Los Angeles County



Los Angeles

Southern California is famous for its near-perfect weather and Los Angeles has plenty of outdoor activities to allow visitors to enjoy the sunshine. Plus, Los Angeles is one of the few cities in the world where it is possible to ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon!   Southern California’s climate has often been described as “perfect” and with good reason. Most days are sunny and warm, with gentle ocean breezes in the summer.  The humidity is low with little rain.  In fact, there are no unpleasant seasons in Los Angeles.

Annual precipitation:                    15 inches         Average high temperature:   74° F
Avg. sunny/partly sunny days:   292 days            Average low temperature:     56° F

With over 431 miles of bikeways, including 120 new miles created within the city of Los Angeles in the last two years, and increased Metro transit options it’s easier than ever to get around and experience Los Angeles Car Free. 

Los Angeles has inspired “California-cool” fashion trends all over the world. From the high fashion shops on Rodeo Drive to the chic boutiques of the beach cities, Los Angeles offers shopping for every style. Top shopping enclaves include Rodeo Drive, the Fashion District in Downtown L.A., The Grove, Beverly Center, Hollywood & Highland, Americana at Brand in Glendale, Westfield Century City, Robertson Boulevard, Melrose Avenue, etc.

 Los Angeles is home to some of the most dynamic dining experiences a destination can offer. From quaint to red-carpet dishes, from celebrity chefs and top-rated cuisine to short order legends and bar-stool gourmet, the possibilities are endless in L.A. Each region of L.A. offers a variety of dining options that appeal to any palette and price point. L.A. is so diverse, it’s possible to dine around the world without ever leaving the city.  

With various museums and exhibits, Los Angeles is full of inspiring art and diverse cultural experiences. In fact, Los Angeles has more museums and theatres than any other city in the U.S., making it the perfect place to be immersed in arts and culture. Los Angeles is home to more than 105 museums, 225 theaters, 55 magnificent structures by the world’s top architects and 16 of the world’s most beautiful gardens. It also boasts more than 1,500 theatrical productions annually. Several of these iconic institutions celebrated milestones last year, including the 30th Anniversary of LA Opera. 

The City of Los Angeles holds many distinctions. L.A. is the entertainment capital of the world, a cultural mecca boasting more than 100 museums. From tourist attractions like the Walk of Fame’s collection of stars to career opportunities like those presented in the expanding tech industry, Los Angeles is the place to be.  Downtown L.A. is the largest government center outside of Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles is on the leading edge of several growth industries. L.A. County, with more than 87,000 jobs in the fashion industry, has surpassed New York’s fashion district workforce. The L.A. five-county area also has more than 700,000 people at work in health services/biomedical activities and 190,000 people in aerospace/technology. Los Angeles has developed into one of the premier centers of economic and cultural activity in the world. If it were a country, Los Angeles County would be the 20th largest economy in the world.

It is a dynamic and diversified place to live, work and play!