There are a lot of places to go. Universal Studio and Disney is a must. LA China town is designed by Hollywood in 1940s after a fire, a OK to take several hours. Three hours to go to San Diego, Sea World is really nice. To do shopping, search for "Ontario Mills" in City of Ontario, it is huge mall. I have lived in LA for three years and I must say that LA is much better than Toronto. There is also a naval base in Crona, from there you can find naval ships. Taste some Taiwanese food in Alhambra or Rolland Heights. LA is a place you can go to ski in the morning and enjoy the sunshine in the beach in the afternoon. If you have time visit Orange Country and Santa Barbara (Michael Jackson lives there). Enjoy the beaches in San Diego and Santa Barbara.