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LOS ANGELES: Where to go? What to do?

New attractions in Los Angeles offer the top-notch entertainment and activities for all sorts of visitors. So whether it’s been a while since you’ve been to the city or you’re a first-time visitor, figuring out new things to do in LA is the first step in planning your visit. LA's newest attractions, many of which are multi-billion dollar projects, add to the city's already long list of top-notch tourist options. What are you waiting for? Get out there and discover the best of LA - www.discoverlosangeles.com.

L.A. LIVE

L.A. LIVE Sports and Entertainment District is officially open in Downtown Los Angeles - New restaurants, Club NOKIA, ESPN Zone, the legendary Conga Room, Regal Cinemas and Lucky Strike Lanes are all open at L.A. LIVE. Club NOKIA, a 59,000-square-foot venue, is projected to host up to 150 events with a capacity of 2,300 guests. The legendary Conga Room has relocated to L.A. LIVE and Lucky Strike Lanes is open with 18 lanes, plus billiards, darts and private function rooms. L.A. LIVE is Downtown's 27-acre entertainment, sports and residential district, anchored by the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE, STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center. With more music per square foot than any place in the United States, L.A. LIVE now reigns as the leading entertainment destination for all of Los Angeles.

All of this is just steps from the Los Angeles Convention Center … if you haven't heard the buzz, L.A. LIVE It is the sports and entertainment district adjacent to STAPLES Center (The world's most successful arena and home to Los Angeles' Kings, Lakers, Clippers, and Sparks) and Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. The campus features sports and music venues, night clubs, restaurants, a bowling alley, museum and movie theaters. L.A. LIVE is Downtown and is the premier destination for live entertainment. For more details on the dining and entertainment options at L.A. LIVE, please see the links below and here for a map/campus overview.

Lucky Strike Lanes: A bowling lounge in a sleek atmosphere with billiards, DJ's and private party space.

GRAMMY Museum: The GRAMMY® Museum at L.A. LIVE is a one-of-a-kind, 21st-century Museum that explores and celebrates all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the history of the GRAMMY® Award. The GRAMMY Museum features 30,000 square feet of interactive and multimedia exhibits located within L.A. LIVE, downtown LA’s sports, entertainment and residential district. Through dynamic public and educational programs and exhibits, visitors experience music from a never-before-seen insider perspective that only The GRAMMY Museum can deliver.

Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE: Home to the EMMYs, ESPYs, American Music Awards and American Idol Finals.

Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE: Downtown's new gathering place with free events for the community.

Club Nokia: Los Angeles' exciting new music venue featuring emerging music acts, to headliners and comedy shows.

Conga Room: Los Angeles' legendary Latin-infused night club, restaurant and live entertainment venue.

Regal Cinemas at LA LIVE: This West Coast flagship for Regal Cinemas includes 140,000 square feet of state-of-the-art cinemas with stadium seating in every auditorium. High-back reclining seats and retractable cup holders provide the ultimate comfort for the best movie viewing experience. Digital projection and digital surround sound is available in all 14 auditoriums.

At L.A. Live there are dining options as diverse as our city, reflecting the uniqueness of Los Angeles and its passion for food. Serving every taste and budget, open daily for lunch and dinner with select restaurants serving breakfast, all restaurants offer indoor and outdoor dining to take advantage of Los Angeles' climate.

Downtown Los Angeles

In a city famous for nightlife, Downtown Los Angeles has become a hub for urban pioneers with eclectic tastes. Downtown L.A.’s renaissance has cultivated a thriving scene for restaurants, bars, clubs, concerts, theaters, and more! For all of those foodies – check out dineLA.com for the latest and greatest of the hot new restaurant culture in Los Angeles. Check out this interactive map to get your bearings and truly explore Downtown LA.

You may know Downtown L.A. for its iconic architecture, world-class music, sports, and entertainment venues, or its internationally-flavored neighborhoods, but we’ve still got some secrets. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a discreet lounge, a pulsing nightclub, or a swanky den – all within eight square miles of each other – come mix up your nights in Downtown.

Check out the Downtown LA Calendar of Events – Downtown LA Nightlife – and don’t miss the ultimate Downtown Pub Crawl …Downtown Discounts!

Check out Little Tokyo for great restaurants, culture and more the Japanese American National Museum, Japanese American Community and Cultural Center & Little Tokyo Shopping Center. Check out this site for where to go at night! Little Tokyo Nightlife Guide Don’t miss LA’s Chinatown - Download a map here.

Area attractions

Los Angeles is one of the nation's premier destinations. While attending E3 Expo, be sure to take in the sights - from Hollywood Boulevard and Rodeo Drive to Century City and Universal City, the area is overflowing with exciting opportunities for travelers from near and far. You don’t have to break your wallet to have fun- check out these FREE THINGS TO DO IN LOS ANGELES. Below are links to some informative websites that are sure to enhance your experience visit to Los Angeles.

Hollywood & Highland
Basking in the shadow of the famed Hollywood Sign and Walk of Fame, the Hollywood & Highland Center is right in the heart of all the action. This entertainment mecca sits next door to Madame Tussauds and just opposite the Disney’s El Capitan Theatre and the Jimmy Kimmel Live show and is home to the renowned Kodak Theatre, Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, The Highlands Hollywood nightclub, H.Wood Nightclub, Lucky Strikes Lanes, Spa Luce, popular shops, gourmet and casual dining along with endless entertainment. New for 2010 is the Hard Rock Café Los Angeles! Tours available!

The Red Line’s Hollywood/Highland subway station is beneath the center, while parking is easily accessible on Highland Avenue and Orange Avenue with ample parking for $2.00 with validation from shops, restaurants, cinemas and nightclubs. Shuttle Service Available.

Broad Contemporary Art Museum (BCAM) at LACMA
BCAM is the latest development in the momentum of art and architecture in LA. The museum has brought contemporary art into the fold at the encyclopedic Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) VISIT LACMA & BCAM

Universal Studios Hollywood ~ Experience the new Simpsons Ride
It's difficult to visit Los Angeles without a experiencing the iconic Universal Studios Hollywood, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. After all, the theme park offers the best of LA: movies, sunshine and a boat load of entertainment options. Besides the FAMOUS tram tour, other highlights make the park a huge destination. Expect to spend a full day here -There’s a ton to do, even if you’re not counting the park’s vast collection of attractions, which include live shows like "Fear Factor" and "Creature from the Black Lagoon". If you do end up exhausting all the park's options, Universal CityWalk is right outside for movies, clubs and shopping. The Simpsons are the latest stars to get their own ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. Join Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and Homer for a thrilling ride through a fictional amusement park dreamed up by Krusty the Clown. One of LA's favorite places to play! There are over 65 cool things to do at CityWalk with more than 25 great places to eat, 30 unique specialty shops, six hot nightclubs, a completely new 19-screen movie theater featuring IMAX, thrilling virtual NASCAR racing and lively street entertainment. Take the Red Line METRO from Downtown Los Angeles.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood
LA visitors no longer have to go home without seeing a celebrity up close and personal. That’s because, after several years of planning and $55 million, Madame Tussauds has finally come to Hollywood. Rest assured, this isn’t your grandparents’ museum where the figures look like stiffs — Madame Tussauds’ staff has perfected the art of bringing celebrities to life, and now you’ll get a chance to walk the red carpet with the stars, pose with them for pictures and even give an awards speech with Oscar®-winner Halle Berry. Beyoncé Knowles and Jamie Foxx were among the first of more than 100 celebrity wax figures created for Madame Tussauds Hollywood. These two figures, which cost about $300,000 each to make, have joined other stars like Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Bruce Willis, David Beckham, James Dean and Charlie Chaplin at the biggest new LA attraction to open in 2009. The attraction features three floors and 18 themed zones — too many to talk about here, which means you’ll just have to visit and experience it. Ask yourself that classic Hollywood question: Who do you want to meet? PRIORITY ACCESS & DISCOUNTED TICKETS

135 N. Grand Avenue
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre Mark Taper Forum and the 2003 addition of the Frank Gehry designed Walt Disney Concert Hall comprise today's 11-acre Music Center Campus.

TaTou Supper Club

Studio 54 clientele craving for a sophisticated nightclub that created a nightly party with Great Food, Dancing and Entertainment.
333. S. Boylston St.
213-482-2000

Grand Star Jazz Club

Jazz, soul, karaoke, and hip hop. 943 Sun Mun Way
943 North Broadway
213.626.2285

Club Mayan

Salsa, Spanish rock, house and tropical music, hip-hop, and R&B
1038 South Hill Street
213.746.4287

Elevate Lounge & Takami Restaurant

21st floor ultra-lounge where indoor & outdoor become onedancing and upscale clientele.
811 Wilshire Blvd., 21st floor
213-236-9600

Art & History

Angels Walk

Self-guided walking tour of historic downtown LA.

Chinese American Museum

425 North Los Angeles Street
213.485.8567

Japanese American National Museum

369 East First Street
213.625.0414

LA Central Library

630 West Fifth Street
213.228.7000

The Museum of Contemporary Art

250 South Grand Avenue 213.626.6222

Guides

CalendarLive: The Los Angeles Times
LA Weekly
Los Angeles Downtown Arts District
Los Angeles Magazine

Near Downtown

California African American Museum
California Science Center
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Universal Studios Hollywood

Educational Institutions

Art Center College of Design
California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of Technology
California State University, Los Angeles
Otis College of Art and Design
University of California at Los Angeles
University of Southern California
The Entertainment Technology Center
Institute for Creative Technologies

Maps and Weather

Map of Los Angeles
Map of Downtown
LA Metro System Map
Rail Transporation to the Airport
Directions to the LA Convention Center
The current LA weather forecast

Sun & Sand

In LA, life's a beach. Find one to fit your personality by checking out the latest information on LA's most popular spots for sun, surf and sand. Great Beaches In Los Angeles

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Los Angeles is like no other place on earth. It's big, sprawling, beautiful, raucous, outrageous, fun-loving and larger than life. LA’s newest attractions, many of which are multi-billion dollar projects, offer the top-notch options in entertainment, dining, sports and recreation. So whether it’s been a while since you’ve been to the city, or you are not sure where to start, feel free to reach out to any of E3 Expo’s client service team members who can offer assistance, creative advice, direct contacts, and special offers related to your special events, venues, meetings, dining activities, and much more! Email: clientservices@lainc.us or T: 213.624.7300

For complete information on LA's tourist attractions, contact:
LA INC. The Convention and Visitors Bureau
333 South Hope Street, 18th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071 USA Tel: 213.689.8822

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