Chapter 13: Cultural Regions of the United States

Los Angeles is part of the Coast, and is perhaps most associated with Hollywood. Known as the "movie capital of the world," Hollywood attracts all sorts of people from around the country, and world who are looking to break into the the entertainment industry. Musicians, actors, and writers all move to Los Angeles hoping that they will have their big break. Los Angeles is also closely associated with skate, and surf cultures as both of their roots can be traced back to Southern California, and remain a popular past time today.