TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Star gazing |
|  | Universal Studios Hollywood: In addition to the famous "backlot" tour of old film sets, this attraction offers several movie-themed rides. Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles, California Phone: 800 864 8377 Admission fee |  |
|  | Grauman's Chinese Theatre: Walk in the steps of the Tinseltown's stars: visit the theater's famous forecourt and gaze down at the stars' footprints, handprints and autographs immortalized in cement. Address: 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California Phone: 323-464-8111 Free |  |
Museums |
|  | J. Paul Getty Center: You'll need more than a day, or even two, to cover this spectacular museum whose impressive collection includes works by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Cezanne. The six buildings - designed to blend nature and culture - are a spectacular sight themselves, perched atop a mountain ridge, housing a central garden and offering stunning views of the LA landscape. Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, California Phone: 310-440-7300 Admission fee |  |
|  | Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Over 100,000 works from all over the world are housed at LA's most popular museum, which has one of the largest collections of art in the U.S. Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" and a specially designed pavilion for Japanese art are only a sampling of the treasures inside this comprehensive and far-from-stuffy premier art museum. Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California Phone: 323-857-6000 Admission fee |  |
|  | Petersen Automotive Museum: Named for Robert Peterson, publisher of Hot Rod and Motor Trend magazines, this salute to the car industry takes you back through history and into the future with over 200 innovative, and sometimes interactive, exhibits of cars and motorcycles that enthrall not only car aficionados, but also children and adults alike. Address: 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California Phone: 323-930-2277 Admission fee |  |
Only in LA |
|  | Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits: Fossils of prehistoric animals that became entrapped in sticky tar pits are on display at one of the world's most extraordinary Ice Age fossil collections, which contains the remains of mammoths, saber-toothed cats and other animals. Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California Phone: 323 934 7243 Admission fee |  |
|  | Venice Beach Boardwalk: Anything and everything on this famous concrete strip - from hippies to skateboarders, you will see it all here. Address: Los Angeles, California Phone: 888 LA-PARKS Free |  |
|  | Watts Towers: A unique folk-art masterpiece, this 99-foot-tall group of steel towers is decorated with scrap metal, bed frames, bottles, ceramic tiles, and thousands of seashells. One of LA's famous local landmarks, the towers were created by a construction worker who toiled over them in his spare time for 30 years until their completion in 1954. Address: 1765 East 107th St, Los Angeles, California Phone: 213 847 4646 Admission fee |  |
Shop 'til you drop |
|  | Farmers Market: Started by growers during the Depression era, this popular spot features foods from around the world, entertainment and hundreds of booths with fresh meat, fish, fruit and candies. The huge crowds that flock here in the summer only add to the fun atmosphere. Address: 6333 W 3rd St at Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, California Phone: 323-933-9211 Free |  |
|  | Melrose Avenue: This funky, eclectic, unique, trend-setting neighborhood includes shops, restaurants and galleries. Address: Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, California Phone: 323-469-8311 Free |  |
Restaurants |
|  | A.O.C.: Tapas dishes are served in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The wine bar is a true delight, with over 50 selections served by the glass. Address: 8022 W Third St, Los Angeles, California Phone: (323) 653-6359 |  |
|  | Pink's Hot Dogs: This legendary hangout has been serving hot dogs to celebrities and locals for years. You never know who you'll meet in the parking lot, and the dogs taste great too! Address: 709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, California Phone: (323) 931-4223 |  |
|  | Spago Beverly Hills: Wolfgang Puck's famous restaurant still packs them in with an eclectic menu and decadent desserts. If you can't get a dinner reservation try lunch which is a bit more affordable. Address: 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, California Phone: (310) 385-0880 |  |
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