Los Angeles has the largest civic center in the country outside of Washington DC.  There are also beaches, and more beaches each with their own unique culture.

The diversity of the city makes it difficult to describe. The 9,000,000 + residents social and economic profile contains some of the wealthiest and poorest groups in the US. In an unusual way, the city shapes the character of the population. Air Quality has improved recently. It is a city of personalities

It is a unique city in that the temperature is sub-tropical with many beaches, yet snow-covered mountains are less than 70 miles away.

A visitor should be prepared to pay high prices for services in Beverly Hills, and find moderate prices in other sections of the city. See this page for lodging information and tourist attractions.

USC and UCLA are outstanding educational institutions. Because of its temperate climate, LA is a sports mecca. A paradox is that LA is the largest city in the US without a professional football team. The Rams are now in St. Louis, and the Raiders went back to Oakland. Is this an indication that there is a lack of civic pride?

Military travelers can depart from the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) AMC Center for domestic and international space availalble flights. Contact 310-363-0715/0716 for flight information