Universal Studios

Universal City is a community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, that encompasses the 415-acre property of Universal Studios, one of the six major film studios in the United States. Approximately 70 percent of the property is inside an unincorporated area... surrounded by the City of Los Angeles, while the remaining area is within the Los Angeles city limits. The 70 percent portion of the property remains unincorporated to avoid the City of Los Angeles' business taxes and regulations . Located inside the unincorporated area of Universal City is the theme park for Universal Studios Hollywood; the Universal CityWalk shopping and entertainment center; the Gibson Amphitheatre; and Universal's studios, sets and backlots. Within the Los Angeles city limits are 10 Universal City Plaza, a 36-floor office building for Universal and NBC; the Sheraton Universal; and the Universal Hilton. The Metro Red Line underground station of the same name is located opposite the 10 Universal Plaza.
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