When visiting Los Angeles, you will come across the pulse of the second largest metropolitan region within the United States. As soon as you visit this city, you will encounter a variety of diverse communities, including the infamous Hollywood region, and the entertaining Downtown section of the city. Below you will find some of the most popular stops in Los Angeles to consider when planning a trip to an area:
Hollywood
Whether you’ve heard of this district from the media or read about the legends in the pages of gossip magazines, Hollywood is often referred to as the entertainment capital of the world. When visiting this section of the city, you will find the Walk of Fame, which is situated along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Honored at this attraction, you will find a variety of theatre, radio, movie and television personalities to explore.
Sunset Boulevard
When visiting Los Angeles, many first-time visitors often head for this location to experience an array of exciting city aspects. Some of the most well known sights in the area include a variety of clubs, studios, and hotels that have made guest appearances in some of the most recognizable films and TV shows. After following this street, you will also encounter a couple of legendary California beaches, which have even served as film sets for the once-popular Baywatch TV series.
Museum Row (Wilshire Boulevard)
The museums situated on this street offer a wide range of themed establishments, which offer exhibits ranging from natural history to modern art. Some of the sights you might want to visit include the La Brea Tar Pits, Craft & Folk Art Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. As you head for this section of the city, you should know that a day doesn’t do this attraction-riddled row justice.
Disneyland
Mickey and Minnie Mouse aren’t just for the kiddies. Visitors of all ages add Disneyland to their itinerary, even if it’s just to say they’ve been there. It is a must-see attraction that some only dream about. Whether you hop on the Pirate’s of the Caribbean ride, experience Space Mountain, or enjoy a tasty meal at one of the many eateries, the atmosphere is like traveling through a living fantasy.
Santa Monica Beach & Pacific Park
The Santa Monica Beach is considered one of the most famous beaches in the Los Angeles area, which has been used to shoot films and television shows, such as Three’s Company. This youth-filled beach land often accommodates more than 90,000 visitors. Some of the features here include arcade games, and rides such as the West Coaster or the Pacific Wheel. Venice Beach is also in the area, which offers great opportunities to rollerblade, catch a tan, and swim. Shoppers may also visit the nearby Third Street Promenade.
Gabriel Adams
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What are some fun things to do in L.A. which tour is the best if your into seeing celebritys?
Im guna go to L.A for my birthday and i want to get the best experience. I would love to meet celebrities but what other things are fun to see. Are there any shows like there are in Las Vegas?
Hi, I’m sorry but there’s no guaranteed way to see celebrities. You just happen to see them when you’re living your life. Also, you should never try to talk to them. They hate that.
As for fun things to do in LA, that depends on what you’re into. There are some really fun bars, clubs, museums, Wicked is showing now, etc. etc.
But my best advice to you is to rent a car. You can’t go anywhere without a car because it’s just too spread out.
Oh, and if you want to take pictures with the Hollywood Sign behind you, I would drive up Beachwood Canyon, off of Franklin. If you mapquest that intersection, you’ll find directions to it.
Good luck and happy birthday!
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There are NO tours that are good if you want to see a celebrity. Do you think that celebs just stand around waiting for the tour busses so they can sign autographs? Most celebs keep to themselves, and value their privacy. And we Angelinos give it to them. If you really want to see one, you have to be lucky and catch them while they shop or eat. Places like Ivar, Canter’s, and Spago are good spots to try and spot one. They are elusive, but you never know.
I’ve never been a fan of those "Star’s Homes" tours. You basically see some nice homes, to be sure, but mostly of dead celebs or former homes of celebs. Big Deal.
There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my top ten list:
Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can’t be wrong. (Sometimes it seems all at once)
Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. And Universal City Walk is a fun place to hang out in the evening after your day inside the park.
Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its close-up, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. The Hollywood & Highland complex has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater (home of the Academy Awards). I also like the El Capitan theater, because it has been restored to its former glory.
Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.
Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you’ll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste. And it’s a short bike ride from Santa Monica Pier.
Santa Monica Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. (The Sting and "Three’s Company" come immediately to mind). After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.
Santa Monica Third Street Promenade – Downtown Santa Monica’s shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings. Just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.
Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world’s most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars’ posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way. It makes for a fun drive. Along the way, you see a lot of different neighborhoods: Hollywood, West Hollywood, Bel Air, and Pacific Palisades. When you get to the ocean, stop at Gladstone’s for Fish.
Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she’s been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Free to visit. You can actually stay on board, for a price.
Farmers Market and The Grove – A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, and then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner. It is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping "The Price is Right". You might even get in.
TAAB: The Americana at Brand- The newly opened TAAB, developed by the same group that gave us The Grove, breathes new life into Glendale, and gives all those hip people in Eagle Rock and the eastern half of LA a great place to go.
Griffith Park – Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
Getty Museum – The Getty’s architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you’ll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. Free.
Attend a TV taping – You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It’s very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the Tonight show with Jay Leno. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.
Wicked at the Pantages Theater- Located in the heart of Hollywood, this is an excellent and long running production, the most POPULAR show in LA right now.
Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pink’s Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. You might even see a celebrity. Maybe.
Tommy’s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly & Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canter’s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly & Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.
Phillippe’s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, it’s hot.
The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, GREAT steak and eggs.
Places to Stay:
Since LA is so spread out, there is no single place that is close to EVERYTHING. Most people who come here tend to stay in Hollywood, Santa Monica, or Anaheim.
In Hollywood, I recommend the Renaissance Hotel at Hollywood and Highland, the Best Western Sunset Plaza, or the Holiday Inn Walk of Fame.
In Santa Monica, the Holiday Inn Santa Monica is close to the pier and reasonably priced.
In Anaheim, I recommend the Howard Johnson (HoJo) Anaheim, and the Candy Cane Inn. If you want to splurge and make this a most memorable trip, stay at Disney’s Grand Californian. You get the full Disney experience.
Places to Shop:
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
The Grove, Los Angeles
Americana @ Brand, Glendale
Beverly Center, Los Angeles
Citadel Outlets, Commerce
Brea Mall, Brea
The Block at Orange, Orange
South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Santee Alley, Los Angeles
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Oh pleeeease! Leave those poor celebrities alone! When they are in their off time, they want their privacy. So buy tickets to a show or play, or go to the movies. As for tours, try the Gray Line. And for Las Vegas-type shows, go there.
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A lot of paparazzi hang out on Robertson Blvd – and thats where you might see celebs leaving various stores.
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