Los Angeles to host World Cup games for 3rd time: 5 things to know about the City of Angels

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles is famous for its sun, sand and surf, celebrity sightings, and an endless variety of food and entertainment.
It’s set to become a World Cup site again. The 1994 men’s final was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which also hosted the 1999 women’s final.
Los Angeles is hosting eight matches, including the US opener vs. Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, which is being called Los Angeles Stadium during the World Cup.
Los Angeles County has the largest foreign-born population of any US county.

ICE enforcement actions in recent months have targeted public locales and resulted in thousands of arrests. Visitors will also notice the city’s long-running homeless crisis and the highest gas prices in the country.
Landmarks/places to see
Within walking distance of LA Stadium is Inglewood Park Cemetery, the final resting place for such notables as Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and Cesar Romero (the original Joker in TV’s “Batman”). The Santa Monica Pier marks the end of historic Route 66.

Griffith Park is home to the Observatory, the LA Zoo, the Hollywood sign and hiking trails. Four major movie studios offer tours. For arts and culture, check out the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Getty Center or the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Food scene in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a premier food city, with Latin, Asian and Middle Eastern among the cuisines that rival anything to be found abroad.