Santa Monica Pier
Opened in 1909, the historic Santa Monica Pier is a popular destination for the entire family. Its home to Pacific Park featuring rides. Also located on the Pier is Heal the Bay Aquarium and a 1922 Carousel that was featured in The Sting. Don’t miss a ride on the world’s only solar powered Ferris Wheel, where you can enjoy a spectacular aerial view of the coast.
Dodger Stadium
For baseball fans it doesn’t get any better than catching a game at Dodger Stadium. One of the great cathedrals of major league baseball and a popular Instagram location. A game at Dodger’s stadium is a “must do” while visiting Los Angeles. Since opening its gates in 1962, the storied ballpark has hosted eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.
Grand Central Market – DTLA
Take in the true feeling of classic Los Angeles while strolling through Grand Central Market. This market has been serving up authenticity since 1917. Breakfast is good any time of the day at the trendy Eggslut. Vegans love Ramen Hood and pick up your dried goods from Valeria’s Latin market which make great gifts. These are but a few of the beloved vendors of this historic DTLA emporium, where the atmosphere is lively and deliciousness awaits.
Rodeo Drive
You’ll find every luxury retailer located on Rodeo Drive’s three iconic palm dotted blocks. This is a “must see” in LA and definitely Instagram worthy. You might even catch a few celebrities while window shopping here.
Shopaholics will find everything they’ve dreamed of and more in every corner of LA. Whether it’s popular shopping centers like The Grove or Westfield Century City, something is sure to catch your eye.
Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park
Visitors will see why Griffith Observatory, Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos, is featured as a location in many films from Rebel Without a Cause to Jurassic Park to La La Land, to name a few. High atop Mount Hollywood, the exhibit, the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and free public telescopes attached to the observatory are as fascinating as the surrounding 4,310 acres of Griffith Park.
The Getty Center
The Getty Center is one of the most impressive architectural achievements in the United States and it also contains some of the finest works of art in the world. The circular concrete-and-steel structure was designed by renowned architect Richard Meier and it houses an abundance of art from various ages and nations.
Here you’ll find Renaissance paintings, 20th-century American photography, Baroque sculptures, historic manuscripts and more. All housed inside a sprawling, modern campus amid the Santa Monica Mountains. The museum also offers spectacular views of Los Angeles on clear days.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is a visual arts museum that offers a collection of Japanese arts, modern and contemporary arts, paintings, photography, textiles and Islamic arts. It also manages a library and organizes film and music events. In addition, the museum provides online retail of books, apparels, paintings, and multimedia products through its website.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a historic landmark which consists of more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California. The stars are permanent public monuments to achievement in the entertainment industry, bearing the names of a mix of musicians, actors, directors, producers, musical and theatrical groups, fictional characters, and others.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
Universal CityWalk is the name shared by the entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts. CityWalk began as an expansion of Universal’s first park, Universal Studios Hollywood, and serves as an entrance plaza from the parking lots to the theme parks. This outdoor area has restaurants, shopping, performances, and a slew of things to do!
Universal Studio Tour
The Studio Tour is a ride attraction at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in Universal City near Los Angeles. The park’s signature attraction which travels through a working film studio with various film sets on the Universal Studios Lot. In recent years, guests have sat in multi-car trams for the duration of the ride. It lasts about 45–60 minutes and is led by a live tour guide who can be seen throughout the tram on video screens.