Los Angeles street art is hard to beat. From 50-year-old murals deeply rooted in Chicano history to modern artists transforming previously bland locations into vibrantly coloured galleries, the diversity and creativity on show is simply jaw-dropping. If you want to discover the best street art out there, check out LA Art Tours. Owned and run by local artists, they'll take you on a tour of hidden artist lofts, back-alley graffiti walls and even private gallery showings.

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