Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry.

Information & Facts

Activities

Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand- and footprints, the Walk of Fame honors thousands of luminaries and vendors sell maps to stars’ homes.

Climate

Los Angelas has a Mediterranean climate with nearly no rain in summer. In August, the average high temperatures are 29 degrees Celsius (84 °Fahrenheit) and lows of 18 degrees Celsius (65.6 °F). Winters are mild, with average high temperatures of 20° C (68 °F) and lows of 9°C (48 °F) with some occasional rain.