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Los Angeles is a bustling city in California that is famous for being the capital of the film and television industry. With a population of approximately 39 million people, Los Angeles is the largest city in California by population and geographic size. If you are in need of getting a car title loan in Los Angeles Here are some fun facts and things to do while you’re in the area:
  • When the city of Los Angeles was first named, the original name came out to be“El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora Reina de los Angeles sobre el Rio Porciuncula,” which means “The town of our lady queens of the angels on the Porciuncula River”.
  • The earliest stages of Beverly hills started out as a Lima bean ranch.
  • Santa Monica Pier was actually made to protect a  sewage pipe to cover the treated sewage that gets released into the ocean.
  • The ever so famous Hollywood sign started out as “Hollywood land” from 1923-1949, originally for the sake of real estate development—opposed to the picturesque Hollywood itself.
  • During the spring season, the Getty museum uses goats to clean up and maintain the extra scrub and brush that accumulates around their grounds.
  • It is against the law to take more than 2,000 sheep down Hollywood Blvd.
  • Mel Blanc, the voice actor for Looney Tunes has a tombstone that reads, “That’s all folks”.
  • There are more cars than there are people in the city of Los Angeles
  • There are at least 11 miles worth of underground tunnels in Los Angeles that are hidden. Back in the hey day they would move around prisoners, money liquor from the Prohibition era and much more. Since 9/11 most have been made inaccessible but there are rumors that a few entrances are still open.
  • Some Sites to see if you’re visiting the area:
  • Hollywood Boulevard
    • Starting at the West End of the Hollywood Hills West District, Hollywood Boulevard hits the major tourist attractions between La Brea and Gower Street where the Hollywood Walk of Fame resides (about 15 blocks). Hollywood Blvd ends on the east side of town into the Los Feliz district.
  • Griffith Observatory 
    • Sitting on the side of Mount Hollywood, the Griffith Observatory overlooks the greater Los Angeles area. It was made free to the public by the donator Griffith J Griffith, who also donated Griffith Park to Los Angelenos. He believed that astronomy should be made open to the public instead of most observatories that remain secluded, remote and out of the public eye. With a great view of the Hollywood sign, the Griffith Observatory attracts thousands of tourists each year.
    • Contact info: Griffith Observatory: 2800 East Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027; (213) 473-0800
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall 
    • Contact info: 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012;  (323) 850-2000
    • Designed by Frank Gehry, the original shiny building reflected so much light that neighborhoods filed complaints about increases in temperature. Sidewalks increased in heat up to 140 degrees. Now tourists and happy Los Angelenos can tour the concert hall and see a show or two without being too hot.
  • The Grove 
    • Address and contact info: 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036; (323) 900-8080
    • A 14 upscale outdoor mall near Third and Fairfax, another Los Angeles landmark
  • Santa Monica Pier 
    • Address and contact info:  200 Santa Monica Pier A, Santa Monica, CA 90401; (310) 458-8900
  • LACMA 
    • Address and contact info : 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; (323) 857-6000
  • Rodeo Drive 
    • a two-mile long strip nestled in Beverly Hills known for its luxury items and shops.