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Weekend Getaways to Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Modern myth has it that these days everyone in Los Angeles has written a screenplay, is writing a screenplay or is just visiting. For those in the latter category we offer a road map of ideas to help make a getaway to this ultra-hip, ultra-happening haven easy, fun and exciting. While L.A. will always be associated with movies and movie stars, it is also a culturally vibrant city that boasts a range of interesting attractions from prestigious art museums and galleries to fabulous theater, both well-known productions and smaller fringe shows. Art enthusiasts will be wowed by the extensive collections at the J. Paul Getty Center and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Visit the La Brea Tar Pits on Museum Row and then check out the trendy shops on Melrose Avenue. Families will not want to miss the Zoo or the action at Universal Studios Hollywood. Of course, no trip to L.A. would be complete without a stop at the Venice Beach Boardwalk or a visit to Mann's Chinese Theater and the Walk of Fame.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
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 gazingStar 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
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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 LAOnly 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
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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
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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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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
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Sofitel Los Angeles
Popularity index: #11 in Los Angeles
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Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Popularity index: #18 in Los Angeles
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Omni Los Angeles at California Plaza
Popularity index: #2 in Los Angeles
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Elan Hotel Modern
Popularity index: #3 in Los Angeles
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Hollywood Celebrity Hotel
Popularity index: #24 in Los Angeles
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Comfort Inn - Los Angeles / West Sunset Blvd.
Popularity index: #99 in Los Angeles
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