General Information

General Information

When you're planning your trip you may have a lot of questions. In this section, we'll try to answer some of the most common ones!

Necessary Documentation

Learn about the documentation required to enter the United States and find out if you need an ID card, passport or visa to travel to Los Angeles.
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Health Insurance

Find out how healthcare and health insurance works in the US and make sure you have everything covered before your trip. Compare prices.
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Currency

Find out about the exchange rate, where to exchange money, bank opening times and how to pay less commission.
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Prices

Although Los Angeles is an expensive city to live in, tourists can find prices tailored to all budget sizes.
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The Weather

When's the best time to travel to Los Angeles? Find out what the weather is like in Los Angeles to choose the best date for your trip. Weather in Los Angeles.
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National Holidays

If you're travelling to LA on a national holiday you may find some places are shut, but you also may be able to enjoy a different atmosphere in the city. 
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History

History

Learn about the past of Los Angeles and discover how it has become one of the most important cities in the United States. History of Los Angeles.
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Areas in Los Angeles

Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard is one of the most famous streets in LA. It's 22 miles long and stretches from Downtown to the Pacific Coast Highway intersection.
Bel Air

Bel Air

Bel Air is one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in Los Angeles and is home to some of the most luxurious mansions in the area. What to see in Bel Air.
Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard

Famous for being home to the famous 'Walk of Fame', Hollywood Boulevard is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Mulholland Drive

Mulholland Drive

Built in 1924, Mulholland Drive is one of the best-known scenic highways in the United States and is featured in countless movies and novels.
Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills

Located in southwest Los Angeles, Beverly Hills is overflowing with glamour, mansions and filmstars.
Go Los Angeles Pass

Go Los Angeles Pass

The Go Los Angeles Card offers you free entry to over 30 tourist attractions in Los Angeles, including must-sees such as the TCL Chinese Theatre!
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Other Questions

Electricity and Plugs

American plugs have 2 flat pins, so for UK or European plugs you'll need an adapter. Voltage in the US is 110V and most household appliances are compatible with voltages of 220V-110V, although it's always worth checking. 

Timezone

The official timezone in Los Angeles is GMT-8 all year round and GMT-7 in the summer. More simply put, 8 hours behind the UK and 9 hours behind most of Europe. 

Opening Hours

The opening hours of shops in Los Angeles from Monday to Saturday is generally from 9:30 am - 10 am to 6 pm - 7 pm. 

Useful Phone Numbers

  • Emergency calls: 911.
  • Los Angeles country code: 213.
  • United States country code: 1.