Los Angeles is a large city in Southern California spanning a broad area from the Pacific coast to the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys. The city includes numerous neighborhoods, commercial districts, cultural institutions, entertainment venues, parks, and residential areas with distinct architectural character. Los Angeles is internationally associated with film, television, music, and the arts, with major studios and production facilities located throughout the region. Cultural destinations include the Getty Center, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and Petersen Automotive Museum. The city is also home to universities including UCLA, California State University, Los Angeles, and California State University, Northridge. Housing ranges from historic single-family homes and bungalows to condominiums, townhomes, apartments, and larger contemporary residences. Major transportation routes include Interstate 5, Interstate 10, Interstate 405, U.S. 101, and the Los Angeles International Airport. The Metro rail and bus network provides additional connections throughout the region.
