Los Angeles Blog :: Business & Health » Travel and Transportation http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:43:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Four Los Angeles Seafood Restaurants http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/four-los-angeles-seafood-restaurants/ http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/four-los-angeles-seafood-restaurants/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:22:13 +0000 Alan Smith http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/?p=32 Those looking for Los Angeles seafood, might not even be sure to where the best starting point for them might be. To help make this process a little easier on you, five of the best restaurants are listed in this article. This does not mean they are the only options that are available to you, instead, they are just some selects you have for dinner.

Moonshadows
This delicious Los Angeles seafood restaurant offers visitors beautiful views of the ocean and a finely crafted cuisine. The focus on this establishment is not on creating new offerings, instead, we find that their focus is on going with some of the classic styles and then adding a whimsical touch to their serving dishes, such as clam shaped glasses.

Catch
This fresh catch offering contains some of the best Los Angeles seafood you will find. The chefs are trained to deliver their offerings in a very simple manner that does not take away from the actual flavor of the cuts. This means you are getting the true flavor of the sea when you are ordering from this location. You can choose from a series of fresh cuts that were freshly caught as well.

South Bay
This is considered one of the best choices for those looking to have a high quality meal along with amazing views. While you are visiting here, you can choose from your traditional favorites or you can choose to brave it and take a chance on one of the fine creations that this location has to offer. There really are no limitations what you can have in this delicious establishment.

Ocean Star Seafood
Those looking to add a little ethnicity to their Los Angeles seafood might consider this Cantonese delight. If you are not sure where you might want for dinner, this could be the perfect choice for you. Many places have highly rated this location, so there is little doubt that you will enjoy your meal that you have.

Remember that this is only a few options that you have when you are in the area. You should take your time to view at the menu for these locations and several others as well. This way you will end up with a meal you like and a price that you can afford as well. There are certainly no shortages in your dining options either, so feel free to explore and when you find the one that is right for you, sit back and enjoy the selection that they have and be sure to visit often as well.

]]> http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/four-los-angeles-seafood-restaurants/feed/ 0 Reasons to Visit the Los Angeles Zoo http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/reasons-to-visit-the-los-angeles-zoo/ http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/reasons-to-visit-the-los-angeles-zoo/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:02:13 +0000 admin http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/?p=24 When the Los Angeles Zoo opened in 1966 it was the 4th zoo to serve the city. The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) had already graduated a class of trained, volunteer docents and had produced several issues of a quarterly magazine called Zoo View. Some 80,000 Angelenos attended the November opening of the Los Angeles Zoo (also in attendance was an alligator named Methuselah, who is still a resident of the zoo today).

In 1967 the zoo acquired 3 endangered Arabian Oryx for $75,000. The Los Angeles Zoo cooperated with the only other American zoo to house Oryx, the Phoenix Zoo, to successfully bred the gazelle-like animals, which were facing extinction in the wild. Today descendants of those animals have been reintroduced to the wild in Israel, and other descendants of that original L.A. Zoo herd live on at the zoo.

The Los Angeles Zoo’s 1st Beastly Ball was held in 1970. This safari-themed dinner-dance is an important fundraiser for the Zoo, but only the visitors get to eat; in the interest of health and safety, the L.A. Zoo was the 1st major zoo in the United States to prohibit visitors from feeding the animals, and maintains the policy today.

Thomas assembled one of the world’s most respected animal collections during his 17-year tenure. The zoo acquired rare and endangered species, including the Sumatran Rhino, the Jentink’s and Zebra duikers, yellow-footed rock wallabies, giant elands, gerenuks, emperor tamarins, and bongos. The Andrew Norman Education Center, the ZooMobile, Wolf Woods and Monkey Island, were all built in the Thomas-era1970′s, as were new exhibits for gorillas, orangutans and flamingos,

In the 1980′s the Zoo became part of the new California Condor Recovery Program. In 1982 the Zoo built the extensive “condorminiums,” which are still considered among the finest and largest facilities in the condor recovery program. In1982 the Ahmanson Koala House was opened. Currently the Los Angeles Zoo the only zoo in the world to exhibit these nocturnal animals in a darkened setting.

Today Los Angeles Zoo is located in the heart of the 2nd-largest city in the United States. Nearly 11/2 million visitors visit the zoo every year to see one of the country’s biggest and best collection of animals. And with your wife and kids accompanying you, it can be an experience of a lifetime as this place provides you with all the fun and frolic you require from a single place. Go ahead! Hav a great time with you family at the LA Zoo.

]]> http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/reasons-to-visit-the-los-angeles-zoo/feed/ 0 Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/fun-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/ http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/fun-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:11:12 +0000 admin http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/?p=18 Los Angeles ‘City of Angeles’- A cultural city full of life 24hours a day 365 days a year. When you come to LA, you will find a city full of fun, glamour & dreams.

Los Angeles Stars Homes – Travel around Los Angeles visiting the homes of great movie and pop stars such as Nicholas Cage and Britney Spears. You will see some of the finest houses in Beverley Hills and Holmby Hills that belong to all your favourite celebrities. You may even catch a glimpse of one of the A-list stars.

Hollywood Walk of Fame – Take a trip down the Hollywood Walk of Fame to find the stars of all your favourite celebrities, old and new.

Universal Studios – Visit Universal Studios and experience some of the scariest and fun rides in Los Angeles, all of which are based on your favourite movies and television shows. Ride through Jurassic Park and get attacked by a T-Rex, travel back in time in the DeLorean from Back to the Future and then go forward to The Terminators timeline and battle armies of robots.

Helicopter Tour – Take to the skies of Los Angeles in a helicopter tour which will show you the city from a whole new perspective. See all the attractions including downtown LA, the Hollywood sign and the Sunset Strip, soaking up the breathtaking views from the sky.

Venice Beach – Take a stroll down Venice Beach Boardwalk, a 3 mile stretch of beach full of shops, street entertainers and tourists alike.

Shopping – Los Angeles provides some of the best shopping in all of America and while you’re there you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to shop in stores like Gucci and Tommy Hilfiger. Go spending on Rodeo Drive where all your favourite celebrities’ shop, head to Muscle Beach and Marina del Rey and you are guaranteed to be satisfied with your purchases.

Getty Center – See some of the finest art known to human kind in the Getty Center, a complex which was built purely to house J. Paul Getty Trust’s collection of European art. Even if you are not interested in the art, the Getty Center is worth a visit simply for the beautiful gardens and scenery, though the quality of the art will no doubt touch you in some way.

La Brea Tar Pits – A trip to Hancock Park will steer you to the La Brea Tar Pits, which boasts the greatest number of prehistoric fossils excavated in the world. A great collection of these fossils can be found in the Page Museum located at the tar pits. If you are lucky, when you visit you may be able to see actual excavations being carried out, though this is only normally during the summer months.

Los Angeles Zoo – Visit Los Angeles Zoo all year round and see over 1200 animals from around the world. Open for over 40 years and boasting 1.4 million visitors a year, Los Angeles Zoo is a must visit as a fun thing to do while in LA.

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Apart from the film world, you can visit many museums and monuments, and then enjoy the beautiful beaches of Santa Monica and Venice Beach, which are considered the most famous beaches from movies. You should however be careful in the neighborhood of Venice Beach, Downtown, South Central and Watts, since they are quite dangerous at night.

Los Angeles is the city of your favorite stars… a unique experience and a must! A vacation rental will undoubtedly make your holiday a journey of experiences and discoveries! The offer of holiday rentals in LA is varied and you will stay safe in this city of exceptional and unforgettable vacation enjoying the good life for a truly unique vacation! With a vacation rental, you will find everything for your trip: beauty, generosity and the quality of life of your dreams. The urge to taste the delicacies of the country with its flavors and fragrances will be fully satisfied by the remarkable quality of its wonderful restaurants. A gourmet break should not be completely missed!

Before leaving for a vacation in Los Angeles, you should compare the offers and the best prices on the market in order to make your vacation a total success. You can choose your vacation rental among many good plans available on the Internet, and you will take benefit of apartments and villas that perfectly adapted to your needs. By making the proper online research, you will always be assured to find a vacation rental in LA that suits your tastes and your desires.

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Beverly Hills is known for celebrities and remarkable mansions where the rich and famous reside. Beverly Hills also offers amazing shopping and beautiful hotels which cater to stars. The year-round sunshine and incredible homes make this part of Los Angeles a wonderful place to stay. Home of the world-famous Sunset Strip, West Hollywood is a unique cultural center that’s close to the other parts of L.A., too. The Sunset Strip offers dining, shopping and nightlife that are legendary. West Hollywood has also a thriving art and design community, featuring over 30 art galleries, 200-plus design showrooms and the Pacific Design Center.

Santa Monica is probably one of the most beautiful areas around Los Angeles, boasting an astounding beachside location, great night life and plenty of celebrities frequenting the area’s restaurants and bars. At night, visit the many bars or clubs – remember, however, that parking can be difficult. To avoid problems with finding parking, take a taxi or a limousine. You should never be afraid of taking limousines for transportation because, contrary towhat you might think, thay’re not expensive in Los Angeles. Limousine companies in L.A. usually charge per hour. If you want to get the best prices, check with a couple of limousine companies for their rates. And if you book your limousine a couple of days in advance you may be able to get a good rate.

Manhattan Beach is 3 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, on the south end of Santa Monica Bay. The beautiful 928-foot pier at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard offers year-round fishing. The pier also has an aquarium and marine studies lab, free to the public. If you’re traveling with your family, visit Anaheim, about an hour south of Los Angeles. Here you will find Disneyland, the jewel in Disney’s Southern California crown. This is a great place to bring your family to spend the day with the Disney characters and riding classic rides like Space Mountain. And don’t forget to watch the parade and fireworks display at night.

]]> http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/places-to-stay-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 The Wonderful Places To Stay In Los Angeles http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/the-wonderful-places-to-stay-in-los-angeles/ http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/the-wonderful-places-to-stay-in-los-angeles/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 07:23:04 +0000 Alan Smith http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/the-wonderful-places-to-stay-in-los-angeles/ Some of the more famous locales surrounding Los Angeles are Beverly Hills and West Hollywood and there are small beach communities located up and down the coast, like Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach. And, of course, don’t forget Anaheim, where Disneyland is located. If you’re visiting Los Angeles for your next vacation, it’s best if you stay in one of the cities to get more fun out of your trip.

Beverly Hills is known for celebrities and remarkable mansions where the rich and famous reside. Beverly Hills also offers amazing shopping and beautiful hotels which cater to stars. The year-round sunshine and incredible homes make this part of Los Angeles a wonderful place to stay.

Home of the world-famous Sunset Strip, West Hollywood is a unique cultural center that’s close to the other parts of L.A., too. The Sunset Strip offers dining, shopping and nightlife that are legendary. West Hollywood has also a thriving art and design community, featuring over 30 art galleries, 200-plus design showrooms and the Pacific Design Center.

Santa Monica is probably one of the most beautiful areas around Los Angeles, boasting an astounding beachside location, great night life and plenty of celebrities frequenting the area’s restaurants and bars. At night, visit the many bars or clubs – remember, however, that parking can be difficult. To avoid problems with finding parking, take a taxi or a limousine.  You should never be afraid of taking limousines for transportation because, contrary towhat you might think, thay’re not expensive in Los Angeles. Limousine companies in L.A. usually charge per hour. If you want to get the best prices, check with a couple of limousine companies for their rates. And if you book your limousine a couple of days in advance you may be able to get a good rate.

Manhattan Beach is 3 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, on the south end of Santa Monica Bay. The beautiful 928-foot pier at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard offers year-round fishing. The pier also has an aquarium and marine studies lab, free to the public.

If you’re traveling with your family, visit Anaheim, about an hour south of Los Angeles. Here you will find Disneyland, the jewel in Disney’s Southern California crown. This is a great place to bring your family to spend the day with the Disney characters and riding classic rides like Space Mountain. And don’t forget to watch the parade and fireworks display at night.

]]> http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/the-wonderful-places-to-stay-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 Famous Hotels In Los Angeles, CA http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/famous-hotels-in-los-angeles-ca/ http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/famous-hotels-in-los-angeles-ca/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 03:50:17 +0000 admin http://www.directorylosangeles.com/blog/famous-hotels-in-los-angeles-ca/ Los Angeles is known as one of the largest cities in the United States. It is situated in the southern part of California and stands second amongst the most populated cities of U.S. Hollywood, the capital of the movie-world and the famous estates of Bel Air, more popularly known as Beverly Hills are also located in this city. This city is also known for its museums such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art. In addition to the vast number of business visitors, it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. In fact, Los Angeles is home to some of the top hotels of the world.

There are many hotels in Los Angeles that are world famous and each one of these is known its own distinct atmosphere and ambience. For instance, some of these famous hotels are located under the palm-tree shade of Beverly Hills whereas some others portray the star-studded nightlife of West Hollywood. Some hotels located near the Los Angeles international airport are also quite famous.

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel is located in a picturesque setting and is one of the famous hotels in Los Angeles. This famous hotel has rooms with dramatic décor and stylish furnishings. All the rooms of this hotel have been designed in a unique style and are located in five cylindrical towers, which provide spectacular skyline views. Other hotels such as Crowne Plaza Hotel Los Angeles International Airport and The Bel Age West Hollywood Hotel are famous for their exquisite service standards.

Since the location of the Crowne Plaza Hotel is very close to the international airport, it is a favorite amongst people visiting Los Angeles for business purposes, who find the proximity of the airport, convenient. The Bel Age West Hollywood Hotel is situated off the sunset strip of West Hollywood and is surrounded by hills. This location is extremely popular amongst guests who can hop across to the many trendy boutiques, nightclubs and restaurants in this fashionable part of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is an expensive city and for most tourists to the city, the cost of accommodation and food is the largest expense head in addition to the cost of shopping, sightseeing and travel in the city. So, there is nothing much to choose in terms of services and amenities offered by the various famous Los Angeles hotels. The difference lies in the atmosphere they create and the views they facilitate.

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