The Los Angeles category contains those blogs which the panel thought combined LA's larger-than-life atmosphere with pragmatic and accurate content. These winners are the absolute cream of the crop according to Tripbase's panel of judges and their discerning criteria.

Whether the appeal of Los Angeles can be attributed to the beautiful beaches and sunny weather or the stomping ground for many celebrities, it remains a dynamic city that has much to offer travelers of all kinds. Families can visit Disneyland or head to one of the many amazing beaches for a day of fun. Shopping is serious in L.A., and the choices range from the charmingly cheap bargain markets to over the top expensive high fashion shopping on Rodeo Drive, where you'll likely run into a celebrity or two. Speaking of celebrities, don't miss the Walk of Fame, where you can match hand and footprints with your favorite stars.

You'll find that Los Angeles is a very diverse city, and home to many ‘ethnic enclaves', including Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Little Ethiopia, Little India, and Historic Filipinotown. Of course with such variety of cultures comes a fabulous range of food options, and restaurants and cafes in Los Angeles boast inexpensive and authentic food, as well as high-end up-scale dining. It would be hard to scratch the surface of all this city has to offer in one vacation, but definitely worth the attempt.

If you're ready to start planning a trip to Los Angeles, check out the blogs below to see the best of what we found online that captures the essence of what Los Angeles is.