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Things to Do: Outdoor Sports & Nature

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Spectacular museum boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its six buildings and gardens.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Art gallery; Art museum; Museum; Lookout; Garden; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Museum featuring artifacts from the La Brea tar pits.

Attraction type: Geological formation; Historic site; Natural history museum; History museum; Science museum; Other; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Check out these videos of different characters on the boardwalk, they totally capture the spirit of the place: Venice the Menace: Boardwalkin' 

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Scenic/historic walking area; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Universal Studios is located in the heart of Hollywood. Get a tour of the famous studios and go on all of the amazing rides. A great park for the whole family and enjoyable no matter what your age...

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Town center/square/plaza; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Hollywood Walk of Fame--Hollywood Boulevard A  tribute to over 2000 artists who have made significant contributions to  film, radio, television,  theatre and the recording industries. The first star...

Attraction type: Street; Landmark/point of interest; Scenic/historic walking area; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Comprising over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park one of the largest urban parks in the world and is home to a number of wonferful  attractions.  Also, if you're from out of state, it may be your only chance

Attraction type: Park; Urban park; Theater; Observatory/planetarium; History museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

The historic Angels Flight Railway (no apostrophe in "Angels") opened in Downtown Los Angeles in 1901. It operated for 68 years, with the fare increasing from one cent to a nickel. After much of the...

Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles
Attraction type: Bar/club; Beach; Other; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Note that the Farmer's Market area is really two things, the original Farmer's Market,  which is an outdoor eating and shopping area begun by farmers during the depression, and The Grove which is an...

Attraction type: Flea/street market; Shop; Neighborhood; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles
Attraction type: Park; Lookout; Lighthouse
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles
Attraction type: State park; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles
Attraction type: Forest; National park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

This museum takes visitors on a tour of film and TV productions as well as visits to sets of such famous series as "Cheers" and "Star Trek."

Attraction type: History museum; Scenic/historic walking area; Specialty shop; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #49 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

History on Venice Beach, California can be found on here. It is a very interesting read!  

Attraction type: Beach; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #54 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Although just outside of the downtown area, this bucolic park has a series of running and biking trails that make it a peaceful escape from city life.

Attraction type: Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #57 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

First Los Angeles train depot.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Scenic railroad; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #66 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

Private country club that is home to the Nissan Open golf tournament.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #79 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles
Attraction type: Park; Garden
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #85 of 470 attractions in Los Angeles

This beautiful state park spans 9,000 acres of varied terrain.

Attraction type: State park
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