Best Los Angeles, CA Attractions
Venice Beach
Venice Beach isn't quite sure what it is, but it sure is interesting. The boardwalk stretches from Venice Boulevard north to Navy Street, with Muscle Beach,...
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Stroll the 120 acres of the Huntington's astonishing and varied gardens (Chinese, Japanese, Australian, Desert, Rose, Jungle, Subtropical and more), then...
TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX
While it is no longer called "Grauman's," the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX remains the most iconic landmark in Hollywood. Since 1927, this historic theater's...
Hollywood Bowl
From April to October, the Hollywood Bowl is the place in SoCal to see concerts and performances of every kind. The summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic,...
Griffith Park
Situated on 4200-plus acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, Griffith Park is home to a number of museums and outdoor attractions. Inside the park you'll find...
Getty Center
The Getty Center is the legacy of billionaire J. Paul Getty, a gorgeous paean to the arts. Perched high in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Richard...
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Roller-coaster lovers know that Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia is one of the world's best amusement parks, boasting more hair-raising rides than any...
Universal Studios
Universal Studios is the real thing, a working movie studio that also happens to have a theme park attached to it. Which means visitors get the chance to...
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland is Walt Disney's original vision for "the happiest place on earth," and more than 50 years later it remains just that. Kids of all ages adore...
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About Los Angeles, CA Attractions
Los Angeles is a place that lends itself to checking off bucket-list experiences, for it is packed with attractions that are known throughout the world as must-do experiences. You haven't really lived until you've been to Disneyland at least once, made a trip to Universal Studios and placed your feet in the cement footprints made by world-famous movie stars in front of the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. So many of L.A.'s hotspots have been memorialized in films and on television that they have become necessary stops along the way, from Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier to the Griffith Park Observatory and the Getty Center. Angelenos love roaming from the water to the mountains, soaking in the natural beauty of Southern California one day and tackling the man-made challenge of riding the world's biggest and fastest roller coasters the next. The city is so large and diverse you'll need to make sure your car is gassed up and ready to roll, for some of these places are 50 miles apart, yet still all a part of our huge sprawling city.
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Jenny Peters – aka Jet Set Jen – is a Los Angeles-based freelance journalist, editor and party columnist specializing in travel, entertainment, film, food, wine, fashion and the other good things in life. She is a founding/voting member of the Critics Choice Association, who present the Critics’ Choice Awards every January. Her favorite places to be are on... Read More
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Expert Tips for Los Angeles Attractions
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Lightscape at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens: "Park for free at the Santa Anita Park racetrack (enter Gate 6 off Colorado Boulevard) and take the free shuttle to the arboretum."
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Dodgers Holiday Festival: "General parking costs $12 per vehicle; preferred parking is $20."
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Melting Pot Food Tours: "Park in the structure right next to the Everson Royce shop where the tour begins for only $6 for the full day."