28 About Los Angeles


There is no place even remotely like it. From its wide sunny beaches to its vibrant downtown, from its ultra-chic shops to its trendy clubs, from its thriving ethnic neighborhoods to its many corporate headquarters, Los Angeles lives and breathes energy and diversity.


DEMOGRAPHICS • Population of over 4 million people representing 140 different countries • More than 95 languages spoken • Largest populations of Armenians, Cambodians, Filipinos, Guatemalans, Iranians, Japanese, Koreans, and Mexicans in the U.S. • Second-largest LGBT population in the country


CLIMATE/GEOGRAPHY • An average of 325 days of sunshine a year • Average temperature in December: 68°F; average temperature in July: 82°F • Altitudes ranging from 9 feet below sea level to 10,080 above • Geography for surfing, fishing, golf, snowboarding, skiing, desert hiking, horsebackriding


RECREATION • 81 miles of coastline and 31 miles of public beaches in L.A. County • 214,000 acres of conservation area • 475 miles of bike paths • 344+ miles of hiking and riding trails • Largest manmade recreational harbor (Marina del Rey) • Largest city-run park in the country (Griffith Park), 4000 acres


Pictured from left: Pink’s Hot Dogs, Downtown view from the west, and LA City Hall (all ©LA INC/LACVB)


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