L.A. The City of Angels. Glitz, glamor, celebrities, creative capital. he City of Los Angeles attracts tourists year-round due to its placement in Southern California. The city is the second largest in the United States with a population of 3.7 million, behind only New York City. Los Angeles is a global city with a diverse economy. Among the strongest economic sectors are education, entertainment, finance, international trade, media, sports and technology.
The L.A. metropolitan area is the country’s major center of entertainment, film and television production. The country’s top six film studios are within the metro district, with 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures all being within the city limits. Due to this media economy, tourists have access to countless attractions relating to the entertainment industry – from studio tours to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
This destination report provides the information and tools needed to make a journey to Los Angeles rewarding, in spite of the accessibility challenges the city may present.
Public Transportation
The public transportation system in Los Angeles is operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and is accessible to the disabled and wheelchair users. The two primary modes of transit are the city bus service and the Metro [...]