Location: Los Angeles
Top Things to do in Los Angeles
What to do and see in Los Angeles, California (CA): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA’s white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.
Restaurants in Los Angeles
1. Stahl House
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
All tours are by RESERVATION ONLY. You can make a reservation on our website. Stahl House Tour Tickets can ONLY be purchased on our website. No other website or app has been given permission to sell our tour tickets. Thank you.
Reviewed By CrazyforNawlins - Las Vegas, United States
Visiting the Stahl House was definitely a bucket list moment. It's a sight to behold and marvel at the architectural engineering, beauty of the vistas and the City of Angels laid out before you.
2. Union Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,826 reviews
Los Angeles Union Station is the main railroad station in Los Angeles, California, and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western US. Union Station is a major transportation hub for Southern California, serving almost 110,000 passengers a day. The station is the hub of the Amtrak's California regional routes, Amtrak's long distance trains, Metrolink commuter trains, several Metro Rail subway and light rail lines, buses and coach services. History: Established in 1939. Built in 1939, Union Station combines Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mission Revival and Streamline Moderne styles. The architecture team included John and Donald Parkinson who also designed Los Angeles City Hall and other city landmarks. Originally intended as a transcontinental terminus station for the Union Pacific, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railways, the station was a major hub for troop movement during World War II. The station's historic 161,000 square foot terminal was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and the station was restored in 1992. Beginning in the 1970s, growing use of Amtrak and expansion of local and regional rail revitalized the station as a major transportation hub of Southern California. Metro acquired the station in 2011, managing the property that currently serves as a transportation hub for Metro, Metrolink, Amtrak and other transportation services as well an urban mixed-use development site.
Reviewed By ShermanOaks2019 - Los Angeles, United States
Enjoy beautiful architecture - great dining in the station or less than a block away famous Philippes French Dip Sandwich - or great Mexican Food at Olvera Street. If you have time take a quick trip to Santa Monica or to Hollywood & Vine and dine at Musso & Franks, or Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel by the pool.
3. Hollyhock House
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
HOLLYHOCK HOUSE was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles commission and an ode to California – its freedom and natural beauty. Built between 1919 and 1921 for Aline Barnsdall, the house introduced young architects Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra to Los Angeles. It is a harbinger of California Modernism, which came to include celebrated homes by all three visionaries that continue to impact the direction of residential design. Today, Hollyhock House is owned by the City of Los Angeles and operated by the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Reviewed By Geoffrey1969 - St. Catharines, Canada
This was a great way to spend 2 hours. We did the outdoor tour and then visited the indoors which is staffed by four docents who are all eager to share their knowledge of the house. If you're a fan of Wright's buildings, this is a necessary visit. This house has the best fireplace in any Wright house that I've ever seen.
4. Walt Disney Concert Hall
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4.5 based on 3,038 reviews
Home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this concert hall is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated in the world.
Reviewed By dcm_boticelli - Orlando, United States
LA Phil under Gustavo Dudamel is one of the greatest orchestras of the world and Disney Hall is an ideal place for their magical performances.
5. Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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4.5 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By elizabethlascheid - Marina del Rey, United States
Abbott Kinney is a lovely Street in Venice that spans about 1.5 MI. Parking is not easy but you will find a spot, but mind the meters. On the weekends it can be especially crowded, especially during the summer. It is just as pretty in the winter and I suggest you go then. There's a lot to do and a lot of walking on Abbot Kinney. Now, if you are looking for discount shopping or Cheap Eats go somewhere else. The street is filled with boutiques, art galleries, fine dining restaurants and expensive coffee and tea. Despite the cost it is great fun and if you want something unique you might very well find it. The area is relatively safe and there are few bars which are quite nice. Back to parking: do not go behind the street and find places to park inside the residential area you may find your car stolen when you get back. Stay right on or near Abbot Kinney and you will be fine. The place has gentrified over the years. It used to have little bars, tiny shops and even a few houses, that is no longer the case. But, as locals we have made the best of it and we have learned to love it. You will too
6. Korean Bell of Friendship
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
A huge bell given to the US as a bi-centennial gift and as a commemoration of veterans of the Korean War
Reviewed By catmanlarry - San Pedro de Ycuamandiyu, Paraguay
Wonderful gift from the people of South Korea for our bicentennial celebration. Great grassy park for kite flying, baketball, picnics,and SUNSET watching with about 250° of Pacific Ocean views.
7. Hollywood Bowl Overlook
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4.5 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelLong1963 - Colorado Springs, United States
Many people don't know this but the Hollywood Bowl is FREE including the 2 level museum located there. They even offer FREE tours of the Hollywood Bowl for groups of 10 or more. They do close it at times according to the concerts/shows they have going on so you should check their web site of call them to ensure that's it's open during the time of your visit. It's definitely a neat place to visit and so many entertainers have performed there including the Beatles. The views of this historic entertainment center are beautiful. It's located right off the 101 & Highland exit but I didn't notice a lot of parking available at the venue. My visit was before the virus that essentially closed the Los Angeles area so I don't know what it may be like under current restrictions or even if it's open to the public for free touring. If you're in the Hollywood area I definitely would recommend taking the time to checkout the historic Hollywood Bowl. There are a lot of steps so if you have problems with stairs or walking then this attraction could be more challenging even though I imagine they have elevators or ramps for wheelchairs.
8. Los Angeles National Cemetery
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By RobertL873 - Los Angeles, United States
Yesterday (Saturday), thousands of scouts and their families placed American Flags at every grave site. This morning, I participated in a wonderful tribute to honor the military women and men who gave their last full measure of devotion for this country. Following a brief ceremony, hundreds of attendees spread out to every corner of the Cemetery, where they placed one red and one white carnation at every grave site. It was a very moving experience and I think I wlll do it again next year.
9. Mosaic Tile House
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
10. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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4.5 based on 1,539 reviews
Reviewed By BrianJ459 - Adelaide, Australia
When you go to Universal Studios make sure you visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter this will take you awhile as there is so much to see & do from wonderful rides to shops & amusements also there is a great restaurant in here as well.
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