Los Angeles is home to approximately 13 million people, a majority of which are from all over of the United States and the world. The eclectic city has a wide variety of cultural groups that make the city a great place to visit. Different areas make up proper Los Angeles County, each one different from another. Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood provide that urban city feel with a touch of Hollywood glamour, while Brentwood - Bel Air - Beverly Hills provide the glitz with enormous mansions and Rodeo Drive.

The nightlife is just as exciting. Dive bars on the strip are a stark contrast to the velvet rope clubs which can be found through out the city. Celebrities, wannabe-actors, fashionistas, musicians and the beautiful people mix together every night until the 2 a.m. closing time.

Sports is also a big part of the city's culture, with the NBA basketball team, the LA Lakers, attracting celebrity fans like Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio, whom can be always found sitting near the sidelines. College football teams the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans have a fierce rivalry that culminates every year at the showdown dubbed the Victory Bell.

And don't forget to shop! While you might not be able to afford everything you see on Rodeo Drive, there are plenty of other shopping areas. Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood and the Fashion District are both great alternatives.