LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal

Bold eats, luxe shops and lounges so good you'll wish your flight was delayed

- STORY BY LARK GOULD

THE NATION'S fifth-busiest airport remains a global crossroads, with its Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) serving as the sparkling crown jewel. If you find yourself with a long layover here, you're in luck—the terminal is the highlight of LAX and a "mini-me" of what's cool in La La Land. First, look up. TBIT is an architectural marvel designed to capture the soul of the city. The SoCal coast comes in a wave: 110-foot ceilings evoke the Pacific Ocean while glass walls flood the terminal with natural light. The 72-foot-tall, four-sided LED Time Tower seduces the eye, constantly changing and dazzling watchers with its endless artistic designs.

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