CA-17 S
 * Head south on CA-17 S to Los Gatos
 * San Jose International 11 Miles from Los Gatos
 * Take I-880 S towards Santa Cruz
 * Continue on CA-17 S to Los Gatos

Get around
Transit in Los Gatos is largely automobile-based, along with a significant amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic. However, if you do not wish to drive, walk, or ride a bicycle, then there is really only one alternative, and that is VTA (Valley Transportation Authority). This organization runs all public transit for the Santa Clara valley area, hence the name. The VTA operates many bus lines along with three light rail train lines, but, if your intent is only to get around Los Gatos, then the buses are all you need to think about. There are two lines that serve Los Gatos, line 48 and line 49. Both serve the same general loop around the town, in opposite directions, and both convene at the Winchester Transit Center/Light Rail station in nearby Campbell. Fares vary based on age, and there are several pass options available. Details are available at the VTA website.

Do
Los Gatos offers a variety of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, road cycling, trail running, kayaking, hiking.

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Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes is a resort town in Tenerife. The greater area includes Puerto de Santiago and Playa de la Arena to its south, all of which nowadays have merged together into one connected entity. This article covers the whole area.

Understand
The resort itself only consists of about 2,700 people, but the greater area inhibits many more.

The town has a marina surrounded by concrete walls to dampen the effect of the rough seas around the area. A small black sand beach lies between the rocks and the marina. The marina has a boulevard with many restaurants.

There are three viewpoints in the village, the main one on main road to towards Tamaimo, another above the sports club and a third on a coastal path around the Hotel Barcelo. The village has many small shops and restaurants serving the tourists that visit the area, especially on the one-way road loop around church and plaza, and also near to the marina and beach.

Get in
Los Gigantes is well connected by road, and it is a convenient hub for trips to Masca, the Los Gigantes canyons, El Bujero (the rock eye), the almond trees trail, Chinyero, and even El Teide.

By bus

Bus 325 connects to Puerto de la Cruz 3-5 times a day via Santiago del Teide. Buses 473 and 477 (direct) connect to Costa Adeje every 1-2 hr via Alcala and San Juan.

There are further buses that connect nearby villages:
 * 461 – Arguayo
 * 462 – Arguayo, Chio, Guía de Isora
 * 493 – Alcala, San Juan, Guía de Isora

See Tenerife for more general information.

Get around
The best way to get is on foot.

However, all buses coming to this area run through Playa Arena, Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes–check the incoming and outgoing connections for Los Gigantes in case you want to use the bus.

See
Los Gigantes has notable cliffs in view of the resort and a picturesque marina.

Do

Hiking
Besides the opportunities below, also check out Santiago del Teide and Teno Rural Park, which are in easy reach by bus, car or thumb from Los Gigantes or Puerto de Santiago.

 will be your preferred village to aim for when starting or finishing hikes–so, remember the name and check the bus connections (325, 461). Hitchiking is of course always on option.

 *  – An interesting half-day hike to the eye of Los Gigantes that you can see from the town itself down at the sea. Take bus 325 at 11:00 up to Tamaimo and start hiking from there. You will need an offline map and GPS, because the second half of the trail is not well maintained. On the way up, you will pass the viewpoint. Instead of heading back to Tamaimo or down to Puerto de Santiago, you can potentially continue down the canyon on the northern slopes and then use the tunnels to return to civilisation—see descriptions below for more information.El Bujero, acantilado de los gigantes.jpg

The following trails and destinations should be undertaken by experienced hikers only:
 * Los Gigantes Cliffs (Acantilado de Los Gigantes) – trail is at the end of the village. It goes along the Los Gigantes about 100 m above the water level. There are two or three places where it is not clear where the trail continues, so it is good to have GPS with you or check twice before potentially continuing into a dangerous dead end. Trail coordinates: GPX, KML.A0236 Tenerife, Acantilados de Los Gigantes aerial view.jpg

But the Los Gigantes provide many more adventures beyond that trail, with numerous water tunnels, canyon trails and impressive cliffs that can easily beat the Masca gorge. All of the water tunnels are open, except for the two that lead into the Masca gorge. For the tunnel through Risco Blanco, you will have to squeeze yourself through a small opening in the gates though. For the tunnels you will need a flashlight, but your phone's one should be enough. The tunnels have sharp rocks inside, so a helmet would be optimal, but also a basecap will lower potential injuries in case you do not pay attention and hit your head. There are always trails (more or less proper ones), and you are not required to go "off-road". The trails and tunnels are mapped on Openstreetmap—Google Maps is of no use here. The MapsMe or Organic Maps mobile apps are ok-ish, but it is recommended to use OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, which are much better in reading and recognising the trails and for GPS navigation. Plan well ahead, canyons and tunnel require their time, and always tell someone where you are going, or just go in a group. You can download the here mentioned markers as GPX using the top right GPX icon on this website.

 * At the end of the latter Los Gigantes Cliffs trail you will find the that you can cross to reach Barranco Mancha de Los Díaz.
 * If you follow the water canal, it keeps continuing through dozens of shorter tunnels and opening called about 150-200 m above the Playa Seco with impressive and exciting views. This is a difficult trail and should only be undertaken if you aren't afraid of heights and can deal with and walk steep cliffs.
 * Alternatively, you can hike up in the canyon of Barranco Mancha de Los Díaz and head back through the, the , or the . They will lead to the Camino de Santiago de Tenerife on the southern side of the mountain, which leads down to Puerto de Santiago again. You can also extend the hike via El Bujero or just across the mountain down into Tamaimo.
 * In case you are bold or already on the other end of the Windows of Barranco Seco path, you can experience the second canyon further north called, which is more impressive than Barranco Mancha de Los Díaz and more similar to the Masca gorge. There is a trail in good condition in this canyon, even though a few parts have fallen apart. It connects the Windows of Barranco Seco path exit and the , which leads back to Barranco Mancha de Los Díaz where you can exit through one of the former tunnels or across the mountain down to Tamaimo, as explained before. You can also use this firth tunnel as continuation of the El Bujero hike (explained above at El Bujero) in the other direction.
 * As a last trail alternative, the Sauces Canyon and Barranco Mancha de Los Díaz canyon are also connected via —swimming not recommended!

Eat
There are restaurants along the marina, the many promenades in the area and in the centre(s). CK's Bistro, in the village, serves English cuisine, but Indian and Chinese are readily available.

Drink
There are some bars, but nightlife is not the priority here—daytime activity is.

Sleep
The area has numerous hotels and at least one hostel:

For further cheap accommodation alternatives, see Santiago del Teide and Teno Rural Park—there are two or three campings nearby and the hiking hostel Albergue San Jose de los LLanos.

Go next

 * Masca – A picturesque mountain village in the Teno Rural Park and starting point to the Masca Gorge, one of the most popular treks on Tenerife.
 * Teno Rural Park – The park itself offers numerous hiking opportunities and include Punte de Teno, the western most point of Tenerife with a lighthouse.
 * Guía de Isora – Desert town known for its greenhouse cultivation of bananas, tomatoes, and flowers.

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Los Glaciares National Park

Los Glaciares National Park is the second largest national park in Argentina and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This area of over 4000 km² in Argentine Patagonia is complete with mountains, glaciers, lakes, wildlife and arctic views. The giant ice cap in Los Glaciares National Park feeds over 40 glaciers, the largest outside of Antarctica and Greenland. One third of the park is covered by ice that can tower up to 1500 m in the air.

Understand
Los Glaciares National Park has an area of. It is in the Santa Cruz Province of Argentina and is near the Chilean border. Its many glaciers include Perito Moreno, best known for the dramatic icefalls from its front wall, into Lake Argentino. In the north, Mount Fitz Roy's jagged peak rises above the mountain town of El Chaltén and Lake Viedma. Los Glaciares, of which 30% is covered by ice, can be divided in two parts, each corresponding with one of the two elongated big lakes partially contained by the park.

Lake Argentino, in the south, is the largest in the whole country, and as such dominates this region of Patagonia. Many tourists begin their journey in the town of El Calafate, which is on the shore of the lake. Excursions leave from here by land to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Other excursions venture by boat between the icebergs to many other glaciers, since a majority of them can only be seen by boat.

Lake Viedma, in the north, is home to the Viedma Glacier and Mount Fitz Roy. The village of El Chalten, at the foot of the Fitz Roy Massif, is another starting point into the park (and lacks the AR$100 entrance fee present at the Perito Moreno entrance). This is the most popular spot in the region for those who love to climb and trek with its numerous trails. Although most of these are effectively day trails, there are possibilities for staying overnight in a number of campsites.

History
Los Glaciares National Park was established on May 11, 1937. Due to its magnificent natural beauty, it constitutes being a wonder of the world, and was declared a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO in 1981.

Landscape
The vegetation is a so-called sub-Antarctic forest. It's less dense than the rainforest on the Chilean side, but significantly greener than the steppe that accompanies you until shortly after Calafate.

Flora and fauna
Hummingbirds, pumas, Andean condors, black-crested buzzard eagles and the rare Huemul, an endangered species of small deer, live here.

Climate
The summer daytime temperatures rise to 20 to 25 degrees, in winter to 0 to 5 degrees. Snow is rare because of the drought, so the area can be visited all year round.

Get in
Los Glaciares National Park can be divided into two different entrances, one near the Lake Argentino and the other near Lake Viedma.

The starting point for a journey to the southern section of the park is the small town of. El Chaltén is located in the north of the park, about 220 km by car and 150 km north of Calafate. Calafate has an airport that has regular flights from Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Gallegos and several other smaller towns in Patagonia.

Calafate and Chaltén are also served by buses and are also very well networked with each other. There are only regular lines to the region from Río Gallegos. However, there is a wider range of options, especially during the travel season.

is the base from which overnight excursions to the Marconi Glacier are launched.

The best way to travel by car is via the Ruta Nacional 3 to Río Gallegos and then via the RP5 to Calafate. This is the only tarred route in the region. Anyone who owns an all-terrain vehicle or has rented it can get to the park more quickly via numerous gravel roads - with a "normal" car this is an extremely slow and breakdown-prone undertaking.

South (Perito Moreno Glacier)
Admission fees are staggered:
 * pensioners and minors under 16: free admission
 * students and residents of the Santa Cruz province: 40 ARS (approx. €2.35) in 2016
 * people with permanent residence in Argentina (including foreigners): 200 ARS (approx. 15 €)
 * for foreign tourists: 250 ARS (approx. 15 €) for citizens of Mercosur (South America & Mexico), 330 ARS (approx. 20 €) for citizens of other countries.

The park opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes in July at 4:00 p.m., in winter the opening time is extended monthly to 9:00 p.m. (Nov. 7:00 p.m., Dec. 8:00 p.m., Jan + Feb. 9:00 p.m.), only to shorten it again in the spring

North (El Chalten)
Entry to and use of the campsites in the north is free and possible without a permit. A (free) registration with APN is necessary for the hike to the Laguna Toro and glacier tours.

Get around
Never leave the official paths, due to risk of falling ice. Especially the glacier walls are dangerous, where even pieces 50m long may fall off.

See

 * The region around in the south of the park is less frequented. Here you can climb the Cerro de los Cristalles / Cerro Cristalles panoramic mountain or take a multi-day hike to the glaciers on . The best starting point for the southern section of the national park with the Perito Moreno and Upsala glaciers, as well as the region of Lago Roca, is El Calafate.

 * The nearby is therefore very well known.
 * There are many trekking opportunities in the entire area of this massif near.
 * There are many trekking opportunities in the entire area of this massif near.

Lodging
There are plenty options to choose from in Calafate and Chaltén. The most exclusive accommodation is probably a hut and hotel complex directly opposite the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Camping
There is no camping site near the Perito Moreno glacier. However, the organized campsite on Lago Roca south of Calafate is particularly attractive, and you can even swim there in summer. Free camping is prohibited in the park.

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Los Llanos

There's more than one place called Los Llanos:

Dominican Republic

 * Los Llanos (Dominican Republic) - a region

Puerto Rico

 * Los Llanos (Puerto Rico) - a town

Spain

 * Los Llanos de Aridane - a municipality and a town on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands

Venezuela

 * Los Llanos (Venezuela) - a region

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Los Llanos (Venezuela)

Los Llanos is the vast plains region covering much of central and southwestern Venezuela.

Understand
Venezuela's Llanos is sparsely populated, mostly by tough farmers and cowboys living off the region's main activity, extensive cattle-ranching.

See

 * Amazing wildlife including anacondas, the ubiquitous capybaras and caimans, hundreds of bird species, and the much rarer jaguars and anteaters. This is also the last stronghold of the Orinoco Crocodile.
 * Stunning flat landscapes.

Do

 * Go on a plains safari from at one of the ranches in the region.
 * Dance to joropo - the traditional Llanos music.

Eat

 * Chiguire, or capybara, meat.
 * Venezuela's best beef

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Los Lunas

Los Lunas is a nice little town about 20 miles south of Albuquerque in Central New Mexico.

Get in
Los Lunas is just off Interstate highway 25, although travelers can also get there via the far more scenic back roads, like NM 314. The nearest major airport is in Albuquerque.

A commuter railroad, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express, connects Los Lunas to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and some of the other small communities along the Rio Grande. The Los Lunas station is located at the intersection of Courthouse Road and NM 314, about a half-mile south of the intersection of NM 314 and Main Street. The train runs with limited service daily.

Get around
The junction of NM 314 and Main Street (NM 6) marks the center of town. I-25 runs north-south west of town.

Sleep
There are a few places to sleep around the Main St/I-25 intersection, mainly chain motels, like the Quality Inn and a Days Inn. There's also the Western Skies Inn & Suites, 2258 Sun Ranch Village Loop (just west of the Main St/I-25 intersection), +1 505 865-0001.

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Los Mochis

Los Mochis is an agricultural city in Sinaloa, Mexico. It is best known as the western terminus for the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway (El Chepe), the magnificent train ride through the rugged Copper Canyon.

Understand
Los Mochis is a port city of about 260,000 people (2010) on the eastern coast of the Sea of Cortez. Its main interest for tourists is as a transportation hub. Los Mochis has an airport, train station, and ferry docks for transport across the Sea of Cortez to Baja California.

The North Pacific irrigation region (Sinaloa-Sonora) in which the Fort Valley is the largest district and is the principal agricultural area of Sinaloa, containing over 70% of the state's irrigated land and producing sugar cane, cotton, rice, flowers, and many types of vegetables. The valley is one of the largest producers of mangoes in Mexico.

Climate
Summers are extremely hot, reaching 40 °C (104 °F) with overnight lows of 26 °C (79 °F) with high humidity make the nights uncomfortable, and a heat index reaching 45 °C (113 °F) in the day. Winters are very warm, reaching 30 °C (86 °F) in the day. Rainfall is heaviest in the summer: it is common to see thunderstorms and even occasional hurricanes in August and September, but winters are dry with almost no rainfall.

By plane
LMM has only domestic commercial flights (as of January 2023). It is served by Aeromexico, Viva Aerobus, and Volaris. Direct flights to Los Mochis are available from:
 * Mexico City
 * Guadalajara
 * Monterrey
 * Tijuana

By train
The Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway is one of the world's most spectacular train trips. The trip between Los Mochis and Creel is about 9 hours each way. Trains leave each end point at 8am, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Los Mochis and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Creel.

The real scenery starts at El Fuerte. Stand on the western side and travel uphill to Creel. Hang out in the few open vestibules with your camera -- the uphill scenery is fairly splendid for at least two of the seven or nine or twelve hours of the journey. On the downhill run, put yourself in the club (bar) car, where you can stretch out in a modicum of comfort.

By car
Mexico Highway 15 connects Los Mochis by land to Mexico. It runs from Nogales, on the United States border, to Mexico City. Other important highways are Los Mochis- Ahome, Los Mochis-Topolobampo, and Los Mochis-El Fuerte. The Topolobampo-Chihuahua highway is under construction.

By bus
The city does not have a central bus station for the entire bus fleet, rather each line has its own terminal. There are local, regional, national and international transport routes. Bus lines that have national routes have departures to the north, center and south of the country. Bus lines with international routes have departures to the southwestern United States.

By boat
Ferry boats run between La Paz and the Topolobampo docks. The ferry transports both passengers and vehicles, though there has been talk of restricting RVs. Sleeping cabins are available at extra cost. Fares are about US$80 (salon class). A taxi from Topolobampo to Los Mochis takes about 30 minutes.

Get around
Taxis are the best way to get around. They are plentiful and economical. You could also rent a car, though driving in Sinaloa can be dangerous.
 * AGA Rent a Car, Av. Camaron Sabalo #312-A, Zona Dorada.

See
Tourist attractions found in the city are:
 * Cerro de la Memoria (hill of memory)
 * Benjamin Francis Johnston Botanical Garden (Sinaloa Park)
 * Statue of the Virgin of the Valley of the Fort (Virgen María Reina del Valle)
 * The Pergola
 * Cycle path of the Cerro de la Memoria
 * Casa del Centenario (Centennial House)
 * Innovation and Education Center
 * Plazuela 27 de Septiembre (September 27 Square)
 * Regional Museum of Valle del Fuerte
 * Hotel Montecarlo
 * Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón (Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)
 * Church of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
 * House of Culture Professor Conrado Espinosa
 * Venustiano Carranza Park (Monument to Don Quixote and Sancho Panza)
 * Historical center of the city
 * Linear Park Blvd. Rosendo G. Castro
 * Plaza Solidaridad (Infant Allegory Statue)
 * Facilities of the old Sugar Mill
 * Trapiche Interactive Museum
 * City Theatre (Teatro Ingenio)

Do
Spectator sports offer the visitor a chance to experience life like a local.

 * Baseball: Cañeros de Los Mochis are the minor league hometown team. They're in the Pacific League, which is a winter league, so games are scheduled from mid-fall to mid-winter. Games are held at Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almaeda (Chevron Park) and tickets start at M$100 for bleacher seats.
 * Football/soccer: Murciélagos de Los Mochis are a second-tier team playing in the Premier League. Games take place at the 11,000 seat Estadio Centenario.
 * Basketball: Pioneros have been playing basketball in Los Mochis since 1996. They're part of a professional league called Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico. Games are held at CUM Los Mochis.

Eat

Connect
Cell reception is good in Los Mochis but is usually 4G as of 2023. Most hotels and restaurants have good internet; free WiFi is common.

Go next

 * Guaymas - a beautiful beach and port stopover

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Los Nevados National Park

Los Nevados National Park is in the Andino region of Colombia.

Understand

Los Nevados is a national park centered on some snow covered volcanic peaks; Nevado Del Ruiz, Nevado del Tolima and more. The park is run by a "concession" – Concesion Nevados – Which actually is the travel agency Aviatur. Although not ruining the park entirely, it does feel more like an alpine resort than a national park. In practice this means that the park is privatised and that the goal of the park is to shuttle as many people as possible up the roads and down again.

Flora and fauna
Very interesting flora, layered in different heights.

Fauna within the park ranges from the Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the Puma (Puma Concolor)and the Tiger Cat (Leopardus tigrinus).

Though rare, the Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) can be seen soaring at high altitude above the park.

Climate
Reasonably cold. Expect frosty mornings (0 to -10 °C) year around. In the wet season, expect clouds continuously, in the "dry season" expect clouds and rain 10AM to 3PM, and clearer conditions before and after.

Get in
The usual way to get in is from Manizales. From there you have several options: Go on a tour and jump off (120,000 incl. entrance and breakfast), Taxi (COP$300,000) take a bus to the intersection and hike or hitchhike up. The last option is the best one if you have the time, as you would gradually acclimatise to the altitude, not pay excessively, and avoid the extremely commercial feel of the Concesion.

Fees and permits
Entrance fee is COP$53,000 for foreigners, COP$33,000 for Colombians and COP$6,000 for Colombian students and kids between 5 and 12.

Buy
The only outdoors store in Manizales (Amazonas Deportes near the cathedral) has a pathetic selection of gear. Another option is hire some specialized guides. The small business "Zion Integral Mountain Guides" offers gear rental service, you can find them in Facebook.

Eat
They sell food at most of the old refuges which have been turned into shops.

Drink
They sell beverages at most of the refuges as well.

Sleep
Hotels or camping.

Lodging
There are two hotels in the park, El Cisne and Hotel Los Termales. Do not go to El Cisne thinking that you can get a room on the spot. Reservations can only be made in Manizales.

Camping
There are campsites at El Cisne and the Chalet. You are required to have a tent if sleeping at the campsites, if you sleep in a bivvy bag they make you sign a waiver that if you die it's not their fault, and that they warned you. Get a tent anyway because it rains so much that you will need it to keep things dry.

Temperatures at El Cisne campsite are said to drop down as far as -17°C at night so ensure you pack warm clothes and have a good quality tent.

Backcountry
You can camp anywhere you like.

Maps are not available anywhere in Manizales or the park itself. The only map you will get is the cartoon map you see on the website of the concession. Apparently the only place you can buy a map is in Bogota, from the Geographic institute (Sigac).

Stay safe
This is a fairly high area and altitude sickness is a serious issue. It is highly recommend to get acclimatised at 3000 and 4000 m before setting out on any climbs.

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Los Olivos

Los Olivos is a small community in the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County in Southern California. The area is home to many highly-rated wineries, and with many well-maintained, low-traffic rural roads, also has some of the best bicycling routes in the region. The town itself is quaint, pleasant, and compact, and makes for good walking, people-watching, shopping, and coffee- and wine-drinking. It is a common weekend destination for people throughout southern and central California. Many people famous in the entertainment industry have homes or ranches nearby.

By car
Most visitors arrive by car, but many also come by bicycle from adjacent towns.

Go next

 * Santa Ynez - Five miles southeast of Los Olivos, Santa Ynez sits at the heart of the rural Santa Ynez valley, an area that attracts travelers to its many wineries. The valley was the setting for the 2004 film Sideways, and fans of the film are known to make pilgrimages to the inns and restaurants from the movie.
 * Buellton - Located 9 miles to the southwest, Buellton is home to several Santa Ynez Valley wineries. Visitors will also find the ostrich & emu farm interesting, with the opportunity to get up close and personal with the giant birds.

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Los Organos

Los Organos is a beachtown in the northern coast of Perú, 15 minutes away from Mancora. It's not a very popular place among travellers, so it's very quiet and tranquil.

Get in
From Lima in a 20-hour bus ride. There are plenty of bus company options, such as Cruz del Sur and Palominos. You can also take a plane in the Lima airport to Piura, which is 2½ hours from Los Organos by bus.

Get around
The mototaxis (motorcycles adapted to carry from 1 to 3 passengers in the back) are the only public transportation available in Los Organos. You can get a ride from the town to the beach for 1 sol. You can also rent a car, a bicycle or a motorcycle.

Do

 * Go to the beach. In Los Organos the beach is very quiet and lonely. You may see a few people walking by, but there are no crowded beaches, so it is a great place to rest peacefully. There is a main dock, where the fishermen extract fishes like Mero and Congrio. You can see some pelicans and a lot of crabs in the sand.
 * Go to town. It revolves around the main square, where people gather and hang out during the day and part of the night.
 * Water sports. The waves are great to practice some surf or kitesurf. The best surfing spots are in the beach called Punta Veleros. You can also go fishing and scuba diving.

Buy
There are no stalls in Los Organos. You can buy some local products such as clothing and fruits at the local market (mercado). There are convenience and grocery stores, drugstores (boticas), restaurants, an ATM, and almost everything you need to stay for a while. In case you need something else, you can go to Talara, a city which is an hour and a half from Los Organos.

Eat
There are plenty of restaurants, most of them serve traditional Peruvian food, but there are some which offer international food as well. You can eat a whole menu for 15 soles. Most of the dishes include fresh fish or seafood. The Cevicherías offer ceviche (raw fish or seafood "cooked" in lemon juice).

Drink
The most common drinks are pisco and beer. You can have a pisco sour (pisco, lemon juice and sugar), a chilcano de pisco (pisco, lemon juice and ginger ale) or a Perú Libre (pisco and coke). But you can also get rum, whisky, vodka and other liquors.

Sleep
The accommodations are mainly by the beach, though you can find in town too. There are single houses, bungalows and bedrooms. Most of them include, internet, pool, bar/restaurant and hot water. The prices of the accommodations for one night are between US$20 and US$80.

Soleil Bungalows matrimonial and familiar bungalows from US$90 to US170.

Cerro Mar  is a house for ten people. The rate is from US$1000 to US$1500 per week, according to the season.

If you are looking for a cheaper option (from US$10), go to the guys from Idyllic Peru  and ask for cheaper place to stay. They have cheaper options non published.

Go next

 * Mancora - is a beach town in the 1165 km of the Panamericana. Eppo buses will take you there in 15 minutes for 1.50 soles.
 * Cabo Blanco - Ernest Hemingway used to go to this beach to fish the Merlin. According to the locals, this beach inspired him to write The Old Man and the Sea.

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Los Osos

Los Osos is an unincorporated community located in San Luis Obispo County. The community is combined with Baywood Park.

Los Osos means "The Bears" in Spanish. Despite the name, no bears have been seen in this area for over 100 years so there is no need to worry about encountering one in the countryside.

Get in
There are only two roads in or out of Los Osos, South Bay Boulevard and Los Osos Valley Road.

The San Luis Obispo County Regional Transit Authority's Route 12 provides service from San Luis Obispo.

Eat

 * Los Osos Mexican Market
 * Los Osos Mexican Market
 * Los Osos Mexican Market
 * Los Osos Mexican Market

Go next

 * Morro Bay - Located five miles north of Los Osos, this coastal town is best known for the massive 581-foot (177 m) volcanic rock that dominates its harbor, but is also a great spot to see marine mammals and is home to one of California's oldest fine art and craft shows.

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Los Roques

Archipelago de Los Roques is a chain of islands and coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea about 166 km north of the Venezuelan mainland. Administratively, they are part of Venezuela's Federal Dependencies.

Understand
The Archipelago de Los Roques National Park spans 225,153 hectares of sea and land and includes over 40 cayos or islands as well as some 250 coral reefs.

History
Declared a National Park in 1972.

Landscape
Los Roques islands are usually calm, quiet, and usually deserted, which makes it great to be with your family alone. It has the main island, Gran Roque, which is a collection of small villa-style hotels which are small but comfortable. Los Roques is full of natural pools and beautiful fish.

Climate
Hot and unforgiving. There is very little shade on the cays, and even sun umbrellas don't stop all the sun's rays. If you burn easily, be sure to slap on protection at all times.

By plane
About a 40-min flight from Caracas in fairly small planes, landing at the air strip on Gran Roque. There are also flights from Porlamar on Margarita Island.

By boat
Private yachts stop off at the islands but there is no commercial ferry service.

Fees and permits
Entry to the park must be paid upon landing in Gran Roque.

Get around
The easiest but not the cheapest way of seeing Los Roques is by organising an all-inclusive tour from Caracas. If you arrange your own accommodation, your posada will probably find a boat that can take you out to the cays and may include it in the cost of your room. Alternatively, you can approach boat captains at the harbour area on Gran Roque at around 9:30 each morning. However you get out to the islands, almost all the boats, or lanchas, will leave you there all day and come back to pick you up around 4PM.

On Gran Roque, the only vehicle is the rubbish cart, and everywhere can be reached by foot.

Eat
Wonderfully fresh lobsters are available in season.

Drink
There are a couple of bars on the beach at Gran Roque that serve great cocktails just inches from the sea. The atmosphere is relaxed in the extreme - just melt into a beanbag with a mojito in your hand and watch the sun go down...

Sleep

Stay safe
Crime is virtually unknown on Los Roques but you should still take normal precautions.

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Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth is a village on the coast of Moray in North East Scotland, with a population in 2016 of 7870. It developed as a fishing port in the 18th and 19th centuries, but the harbour is small and that industry has gone. Its main business now is as a service town for RAF Lossiemouth, the base for Britain's Quick Reaction Alert Interceptors.

So this unassuming little place now stands on the frontline of NATO's air defences. Russian bomber planes, some of them supersonic, regularly hurtle across the Norwegian and North Seas towards the UK. They are intercepted while still in international air space by Typhoon FGR4 fighters from RAF Lossiemouth. Everyone shows off their prowess and alertness, exchanges pleasantries and goes home safe. And yet another gambit has been played out across the great chessboard that stretches over quiet fields and icy seas and forests and onion domes.

Get in
Elgin is the nearest railway station, with trains every couple of hours between Aberdeen and Inverness.

Stagecoach Bus 33 runs from Elgin to Lossiemouth, taking 20 min direct (anti-clockwise 33A) or 40 min via the RAF base (clockwise 33C). The direct route is along A941 which becomes Clifton Rd to the harbour, across town on Queen St then Stotfield Rd, then south on B9135 past the RAF base, rejoining A941 back to Elgin. Buses are every 30 min M-Sa and hourly on Sunday.

By road follow A96 to Elgin then A941 north.

Get around
It's easy to walk around town, but its delights won't take you that long, so you need wheels to explore the area. A bike would do.

Bus 32 runs hourly M-Sa from Elgin to Duffus, Hopeman and Burghead, but there's no service from Lossiemouth.

See

 * James Ramsay Macdonald (1866-1937) was Britain's first Labour Prime Minister, in office in 1924 then 1929-1934. He was born at Gregory Place: look for the little row of cottages at the foot of Macduff St, facing the park, and there's an indistinct plaque by the door. He was illegitimate, Macdonald was his father and Ramsay his mother. He moved away to Bristol then London, and along with Keir Hardie and Arthur Henderson founded the Labour Party in 1900. He was first elected MP for Leicester in 1906, and now comfortably off, he had a house built in Lossiemouth for his mother. His second spell of government was blighted by the Depression. From 1931 he was figurehead leader of the National Government, a coalition dominated by the Conservatives. Reviled as a traitor to Labour, his health failed and he left politics, embarked on an ocean cruise but died on the trip. His body was returned for funeral at Westminster Abbey.
 * is the house that Ramsay Macdonald had built in 1908 for his mother. She died shortly after moving in but he kept the house as a base for himself and family in Scotland. It's at 17 Moray St, a couple of short blocks inland from his birthplace. Both buildings are private residences, no tours.
 * is a ruin off B9017 to the southwest. A wooden motte-and-bailey was built in 1140, wrecked around 1300, then replaced by a stone castle in the 14th century. That in turn was abandoned in 1705. It's free to access anytime.
 * near Duffus is the ruin of a 12th-century church, with its original mercat cross. It's free to explore daily Apr-Oct 9:30AM-5:30PM, Nov-Mar 10AM-4PM. You may need to collect the gate key from the Old Manse.
 * is the famous Public School secluded in woodland near Duffus, so you can only see it on special occasions like an Open Day, with a prospective entrant in tow. The school nowadays has some 500 boarders and 100 day-pupils; those who've sent their sprogs here include Sean Connery, David Bowie, and the Duke of Edinburgh. Charles III (then Prince of Wales) detested it as "Colditz with kilts" and his escape attempt in Stornoway ended badly; naturally Ofsted rated it "outstanding".
 * is a small port laid out in the 19th century to export stone from the local quarries. It has sandy beaches.
 * is a small coastal town built on a grid pattern 1805-09, sweeping away the remains of its Pictish fort. However an ancient well discovered during that work was preserved: steps lead down into a chamber fed by underground springs. The visitor centre displays Pictish artefacts and may allow access to the well.
 * is a small coastal town built on a grid pattern 1805-09, sweeping away the remains of its Pictish fort. However an ancient well discovered during that work was preserved: steps lead down into a chamber fed by underground springs. The visitor centre displays Pictish artefacts and may allow access to the well.

Do

 * "After Sermon the Session Assembling &c. The said day the fishers of Stotefold & Cousea being remitted from the Presbetry to this Church discipline for satisfaction of their great & gross scandall & Idolatrous custome in burning torches on new years even" - Kirk Session of 1760

 * Outfit Moray is an outdoor activity organiser and sports shop on Shore St, open M-F 9AM-5PM. They hire bikes.
 * Lossiemouth Sports and Community Centre is within the High School on Coulhardbank Rd. The swimming pool is open M-F 9AM-9PM, Sa Su 10AM-1:30PM.
 * East Beach is the better side of town for strolling. It's a long sandy spit reached by footbridge across the River Lossie from Church St. Spynie Canal joins the river here: completed in 1811, it's just a drainage channel and was never navigable.
 * New Wave Surf School is based on Church St near the footbridge.
 * Railway path follows the former branch railway from Elgin, closed in 1966. It starts by Church St and heads south with a good surface for 3 miles to Spynie Palace (see Elgin). It then becomes Maryfield farm track, and a morass in wet weather - you can turn off onto a paved lane to continue south.
 * Watch football: Lossiemouth FC play soccer in the Highland League, the game's fifth tier in Scotland. Their home ground is Grant Park, capacity 3250, south side of town.
 * Other golf courses are Covesea Links (9 holes) and Hopeman GC, with several more around Elgin.
 * Other golf courses are Covesea Links (9 holes) and Hopeman GC, with several more around Elgin.

Buy

 * Co-op Food is at 44 Queen St, open daily 7AM-11PM. There's a larger one south side of town on Couldardbank Rd.

Eat

 * Queen St is the main strip, with Shah Curry House, Lossie Restaurant (Indian), and a clutch of takeaways.
 * Macintosh Restaurant is within Golf View Hotel, see Sleep.

Drink

 * Town pubs include The Steamboat and Brander Arms.
 * Brewery: Windswept Brewing are on the industrial estate off Coulardbank Rd, tours available.
 * No distilleries in Lossiemouth, but several nearby around Elgin, and the classic Spey Valley whisky country starts to the south.

Sleep

 * Inn next door to the Golf View Hotel.
 * Links Lodge on Stotfield Road has B&B and a self-catering apartment.
 * Stotfield Hotel further down the street is needing refurbishment.
 * Silver Sands a mile west of town is mostly about budget family package holidays, but individual campers and tourers are also welcome. It's open Apr-Oct. Lossiemouth Caravan Park in town only has owner-occupied static units.
 * Silver Sands a mile west of town is mostly about budget family package holidays, but individual campers and tourers are also welcome. It's open Apr-Oct. Lossiemouth Caravan Park in town only has owner-occupied static units.
 * Silver Sands a mile west of town is mostly about budget family package holidays, but individual campers and tourers are also welcome. It's open Apr-Oct. Lossiemouth Caravan Park in town only has owner-occupied static units.

Connect
As of Sep 2021, Lossiemouth has 4G from EE and Three, but you'll struggle to get a signal from O2 or Vodafone. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Elgin has a famous ruined cathedral.
 * Forres has distilleries and the plush Brodie Castle.

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Lost Hills

Lost Hills is a town in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. Located near Interstate 5, it is one of a few places on this part of the freeway that have gas, food or lodging.

Get in
On SR-46 just west of Interstate 5. Lost Hills is approximately 45 miles northwest of Bakersfield, 145 miles north of Los Angeles, and 240 miles south of Sacramento and San Francisco.

Go next
Wasco- 46 East. About 30 minutes away.

Bakersfield- 5 South to Stockdale Hwy to Westside Pkwy. About 45 minutes away. Or go 46 East to 99 South which will take 50 to 55 minutes.

Los Angeles- 5 South. About 2 to 4 hours away, depending on traffic.

Paso Robles- 46 West. About 1 hour away.

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Lot

Lot is in the Occitanie region of France.

Cities

 * – known for its unique medieval military bridge
 * – on the GR65 i.e. the Le Puy Route of Way of St. James; Jean-François Champollion was born here, there is a copy of the Rosetta stone on display, and a museum on him and on the history of writing

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Loudonville (Ohio)

Loudonville is a village in Northwest Ohio, in the southern part of Ashland County, close to the Mohican State Park and Forest. It is a popular recreational area for outdoor activities.

By plane

 * Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, +1 216-265-6030. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is Cleveland's main airport, on the west side of the city. The airport is served by most of the major domestic airlines, and it is a hub for United Airlines.
 * John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, +1 614-239-4083. Direct flights to most major American cities.
 * John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, +1 614-239-4083. Direct flights to most major American cities.

By car
SR 39 and SR 65 intersect in Loudonville.

Get around
A paved bike path runs from downtown Loudonville South of town all the way to the Mohican State Park. The paved bike path connects into the mountain bike trail system that runs through the Mohican State Park.

Do

 * Loudonville Canoe Livery, next to bridge on West Main. 1+ 888-CANOELO.
 * Mohican Memorial State Forest

Go next

 * Mansfield is the nearest large city.

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