L.A. Live is the hub for nightlife entertainment in downtown L.A. and a popular tourist attraction as well. Nokia Plaza is open all day and is near sightseeing destinations like The Grammy Museum and Staples Center. At night you can attend a show at the Nokia Theatre, dance at The Conga Room or bowl a […]
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Guided Tours of Los Angeles
The best way to do the most sightseeing in Los Angeles is to take a guided tour. You will get an overview of the tourist attractions and let someone else do all the driving! Many tours start from Hollywood Boulevard, and some tour providers will pick you up at hotels in downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly […]
Palisades Park in Santa Monica
When the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Monica Bay is filled with orange and gold rays of light, the mountains become shadows against the sky, and the Pier is illuminated by the Ferris Wheel and souvenir shops. The best place to view this is from Palisades Park, which is walking distance from […]
The Grove and Farmers Market
The Grove is an outdoor shopping mall that features boutique shops and high-end department stores. It’s next to Farmers Market so it is a popular tourist destination. For those are not in the mood for shopping, there are plenty of other attractions like free entertainment and a free trolley that connects Farmers Market with The […]
Metro Red Line Train
Twenty years ago you really needed a car to visit the attractions in Los Angeles. Since then, the system of subway trains, rail cars and buses has grown considerably. That’s good news for visitors because now you can take the Red Line train to popular tourist destinations like Hollywood, Universal Studios and downtown L.A. For […]
Third Street Promenade
The Third Street Promenade is a section of roadway in Santa Monica where only pedestrians are allowed. The portion on Third Street between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard is bustling with activity from visitors, street performers and vendors. The Promenade is adjacent to Santa Monica Place Mall, and is lined with stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, […]
Grand Park in Downtown L.A.
Grand Park in downtown L.A. spans the distance between City Hall and the Music Center. The park offers several points of interest, places to relax, a coffee shop and L.A.’s famous gourmet lunch trucks on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Grand Park is where you can get great pictures of City Hall, in the afternoon sunshine, […]
Universal Studios
Universal Studios needs to be at the top of your list of must see attractions in Los Angeles. The world famous theme park offers an entire day of fun, including the legendary Studio Tour, stunt shows, photo opportunities, plus a variety of rides and attractions. And don’t forget to take a picture of the globe […]
Performing Arts Center (PACLA) Free Tours
The Performing Arts Center in downtown Los Angeles offers free public tours of Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Music Center. The tours are available almost every day, but availability is limited. Go to MusicCenter.org to see the schedule. To get there, go to the Grand Lobby of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown […]
City Hall Observation Deck
City Hall in downtown L.A. has been made famous in countless TV shows and films. On week days you can visit City Hall and take an elevator to the Observation Deck on the twenty sixth floor to enjoy a spectacular view of attractions in downtown Los Angeles including Olvera Street, Union Station and Disney Hall. […]