Los Angeles (disambiguation) facts for kids
Los Angeles is a very big and famous city in the state of California, USA. It's the second-largest city in the United States, known for its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and being a major center for movies, music, and television. Many people call it "LA" for short, or the "City of Angels."
Los Angeles: The City of Angels
Los Angeles is a huge city with millions of people living there. It's located on the Pacific coast, which means it has lovely beaches like Santa Monica and Malibu. The city is famous for its entertainment industry, especially Hollywood, where many movies and TV shows are made. You can find famous landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Griffith Observatory here.
Sports in LA
Los Angeles is home to many exciting professional sports teams. Fans in LA love to cheer for their favorite teams in different sports:
- Los Angeles Clippers (a basketball team in the National Basketball Association)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (a baseball team in Major League Baseball)
- Los Angeles Galaxy (a soccer team in Major League Soccer)
- Los Angeles Kings (a hockey team in the National Hockey League)
- Los Angeles Lakers (another basketball team in the National Basketball Association)
Other Places and Things Called Los Angeles
The name "Los Angeles" can also refer to other places and things:
- Los Angeles County: This is a very large county in California that includes the city of Los Angeles and many other cities and towns.
- Los Angeles International Airport: Often called "LAX," this is a very busy airport that serves the Los Angeles area, connecting it to cities all over the world.
- Los Angeles River: A river that flows through Los Angeles County.
- Los Ángeles, Chile: This is a completely different city located in the country of Chile in South America.
