Los Angeles, CA projects a dynamic presence from its position as the seat of L.A. County and as a significant source of culture and entertainment for the world. Aerospace, agriculture, entertainment, international trade, manufacturing, petroleum and tourism are the primary sectors that drive L.A.’s burgeoning economy to success. KB Home, Northrop Grumman and Occidental Petroleum are major Fortune 500 companies that call L.A. home. Additional companies that operate their headquarters in Los Angeles include Herbalife, Fox Sports Net, Paramount Pictures, Sunkist and Twentieth Century Fox.

Home to individuals from more than 140 countries, L.A. remains a cosmopolitan city, which is reflected in the city’s massive array of architecture, cuisine and cultural sites. Concentrated groups of ethnic people often develop into their own little cities, such as Chinatown, Little Armenia, Little Ethiopia, Little Tokyo and Thai Town. This rich cultural atmosphere inspires some of the most unique and exquisite dining experiences imaginable. Also contributing to the fine array of foods are several celebrity chefs, such as Wolfgang Puck.

Los Angeles, California boasts an unrivaled shopping scene. Popular shopping venues include the Beverly Center, the Hollywood and Highland Complex, Melrose Avenue and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA. Exciting nighttime hotspots and clubs such as the Viper Room are found throughout Los Angeles. Other well-known nighttime destinations include sites in Downtown L.A., Hollywood, Silver Lake and West Hollywood, which is home to the renowned Sunset Strip.

As the entertainment center of the region, Los Angeles, CA takes part in numerous art, film, music and television industries. L.A. is home to such institutions as the L.A. County Museum of Art, the Getty Center, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Kodak Theater, which plays host to the prestigious Academy Awards. Popular destinations providing entertainment to visitors includes La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles Zoo, Universal Studios Hollywood and the spectacular beaches in Malibu, Santa Monica and Venice, California. Los Angeles, CA hosted the Olympic Games in 1932 and 1984 and is the home of sporting teams such as the Clippers, Dodgers, Kings, Lakers and Sparks.

The astounding academic scene in L.A. includes a multitude of choices for higher learning. Public facilities include California State University Los Angeles, California State University Northridge and UCLA. Private institutions include Loyola Marymount University, Mount St. Mary’s College, Occidental College, Otis College of Art and Design, Pepperdine University, Southwestern University and the University of Southern California. There also several campuses of the Los Angeles City College system available in various parts of greater Los Angeles, CA.