Los Angeles is the second most populous city of the United States. The city sits by the Pacific Ocean in the shadow of the American Cordillera. The city is most famous for being a major center for the entertainment industry as it is home to Hollywood, and each March it plays host to The Oscars. ​ Los Angeles hosted the Olympics in 1932 and 1984 and, in 2028 it will join London as the only city to host 3 Olympic Games.. It is one of only few cities in the United States to have two teams in each of the Major American Leagues, including the LA Rams and LA Chargers (NFL), the LA Lakers and LA Clippers (NBA), the LA Kings and Anahein Ducks (NHL), the LA Dodgers and LA Angels (MLB) and the LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. The Greater Los Angeles area is also home to some of the most recognizable and historic golf courses in America. Los Angeles is one of the gr...