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Attractions In Los AngelesTop Los Angeles Tourist Attractions !There are lots of Los Angeles tourist attracions to choose from, such as theme parks, museums, historical landmarks and popular gathering spots such as Venice Beach and the Grove shopping mall at Fairfax and Third Street, Los Angeles. Here is a list of the top attractions in downtown Los Angeles and attractions in the Los Angeles county. If you are traveling with kids, you would want to take them to the Disneyland and the Universal Studios attractions in Los Angeles. Teenagers love to hang out in Hollywood and Venice Beach. When you are visiting Southern California and Los Angeles without kids or teenagers, I recommend the Grove outdoor shopping mall( my favorite) and the Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive shopping street in Los Angeles. To get around LA easily, you might need this Streetwise Los Angeles Laminated City Street Map Here are some of the things you'll find on this web page. I think you will be pleased with this selection of attractions in Los Angeles.
 Los Angeles Major AttractionsBelow is a list of all major attractions in the Los Angeles area. These are must see sightseeing highlights on your LA vacation. DOWNTOWN LA: downtown LA is the commercial and cultural core since Los Angeles was a mere pueblo. You will instantly recognize downtown by its cluster of skyscrapers. There are seven districts here, all great attractions in Los Angeles. Some are historic. HOLLYWOOD: moviestars, glamour, palm tree-lined streets, and excitement in the air. If downtown Los Angeles is the city's historic center, Hollywood is its heart. Hollywood is most likely where your kids wil have the most fun in Los Angeles, so spend a couple of days and see all the attractions here. BEVERLY HILLS: the major appeal as a visitor, will be strolling up and down Rodeo Drive, a scaled down version of New York's Fifth Avenue, with palm trees. It's fun to window shop and browse the most exclusive boutiques in Los Angeles. There are also many fine Beverly Hills Restaurants to have lunch or dine in.  The Santa Monica Pier And Ferris Wheel
SANTA MONICA PIER: this is the oldest pleasure pier on the West Coast, and one of the most visited attractions in Los Angeles. It opened in 1909. This most popular pier in the Los Angeles area, features an Aquarium, the historic Hippodrome, and an handcrafted carousel from 1922, restaurants, amusement games, shops, a ferris wheel, and a fresh fish market, as well as year-round entertainment. VENICE BEACH: this is a Los Angeles attraction where anything goes. The oceanfront walk in Venice where street performers, from jugglers and mimes to musicians and comedians provide a sort of carneval atmosphere. The beach is great, but people come here mostly to watch the on-going circus. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: Universal is the Los Angeles theme park/movie studio attraction to see. Be sure to ask for special values, such as the "All You Can Eat Pass". There are 3 recent additions based on blockbuster TV series, and artifacts with special effects displays from the latest to the earliest films from the Universal Pictures Film Library. DISNEYLAND: this is the original Los Angeles Disneyland since 1955. Begin your entrance at Main Street USA, a composite of America in the 1900s. The park has more than 60 major attractions, 50 shops and 30 restaurants, divided among eight themed lands. 1313 Harbor Blvd, off I-5 freeway and Disneyland Drive and Disney Way exits. Phone: (714)781-4565. MALIBU BEACH: here you'll find the most beautiful coastline and pristine beaches in Los Angeles. The residents are very rich, many are movie stars. It's celebrity central since the 1930s. Among the celebs who call Malibu home includes Tom Hanks, Richard Gere and Whoopi Goldberg. Malibu is one of the popular attractions in Los Angeles.  The Grove Shopping Center
THE GROVE: located next to the Farmers Market, this fabulous open air mall has over 100 fine retail establishments, outdoor cafes, and 14 luxury movie theaters. The Grove is one of LA's most happening places to see and be seen. We love the "dancing fountain" accompanied by music. One of the best shopping attractions in Los Angeles. FARMERS MARKET: it's the original since 1934, and still owned and operated by the Gilmore family. Over seventy leased stalls of grocers, restaurants, produce stands and retail shops. It's the Westside's answer to downtown's Grand Central Market. 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles. Phone: (323)933-9211. LOS ANGELES DAY TRIPS: Information about some of our most favorite day trips from Los Angeles, that we know you'll enjoy also. These special places and attractions in Los Angeles will make your visit to LA and Southern California extra nice and you'll see things that most people wouldn't know about.  Panoramic View of the Los Angeles Coastline and Beaches
THE BEACHES: A list of all the beaches in Los Angeles County. Some are our favorite beaches, and some are surfing beaches. We think the beaches are one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. MUSEUMS: There is a huge selection of museums in LA. Here are the best and most see-worthy museums. There is also an area called Museum Row along Wilshire Blvd running east from Fairfax Ave. Here you'll find the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Craft and Folk Art Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum and the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. THINGS TO DO: Fun things to do in LA. Explore the city like the locals do. Here is a list of our favorite places to hang out, on our days off. LA SHOPPING: Shopping is a popular pastime in LA. From chi-chi shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to the Grove Center, LA is a slice of heaven for all of you who like to shop. Here is the best of the best of LA shopping places. MAJOR MALLS: A list of all the major shopping malls and big department stores that anchor them, in the LA area. The Grove and the Hollywood & Highland Center are the two newest malls within the city and they are wildly successful.  Chinatown Los Angeles
CHINATOWN: The main attractions are are avariety of Chinese restaurants, serving authentic Chinese food, the most popular are the dim sum parlors, which serve these delicacies from rolling steam carts. Authentic markets with colorful offerings sell traditional medicines, clothing art and antiques. It's a great place. OLVERA STREET: It's the city's birthplace, and is now a colorful Mexican mercado since 1930, lined with gift shops and puestos (stalls), selling handcrafted pottery, pinatas, hand-woven clothing. We love the authentic Mexican sidewalk cafes serving tacos and tortas and other dishes. We love this street! ATTRACTIONS DOWNTOWN: There are a lot of fun things to do downtown. Great restaurants and art galleries to explore, museums galore, a fabulous concert hall and so much more. RESTAURANTS: The LA restaurants reflect the diversity of the many communities here. Mexican food is a staple, as is Asian cooking. The italian cuisine is still the most popular, however the fusion cooking is really where it is today.  The Gorilla Exhibit At The Zoo
LOS ANGELES ZOO: One of the ten largest zoos in the United States, it's listed as one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. The compound is divided into five geographical areas, according to the animals native habitat. The zoo is located inside the Griffith Park Los Feliz area. TOP TEN LA SIGHTS: This top ten travel guide to Los Angeles gives you the most visited and must see places, and also the most popular highlights and sights for tourists visiting LA and Southern California. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS: The LA area has a wondeful schedule of festivals and special events throughout the year. This is a list of some of the major festivities, each one is detailed in related destination pages. NIGHT CLUBS: LA becomes the city of fun at night. The Los Angeles club scene is lively with big names showcased in the LA's top clubs. Even the small clubs have excellent entertainment. This is the entertainment capital of the world, so the talent pool is never ending. The night is yours.  Griffith Park Observatory
GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY: Griffith Park Observatory is one of the major attractions in Los Angeles with almost 2 million visitors per year. The stunning Art Deco building was built in 1935. I have taken all my visitors to the observatory. It is one of my favorite Southern California destinations. GRIFFITH PARK: With over 4,000 acres it's the largest municipal park in the United States. It is named after a wealthy mining speculator, who donated the land to the city in 1896 for public recreation. It's home to the LA Zoo, the Observatory and the famous Hollywood sign. LA HOTELS A selection of the best luxury and mid-priced hotel in Los Angeles. Some are downtown, others are in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and the Westside. CHEAP LA HOTELS: The best budget hotels that travelers really like. Some cheap hotels can be right down seedy, but these affordable hotels have the best hotel reviews. You can't beat that! LOS ANGELES TOURS: Information about the best guided tour companies in Los Angeles for tourists and visitors to Los Angeles Southern California. Return from Attractions In Los Angeles to Destination Southern California Home Page |
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