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Walk into American TV Series | Explore the City of Angels, Los Angeles

The place where you see Los Angeles the most is probably in American TV series. Finally, I had the chance to drive along Highway 1 and see the real-life scenes from the TV. The most unforgettable thing about Los Angeles, besides the purple beach of Santa Monica, is the high parking fees! $40/hour, I guess I won't have the chance to park in a more expensive parking lot in my lifetime. ✅ Attractions Introduction: Universal Studios - A collection of roller coasters, highly recommend the Harry Potter themed area, the level of detail is just too high! Griffith Observatory - The sun sets around 19:00-20:00, you can see the purple-pink sky and the golden observatory; Desert Hills Premium Outlets - It is said to have 180 brands, including Fendi, Burberry, BV, but no LV or Gucci. It's good for buying American local brands, and out-of-season Coach items are really cheap! Beverly Hills - The name itself sounds high-end, a collection of various brands, don't miss it if you want to shop! Santa Monica Beach - Next to the Pacific Ocean! The best time for photos is in the evening when you can capture the pink sky. ⚠️ The parking meters on the roadside charge $2.5/hour, and you have to buy at least 3 hours! Angels Flight - The famous scene in LALA LAND where the male and female leads kiss is on Angels Flight. This short 1KM railway is built on a slope and witnessed the brief but beautiful love between Mia and Sebastian; Grand Central Market - Foreign markets always have a kind of allure, just like the market in Barcelona redefined my understanding of markets. Most stores in LA start their business day at 10 AM; Staples Center - The timing wasn't right, it wasn't NBA season, so I couldn't get into the arena. Even though I'm not a basketball fan, I still hope to watch a game of the world-famous NBA; ✅ Car Rental and Usage: ⭕️ After exiting Los Angeles International Airport, follow the signs to the designated area to wait for your car rental company's shuttle bus; ⭕️ The shuttle bus will take you to the car rental hall, which is not far, about a 5-10 minute drive; ⭕️ Register yourself at the self-service kiosk to complete the car rental process, then go out and pick up the car; ⭕️ The actual car you get may be different from the model you booked (I booked a Corolla but got a Nissan), but it will be a vehicle of the same class; ⭕️ The car comes with a navigation system, but to be safe, it's better to use your phone's navigation to the hotel; ⭕️ The hotel only offers paid parking services, $36 per day (excluding tax), unlike in China where hotel parking is usually free; ⭕️ In the US, you can refuel at the machine with a chip-enabled credit card or go inside to the counter, tell the clerk the pump number, the fuel grade, and the amount, then go out and refuel yourself; ⭕️ At intersections in the US, if there is a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop and make sure there are no people before proceeding; ⭕️ If you encounter a school bus unloading or an ambulance, you must pull over and stop; ⭕️ ⚠️ Be sure to have sunglasses ready, the UV rays in LA are very strong, and the afternoon sun can easily make you feel tired;
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Posted: Jul 5, 2024
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