And if getting stuck on a multi-lane freeway isn’t your idea of a holiday then make sure LA is my train day.
Because while the City of Angels is oft billed as the City of Cars, LA has rebranded itself as a train-friendly destination.
Where you can get around all the hotspots without getting into one gas-guzzler.
Network LA
Our friends in Tinseltown are happy to share that they have added to the network that is changing our perception and our accessibility around LA.
The Regional Connector transit project has two new routes from Azusa to Long Beach and from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica.
They highlight the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station where riders will have easy access to historically rich and vibrant neighbourhoods and cultural institutions.
While the historic Broadway Station features two nationally registered districts: the Broadway Theater District with 12 original theatres within seven blocks.
And Old Spring Street, known as the original Financial District of Downtown Los Angeles.
And Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill Station connects riders to downtown’s performing arts institutions, museums, fine dining experiences and more.
TAP into this
Now for those who struggle daily around Britain with their inner city train system then look away now.
Because LA’s Metro system boasts an all-singin’ all-dancin’ TAP Card.
And earn free rides with Fare Capping, a new programme introduced by Metro this month which rewards you with the more you ride, the more you save.
You will never pay more than $5 in a day or $18 within seven days. Once you reach the 1-Day or 7-Day fare cap, rides are FREE!
Visitors can connect to major attractions like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Broad, Museum of Contemporary Art, Little Tokyo, Arts District, Colburn School, Million Dollar Theater and more.
And tourists can also save money by making the most of affordable Metro fares at just $1.75 (£1.35) for a ride, $5 (£3.90) for a day pass or $18 (£14) for a week.
Now those attractions are new on us and we know ours after availing of Attractions Tickets‘ offerings the last time around in Los Angeles.
LA-OK
Now boasting that the Metro A line is now the longest light-rail line in the world some
Spanning nearly 50 miles from Azusa to Long Beach, the A Line opened as the Blue Line in 1990 and is the oldest line in the system. Following the completion of the Regional Connector project, the Metro A Line is now the longest light-rail line in the world.
Taking over the northern end of the L Line out of Union Station, the extended A Line starts in Azusa and has the hip Highland Park on the route (mine’s a whisky).
From A to B and a bit on the B line too.
It begins at the galleries of the NoHo Arts District, found at the North Hollywood Station.
LA rail story
Next, you’ll take in our faves, Universal Studios Hollywood.
A nd the shopping, dining and entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk Hollywood await visitors at the Universal City station.
The Hollywood/Highland Station drops you off in the heart of Tinseltown.
Where the Hollywood Bowl, TCL Chinese Theatre, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, the Walk of Fame and many more attractions are all within walking distance.
A mecca for movie fans around the world who know the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood as the home of the Oscars.
While A DASH bus runs daily from the Vermont/Sunset Station and takes you directly to the wonders of the Griffith Observatory.
All of which means that when you get to Tinseltown then you don’t have to hire a car.
Instead make sure LA is your train day.
