A cinematic glow covers everything, from the Griffith Park Observatory, where James Dean fought in Rebel Without a Cause to the nodding oil pumps seen in L.A. Confidential. It's an industry town, It's a car town, it's smoggy, it's glitzy – and it's always captivating. Before leaving on your journey to Los Angeles, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing!