Los Angeles
Virtual Walk · USA
Take a free virtual walk through Los Angeles, USA — no passport, no flights, no account required. Nearaway streams immersive 4K walking tour footage from Los Angeles's streets, letting you explore Americas's cities from anywhere in the world.
On September 4, 1781, Governor Felipe de Neve led 44 settlers — mostly of African and indigenous Mexican descent — to found El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Ángeles. It remained a dusty ranching village for most of the next century. Oil was discovered in the 1890s, the film industry arrived in the 1910s fleeing Thomas Edison's patent lawsuits in New York, and the aqueduct brought Sierra Nevada water in 1913. The rest, as they say, is Hollywood.
LA is the entertainment capital of the world — it produces more content than any other city, with over 90,000 production sets per year. The best time for a virtual walk through Los Angeles is year-round — spring and fall are ideal (72°f / 22°c). Must-try local foods include In-N-Out Burger, Fish tacos, Korean BBQ.
Local Greeting
Hey / What's good
How locals say hello in Los Angeles
Best Time to Visit
Year-round — spring and fall are ideal (72°F / 22°C)
Must Eat
Local Tip
LA runs on cars. Use Waze not Google Maps. Traffic is a genuine lifestyle — podcast your commutes.
Origin Story
ColonialOn September 4, 1781, Governor Felipe de Neve led 44 settlers — mostly of African and indigenous Mexican descent — to found El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Ángeles. It remained a dusty ranching village for most of the next century. Oil was discovered in the 1890s, the film industry arrived in the 1910s fleeing Thomas Edison's patent lawsuits in New York, and the aqueduct brought Sierra Nevada water in 1913. The rest, as they say, is Hollywood.
Fun Fact
LA is the entertainment capital of the world — it produces more content than any other city, with over 90,000 production sets per year.
Cultural Dos
- ✓Hike Runyon Canyon for city views
- ✓Explore beyond Hollywood (Silver Lake, Venice, Koreatown)
- ✓Eat at food trucks
Cultural Don'ts
- ✕Ask someone if they're an actor (everyone is)
- ✕Walk in places designed for cars
- ✕Expect things to be close — LA is enormous
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