Vacation Rentals in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is located on a coastal basin along the Pacific coast in Southern California, surrounded on three side by mountains. It's about 136 miles from Tijuana, Mexico in the south, and about 400 miles from San Francisco. Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States, with a population of 13 million in the metropolitan area, and it sprawls over 469 square miles.

From theme parks to outdoor fun like skiing and snowboarding at nearby Big Bear Lake, or checking out one of the city's fantastic skate boarding parks, there's a wealth of options for families in Los Angeles.

Whether you want to explore sea caves and tide pools at the Leo Carrillo State Beach, enjoy the romantic sunsets at scenic El Matador, surf in Malibu, or just relax in the sand and sun, there are many ways to enjoy the beach experience in Los Angeles.

As the center of the American – and the world's – film industry, there are many ways to explore the movies, including studio tours, a walk around the star's homes, or just strolling the high end retail area around Rodeo Drive for star sightings.

You can choose from Paramount or Warner Brothers studios to take a behind the scenes tour of where the magic is made, or visit the Universal Studios movie themed park with rides and other attractions.

You'll want to arrive early to beat the crowds at the Griffith Observatory on Mount Hollywood, where you can look through a telescope, check out the planetarium, and get fantastic views of the city.

If you love roller coasters, you'll want to check out Magic Mountain theme park in Santa Clarita, including rides, games, and much more.

It's always a carnival along the Ocean Front Walk, where you'll find roller bladers, bodybuilders, jugglers, artists, and much more.

Take a stroll into Hollywood history along the Walk of Fame, where movie stars' names been immortalized in bronze in the sidewalk over the decades.

Temperatures are warm year-round in Los Angeles, with dry summers and a rainy season during the winter.

As a big, sprawling city, it helps to know the ins and outs. The Downtown area is the central business district, while the Eastside is a trendy neighborhood on the way up. Hollywood is naturally where you'll find the movie industry, with suburbs in upscale Westside and San Fernando Valley. Look to the Wilshire district for the city's historic areas.