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Los Angeles, the
largest city in California, also known as the city of angels. For
some its where the American dream of fame was first made and to others
its just a land of glitz, glamour and excessive. Away from
all Hollywood's excitement and stars, downtown Los Angeles has an
industrious side as well. In the actual city of Los Angeles there
are corporate businesses, companies, and studios, its the entertainment
capital of the US.
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| Los Angeles gained its
reputation from this area in Northwest LA which is non other than
Hollywood, the movie Mecca. In the heart of Hollywood and Vine you
will find places like Mann Graumann's Chinese Theater. This is
where some stares go to see movie premiers.

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Right outside the
theater is the Star walk of Fame, where many Hollywood legends receive a
"star" with their name that makes up the sidewalk in front of
the theater. Not only do great actors receive stars but radio, TV,
stage performers, directors, singers, songwriters, and other
entertainers as well. The walk began in 1960 with 2,500 blank
stars and 2,130 of them are filled today. Each new stars are added
to the walk. Also outside of the Chinese Theater you'll find the
stars name as well as hand and foot prints in their own square of
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| Each year millions of
tourist visit the theaters to see if there hand fits in 1 of the 123
prints such as Marilyn Monroe. As you travel through Hollywood you
would also see the Roosevelt Hotel where the first Academy awards were
held. You would also find the Hollywood wax museum, famous stars
or characters recreated out of wax. |

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Disneyland is another
famous attraction in L.A. This was the first park created by Walt
Disney. This amusement park is referred to as the "the
happiest place on Earth"
and is located in Anaheim. Disneyland is where the founder Walt
Disney brought his movies and characters to life. The park is
split into 4 different lands Adventurland, Frontierland, Fanastyland,
and Tomorrowland. All together the park has about 68 rides and
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| Los Angeles is
known for its many beautiful beaches, three of the most popular are
Malibu, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Malibu is located in
Southern California its beach are backed by the Santa Monica
Mountains. Malibu beach has a lot to live up to as the site of
Baywatch Beach, Blanket Bingo and many appearance by the Beach Boys |

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