Los Angeles California Travel Guide 4K
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Landmark · Hollywood
Set aside one to two hours, or see it as part of a city tour heading on to Beverly Hills.
Hollywood Boulevard
Landmark · Hollywood · brief mention
Hop On Hop Off tours can be caught along the boulevard.
TCL Chinese Theatre
Landmark · Hollywood · brief mention
The main hub of the Walk of Fame, where visitors spend most of their time.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Museum · Hollywood · brief mention
Beverly Hills
Neighborhood · Beverly Hills · brief mention
Paparazzi still hang around, though celebrity-spotting is less of a thing than in the 90s.
Rodeo Drive
Shopping · Beverly Hills
Set aside time to pick a restaurant and dine; that's what most people come here to do.
Rodeo Collection
Shopping · Beverly Hills · brief mention
Bel Air
Neighborhood · Bel Air · brief mention
Griffith Observatory
Landmark · Griffith Park
Grounds, building and public telescopes are free; only the planetarium charges. Rideshare recommended as weekend parking is limited.
Hollywood Sign
Landmark · Hollywood Hills · brief mention
Hikes around the observatory lead toward the sign.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Museum · Miracle Mile
Old photos show oil derricks once covering the basin where Hollywood and Beverly Hills now stand.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Museum · Miracle Mile
Urban Light
Landmark · Miracle Mile · brief mention
Best photographed at night when the lights are on.
Miracle Mile
Neighborhood · Mid-Wilshire
Museums here cost around $25–30 per adult; book online ahead for deals.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Museum · Miracle Mile · brief mention
Petersen Automotive Museum
Museum · Miracle Mile
Tickets run $12–19 depending on time and age, with a $25 ticket for the self-guided vault.
Old Pasadena
Neighborhood · Pasadena
Rose Bowl Stadium
Landmark · Pasadena · brief mention
Broadway (Historic Core)
Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles
Bradbury Building
Historic site · Downtown Los Angeles
Tourists are welcome only on the ground floor.
Angels Flight
Historic site · Downtown Los Angeles
Stairs run alongside for those who prefer to walk.
Bunker Hill
Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles · brief mention
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA Grand Avenue)
Museum · Bunker Hill
Closed on Mondays, like most LA museums and sites.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Landmark · Downtown Los Angeles · brief mention
Avoid visiting the Grand Avenue area on a Monday when everything is closed.
Getty Center
Museum · Brentwood
Reserve a spot ahead due to visitor caps; a 4–5 minute tram goes up the hill.
Universal CityWalk
Shopping · Universal City
Walking around is free, giving a taste of Universal without a park ticket, though restaurants are pricey.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Activity · Universal City
Tickets are $154 per person, up $5 after the Nintendo area opened; Universal Florida is rated better.
NBC Sports Grill & Brew
Restaurant · Universal City
Recommended for the steak and potatoes with veggies.
Venice Beach
Neighborhood · Venice
The area has noticeably cleaned up; pasta carbonara and shawarma are sold right on the beach.
Muscle Beach Venice
Landmark · Venice · brief mention
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Museum · San Marino
Admission is $25 per person; the Desert Garden is the standout.
Autry Museum of the American West
Museum · Griffith Park · brief mention
