Los Angeles Highlights and Nearby Gems
Nearby
This bridge overlooks the Rose Bowl and was featured in the movie La La Land with Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone
Colorado Street Bridge
504 W Colorado BlvdGreat architectural home by Greene & Greene. Also Doc Brown’s house from Back to The Future.
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlGreat architectural home by Greene & Greene. Also Doc Brown’s house from Back to The Future.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe Rose Bowl is home to the famous stadium, as well as a host of other attractions.
There’s the aquatic center, featuring Olympic outdoor pools, Kidspace Museum, an outdoor adventure museum for children, Brookside Golf Course and the Rosebowl Loop. The Loop is a 5K pathway around the stadium and bottom half of the golf course. It’s heavily trafficked day & night by local runner, walkers, dog-walkers and cyclists.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrThe Rose Bowl is home to the famous stadium, as well as a host of other attractions.
There’s the aquatic center, featuring Olympic outdoor pools, Kidspace Museum, an outdoor adventure museum for children, Brookside Golf Course and the Rosebowl Loop. The Loop is a 5K pathway around the stadium and bottom half of the golf course. It’s heavily trafficked day & night by local runner, walkers, dog-walkers and cyclists.
Angel’s Flight is a short funicular railway in Downtown LA that has been featured in Michael Connelly’s books and the TV series Bosch, the recent HBO Perry Mason series m, La La Land and many other movies! It costs $1 each way to use the Railway. Pop across the road to Grand Central Market to choose from a vast array of international cuisines at the open plan food court.
91 locals recommend
Angels Flight Railway
351 S Grand AveAngel’s Flight is a short funicular railway in Downtown LA that has been featured in Michael Connelly’s books and the TV series Bosch, the recent HBO Perry Mason series m, La La Land and many other movies! It costs $1 each way to use the Railway. Pop across the road to Grand Central Market to choose from a vast array of international cuisines at the open plan food court.
Incredible architecture from Frank Gehry is the highlight of a visit to Downtown LA! Climb up hidden stair to see views from the different levels.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveIncredible architecture from Frank Gehry is the highlight of a visit to Downtown LA! Climb up hidden stair to see views from the different levels.
The Broad
221 S Grand AveAstonishing famous, modern works of art live here!
Based around the Staples Center, this outdoor shopping, eating & entertainment area is bustling every night!
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdBased around the Staples Center, this outdoor shopping, eating & entertainment area is bustling every night!
bradbury building
304 South BroadwayArchitecture fans will love this hidden gem!
Incredible grounds, rose gardens to die for, the library, art and museum here are worth a full day visit. The shop is also amazing!!
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdIncredible grounds, rose gardens to die for, the library, art and museum here are worth a full day visit. The shop is also amazing!!
Home to the largest collection of Degas sculptures and paintings, this museum is absolutely gorgeous and so close!
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdHome to the largest collection of Degas sculptures and paintings, this museum is absolutely gorgeous and so close!
Sightseeing
Featured in countless movies, but most memorably in Pretty Woman, Rodeo Drive has high end shopping.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveFeatured in countless movies, but most memorably in Pretty Woman, Rodeo Drive has high end shopping.
Home to the bowling alley from There Will Be Blood, Greystone Mansion is in the Hollywood Hills and worth a visit for the lovely grounds and views.
96 locals recommend
Greystone Mansion and Park
905 Loma Vista DrHome to the bowling alley from There Will Be Blood, Greystone Mansion is in the Hollywood Hills and worth a visit for the lovely grounds and views.
For a hike up to the Hollywood sign it’s important to start early to beat the heat!
Park at Canyon Drive for a six mile hike. https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/mount-lee-hollywood-sign-hike-cahuenga-peak-griffith-park/
15 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign Trail
For a hike up to the Hollywood sign it’s important to start early to beat the heat!
Park at Canyon Drive for a six mile hike. https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/mount-lee-hollywood-sign-hike-cahuenga-peak-griffith-park/
Hollywood & Highland mall at the Dolby Theater (where the Oscars are held annually) is the best place to park for a trip to see Hollywood Boulevard, the stars on the sidewalk, the Chinese Theater (featuring the hand and footprints in the cement, historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (where the first Oscars was held). Get your parking validated inside the mall to reduce parking fee significantly!
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdHollywood & Highland mall at the Dolby Theater (where the Oscars are held annually) is the best place to park for a trip to see Hollywood Boulevard, the stars on the sidewalk, the Chinese Theater (featuring the hand and footprints in the cement, historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (where the first Oscars was held). Get your parking validated inside the mall to reduce parking fee significantly!
A tourist hotspot! Visit the Third Street Promenade for food and shopping and then head to the pier and beach!
513 locals recommend
Santa Monica
A tourist hotspot! Visit the Third Street Promenade for food and shopping and then head to the pier and beach!
Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayLegendary beach community!
Drive along PCH and stop for food with an ocean view. Best beaches include Zuma (flat sandy beach with volleyball) and El Matador (cliffs and secluded coves).
580 locals recommend
Malibu
Drive along PCH and stop for food with an ocean view. Best beaches include Zuma (flat sandy beach with volleyball) and El Matador (cliffs and secluded coves).
Sprawling art museum on Miracle Mile. Next-door to the La Brea Tar Pits museum and across from Petersen Car Museum.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdSprawling art museum on Miracle Mile. Next-door to the La Brea Tar Pits museum and across from Petersen Car Museum.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdWeird tar pits in the middle of the city.
Strip of Melrose with murals, independents shops, pop up boutiques, high-end designers and restaurants.
43 locals recommend
Melrose
Strip of Melrose with murals, independents shops, pop up boutiques, high-end designers and restaurants.
Full day trip! Vast museum elevated above the city with 360 degree views.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFull day trip! Vast museum elevated above the city with 360 degree views.
Popular outdoor shopping mall with Farmer’s Market next door. Worth a visit at Christmas for the atmosphere and decorations.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrPopular outdoor shopping mall with Farmer’s Market next door. Worth a visit at Christmas for the atmosphere and decorations.
You’ll need a full day, a water bottle and comfortable shoes for this amazing theme park. Harry Potter and more live here! Fun shopping and dining in the CityWalk area outside the park’s main gates.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaYou’ll need a full day, a water bottle and comfortable shoes for this amazing theme park. Harry Potter and more live here! Fun shopping and dining in the CityWalk area outside the park’s main gates.
The original! Atmospheric theme park with historic elements. California Adventure next door also has adult dining and modern rides. Shop at Downtown Disney without entering the park - just park with everyone else & get on the shuttle.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThe original! Atmospheric theme park with historic elements. California Adventure next door also has adult dining and modern rides. Shop at Downtown Disney without entering the park - just park with everyone else & get on the shuttle.