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You might think that the \u201ccity of angels\u201d is an unusual choice for a trip, but don\u2019t be fooled. La la land is a seriously overlooked, one-of-a-kind paradox between the chilled Cali lifestyle and a sprinkle of WTF glitter. It\u2019s a place where everyone is a daydream believer and Uber drivers are opera singers. And newsflash: The \u201cLA has no culture\u201d story is old news. Avoid the dodgy tourist traps (although we do love a bit of trash!) and you\u2019ll find a curious world of old and new, with art deco theatres, a cutting edge art scene and wild hiking trails. Here\u2019s the LA lowdown\u2026
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1) Hiking is integral to the lifestyle <\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll be surprised to learn that a lot of things cost sweet FA in LA, including the glorious outdoors. Peak bagging (where you check off multiple summits) and night hiking are the latest trends.
\nThe 67 mile Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountain Range has just opened and I thoroughly recommend the Griffith Park Trail.\u00a0 The forest leads to the Griffith Observatory where you can see the whole of Hollywood lit up, and you can learn about stars and galaxies in the Planetarium until 10am. If you don\u2019t fancy doing a hike alone, most hostels run free guided tours, or there\u2019s Meet Up<\/a> groups that go every day.
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2) Creativity is a religion<\/h2>\n

California is touted as the \u2018mural capital of the world\u2019, and Los Angeles is as psychedelic nest of street art.\u00a0The art scene continues to boom with last year\u2019s opening of The Broad<\/a>, a $140 million gallery brimming with edgy works by contemporary bigwigs such as Jeff Koons and Cindy Sherman. The latest Instagram bait is an Infinity Room by artist Yayoi Kusama named “The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away.”\u00a0#selfie
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\nLACMA<\/a> \u00a0is the largest museum in the western United States with 20 acres of wicked art. There are six buildings and two of them are FREE to look around, plus there\u2019s a park to chill in *with giant bronze seals* and tar pits. Unexpected to say the least!
\nMake sure you visit at night to see “Urban Light” by Chris Burden – a permanent installation outside the museum made of 202 restored lamps.
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3) Downtown is IT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The cultural rebirth of Downtown is putting this city on the map. Start your day in the hipster Arts District with a cold brew\u00a0coffee and a copy of The Downtowner <\/a>\u2013 your DTLA bible for the hottest places to check out.\u00a0It\u2019s also home to the *free* Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Grand Park<\/a> where they have *free* events every week such as Boot Camp and Yoga sessions. Just make sure you don\u2019t take a wrong turn and end up on Skid Row! Or do if you really want to go off the beaten track\u2026.
\nHungry? Get your asses to Clifton’s Cafeteria<\/a>. It’s a 4 storey building that was built in 1930\u2019s, recently renovated featuring 3 themed bars and a cafeteria. There’s a unique art deco meets mythical vibe, with forests, lavish chandeliers and a huge tree growing out of the ground. See if you can find the legit comet on top of one of the bars. You read right, those rocks are from OUTER SPACE.<\/p>\n

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4) A beach is always around the corner\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s rare that a city has so many genuinely beaut beaches. To escape the inland heat you can jump on a train, bus or cab and BAM! You\u2019re sitting in breezy paradise sipping on a coconut cocktail. Ahhhh, Malibu\u2026
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\nLA may not be the most walkable city ever, but the Metro Expo has just opened a line that goes straight to Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Plus Ubers are cheap and reliable here, and Uber pools let you split the cost with other riders. Tip: Traffic is notoriously hideous so avoid rush hour like the plague!
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5) Hostels are super social<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes, there are even murals on hostels! Samesun Hostel<\/a> is right on the Venice Beach and you can watch the sunset roller bladers from your bedroom window.
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\nHI Santa Monica<\/a> is another gem, and if you\u2019re a fan of American retro in Hollywood, Banana Bungalow<\/a> is for you. This spacious motel-turned-hostel oasis is lined with palm trees with a view of the iconic sign from the courtyard. There’s even a tiki bar and garden where they serve free breakfast every day and free tacos every Wednesday. No wonder travellers end up working here!
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6) The cinemas are legendary<\/h2>\n

LA is nirvana for film and theatre nerds. Period. I\u2019m a sucker for that faded Hollywood glamour, so walking down Broadway in DTLA is a thrill. The Los Angeles Theatre<\/a> is a must – the opulent interior is said to have been modelled after the\u00a0Hall of Mirrors\u00a0in\u00a0Versailles.
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\nIf you\u2019re feeling nostalgic, watch some American classics at The Egyptian Movie Theatre<\/a>. It was built in 1922 as a major Hollywood Landmark after the Egyptian revival that occurred from the discovery of\u00a0King Tut’s tomb. So many stars, so many memories.
\nTip \u2013 LA is home to the stars, so you\u2019ll often get screenings with Q & A\u2019s from the staring actors afterwards at no extra charge.<\/p>\n

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7) Get your vintage, Flea and Thrift on <\/strong><\/h2>\n

People flock here from around the world to purchase treasures from every century. Go large at the mothership of vintage \u2013 The Rose Bowl Flea Market<\/a>\u00a0 every 2nd<\/sup> Sunday of the month.\u00a0Otherwise there are vintage shops and weekly flea markets all around town. Melrose Trading Post<\/a> in West Hollywood is held every Sunday with antique stalls, food, and music \u2013 all for just $3 entry!
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8) Venice Beach ain\u2019t just a beach <\/strong><\/h2>\n

We could tell you Venice Beach aka \u201cDogtown\u201d is a sight for sore eyes, but you need to experience it for yourselves. Imagine a marijuana scented kingdom with high skaters and slam dunkers, pumping EDM on ghetto blasters and the odd freak show with two headed animals. Trashy but endearing, we must say!
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\nTo get a flavour of the liberal, vintage Venice, I recommend exploring the residential backstreets. The real hippies moved here after the Vietnam War in the 70s and there\u2019s a bohemian community vibe. Where else would you be greeted by a swordfish and a fringey mermaid door?
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\nAbbot Kinney Boulevard is a must. Hailed “the coolest block in America”, this is where the pseudo hippies shop, drink their coffee and ride their expensive bikes. Grab a fresh lemonade and people-watch.
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9) Weird is normal, normal is weird<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From nerdy burlesque to the shady characters on the metro, this city embraces the delightfully strange. For starters, it\u2019s home to the\u00a0Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre.<\/a> They do free tours here where they show you around and try and \u201cconvert\u201d you to Scientology. Jokes…
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\nAmerica has the highest number of serial killers in the world and if you have morbid curiosity, we dare you to experience the Museum of Death<\/a>. The deadpan guy at the ticket desk warned us that people have fainted and vomited from the sights. \u201cPah! We can handle it\u201d we said.\u00a0 It\u2019s when we got to the \u201csuicide\u201d room we knew we were in too deep. Let’s just say we didn’t sleep well that night…
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10) It\u2019s well connected <\/strong><\/h2>\n

You know that friend who knows everyone? That\u2019s LA. It\u2019s the social butterfly of California, with its friends Mexico, Vegas and San Diego just a few hours\u2019 drive away. If you\u2019ve got time, make a road trip of it and drive along the Pacific Coast Highway from San Fran to Tiji. Good times.
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\nWhat are you waiting for? Book your California dream here<\/a>.
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