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What to See in Los Angeles
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Overview
Neighborhoods and Tourist Areas
Like Miami, Los Angeles is primarily a city of neighborhoods (or rather, outlying communities), each with its own distinct characteristics and appeal for tourists.
Beverly Hills
The Hollywood capital and "city-district" of L.A., Beverly Hills has been known as the home of the entertainment industry since the early 1920s. Its tourist appeal comes from this reputation, as well as its main thoroughfare, Rodeo Drive, world-renowned for its luxury boutiques.
The Hollywood capital and "city-district" of L.A., Beverly Hills has been known as the home of the entertainment industry since the early 1920s. Its tourist appeal comes from this reputation, as well as its main thoroughfare, Rodeo Drive, world-renowned for its luxury boutiques.
Chinatown
In the northeast of the city. A neighborhood popular with visitors for its restaurants, shops, galleries, events, and activities, as well as its more or less Asian-style architecture.
In the northeast of the city. A neighborhood popular with visitors for its restaurants, shops, galleries, events, and activities, as well as its more or less Asian-style architecture.
Downtown Los Angeles
The city's business and administrative hub, with its skyscrapers and several shopping centres. Like many such districts, it's primarily lively during the day and on weekdays.
The city's business and administrative hub, with its skyscrapers and several shopping centres. Like many such districts, it's primarily lively during the day and on weekdays.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Centered around Olvera Street, this is the historic heart of the city. With a Latino, and especially Mexican, atmosphere, you can see dozens of 19th-century buildings here (including the Avila Adobe, built in 1818), as well as small shops and businesses that range from authentic to touristy.
Centered around Olvera Street, this is the historic heart of the city. With a Latino, and especially Mexican, atmosphere, you can see dozens of 19th-century buildings here (including the Avila Adobe, built in 1818), as well as small shops and businesses that range from authentic to touristy.
Hollywood
Before it was a movie studio hub, Hollywood is first and foremost a neighborhood (along with its "associated" neighbors). Beyond the remaining studios, you can also see, among other things, the famous Hollywood sign or Hollywood Boulevard with the Walk of Fame and its iconic "stars.".
Before it was a movie studio hub, Hollywood is first and foremost a neighborhood (along with its "associated" neighbors). Beyond the remaining studios, you can also see, among other things, the famous Hollywood sign or Hollywood Boulevard with the Walk of Fame and its iconic "stars.".
Long Beach
On the outskirts of Los Angeles, this is the city of the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. It is also one of the country’s leading ports.
On the outskirts of Los Angeles, this is the city of the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. It is also one of the country’s leading ports.
Malibu
West of Los Angeles, the place is part of L.A.'s "tourist image." Beyond certain TV series, the city owes its fame to its beaches, its famous residents, and the surfing scene, which began here when the sport first arrived on the continental U.S.
West of Los Angeles, the place is part of L.A.'s "tourist image." Beyond certain TV series, the city owes its fame to its beaches, its famous residents, and the surfing scene, which began here when the sport first arrived on the continental U.S.
Pasadena
A medium-sized city bordering Los Angeles, known for its shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
A medium-sized city bordering Los Angeles, known for its shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Santa Monica
On the outskirts of Los Angeles, the city is known for its lively atmosphere, pleasant vibe, its beaches, and its ideal location for exploring the greater L.A. area. It has long been a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
On the outskirts of Los Angeles, the city is known for its lively atmosphere, pleasant vibe, its beaches, and its ideal location for exploring the greater L.A. area. It has long been a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
Golden Triangle
These are the most upscale and affluent "neighborhoods" in the Los Angeles area, home to many showbiz and other celebrities. They include Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and above all, the best-known, Beverly Hills. There’s some tourist "exploration" to be done here, but it’s more about the myth than anything else...
These are the most upscale and affluent "neighborhoods" in the Los Angeles area, home to many showbiz and other celebrities. They include Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and above all, the best-known, Beverly Hills. There’s some tourist "exploration" to be done here, but it’s more about the myth than anything else...
Venice
Near Santa Monica, this is one of Los Angeles' legendary neighborhoods, with its long beach, Ocean Front Walk, canals, lively atmosphere, diversity, and memories of celebrities who lived here at one time or another.
Near Santa Monica, this is one of Los Angeles' legendary neighborhoods, with its long beach, Ocean Front Walk, canals, lively atmosphere, diversity, and memories of celebrities who lived here at one time or another.
Landmarks and Architectural Sites
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Opened in 2002, it is the third-largest cathedral in the world. Its architecture is resolutely (post)modernist.
Opened in 2002, it is the third-largest cathedral in the world. Its architecture is resolutely (post)modernist.
Westwood Cemetery
In a way, the Los Angeles equivalent of the Parisian Père Lachaise. This cemetery is the final resting place of many film stars and other notable figures, including Marilyn Monroe, Kirk Douglas, Gene Kelly, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, and Frank Zappa.
In a way, the Los Angeles equivalent of the Parisian Père Lachaise. This cemetery is the final resting place of many film stars and other notable figures, including Marilyn Monroe, Kirk Douglas, Gene Kelly, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, and Frank Zappa.
Hollywood Boulevard
One of the most famous avenues in the Hollywood district. Beyond the iconic Walk of Fame and its stars, the boulevard is home to several legendary cinema landmarks, including the Chinese Theater, the striking Egyptian Theatre, the Dolby Theatre (where the Oscars are awarded), and other often vintage-style buildings.
One of the most famous avenues in the Hollywood district. Beyond the iconic Walk of Fame and its stars, the boulevard is home to several legendary cinema landmarks, including the Chinese Theater, the striking Egyptian Theatre, the Dolby Theatre (where the Oscars are awarded), and other often vintage-style buildings.
Hollywood Sign
Created in 1923, this massive letter assembly (14 metres by 110) is one of the city’s symbols, if not America’s. You can get close to it during the day (it’s off-limits at night) via several trails, some of which require a bit of effort. That said, the sign is also visible from farther away from various spots around the city.
Created in 1923, this massive letter assembly (14 metres by 110) is one of the city’s symbols, if not America’s. You can get close to it during the day (it’s off-limits at night) via several trails, some of which require a bit of effort. That said, the sign is also visible from farther away from various spots around the city.
Walk of Fame
One of the city’s landmarks on Hollywood Boulevard. This sidewalk features the names of nearly 3,000 entertainment celebrities, each set in a star.
One of the city’s landmarks on Hollywood Boulevard. This sidewalk features the names of nearly 3,000 entertainment celebrities, each set in a star.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
This opera-auditorium, opened in 2003, features a remarkably modern architecture.
This opera-auditorium, opened in 2003, features a remarkably modern architecture.
Watts Towers
This is a collection of eight towers, each around thirty metres tall, made from steel, cement, and salvaged objects. They were built between 1921 and 1954 and are listed as a "National Historic Site.".
This is a collection of eight towers, each around thirty metres tall, made from steel, cement, and salvaged objects. They were built between 1921 and 1954 and are listed as a "National Historic Site.".
Markets
Grand Central Market
This is the large, cosmopolitan and always lively food market in Los Angeles’ Downtown. Open for over a century, it’s particularly popular with locals and visitors for its street food.
This is the large, cosmopolitan and always lively food market in Los Angeles’ Downtown. Open for over a century, it’s particularly popular with locals and visitors for its street food.
Original Farmers Market
Once a market for local farmers, it is now a place selling rather upscale food products, dining options, and all kinds of "tourist" shops.
Once a market for local farmers, it is now a place selling rather upscale food products, dining options, and all kinds of "tourist" shops.
Museums
Getty Center
It’s a beautiful architectural complex (and gardens) nestled in the Bel Air hills. It serves as both a museum and a research center. You can see sculptures, European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, and decorative arts from before the 20th century, as well as photography exhibitions.
It’s a beautiful architectural complex (and gardens) nestled in the Bel Air hills. It serves as both a museum and a research center. You can see sculptures, European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, and decorative arts from before the 20th century, as well as photography exhibitions.
Grammy Museum
This is the (very comprehensive) museum of American popular music. In addition to exhibits, interactive activities, and workshops, you’ll find a wealth of objects, testimonials, sounds, videos, and more covering a wide range of musicians and musical styles.
This is the (very comprehensive) museum of American popular music. In addition to exhibits, interactive activities, and workshops, you’ll find a wealth of objects, testimonials, sounds, videos, and more covering a wide range of musicians and musical styles.
La Brea Tar Pits
This is a fossil deposit trapped in a tar pit. Located in the heart of the city, it features a small educational museum showcasing the excavations carried out.
This is a fossil deposit trapped in a tar pit. Located in the heart of the city, it features a small educational museum showcasing the excavations carried out.
LACMA
Also known as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It houses over 250,000 pieces across various collections, ranging from Native American art to ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as Islamic art, Africa, Art Deco, and photography.
Also known as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It houses over 250,000 pieces across various collections, ranging from Native American art to ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as Islamic art, Africa, Art Deco, and photography.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Located on the world-famous Hollywood Boulevard, this is one of the many wax museums of the brand found around the globe. As you’d expect, movie stars are well represented here.
Located on the world-famous Hollywood Boulevard, this is one of the many wax museums of the brand found around the globe. As you’d expect, movie stars are well represented here.
MOCA
This red-brick building houses exhibitions and collections by major contemporary art figures such as Giacometti, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. MOCA also has two annexes, including the Geffen Contemporary.
This red-brick building houses exhibitions and collections by major contemporary art figures such as Giacometti, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. MOCA also has two annexes, including the Geffen Contemporary.
Fowler Museum
Located on the UCLA campus, this anthropology museum features diverse collections and exhibitions on art and culture from around the world.
Located on the UCLA campus, this anthropology museum features diverse collections and exhibitions on art and culture from around the world.
Hammer Museum
This is an art museum and cultural center known for its collection of 19th-century French painters as well as more contemporary works. The site is also home to the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, which spans 5 hectares and features dozens of modern sculptures by renowned artists (Calder, Miró, Rodin, and others).
This is an art museum and cultural center known for its collection of 19th-century French painters as well as more contemporary works. The site is also home to the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, which spans 5 hectares and features dozens of modern sculptures by renowned artists (Calder, Miró, Rodin, and others).
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
This vast museum, opened in 1913, covers every aspect of its theme, featuring collections of minerals, fossils, dinosaur skeletons, and diverse animals from the Americas and beyond.
This vast museum, opened in 1913, covers every aspect of its theme, featuring collections of minerals, fossils, dinosaur skeletons, and diverse animals from the Americas and beyond.
Japanese American National Museum
Exhibitions, collections, and workshops to explore the life and history—particularly during World War II—of the Japanese American community. The museum is located in Little Tokyo, a neighborhood with a touch of Japan.
Exhibitions, collections, and workshops to explore the life and history—particularly during World War II—of the Japanese American community. The museum is located in Little Tokyo, a neighborhood with a touch of Japan.
Museum of the American West
Also known as the Autry Museum, this is a museum in Griffith Park. Through exhibitions, collections, and thousands of objects and documents, it traces the history of the American West. One of its annexes on the outskirts of L.A. is specifically dedicated to Native Americans.
Also known as the Autry Museum, this is a museum in Griffith Park. Through exhibitions, collections, and thousands of objects and documents, it traces the history of the American West. One of its annexes on the outskirts of L.A. is specifically dedicated to Native Americans.
Museum of Tolerance
This multimedia museum aims to raise awareness among visitors about racism and discrimination issues in the United States and around the world.
This multimedia museum aims to raise awareness among visitors about racism and discrimination issues in the United States and around the world.
Museum of Neon Art
The venue is also known by the acronym MONA and is dedicated to neon art from its origins. It is located in Glendale, north of the L.A. metropolitan area.
The venue is also known by the acronym MONA and is dedicated to neon art from its origins. It is located in Glendale, north of the L.A. metropolitan area.
Griffith Observatory
This is a stunning Art Deco building constructed at the top of Griffith Park. Visitors come for its planetarium, scientific exhibits, and the magnificent panoramic views of the city and the Pacific coast.
This is a stunning Art Deco building constructed at the top of Griffith Park. Visitors come for its planetarium, scientific exhibits, and the magnificent panoramic views of the city and the Pacific coast.
Petersen Automotive Museum
This is a museum dedicated to automobiles, particularly their impact on society, culture (especially in cinema), and the country's history. The building's distinctive architecture is also worth seeing.
This is a museum dedicated to automobiles, particularly their impact on society, culture (especially in cinema), and the country's history. The building's distinctive architecture is also worth seeing.
Queen Mary
The famous ocean liner docked in Long Beach offers a dive into the history of the ship and transatlantic liners. It also serves as a restaurant, a (relatively affordable) hotel, and regularly hosts shows and events.
The famous ocean liner docked in Long Beach offers a dive into the history of the ship and transatlantic liners. It also serves as a restaurant, a (relatively affordable) hotel, and regularly hosts shows and events.
The Broad
This is a contemporary art museum in Downtown L.A. Opened in 2015, it showcases works by renowned artists such as Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
This is a contemporary art museum in Downtown L.A. Opened in 2015, it showcases works by renowned artists such as Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Travel Town Museum
This is a free museum dedicated to railways, featuring numerous locomotives and carriages from the first half of the last century. It is located in Griffith Park.
This is a free museum dedicated to railways, featuring numerous locomotives and carriages from the first half of the last century. It is located in Griffith Park.
USS Iowa Museum
This naval battleship, which served in several conflicts, is now a dedicated museum that immerses visitors in the history of the ship and life on board.
This naval battleship, which served in several conflicts, is now a dedicated museum that immerses visitors in the history of the ship and life on board.
Getty Villa
Along with the Getty Center, the two distinct sites form the Getty Museum. Replicating a villa from Herculanum (whose remarkable architecture is worth the detour), the location houses collections of Greek and Roman antiquities.
Along with the Getty Center, the two distinct sites form the Getty Museum. Replicating a villa from Herculanum (whose remarkable architecture is worth the detour), the location houses collections of Greek and Roman antiquities.
Theme Parks and Attractions
Pacific Aquarium
Near the Queen Mary in Long Beach, this large aquarium (215,278 sq ft) is one of the most renowned. As its name suggests, it highlights the Pacific Ocean and its marine life.
Near the Queen Mary in Long Beach, this large aquarium (215,278 sq ft) is one of the most renowned. As its name suggests, it highlights the Pacific Ocean and its marine life.
Disneyland Resort
Built in 1955 on the outskirts of Los Angeles, in Anaheim, it is the oldest park (now two with Disneyland and Disney California Adventure) of the brand.
Built in 1955 on the outskirts of Los Angeles, in Anaheim, it is the oldest park (now two with Disneyland and Disney California Adventure) of the brand.
OUE Skyspace LA
This is an observatory located on the 69th floor of the U.S. Bank Tower. From here, you get a stunning panoramic view of the city. A small transparent slide you can glide down connects the two floors of the tower.
This is an observatory located on the 69th floor of the U.S. Bank Tower. From here, you get a stunning panoramic view of the city. A small transparent slide you can glide down connects the two floors of the tower.
Pacific Park
A (vintage) amusement park in Santa Monica, right on the beach. It's a family-friendly and popular spot, best known for its Ferris wheel.
A (vintage) amusement park in Santa Monica, right on the beach. It's a family-friendly and popular spot, best known for its Ferris wheel.
Universal Studios Hollywood
It’s both a theme park and a film production studio located in the suburbs of L.A. The main attractions are based on Universal productions, and you can also enjoy the "Studio Tour" to discover how movies are made.
It’s both a theme park and a film production studio located in the suburbs of L.A. The main attractions are based on Universal productions, and you can also enjoy the "Studio Tour" to discover how movies are made.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
It’s in Burbank, on the outskirts of L.A., where you can visit the studios and see the sets from various productions by the famous film company.
It’s in Burbank, on the outskirts of L.A., where you can visit the studios and see the sets from various productions by the famous film company.
Los Angeles Zoo
Covering 46 hectares within Griffith Park, the zoo was founded in 1912 and is now home to over a thousand species from all over the world.
Covering 46 hectares within Griffith Park, the zoo was founded in 1912 and is now home to over a thousand species from all over the world.
Parks, Gardens, and Natural Spaces
Griffith Park
This park of hills, canyons, and woodlands spans 1,600 hectares, making it one of the largest in the county. Beyond being a natural, sometimes "wild" space for walking or hiking, the area is also home to Griffith Observatory, the city zoo, the Railway Museum, the Conquest of the West Museum, and above all, the world-famous "Hollywood" sign.
This park of hills, canyons, and woodlands spans 1,600 hectares, making it one of the largest in the county. Beyond being a natural, sometimes "wild" space for walking or hiking, the area is also home to Griffith Observatory, the city zoo, the Railway Museum, the Conquest of the West Museum, and above all, the world-famous "Hollywood" sign.
Santa Monica Mountains
A small mountainous area partly within the territory of Los Angeles. It’s designated as a "recreational area" and offers hiking and various outdoor activities right at the doorstep of L.A.
A small mountainous area partly within the territory of Los Angeles. It’s designated as a "recreational area" and offers hiking and various outdoor activities right at the doorstep of L.A.
Mulholland Drive
A scenic road in Los Angeles, best known for David Lynch’s film. It offers beautiful panoramic views of the city in several spots and includes sections that double as hiking trails.
A scenic road in Los Angeles, best known for David Lynch’s film. It offers beautiful panoramic views of the city in several spots and includes sections that double as hiking trails.
Runyon Canyon Park
This 65-hectare park in the Hollywood district is popular for its hiking trails and the views from its summit (400 m elevation).
This 65-hectare park in the Hollywood district is popular for its hiking trails and the views from its summit (400 m elevation).
San Fernando Valley
This is an urbanized valley located largely within the boundaries of Los Angeles, to the northwest of the city. It features several small parks and natural spaces.
This is an urbanized valley located largely within the boundaries of Los Angeles, to the northwest of the city. It features several small parks and natural spaces.
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Must-see & highly recommended
Venice
★★★★ Near Santa Monica, this is one of Los Angeles' legendary neighborhoods, with its long beach, Ocean Front Walk, canals, lively atmosphere…
Recommended
Griffith Park
★★★ This park of hills, canyons, and woodlands spans 1,600 hectares, making it one of the largest in the county. Beyond being a natural…
Hollywood
★★★ Before it was a movie studio hub, Hollywood is first and foremost a neighborhood (along with its "associated" neighbors). Beyond the…
LACMA
★★★ Also known as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It houses over 250,000 pieces across various collections, ranging from Native American…
Griffith Observatory
★★★ This is a stunning Art Deco building constructed at the top of Griffith Park. Visitors come for its planetarium, scientific exhibits, and…
Santa Monica
★★★ On the outskirts of Los Angeles, the city is known for its lively atmosphere, pleasant vibe, its beaches, and its ideal location for…
Worth a look / Other
Beverly Hills
★★ The Hollywood capital and "city-district" of L.A., Beverly Hills has been known as the home of the entertainment industry since the early…
Chinatown (Los Angeles)
★★ In the northeast of the city. A neighborhood popular with visitors for its restaurants, shops, galleries, events, and activities, as well…
Disneyland Resort (Los Angeles)
★★ Built in 1955 on the outskirts of Los Angeles, in Anaheim, it is the oldest park (now two with Disneyland and Disney California Adventure)…
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
★★ Centered around Olvera Street, this is the historic heart of the city. With a Latino, and especially Mexican, atmosphere, you can see…
Getty Center
★★ It’s a beautiful architectural complex (and gardens) nestled in the Bel Air hills. It serves as both a museum and a research center…
Grammy Museum
★★ This is the (very comprehensive) museum of American popular music. In addition to exhibits, interactive activities, and workshops…
Hollywood Boulevard
★★ One of the most famous avenues in the Hollywood district. Beyond the iconic Walk of Fame and its stars, the boulevard is home to several…
Malibu
★★ West of Los Angeles, the place is part of L.A.'s "tourist image." Beyond certain TV series, the city owes its fame to its beaches, its…
MOCA
★★ This red-brick building houses exhibitions and collections by major contemporary art figures such as Giacometti, Andy Warhol, Jackson…
Santa Monica Mountains
★★ A small mountainous area partly within the territory of Los Angeles. It’s designated as a "recreational area" and offers hiking and…
Queen Mary
★★ The famous ocean liner docked in Long Beach offers a dive into the history of the ship and transatlantic liners. It also serves as a…
Universal Studios Hollywood
★★ It’s both a theme park and a film production studio located in the suburbs of L.A. The main attractions are based on Universal…
Getty Villa
★★ Along with the Getty Center, the two distinct sites form the Getty Museum. Replicating a villa from Herculanum (whose remarkable…
Walk of Fame
★★ One of the city’s landmarks on Hollywood Boulevard. This sidewalk features the names of nearly 3,000 entertainment celebrities, each…
Pacific Aquarium
★ Near the Queen Mary in Long Beach, this large aquarium (215,278 sq ft) is one of the most renowned. As its name suggests, it highlights the…
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Los Angeles)
★ Opened in 2002, it is the third-largest cathedral in the world. Its architecture is resolutely (post)modernist.
Westwood Cemetery
★ In a way, the Los Angeles equivalent of the Parisian Père Lachaise. This cemetery is the final resting place of many film stars and other…
Downtown Los Angeles
★ The city's business and administrative hub, with its skyscrapers and several shopping centres. Like many such districts, it's primarily…
Grand Central Market (Los Angeles)
★ This is the large, cosmopolitan and always lively food market in Los Angeles’ Downtown. Open for over a century, it’s…
La Brea Tar Pits
★ This is a fossil deposit trapped in a tar pit. Located in the heart of the city, it features a small educational museum showcasing the…
Long Beach
★ On the outskirts of Los Angeles, this is the city of the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. It is also one of the country’s…
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
★ Located on the world-famous Hollywood Boulevard, this is one of the many wax museums of the brand found around the globe. As you’d…
Mulholland Drive
★ A scenic road in Los Angeles, best known for David Lynch’s film. It offers beautiful panoramic views of the city in several spots and…
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
★ This vast museum, opened in 1913, covers every aspect of its theme, featuring collections of minerals, fossils, dinosaur skeletons, and…
Museum of the American West
★ Also known as the Autry Museum, this is a museum in Griffith Park. Through exhibitions, collections, and thousands of objects and…
Museum of Tolerance
★ This multimedia museum aims to raise awareness among visitors about racism and discrimination issues in the United States and around the…
Fowler Museum
★ Located on the UCLA campus, this anthropology museum features diverse collections and exhibitions on art and culture from around the world.
Hammer Museum
★ This is an art museum and cultural center known for its collection of 19th-century French painters as well as more contemporary works. The…
Japanese American National Museum
★ Exhibitions, collections, and workshops to explore the life and history—particularly during World War II—of the Japanese…
Museum of Neon Art
★ The venue is also known by the acronym MONA and is dedicated to neon art from its origins. It is located in Glendale, north of the L.A…
Original Farmers Market
★ Once a market for local farmers, it is now a place selling rather upscale food products, dining options, and all kinds of "tourist" shops.
OUE Skyspace LA
★ This is an observatory located on the 69th floor of the U.S. Bank Tower. From here, you get a stunning panoramic view of the city. A small…
Pacific Park
★ A (vintage) amusement park in Santa Monica, right on the beach. It's a family-friendly and popular spot, best known for its Ferris wheel.
Hollywood Sign
★ Created in 1923, this massive letter assembly (14 metres by 110) is one of the city’s symbols, if not America’s. You can get…
Pasadena
★ A medium-sized city bordering Los Angeles, known for its shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Petersen Automotive Museum
★ This is a museum dedicated to automobiles, particularly their impact on society, culture (especially in cinema), and the country's history…
Runyon Canyon Park
★ This 65-hectare park in the Hollywood district is popular for its hiking trails and the views from its summit (400 m elevation).
The Broad
★ This is a contemporary art museum in Downtown L.A. Opened in 2015, it showcases works by renowned artists such as Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol…
Travel Town Museum
★ This is a free museum dedicated to railways, featuring numerous locomotives and carriages from the first half of the last century. It is…
Golden Triangle (Los Angeles)
★ These are the most upscale and affluent "neighborhoods" in the Los Angeles area, home to many showbiz and other celebrities. They include…
USS Iowa Museum
★ This naval battleship, which served in several conflicts, is now a dedicated museum that immerses visitors in the history of the ship and…
San Fernando Valley
★ This is an urbanized valley located largely within the boundaries of Los Angeles, to the northwest of the city. It features several small…
Walt Disney Concert Hall
★ This opera-auditorium, opened in 2003, features a remarkably modern architecture.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
★ It’s in Burbank, on the outskirts of L.A., where you can visit the studios and see the sets from various productions by the famous…
Watts Towers
★ This is a collection of eight towers, each around thirty metres tall, made from steel, cement, and salvaged objects. They were built…
Los Angeles Zoo
★ Covering 46 hectares within Griffith Park, the zoo was founded in 1912 and is now home to over a thousand species from all over the world.
- Golden Triangle (Los Angeles)
- Venice
- Chinatown (Los Angeles)
- Hollywood
- Downtown Los Angeles
- San Fernando Valley
- Mulholland Drive
- LACMA
- Getty Center
- Getty Villa
- MOCA
- Museum of Neon Art
- Museum of Tolerance
- Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- Griffith Park
- Griffith Observatory
- Hollywood Sign
- Hammer Museum
- Museum of the American West
- Walk of Fame
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Los Angeles Zoo
- Grammy Museum
- El Pueblo de Los Angeles
- The Broad
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Los Angeles)
- Japanese American National Museum
- Westwood Cemetery
- Grand Central Market (Los Angeles)
- Fowler Museum
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Disneyland Resort (Los Angeles)
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- La Brea Tar Pits
- Original Farmers Market
- Madame Tussauds Hollywood
- OUE Skyspace LA
- Runyon Canyon Park
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- Watts Towers
- Santa Monica Mountains
- Travel Town Museum
- USS Iowa Museum