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Los Angeles travel guide · North America

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Los Angeles, the 'City of Angels,' is a sprawling metropolis on the Pacific Coast of Southern California, world-famous as the global capital of the entertainment industry. With a Mediterranean climate, iconic beaches, and a dazzling mix of cultures from across the globe, L.A. offers everything from Hollywood glamour to vibrant street food scenes and stunning mountain landscapes.

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Best time to visit Los Angeles

septemberoctobernovember

Fall is typically warm and dry with clear skies, avoiding the summer smog, the June Gloom marine layer along the coast, and the peak wildfire season. Temperatures are pleasant and crowds are smaller than in summer.

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What to see in Los Angeles

Griffith ObservatoryChillTrip
Must-see
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Griffith Observatory

An iconic Art Deco observatory perched on the slopes of Mount Hollywood offering sweeping panoramic views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign, as well as free public telescopes and planetarium shows.

FreeAbout 120 minculturehistorynature & outdoors

Address2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

4.7/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Friday12–10 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Hollywood Sign

The world-famous landmark sign sitting atop Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, visible from much of the Los Angeles basin and a symbol of the city's entertainment industry.

FreeAbout 90 minculturehistory
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical MonumentChillTrip
Must-see
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El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument

The historic birthplace of Los Angeles, featuring Olvera Street, the city's oldest street, with colorful Mexican market stalls, historic adobe buildings, and cultural festivals.

FreeAbout 90 minculturehistoryshopping

Address125 Paseo de la Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

4.5/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Friday8 am–10 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Venice Beach Boardwalk

A legendary oceanfront promenade famous for its eclectic street performers, outdoor gym (Muscle Beach), skate park, and bohemian atmosphere that defines California beach culture.

FreeAbout 120 minculturenature & outdoorsrelaxation
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The Getty Center

A world-class art museum perched on a hilltop in Brentwood featuring an impressive collection of European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, along with stunning architecture and gardens with panoramic city views.

FreeAbout 180 minculturehistory
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

The largest art museum in the western United States, housing over 150,000 works spanning 6,000 years of history, and home to the iconic 'Urban Light' lamp post installation.

Paid entryAbout 180 minculturehistory
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Universal Studios Hollywood

A major film studio and theme park offering behind-the-scenes studio tours, thrilling rides based on blockbuster films, and live entertainment shows.

Paid entryAbout 480 mincultureadventure
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Santa Monica Pier

An iconic pier stretching over the Pacific Ocean featuring Pacific Park amusement rides, an aquarium, restaurants, and the official western terminus of Route 66.

FreeAbout 120 minculturerelaxationadventure
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Must-see
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Hollywood Walk of Fame

A 15-block stretch of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street embedded with over 2,700 brass stars honoring celebrities from the entertainment industry.

FreeAbout 60 minculturehistory

AddressHollywood Boulevard, Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States

4/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • FridayOpen 24 hours

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Where to eat in Los Angeles

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Grand Central Market

A historic downtown food hall operating since 1917, offering a diverse array of vendors serving everything from Mexican street food and ramen to craft coffee and artisan sandwiches.

Price $Must tryEgg slut sandwich

Address317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States

4.5/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Friday8 am–9 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Things to do in Los Angeles

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

tourPaid entryAbout 180 min

A behind-the-scenes tour of the working Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank, offering access to iconic sets, props, costumes, and soundstages from beloved TV shows and films.

Paramount Pictures Studio Tour

tourPaid entryAbout 150 min

A guided walking and golf cart tour of the historic Paramount Pictures studio lot in Hollywood, the only major film studio still located in Hollywood proper.

Dodger Stadium

otherPaid entryAbout 210 min

Catch a Los Angeles Dodgers MLB baseball game at the iconic Dodger Stadium in Chavez Ravine, one of the most beloved ballparks in America with stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Malibu Surf Shack

sportPaid entryAbout 120 min

A surf school and rental shop in Malibu offering surfing lessons for all skill levels along one of California's most iconic stretches of coastline.

TCL Chinese Theatre

otherPaid entryAbout 60 min

The legendary Hollywood movie palace famous for its forecourt of celebrity handprints and footprints in cement, and still operating as a first-run cinema with premium large-format screens.

Hollywood Bowl

showPaid entryAbout 180 min

An iconic outdoor amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills hosting world-class concerts, the LA Philharmonic summer season, and spectacular Fourth of July fireworks shows under the stars.

Griffith Park

hikeFreeAbout 180 min

One of the largest urban parks in North America, offering over 50 miles of hiking and equestrian trails through the Santa Monica Mountains with access to the Griffith Observatory and the Los Angeles Zoo.

The Comedy Store

showPaid entryAbout 120 min

A legendary Sunset Strip comedy club that has launched the careers of countless stand-up comedians since 1972, offering nightly shows across multiple rooms.

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Where to go near Los Angeles

San Diego

Train 2h45Bus 3hCar 2h

California's second-largest city, known for its world-famous zoo, beautiful beaches, historic Old Town, and vibrant Gaslamp Quarter nightlife district.

Santa Barbara

Train 2h30Bus 2h30Car 1h30

The 'American Riviera,' a charming coastal city with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, excellent wine country, pristine beaches, and a relaxed upscale atmosphere.

Palm Springs

Bus 2h30Car 2h

A desert resort city in the Coachella Valley famous for its mid-century modern architecture, hot springs spas, golf courses, and vibrant arts scene.

Las Vegas

Bus 5hCar 4h

The entertainment capital of the world, offering world-class casinos, shows, restaurants, and nightlife in the Nevada desert.

Anaheim

Train 45minBus 1hCar 45min

Home to Disneyland Resort, the original Disney theme park, as well as Knott's Berry Farm and Angel Stadium, making it a top family destination.

Pasadena

Train 30minBus 45minCar 30min

A charming city east of Los Angeles known for the Rose Bowl stadium, the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, the Huntington Library and Gardens, and the historic Old Town shopping district.

Long Beach

Train 45minBus 1hCar 30min

A diverse port city south of Los Angeles home to the Queen Mary ocean liner, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and a vibrant arts and dining scene.

San Francisco

Train 9hBus 8hCar 6h

Northern California's iconic city, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars, and its vibrant neighborhoods, reachable by the scenic Coast Starlight train.

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