Often known simply as “L.A.,” Los Angeles is where city life meets the beach. Nestled in Southern California, the city is among the most diverse in all of the U.S. The beloved Hollywood sign is an American icon, as are as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame just outside, the Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Bowl, Staples Center, and Dodger Stadium. L.A. is a leader in business, entertainment, culture, fashion, media, science, and technology.