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26 places from 14 Los Angeles travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

26 places

  1. Venice Beach

    Neighborhood · Venice

    Funky beach neighborhood, long the center of LA's counterculture, known for its promenade, where visitors rent bikes or skates and watch the sunset.

    23:34· Ken Abroadin 12 vlogs

  2. Beverly Hills

    Neighborhood · Beverly Hills

    Upscale city of leafy boulevards, gardens and grand hillside homes, some of the most expensive in the US.

    41:44· Ken Abroadin 9 vlogs

  3. Santa Monica

    Neighborhood · Santa Monica

    One of the most popular resort towns in the US, epitomizing California's sun-and-sand lifestyle.

    7:13· Trip Insightin 5 vlogs

  4. Hollywood

    Neighborhood · Hollywood

    The epicenter of the world's entertainment industry, north of Beverly Hills.

    1:39· Exotic Vacationin 4 vlogs

  5. Venice Canals

    Neighborhood · Venice

    Residential canals crossed by small bridges, offering an unexpected walking spot in LA.

    0:52· Michael Martelloin 4 vlogs

  6. Downtown Los Angeles

    Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles

    LA's urban core, home to modern art museums, observation decks and food halls.

    15:24· Michael Martelloin 3 vlogs

  7. Hermosa Beach

    Neighborhood · South Bay

    One of Southern California's best beaches, with beach volleyball, local restaurants and a pier first built in 1904.

    56:47· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  8. Manhattan Beach

    Neighborhood · South Bay

    South Bay beach town beside Hermosa and Redondo Beach.

    1:57· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  9. Redondo Beach

    Neighborhood · South Bay

    Beach town with a pier selling fresh seafood that cooks will prepare on the spot.

    11:56· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  10. Long Beach

    Neighborhood · Long Beach

    City considered the birthplace of California's surf scene, now with breakwater-calmed waters ideal for families.

    17:33· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  11. West Hollywood

    Neighborhood · West Hollywood

    Neighborhood known as WeHo, the wilder side of LA and a haven for artists and designers.

    8:13· Michael Martelloin 2 vlogs

  12. Sunset Strip

    Neighborhood · West Hollywood

    Nightlife stretch of Sunset Boulevard, home to iconic music clubs.

    3:49· Expediain 2 vlogs

  13. Koreatown

    Neighborhood · Koreatown

    Central LA neighbourhood known as a foodie paradise, above all for Korean food.

    11:04· Attachéin 2 vlogs

  14. Echo Park

    Neighborhood · Echo Park

    Up-and-coming neighborhood near downtown with restaurants, shops and a lake at its center.

    33:39· Trip Insightin 2 vlogs

  15. Palos Verdes Peninsula

    Neighborhood · Rancho Palos Verdes

    Scenic peninsula of multi-million-dollar homes, upscale resorts, a lighthouse, hiking, golf and beaches below the cliffs.

    18:00· Trip Insightin 2 vlogs

  16. Miracle Mile

    Neighborhood · Mid-Wilshire

    Stretch of Wilshire Boulevard lined with several major museums, including LACMA, the Academy Museum and the Petersen.

    7:09· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  17. Bel Air

    Neighborhood · Bel Air

    Affluent residential neighbourhood with beautiful homes near Beverly Hills.

    4:06· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  18. Bunker Hill

    Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles

    Hilltop downtown district along Grand Avenue, home to MOCA, The Broad and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

    6:41· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  19. Old Pasadena

    Neighborhood · Pasadena

    Historic, relaxed downtown district of Pasadena along Colorado Boulevard.

    8:14· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  20. Hollywood Hills

    Neighborhood · Hollywood Hills

    Hillside neighbourhood in the Santa Monica Mountains with city views, star mansions, hiking trails, the Hollywood Bowl and the Hollywood Sign.

    42:40· Trip Insightin 2 vlogs

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6 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Little Tokyo

    Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles

    Japanese-American district, known locally as J-Town, with Buddhist temples, galleries and museums.

    1:27· Expedia1 vlog

  2. Thai Town

    Neighborhood · East Hollywood

    Small East Hollywood district home to many Thai restaurants and businesses.

    9:22· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  3. Marina del Rey

    Neighborhood · Marina del Rey

    Seaside community with North America's largest man-made small-craft harbour, offering paddleboarding, kayaking, yacht cruises and waterfront dining.

    40:39· Trip Insight1 vlog

  4. Studio City

    Neighborhood · Studio City

    San Fernando Valley neighbourhood named after Mack Sennett's 1927 studio, with streets recognisable from films and TV shows.

    1:04:02· Trip Insight1 vlog

  5. Broadway (Historic Core)

    Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles

    LA's original downtown thoroughfare, lined with old theaters and historic buildings like the Bradbury Building.

    9:48· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  6. South Central

    Neighborhood · South Los Angeles

    Birthplace of West Coast hip hop, home to many of the genre's most successful artists and the backdrop to iconic films.

    16:15· Attaché1 vlog