If you're looking for trend-setting fashions, you can't leave Los Angeles without shopping where the stars shop: Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Although only three blocks long, you can spend the entire day browsing famous shops on Rodeo Drive, including Armani, Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Cartier, Tiffany and Valentino. This could possibly be the most expensive three blocks in the world!

It's always time to dream when you're in Hollywood. Known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, Hollywood is home to some of the most famous nightclubs, popular attractions and first-class shopping opportunities.

Want to rub elbows with the stars? You can see all the stars as you walk down the Hollywood Walk of Fame. These famed "sidewalk stars" salute the historic celebrities who made Hollywood what it is today and those who continue to star in today's Hollywood blockbuster films.

Catch a performance at the ever-so-famous Hollywood Bowl amphitheater. Not only has the Hollywood Bowl hosted legendary artists like Cher, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Willie Nelson, Gwen Stefani, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash and Elton John (just to name a few), it also hosts classic performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

Flaunt those star-quality sunglasses as you cruise down the Sunset Strip, the best know portion of Sunset Boulevard between Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Famous partly because of its wall-to-wall advertising, the Sunset Strip offers an outstanding collection of boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment options.

The excitement continues at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Experience blockbuster thrills as you go behind-the-scenes and on the sets where movies are made. Ride the rides and see the shows by day at Universal Studios Hollywood, and enjoy a night out on the town at Universal CityWalk, offering some of Los Angeles' hottest restaurants and clubs.

Even the museums and art galleries are impressive in Los Angeles, CA. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art are two you won't want to miss. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, also known as LACMA, is the premier visual art museum in the western United States and features more than 120,000 works in its permanent collection. As one of the nation's largest facilities dedicated to contemporary art, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is one museum with three different locations within a 10-mile radius.

You'll also want to check out the J. Paul Getty Museum, located at the Getty Center. This unique center and museum presents the J. Paul Getty collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present, all in a tranquil setting with beautiful gardens and breathtaking views.

Located in the hip neighborhood of Westwood, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is well worth a visit. Cheer on the Bruins during a home game, or feel like a college kid again as you wander through the trendy shops and restaurants in Westwood.

With so much to do, you might have to add an extra week onto your Los Angeles vacation. Los Angeles, CA is one of the only places where you can discover family fun, enjoy big-city nightlife and maybe even find your 15 minutes of fame. Make reservations for your Los Angeles vacation with Choice Hotels today. We'll see you there!   << Hide