Take a free virtual walking tour through Los Angeles, USA — home to 3,898,000 people and one of Americas's most remarkable cities. Nearaway streams immersive 4K street-level footage from Los Angeles, letting you explore its neighbourhoods, culture, and atmosphere from anywhere in the world — no passport, no flights, no account required.
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 to take a virtual walk through Los Angeles is year-round — spring and fall are ideal (72°f / 22°c). Must-try local foods in Los Angeles include In-N-Out Burger, Fish tacos, Korean BBQ. LA runs on cars. Use Waze not Google Maps. Traffic is a genuine lifestyle — podcast your commutes.
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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