travelgrove

 
 
 

Los Angeles sights and landmarks guide


 

You are here:
Travel Guides > United States > California > Los Angeles > Sights

  • Rating
    70%
    City Rank
    96
  • History & Culture: rated for 73%
  • Night Life & Entertainment: rated for 87%
  • Family & Fun: rated for 87%
  • Outdoors Activities: rated for 60%
  • Food: rated for 93%
  • Sightseeing: rated for 67%
  • Shopping: rated for 65%
  • Public Transportation: rated for 23%
  • Must visit this place: rated for 90%
  • top rated citiesadd your own rating

Los Angeles has a variety of interesting places and sights to visit. Travelers can get to see the different facets of LA with each attraction. From shopping and dining venues to nature parks and popular sports locations, LA offers a wide array of vacation and weekend getaways that friends and families can surely enjoy. One couldn’t really get enough of LA in one day.

  All the Fun in LA 

The following are just few of the many famous attractions in LA. Fun is never spoilt and never stops when you’re in LA. There are many activities under the LA sun that makes every vacation truly a memorable experience.  

Disneyland still remains to be the most popular tourist attraction in LA for decades. A top on the list for every tourist who visits LA, it’s definitely a place of wonder and excitement for many. Still nothing beats the Disney magic experience.  

Universal Studios Hollywood is a sure hit among LA visitors. The theme park and studio tour is a crowd favorite for all ages. The movie in reality experience makes this tour thrilling and fun. If you want an LA experience that’s like no other, a tour to Universal is truly worth it.  

If you can’t get enough of showbiz, then a tour to Hollywood Boulevard is surely hard to miss. Catch the glimpse of famous celebrity names on the Walk of Fame and watch entertaining shows at the Mann’s Theatre. The streets of Hollywood Boulevard speak a truly entertaining charm. Another popular showbiz attraction is the Sunset Boulevard. Guests can go “star-spotting” along the Sunset Strip and the famous celebrity posh neighborhoods.

  For famous and stylish upscale shops, the Rodeo Drive sets the pace. This shopping area is home to many brand shops and unique fashion finds. There’s plenty of room for shopping sprees when you’re in this area.   A California getaway would never be complete without taking the time to go to its beaches.

LA has several hot beach spots such as the Venice Beach, the South Bay beach towns like Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and the Hermosa Beach. One can get to experience LA’s trends and culture at its best when you’re on these beaches. There are also street performers and tacky shops that are all too amusing.

 The Knott’s Berry Farm offers a fun-filled family getaway with its theme parks, shows and over 165 different rides. The thrilling rides all spells fun but is never a load on the budget. For a good family weekend, this is absolutely a place to visit.

Another famous theme park in the area is the Six Flags Magic Mountain. It’s an old-fashioned but exciting attraction with several heart-pounding and exhilarating roller coaster rides.  

California Science Center situated in Exposition Park near the downtown is an interesting and fascinating science museum that offers a unique learning experience for everyone. It hosts a wide variety of special exhibits that are both interactive and fun. There is also a science museum book and several gift shops in the area.  

 For baseball fans, a visit to the Dodger Stadium is a one in a lifetime experience. Home to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a tour along the field can be a sure treat. It also offers a great view over downtown Los Angeles, the Elysian hills, and the San Gabriel Mountains, so guests can also enjoy the views of LA.    


add Los Angeles to your favorites write a review about Los Angeles rate Los Angeles add a travel tip ask about Los Angeles email this Los Angeles article  


Search travel guides by destination:
 

 
 
 

 
 

Reviews about Los Angeles

write a review
 
Read our members' reviews about Los Angeles

No reviews have been added yet for this category. Be the first to add a new one.

Read our members' travel tips about Los Angeles
  • MadSuhOne day in L.A. >> added on December 15, 2008, by MadSuh
    Take about 30min to visit Hollywood, there is not much there, but it's worth 30min. The drive up towards the Hollywood sign, you can drive way up the hills between the residential area to get a good view over the city.
    Also, while in LA check out Redondo and Hermosa Beach, Santa Monica 3rd street for shopping, and venice Beach of course on the weekend. In terms of food, I recommend Lawry's for Prime Rib, Ruth Chris's for regular steak and Little Tokyo for some great Japanese food. There are also plenty of great Asian food places in East LA (Alhambra) as well as China Town, Little Tokyo, and Korea Town. make sure you visit LA with a friend, it's much more fun with a local.
 

 
 

Members who have been to Los Angeles

show all
 
See who has been to Los Angeles and ask them a question (membership required)

 


Community articles about Los Angeles

show all add article
 
What our community has to say about Los Angeles

Los Angeles & LA, by MadSuh
California Overview, by travelgrove-editor
PhocusWright Conference, by MadSuh
California - travel tips, by lindamura
Los Angeles - Sights, by mohds2
First stop at Los Angeles, by MadSuh
Los Angeles Again :), by MadSuh
USC Football, by MadSuh
WA! -- Great Sushi in Los Angeles, by dosi


Community galleries about Los Angeles

show all add gallery
 
Browse our members' Los Angeles galleries to get a better impression of the place

 

Show other destinations in California.
 

 
 
Cheap flights to Los Angeles
$333 OW
Us Airways flight
From:
Charlotte, NC (CLT) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
12/27/2009 
Return:
-
Airline: Us Airways    
jetcombo.com
Check price
$336 RT
Alaska Airlines flight
From:
Seattle, WA (SEA) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
11/26/2009 
Return:
11/29/2009
Airline: Alaska Airlines    
jetcombo.com
Check price
$336 OW
Us Airways flight
From:
Charlotte, NC (CLT) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
12/27/2009 
Return:
-
Airline: Us Airways    
cfares.com
Check price
$394 RT
Alaska Airlines flight
From:
Seattle, WA (SEA) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
11/26/2009 
Return:
11/29/2009
Airline: Alaska Airlines    
airfare.com
Check price
$454 RT
Us Airways flight
From:
Chicago, IL (ORD) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
11/26/2009 
Return:
11/29/2009
Airline: Us Airways    
jetcombo.com
Check price
$511 RT
Northwest Airlines flight
From:
Seattle, WA (SEA) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
11/26/2009 
Return:
11/29/2009
Airline: Northwest Airlines    
cfares.com
Check price
$538 RT
Northwest Airlines flight
From:
Chicago, IL (ORD) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
11/26/2009 
Return:
11/29/2009
Airline: Northwest Airlines    
cfares.com
Check price
$551 RT
Northwest Airlines flight
From:
Seattle, WA (SEA) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
11/25/2009 
Return:
11/29/2009
Airline: Northwest Airlines    
cfares.com
Check price
$570 RT
Alaska Airlines flight
From:
Seattle, WA (SEA) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
11/25/2009 
Return:
11/29/2009
Airline: Alaska Airlines    
airfare.com
Check price
$597 RT
Alaska Airlines flight
From:
Chicago, IL (ORD) 
To:
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 
Departure:
11/26/2009 
Return:
11/29/2009
Airline: Alaska Airlines    
airfare.com
Check price
 

 
 
the best travel deals provided by TravelZoo...
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Travelgrove Inc is not responsible for content on external Web sites. ©2004-2008 Travelgrove, Inc. All rights reserved.