LA offers more than just highways—miles of pristine beaches await, perfect for biking, rollerblading, Segway rides, or metro access since late May. In Santa Monica, the iconic Route 66 terminus, stroll Ocean Avenue and pause at upscale Casa del Mar or Shutters on the Beach for stunning sunsets.
Venice Beach nearby delivers vibrant energy with surfers, skateboarders, Muscle Beach strongmen, and street performers. Nearby, shop Abbot Kinney Blvd, admire striking murals at every corner, and explore Venice Canals—a nod to Italy without the gondolas. Santa Monica and Venice are dubbed "Silicon Beach" for drawing San Francisco tech talent like Google, Yahoo, Snapchat, and Airbnb, thanks to the perfect climate and vibe. It doesn't get cooler!
Fly direct Paris to Los Angeles daily with Air Tahiti Nui from €745 incl. tax, plus TGV for regional travelers. Call 0 825 02 42 02 (€0.15/min), airtahitinui.com.
Stay: Mama Shelter Los Angeles, from $149/night excl. tax, 6500 Selma Avenue, +1 323 785 6600, mamashelter.com.
More info: visitcalifornia.com/fr (free French maps/guides/road trips). Also: discoverlosangeles.com.
