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239 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: 800-345-2210
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This little enclave on the west side of the Los Angeles started life as a tract of bean patches known as Morocco Junction. The city of Beverly Hills has their own convention and visitors site, and it’s a good introduction to this posh locale.
Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Just South of L.A. County is Orange County, and the O.C. has just as much to offer as its northern neighbor. Its most popular attraction is of course the theme park that started it all, Disneyland, and its new sister park Disney’s California Adventure both in the city of Anaheim. Just ten minutes away is Buena Park, where the exciting attractions include Knott’s Southern California Resort.
Santa Barbara Convention & Visitors Bureau
1601 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-966-9222
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Located about an hour and a half from LA, Santa Barbara calls itself the “American Riviera” for good reason. Its beautiful beaches and near-perfect climate make for numerous opportunities to get out and take on the day.
Santa Clarita Valley Visitors Information
28460 Avenue Stanford #100
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone: 661-702-6977
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Less than an hour’s drive north of L.A., the Santa Clarita Valley is one of Southern California’s fastest growing areas. Its mostly a conglomeration of newly sprouted-up bedroom communities for commuters into LA, but the highlight of this rugged area for visitors is Six Flags Magic Mountain, an amusement park where thrills reign supreme.
Santa Monica Visitors Bureau
1920 Main Street, Suite B
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 800-544-5319
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This seaside suburb of LA is as famous for its liberal politics as it is for its beautiful beach and Pier. Probably the best spot in LA to begin a tour of the beach, Santa Monica offers great shopping and excellent restaurants. A real must-see for visitors to Southern California.
333 Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: 800-228-2452
Your travel plans to LA can begin with this powerful site, hosted by the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visitors can order a Go Card, which can gives discounts on over 36 different locations, including Universal Studios, the California Science Center, and the Aquarium of the Pacific. In addition, Experience LA has a great events calendar, as well as more transportation tips and advice.
Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
One World Trade Center, Third Floor
Long Beach, CA 90831
Phone: 800-452-7829
Website
While the city of Long Beach has a rich sense of history, it is a community with its eyes on the future. With a population of nearly half a million, Long Beach is the fifth largest city in California and is the economic and cultural center of Southern California’s South Bay area. Numerous attractions await those who make the twenty-five mile trip from downtown Los Angeles, including the Queen Mary Ocean Liner and the Aquarium of the Pacific. In addition, the Long Beach Convention Center is one of the most popular locations for event planners in the entire country.
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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While LA’s massive size makes renting a car a better bet for visitors, those who would prefer not to drive in the city have several choices for getting around town. Running throughout Los Angeles are many bus lines, which can reach most attractions in less than an hour. In addition, the MTA operates the new (but rather limited) train and subway system, which for the most part is clean and convenient.