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Citizens of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Kingdom of Brunei can visit the United States for up to 90 days without applying for a visa (as well as citizens of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino). Citizens of these countries must …

The warm and sunny weather in Southern California makes Los Angeles an enjoyable city practically all year round, but in general, the best time to visit L.A. would be from March to May, when there are fewer tourists and the temperatures are more pleasant. Summer can be unbearably hot. It also brings more tourists and …

Los Angeles International Airport, or LAX, as it is locally known, is the third busiest airport in the world. It is located about 19 miles (30 km) southwest of Downtown L.A. Public transport from LAX is slow, but cheap. The “C” shuttle leaves from the LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections sign on the Lower/Arrival …

Smaller airports in the Los Angeles area avoid the LAX gridlock and provide connections to almost anywhere within the US. Check the individual websites for details on flights and ground transport. Also check MTA's website for public transport routes and timetables. Hollywood Burbank Airport is located 15 miles (25 km) northwest of …

Long Beach Airport is located 25 miles (40 km) south of Downtown. Transportation network companies such as Lyft, Opoli, See Jane Go and Uber are available on the outer curb in front of the terminal. The bus service is run by Long Beach Transit and they have four routes that are connected to the airport. Taxis …

Los Angeles is in the Pacific time zone, and all times are reflected in Pacific …

Los Angeles is a city designed for cars. Getting around without one is generally slow and complicated. Most visitors rent a car for their stay, but if you decide not to, there are options. Buses, trains and trams are run by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority. The Metro, which runs both over and …

Cabs do not usually stop when hailed down. There are cab stands at all major hotels and stations. Check that your cab has the official City of Los Angeles Taxicab Seal, which ensures that it is insured, inspected and driven by a trained driver. If not, it is illegal. The website below provides all …

Post offices are located throughout the city. Call to find the post office closest to you, or simply drop your mail in one of the multiple bright-yellow post boxes scattered around …

The most common chain pharmacies in LA are Walgreens, Rite Aid and Horton and Converse. Some pharmacies operate 24/7, so make sure to locate one in your neighborhood. Stand-alone pharmacies are common, but some can be found inside larger department stores. The centrally-located (and world-famous) Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has a 24-hour emergency …

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Country code: +1 Area code: L.A. now has Seven Area Codes. Downtown uses the original 213. The rest of the city is divided into 310 (West of La Cienega Boulevard), 818 (San Fernando Valley), 626 (East), 562 (some areas in the South and East) and 323. For directory inquiries call …