Universal City

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Universal City is in Los Angeles County, California and is the home to Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, City Walk, and the world's largest motion picture studio.

	universal city Travel Guide : 1 Understand 2 Get in 3 Get around 4 See 5 Do 6 Eat 7 Drink 8 Sleep 9 Stay safe 10 Get out

Understand

Universal Studios 1 (http://www.universalstudios.com/) was established at this location in 1915 by Carl Laemmle. Following an acquisition by MCA (Music Corporation of America), staff accountants suggested that a studio bus tour of the massive backlot and a stop at the commissary would boost profits. The famous backlot tram ride at the park today is a direct descendant.

In 1964, the humble tour was expanded to include staged events that are similar to the Wild West stunt show that still runs at the park. In the 1980s a large scale, motion picture themed amusement park evolved to accompany the tour.

In the 1990s, the extremely innovative City Walk was unveiled, an entertainment/shopping center that redefined the concept of an urban mall.

Get in

Universal City has its own exit from the 101 Freeway travelling northbound from downtown Los Angeles.

Get around

See

Do

• Universal Studios Hollywood. 2 (http://www.thestudiotour.com/) The tram tour3 (http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/hollywood/website/st_info.html/) of the backlot is still the heart and soul of the park. See the sets from Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Austin Powers, and many more. The theme park 4 (http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/) is also first rate.

• City Walk is located outside the gates to the theme park and is free, other than parking. Feel immersed in a comic strip-- over-the-top colorful architecture, talented street performers, dozens of restaurants (all price points), novelty shopping, an IMAX theater, and a Nascar simulator. The outdoor "mall" is usually packed on weekends and summer nights, which adds to ehe energy and atmosphere.

Eat

Universal City Walk has about 20 restaurants, ranging from fast food to fine dining, spanning all types of cuisine.

• Gladstone's for Fish
• Daily Grill
• Hard Rock Cafe
• In 'N Out Burger

Drink

Sleep

Both of these high rise hotels are partially owned by Universal Studios and walking distance to the theme park and City Walk.

• Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Ph: (818) 506-2500, Fax: (818) 509-2058, 5 (http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BURUCHF).
• Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Ph: (818) 980-1212, Fax (818) 985-4980, 6 (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=83).

Stay safe

Get out

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