Los Angeles
USA (CA)
City of Angels, Land of Dreams
Hollywood glamour, world-class museums, 75 miles of coastline, and jaw-dropping food diversity — LA rewards every traveler willing to explore beyond the Strip.
Things to do
- Griffith Observatory & Hollywood Signmust-see
Free planetarium shows, panoramic LA views, and the best Hollywood Sign viewpoint — no hiking required.
2–3 hrs · Free · attraction - Hollywood Walk of Famemust-see
Stroll past 2,700 stars on Hollywood Blvd — free and always buzzing.
1–2 hrs · Free · attraction - Santa Monica Pier & Beachmust-see
Iconic pier with Pacific Park, Route 66 endpoint, and golden sand stretching for miles.
Half day · Free–$20 · nature - The Getty Centerrecommended
World-class art museum with stunning hilltop architecture and sweeping city views — free entry.
2–3 hrs · Free (parking $22) · culture - Venice Beach Boardwalkrecommended
Street performers, Muscle Beach gym, murals, and eclectic vendors on a vibrant oceanfront.
2 hrs · Free · activity - Universal Studios Hollywoodrecommended
Behind-the-scenes studio tour, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and blockbuster rides.
Full day · $109–179 · activity - Grand Central Marketrecommended
Downtown LA's century-old food hall — extraordinary diversity of affordable food stalls.
1.5 hrs · $10–20 · food - La Brea Tar Pits & Museumoptional
Active Ice Age fossil excavation site in the middle of the city — endlessly fascinating.
2 hrs · $20 · culture