Los Angeles is the home of glitz and glamour. It’s a huge city with many exciting and interesting neighborhoods, plus it has incredible beaches to indulge in the sun, sea, and sand. The ‘city of angels’ can be a party town, a relaxation paradise, a cultural haven or place to blur the line between reality and cinema. Regardless of your travel goals, these are the 15 things you need to do to encompass all that Los Angeles has to offer.

Have your Mind Blown at Griffith Park & Observatory

Griffith Park is where you will find some of the best views in Los Angeles. At the top of the park is the Griffith Observatory.

Great for anyone interested in the sky and universe. Spend the afternoon walking through the park and looking out over Hollywood, then look through telescopes, listen to live shows and check out the exhibitions in the planetarium.

Find Your Favourite Celebrity on The Hollywood Walk of Fame

One of the most touristy attractions available in LA is the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it stretches over more than 15 blocks along Hollywood Boulevard. Find your favorite actors, musicians and artists have your photo with their personalized star, which they have touched.

Visit Santa Monica Pier, Boardwalk, and Beach

This beachfront area in West Los Angeles is a great place to spend the day. Santa Monica has a wonderful beach to enjoy the year-round warm weather. The boardwalk along the golden sand offers great views of the Pacific Ocean, trendy shops, and restaurants. Hire yourself some roller-skates to really enjoy this LA experience.  While in the area get an adrenaline boost on Santa Monica Pier, it has lots of roller coasters, rides, and arcade games.
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Cheer For a Los Angeles Sports Team

The sporting culture in the USA is exhilarating to watch live, and should not be missed. When visiting between November and April get tickets to watch the incredible LA Lakers, the local basketball team, at The Staples Center. If you want to watch a baseball game, the Dodgers Stadium will welcome you from April until October.

Explore Hollywood Bowl

Check out the famous Hollywood Bowl for an evening of music in the Hollywood Hills with the Hollywood Sign in the background. The amphitheater was built in 1922 and the stage has been graced by many a superstar.

Attend a Live TV Tapping

LA is home to just as many TV studios as movie studios. Being in a live studio audience is a once in a lifetime opportunity as tickets can be hard to come by. Apply for tickets in advance to get onto waiting lists. Here are links to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen Show, gameshow Jeopardy and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Official audience tickets are always free!

Be an Adrenaline Junkie

Due to the incredible weather, Los Angeles is an awesome place to be outdoors. There are three great theme parks, all worth visiting to boost your imagination. They are Disneyland Park , Disney California Adventure Park, and Universal Studios Hollywood. They are great for families, couples, and solo travelers. Individuals can usually jump straight to the front of the queue.

Relax in Echo Lake Park

To escape the city and camera-happy tourists, spend some time in Echo Lake Park. Stroll around the grounds, have a picnic or participate in some of the park’s activities like paddle boating, canoeing, and fishing. Don’t forget to have a selfie with the Lady of the Lake statue.

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Window Shop on Rodeo Drive

One of the most expensive high streets in the World is Rodeo Drive. Spend some time window shopping and maybe spot a celebrity or two.

Visit the La Brea Tar Pits

These tar pits are 50,000-year-old and are fascinating to see and smell. Within the La Brea Museum you can explore the history of the ice age, by admiring over 1 million fossils and visiting the fun 3D theatre.

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