Things to Do in Los Angeles

Things to Do in Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Attractions

Things to Do in Los Angeles

Go celeb-spotting in Hollywood, or behind-the-scenes of your fave movies at Universal Studios. Then, hit the beaches or Griffith Observatory for views for days.

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Los Angeles.


Top Attractions in Los Angeles

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From quick jaunts to full-day outings.




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  • OohJaz
    Woodbridge, NJ135 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loveeeeeee! Not a single complaint! The rides were cool & fun! The staff was amazing, friendly . The food was good. My kid had a blast. Will definitely come back
    Written January 28, 2024
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  • MikiyaY
    Tokyo27 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The facility itself is definitely worth five stars! The location is marvelous and the facility is spectacular. The city view is of course superb and the telescope is truly a great experience, if you have not seen similar one. I also love the planetarium program which was pretty much inspiring. One thing I am not fully satisfied is the trafic. I was expecting many people are coming to the facility, hence I took a bus to get there so that I would not jeopardize others, and tremendous traffic jam that made my bus stacked. There is no bus lane, one side of the road is completely occupied by parking cars. Well - this maybe typical LA but I think there can be some better way. This is simply not my culture, however, I would say that people behaved quite calmly and friendly in spite of such trafic condition. I think it is a part of the magic - a great place makes us all very generous and humble. Highly recommendable.
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • rootsandshoots
    Redmond, WA291 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perched perfectly on a hillside overlooking LA, the Getty Center feels like stepping back into Ancient Greece or Rome. Open and airy, the views from all sides are beautiful. Collections are smaller than Europe’s notable museums but very worthwhile of a day’s visit. Highlighting the tranquility are the beautiful water installations and sunken garden.
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • FrankHialeah
    Hialeah, FL21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’m a U.S. Navy Veteran and as such it was a an immensely satisfying experience. We were unable to visit the Iowa last time we visited Los Angeles. Last year we booked a Panama Canal cruise and found a great opportunity to visit the Iowa. We went a couple days early and stayed at a hotel nearby with free shuttle service to various places which included the Iowa. My cousin and her husband and my husband and I traveled together so they joined us. While I’m sure the general access pass is great, we booked a private tour. If you really want a more in depth deep dive into the history of the ship, crew, and mission then the private tour is the way to go. My husband indulges me on these types of tours and thankfully he hasn’t been disappointed, yet. Our very knowledgeable guide (so sorry I can’t recall his name) brought every aspect of the ship to life. One note: I’ve noticed some review comments about the size of the ship not being as large as they thought. One must keep in mind that it is not a ginormous cruise ship made for pleasure ship, but rather a ship of war. It is an impressively large and complex vessel built for one purpose only, to intimidate and destroy the enemy! On another note, our party had two big (not necessarily large men) and we really had no trouble getting in and around the ship. Again, the ship was not meant for comfort. Hence the designation battleship! All in all, despite the terrible weather, it was a fantastic experience that anyone interested in history would enjoy.
    Written February 29, 2024
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  • RockTravel1970
    Naperville, IL41 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a great experience overall and worth of the trip. A bit smaller than other places I've been in, but still great.

    The biggest thing I noticed about this auto museum is the quality of the interiors of every car, especially the older ones.

    The sections were really neat and distinct: The Porshe area, the Tesla area, and Movie Cars. Each were great and informative. There were areas for the kids and even an interactive section.

    It took about an hour to go through and probably could have done it in two if I really really read everything. You could pay an additional $70+ bucks to see more than 200 additional cars in the basement, but I passed.

    You can get discounted parking for $17 or maybe find someone on the road next door.

    It's a good activity to do when it's raining or looking for something new. Also, the Oscar Museum is just across the street, but I didn't visit.
    Written March 13, 2024
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  • William O
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This spot is ideal for enjoying some people-watching, exploring shops, or catching a film, with regular events and performances, especially during festive seasons. Expect it to be bustling during holidays, with long waits for Santa pictures. A heads-up on parking: it's challenging, and you should steer clear of using the Whole Foods lot to visit the Grove to avoid a parking fine.

    Be cautious of scammers while you're out shopping. A notable example includes a woman with a child, both clad in winter gear, who was assertively requesting $10 contributions, showing displeasure towards those who declined. Their demeanor didn't suggest they were in need, particularly as she was on her phone while soliciting donations.
    Written February 28, 2024
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  • Anwar M
    Mumbai, India8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    it is good. and very comfortable. i like it i am very choosy about product. material is good and easy to wash and wear and good
    Written January 30, 2024
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  • myle tan
    Romblon Island, Philippines273 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    You can take a very zoomed in picture at the griffith observatory if you want to. After the sign its nothing else
    Written December 28, 2023
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  • Robin Ray Writer
    Stanton, CA58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow! What a thrill! We went through the whole experience. Just knowing that the animals of the past entered thinking it was just water and they got stuck was sad. But the amount of animals that they pulled out of the tar pit is astounding! This is a great museum and worth the drive. If you like historic information this is the place for you.
    Written March 8, 2024
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  • Edward
    Santa Rosa, CA1,970 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Griffith Park is a huge park in the Hollywood hills which separate central Los Angeles and Hollywood from the San Fernando Valley. It encompasses much of that range and is reputedly the largest urban park and open space in the United States. It has numerous hiking trails, trails for bicycle riding, and horseback riding, and other amenities. It also is home to the iconic Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory.

    One can reach the park many ways, including by driving into the partly, but traffic and parking can be problematic. We avoid driving and take the DASH Observatory bus which makes a circuit through part of the park to and from Vermont and Sunset, where the is a Metro station, making it quite convenient to get to the park that way.

    The bus stops at, among others, the Greek Theatre, Mt Hollywood Dr on the far side of the Mt. Hollywood Tunnel, and Griffith Observatory. At Mt Hollywood Dr, there is immediate access to several hiking trails which go through the park, and also Mt. Hollywood Dr, generally open only to hiking,etc., and not to automobile traffic. This is one route to take to hike to the Hollywood Sign, and connects directly to a trail which goes up above, and behind, the sign, or to the Mulholland Trail, also used for horseback tours, which takes one to just below, and in front of, the sign. Depending on how fast one does it, the hike to and from the sign, starting at the Mt. Hollywood Dr bus stop near the observatory, should probably take between about 50 minutes to an hour and half each way. The area affords nice views of Los Angeles as well.
    Written February 14, 2024
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  • SongbirdSpirtWalker
    Albuquerque, NM71 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I lived in the Los Angeles area for 16 years. During that time family would go to Venice Beach. I enjoyed the eclectic Oceanside shops and the “muscle men” pumping iron! I enjoyed watching the skaters and skateboarding antics! I got free food from the Hare Krishnas serving on the beach! I watched people from all walks of life hanging out on the beach.

    It’s been a few years since I had returned to the LA area and my daughter and I decided to visit several beaches.

    We parked more than 8 blocks away and walked! When we walked a wonderful thing happened! We discovered that there are canals to meander through! There are these quaint canals that allow for a good walk!

    We walked, visited open houses for homes selling between $3 to 6 million dollars!! My! We met cool people and found a rainbow walkway too!

    I’m thrilled to have discovered these canals at long last! We discovered that “Cold Stone” ice cream 🍨 now has a vegan option on the menu!! We visited restaurants, shopped with a vendor from Senegal 🇸🇳 and listened to music 🎶 coming from some establishments.

    We had a funky good time!
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • knowsnyc
    327 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I love the swirling shapes of his buildings here, Paris, MPLs. I saw this one in daylight as well as after dark. It did not gleam and reflect as much as expected. I was told it had originally but after the reflection affected nearby apartment buildings, the metallic finish had to be darkened and dulled a bit.
    Written March 7, 2024
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