Location: Universal City Area
Top Things to do in Universal City Area
What to do and see in Universal City Area, California (CA): The Best Things to do
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.
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1. Universal Studios Hollywood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36,488 reviews
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family. Explore Universal Studios backlot on the legendary Studio Tour. Then face the action head on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. End your day with the energy and excitement of Universal CityWalk. All this and much more. Only at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.
Reviewed By Jazzyjeff041 - Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
We visited and stayed at Disneyland Anaheim at the Clarion, we used a private transport company from our hotel to Universal which costed us at the time $120 each way (the company was Newman’s and the driver friendly and the vehicle immaculate) well worth the money if you want to travel in style and stress free. We could not fault Universal in anyway, we only had one day at universal due to the traveling distance so we upgraded to the one free fastpass entrance to every ride, this is a must to get everything done in a day which we done comfortably, amazing park, amazing atmosphere, Harry Potter world is a magical place, and the tram tour takes you around the real Universal film production areas and sets from past movies like psycho, war of the worlds etc. Highly recommended.
2. King Kong 360 3-D
3. The Baked Potato
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By BorderlessTraveler - Jakarta, Indonesia
To visit LA's The Baked Potato is a pilgrimage for musician and music lover. This is where the best of the best LA musician play and let loose. This is the place where the musician expressed their love of music and hang with other musician. Don't expect them to play your favorite tunes (although they will do it) and expect a long-jam full of improvisation to really go outside the musician's comfort zone. This place only seat, maybe 80 people and a lot of standing room, but the place is always packed. The food is mainly Baked Potato (duhhh) with different topping and it is tasty. This place have certain "Aura" where everyone from the legendary 70's LA Wrecking Crew, 80's LA Session Master (Toto, Landau, Ritenour, Holdsworth, etc), rockstar (Eddie Van Halen, etc), Jazz great (Dave Grusin, Larry Carlton, etc) to the latest star such as Joe Bonamassa have played in this place. The sound is loud, but that's is what you want to hear. Because such a small space, you literally sitting or standing not 3 feet from the player and it is such a joy to see your star idol just playing their heart out. There are so many recording made in this small club and it will say "Live at Baked Potato". Simply put, The Baked Potato can be put in the same level as Whiskey A Go-Go, The Rainbow, Ronnie Scott (UK) where the wall have so much story to tell if they can talk.
4. iFLY Hollywood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 400 reviews
Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Hollywood. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime.
5. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Overall Ratings
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.
6. AMC Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By BT3rd - Datchet, United Kingdom
We went to see Birds of Prey at the IMAX screen. The foyer was quick and easy to get tickets. Remember to validate your parking then it only costs $5 to park not $28. The cinema was clean. Good concessions with a free popcorn refill. The seats in the screening room were very comfy with lots of leg room. It was a good film and we had a good time.
7. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By karife28 - Ensenada, Mexico
We had an early entrance to the park. It was our first ride of the day, no line in a day that later was really packed, so the overall experience was GREAT! My kid is 12 and she really like this ride (she is not a fan of roller coasters). I love it too.
8. Jurassic Park The Ride
9. Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 306addier
Ride this ride! It's fun and thrilling and there's some thrilling surprises along the way! Fun for teens and older kids!
10. Studio Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 404christiner404
The studio tour is part of universal studios and it takes about 45min you go around the film sets and back lots they have there an in depth look into how films are made well worth a look .
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