Be dazzled by the magic of Tinseltown! Bustling Hollywood is home to movie studios, popular tourist destinations and, of course, its namesake boulevard. Walk in the footsteps and handprints of generations of movie-making royalty on the Hollywood Walk of Fame which honours over 2,500 entertainers, each with an iconic terrazzo-and-brass star. Photograph the dragon-adorned Chinese Theatre and catch a glimpse of the famous Hollywood Sign perched high in the hills. It's a great option for where to stay in Los Angeles for first-timers to the city.

West Hollywood is home to the legendary Sunset Strip and some of LA’s most hip and stylish hotels, cool restaurants and glamourous rooftop pools. As one of the most walkable parts of the city, spend your day discovering the trendy boutiques and galleries or immerse yourself in WeHo’s colourful rock’n’roll history. At night, the district comes alive with live music bars, comedy clubs and the city’s best nightclubs, so it's a good choice for where to stay in Los Angeles for those seeking a lively atmosphere.

Classic Los Angeles glamour is the order of the day in chic Beverly Hills. Take a stroll along famous Rodeo Drive, have a browse in the designer shops or people watch the fashionable locals. With huge mansions tucked away in the immaculate, tree-lined avenues, the world’s most famous zip-code maintains its exclusive allure.

DTLA – as the locals call it – has undergone a huge renovation over the last decade, emerging as a vibrant district boasting cultural and sporting attractions ranging from LA Live to the Frank Gehry designed Walt Disney Concert Hall. Alongside these sit excellent restaurants, cool bars and a skyline blending historic architecture with sparkling skyscrapers. Hop on board LA’s Metro system to reach other areas of the city, including Santa Monica and Hollywood.

Fabled Santa Monica has a place in every traveller’s heart, signalling the end of legendary Route 66. Today this beachfront neighbourhood is one of the most desirable locations in LA and offers high-end shopping, rooftop bars and fantastic people watching, all with a cooling sea breeze.

Walkable Long Beach boasts a picturesque harbour - it's perfect for family holidays and is the best place to stay in Los Angeles pre or post cruise.

Whether you’re a regular thrill seeker or are just dipping your toes in as part of a longer California holiday, there’s no shortage of choice when it comes to theme parks in Los Angeles. The classic attractions of the Disneyland Resort theme parks will be sure to delight, while a day at Universal Studios Hollywood will be action-packed. For a slice of nostalgia combined with wild rollercoasters, head to Knott’s Berry Farm, California’s original theme park! 

For Universal, Hollywood is a good area of Los Angeles to stay in terms of proximity, and for Disney and Knott’s Farm, look to stay in Anaheim.