With around four million inhabitants, Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States after New York City. In the "City of Stars and Starlets" dreams always come true! Los Angeles, the home of Hollywood, also offers plenty of action and excitement away from the movie screen.

California is not without reason the "Sunny State" - you can expect warm temperatures all year round and the best conditions for a day at the beach. With the best weather, it's twice as much fun to explore L.A.'s parks and sights.

Los Angeles also offers an exciting and diverse art, culture and music scene. In the colorful streets of the city you will find modern street art, great art galleries and cool bars with numerous live performances of different bands and solo artists.

This is a great experience for cultural travelers from all over the world who want to experience the flair of the city first hand. In addition, there are numerous sights to discover in the "City of Angels":

• Downtown L.A.
• Long Beach
• Exposition Park
• La Brea Tar Pits & Hancock Park
• Venice Beach
• Santa Monica
• Hollywood & Walk of Fame
• Getty Center & Getty Villa
• Griffth Observatory

Los Angeles promises a special experience during the annual Academy Awards, when the stars of the film industry flock to the red carpet!

It is the highest award an actor can receive: the Oscar and every year numerous people eagerly await the world-famous Oscar ceremony. In mid-March, the stars and starlets of the film industry gather at the Dolby Theatre to receive the honor.

The award was established on February 12, 1929 by Louis B. Mayer into being. The first award ceremony, on the other hand, was held on May 16, 1929 - back then at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel just off Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.

Plan your visit to Los Angeles around the time of the Academy Awards and experience the city in a very special ambience! During a walk on the Walk of Fame you might even see one or the other movie star live - an unforgettable experience during your USA trip!