"Lost In L.A." a Los Angeles Travel Page by windsorgirl

I spent a brief 4 days in Los Angeles on my way to Baja, Mexico. I was very lucky to stay with a friend of a friend, with a great apartment in a great location in downtown LA.

We did our own walking tours of the downtown and Hollywood. Drove through Beverly Hills, cycled at Venice Beach and hiked in the hills of Malibu and Hollywood.

No star sightings to report, apart from those at the tv taping we attended, but we did come across several film shoots in and around LA. Even though some were only for tv commercials, it is still oddly exciting to witness such an event.

I'll admit that a visit to LA wasn't high on my wish list, I tend to avoid cities in favour of more secluded, less touristy destinations. However, it turned out to be a great 4 days, and I wish I had had more time!

Being a fan of television and movies, it was exciting to see familiar landmarks. I also enjoyed the many photo opportunities.

Downtown LA was a pleasant surprise. It was very clean and felt very safe. There are many beautiful and interesting buildings, both modern and historic.