Your Inside Guide to: Los Angeles

Activities and Tours

Star-gazing
Admit it or not, catching sight of a movie star is a bit of a thrill. Undoubtedly, L.A.'s got some of the best star-watching around, whether you board a tour bus or head out on your own. Both tour guides and star maps take you by the homes of such celebrities as Halle Berry, Jackie Chan, Courtney … Read More
Museums
Los Angeles boasts the country's largest collection of museums — more than 300 in L.A. County! — and some of the best. Among them, the grandiose Getty Center high atop Brentwood offers spectacular views, dazzling architecture and gardens, plus impressive collections of European paintings … Read More
Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles most famous image, the Hollywood Sign is situated on the town's tallest peak — Mount Lee — where it has overlooked the vibrant city since 1923. When first erected, the sign read "Hollywoodland" and served to sell real estate in Beachwood Canyon. In 1940 the popular though dil … Read More
Hop aboard at Union Station
Considered the nation's last great rail station, Los Angeles' Union Station has now been restored to its 1930s grandeur. The Mission-style landmark, built in 1939, still sees off passengers aboard Amtrak and Metrolink trains and the Metropolitan Transit Authority subway. The picturesque building h … Read More
Natural History
Natural history is another draw in L.A., where the La Brea Tar Pits have yielded more than three million plant and animal fossils. The Page Museum at the tar pits showcases these ancient treasures, some more than 40,000 years old. You can visit the viewing station for free, opt for a guided tour, … Read More
Walk the City
Step back in time along Olvera Street, L.A.'s oldest stretch of road (circa 1781). Once the city's center, the street is a showcase of historic buildings — 27 in all — and a Mexican market overflowing with foods and crafts. Stop in the adjacent El Pueblo Visitors' Center to learn more ab … Read More
Disneyland
Disneyland remains America's first and most famous theme park of its kind — the stuff of dreams for families for decades. Among the park's must-do rides are Indiana Jones Adventure, Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain. The Interactive Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster is newer crowd pleaser. Perenn … Read More
Picnic in the Park
Los Angeles lovely parks are the perfect place for a picnic. Summer picnics are a tradition before concerts in the famous Hollywood Bowl. Descanso Gardens provides a pretty backdrop for dining alfresco as well as the opportunity to walk off that meal along hiking trails that pass forests, streams, c … Read More
Behind the Scenes
Take a VIP tour of the back lots and soundstages at Warner Bros. studio, where you can get an up-close-and-personal look at motion picture memorabilia and special exhibits at the studio's museum. Paramount also offers fascinating behind-the-scenes tours of their properties. Learn how movies and TV … Read More
Universal Studios
One of the city's most famous and favorite attractions, Universal Studios Theme Park appeals to young and old alike. Tour the sets of shows like CSI and Crossing Jordan, visit new attractions showcasing The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and King Kong, and enjoy "virtual tour guides" like Today … Read More
Beaches
Sunny Southern California is known for its beaches. Check out the surfers — and fabulous homes, shops and restaurants — of Malibu (particularly popular are Surfrider and County Line beaches). Venice Beach is just as famous for its street performers — acrobats, jugglers, magicians an … Read More
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Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure - Who could visit sunny Southern California and not go to Disneyland? With a choice of Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure, a fun time is guaranteed whether you're aged five or 105!
Knott's Berry Farm® - At Knott’s Theme Park, experience six themed areas with world-class thrills and family fun! Climb aboard Silver Bullet sm, a suspended coaster that sends riders into a cobra roll, spiral, corkscrew and a 105-foot vertical loop!
The Grand Tour of Los Angeles - Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue, Sunset Strip... You've heard about them for years and now you can visit them! Stand on the Walk of Fame where Marilyn Monroe, Tom Hanks and hundreds of other celebrities have their stars in the sidewalk.
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Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament - North America's favorite dinner attraction, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament is an exciting evening of quality family entertainment based upon the glory of the Middle Ages.
Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket - At Universal Studios Hollywood there's a world of fun-filled adventures the whole family will love. Take the world-famous Studio Tour, experience thrills and spills on exciting themed rides, and join the Simpson family on an all-new hysterical adventure.
 
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