Tuesday 16 July 2013

My Little Tour of America - Los Angeles

The second city I visited during my little tour of West Coast USA was Los Angeles.

Los Angeles


It’s hard to say because my trip was so varied but I think L.A. (Hollywood in particular) was my favourite part.
It has such a good vibe. There's an abundance of creativity all around you. I felt as though I was really in the heart of where ‘it’ was all happening.




Being around people having business meetings in cafés, reading through scripts, working on creative projects was really exciting and although you're merely a tourist it feels like you're part of it and not just an observer.


Hollywood


There’s something really inspirational about the Hollywood sign. You can feel, for a split second, like you've really made it.

Graumans Chinese Theatre; now known as TCL Chinese Theatre and often referred to as Mann’s Chinese Theatre, was incredible. Seeing some of my favourite film stars/directors hand and footprints immortalised on the forecourt was truly inspirational.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre


L.A. is host to so many creative establishments, for example...
Paramount Studios, Capitol Records, House of Blues and many more.

                                                                               
Paramount PicturesCapitol RecordsHouse of Blues
                                                 

This amazing place gives you hope that one day, in whatever creative outlet you're pursuing, you could have your star on the Hollywood walk of fame or your hand/footprints outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

While in L.A. I also visited Santa Monica and Venice. I got the bus from Hollywood to Santa Monica then walked along the beach to Venice, it’s quite a walk but well worth it, Venice Beach is lovely.

Santa Monica

Venice BeachVenice California

Finally, on my way out of the city, I stopped in downtown L.A. and had lunch at Philippe The Original, home of the French dip sandwich. I'd seen it on Man V Food and just had to try it.
It lives up to its fantastic reputation, the sandwiches are incredible, I had Turkey and it was easily the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten, and the blackberry pie – out of this world. 
I strongly recommend it!

Philippe The Original



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16 comments:

  1. Woww....cool photos! It looks like you're having a great time! Thank you so much for following on bloglovin! I'm following you back now (#4)
    Would you like to follow each other on “GFC” (blog followers), and Google+? I promise I’ll follow you back <3

    x❤x❤

    "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"





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    1. Thanks for the lovely comment, I'm now following you on Google+ too, under my actual name 'Jennifer Gill'! x

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    2. Hi Jennifer! You do have "GFC", it's the widget you have on the top of your right side bar, with the title of "Members" ;D
      Thank you so much for your nice comment and for following on "Google+"! I'm following you back now ;)
      I'm also following you on "GFC" (Members) and I'd be very happy if you follow me back :)

      x❤x❤

      "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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    3. Hah, oops! Of course i'll follow you back right now! xx

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    4. Thanks a lot for following back ;D
      Keep in touch sweetie! Hope you have a fabulous week ahead full of things that makes your heart happy<3

      x❤x❤

      "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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  2. Wonderful pics,love Los Angeles so much.*__*
    I like your blog. Maybe follow each other on bloglovin???
    Let me know follow you then back.
    Lovely greets Nessa

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    1. Thank you for the lovely comment! I'm now following you on Bloglovin!
      I'm looking forward to connecting with you! :)
      x

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  3. Great photos! So jealous!Would you like to follow each other on bloglovin' ? xoxo
    gleamingspire.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm following you on Bloglovin and have added you to circles on Google+!
      Really glad to connect with you!
      :) x

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  4. Thank you so much for the follow.^^
    Follow you back on bloglovin and gfc,too.
    Do you also follow me on gfc?
    Lovely greets

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    1. You're welcome, I really like your blog, your photos are lovely! Thank you for following back. Yes I follow you on gfc as well.
      :) x

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  5. So beautiful pictures! I've just followed back you on Google friend connect and bloglovin!Keep in touch!

    poppy http://me-poppy.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you for commenting, glad you like the pictures! Also thanks for following back!
      Jenny x

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  6. OMG!So cute!Love them all!Pls post more! Shall we follow each other? i love comment and browse blogs i followed!
    XOXO
    Gamze:
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    Pls leave a message if u follow me , i will follow back soon~

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  7. So jealous! Hope you had a great time and much fun! following your blog via bloglovin, hope you'll check out mine :)

    http://emmasuperina.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks for the lovely comment! It was amazing and had lots of fun! Juts followed you back on bloglovin and google+, you have a lovely blog!
      :) x

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