Tourist Attractions in Los Angeles

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Los Angeles

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About Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the city of dreams, the “blue dream” of the young and ambitious, those who come here for the big money and colourful life. It is a city of celebrities, total luxury and prosperity. And it does not matter at all what really lies behind the facades of buildings and shiny decorations.

For many years young, energetic and beautiful people have been rushing to Los Angeles. They created a special atmosphere of “chosenness”, easy life under the bright Californian sun. Beaches, luxury hotels, nightclubs, parties, fashionable shops – the whole giant entertainment industry works in the city at full capacity.

For tourists, a trip to Los Angeles is an opportunity to see with their own eyes the habitat of Hollywood stars, to touch the magic of the film industry, and to feel like a carefree “pro-lifer”.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Los Angeles

Hollywood

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The most famous area of Los Angeles, home to world-famous film studios and popular films. The most visited places in Hollywood are the famous Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard. The area’s historic theatres often host premieres of upcoming bestsellers, as well as the Academy Awards. Many celebrities are buried in the local cemetery.

Beverly Hills

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A stylish and affluent urban neighbourhood, home mainly to celebrities, famous athletes, industrial magnates, wealthy foreigners and politicians. In 1919, actor D. Fairbanks, Jr. settled here. He was followed by Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valentino and other famous people. A bus tour through the luxurious streets of Bererly Hills is organised especially for tourists.

Santa Monica

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The neighbourhood is located on the west side of Los Angeles just off the coast. Like Beverly Hills, it is also home to wealthy people and celebrities. Santa Monica is a popular seaside resort, the area became famous in the 80s of the XX century. Local beaches are in great demand among surfers, fashionable party people, young pleasure seekers. There is an excellent infrastructure and entertainment facilities to suit all tastes.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

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45280 reviews

A pedestrian pavement located at Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. The place has become famous for the star-shaped memorial tables that are embedded in the pavement. These stars are engraved with the names of film actors, artists, cartoon characters characters and even individual companies. To get on the Walk of Stars, celebrities need to apply to the Hollywood Area Chamber of Commerce and pay $25,000.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Hollywood Sign

 4.6/5

9746 reviews

The famous white lettering “HOLLYWOOD” located in the Hollywood Hills. It was placed as an advertisement for a new residential area in 1923, but over time it has become a symbol of the American film industry. The inscription is known worldwide as a special brand and a sign of quality. It is located at an altitude of about 500 metres on the slope of Mount Lee Hill. The inscription was attacked by vandals more than once, but it was quickly restored.

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TCL Chinese Theatre

 4.4/5

8624 reviews

The theatre is located on Hollywood Boulevard. The building was erected in 1927 at the expense of S. Grauman in a “pseudo-Asian” architectural style. The interior decoration is notable for its opulence and pretentiousness, like the palace of a Chinese emperor, gilding, red colour and bright frescoes prevail here. The theatre is seen as a symbol of Chinese culture. Many Hollywood films are premiered on its premises.

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Dolby Theatre

 4.6/5

3744 reviews

The stage is now called the Dolby Theatre. It is the site of the annual Oscars, the Academy Awards. The building was opened in 2001, it is located in the historic centre of Los Angeles. The theatre is a multifunctional complex, which includes several cinema halls, nightclubs, restaurants and shops. You can go inside the theatre with a guided tour, which is arranged every 30 minutes.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Walt Disney Concert Hall

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9415 reviews

The original building of modern architecture, erected in 2003, designed by F. Gary. This project was financed by the wife of W. Disney. The structure is designed in such a way that the hall has excellent acoustics. The futuristic panels of the concert hall facade look like frozen blocks of ice in the bright sunshine due to their irregular shape.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Getty Center Drive

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7 reviews

A cultural centre that is considered one of the largest in the world. It houses a huge number of priceless works of art. The museum was opened in 1997, more than 1.3 billion dollars were spent on its creation. In the financing actively participated billionaire J.-P. Getty – collector, connoisseur of antiques and a great enthusiast. The Getty Centre consists of several pavilions where paintings, sculptures, decorative and applied arts are exhibited.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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18048 reviews

An art museum located in the central part of Los Angeles. The gallery is annually visited by up to 1 million people. The museum collection, which covers almost all historical periods, has about 100 thousand items. Currently, the funds of the gallery continue to be actively replenished. In front of the entrance there is an original light installation consisting of 200 lanterns.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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11228 reviews

The museum building is a monumental marble structure with a domed roof and colonnade and is listed on the American Register of Historic Places. The museum opened in 1913, and additional rooms were added over several decades until 1975. The museum collection is considered the largest in the western part of the United States, with 33 million items in its holdings.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Petersen Automotive Museum

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10297 reviews

The museum was opened in 1994 thanks largely to the financial contribution of media mogul R. Peterson, the man behind two popular car magazines. The car collection is housed on 4 floors. A separate floor is dedicated to thematic expositions devoted to famous Hollywood films, where the plot revolves around racing and cars (for example, the film “To Steal in 60 Seconds”).

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

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6169 reviews

The Hollywood branch of the world famous wax museum. Here you can admire Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and many other legendary celebrities, as well as TV show stars and singers. Curiously, the Madame Tussauds Museum in Los Angeles is more visited compared to the “head office” located in London.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Broad

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14030 reviews

Museum of Contemporary Art, which opened in 2015. The project was financed by billionaire I. Brod. The building is located in the neighbourhood of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The original facade of the building consists of irregularly shaped white cells. To visitors it reminds a piece of cheese, a sponge and a subwoofer at the same time. The museum collects works by artists of the second half of the XX century.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

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12713 reviews

An area of bitumen/tar lakes in the Los Angeles metropolitan area where numerous remains of prehistoric animals have been found: sabre-toothed cats, mammoths, bison, giant sloths, and others. There is a palaeontological museum, which presents finds from the Late Pleistocene period. The museum area is decorated with figures of mammoths and other extinct animals.

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California Science Center

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17117 reviews

The museum was founded in the middle of the 20th century. The collection consists of exhibits demonstrating achievements in the field of astronautics, aviation, high-tech and knowledge-intensive industry. The territory is divided into several thematic zones, a separate hall is allocated for the demonstration of the shuttle Endeavour. The museum also has an IMAX cinema. The Science Centre often hosts various thematic events.

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Griffith Observatory

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12281 reviews

The observatory is a popular tourist attraction and at the same time a serious scientific institution. It was opened in 1935. Visitors can go to a performance or lecture in the planetarium, and see a themed exhibition displaying telescopes and planet models. During World War II, pilots were trained at the observatory, and in the 1960s astronauts were trained here for a mission to the moon.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

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3355 reviews

A Roman Catholic cathedral built in the original postmodern style. The building has no right angles, the facade looks rather laconic, and the interior space resembles the scenery of a fantasy saga. The cathedral was erected in 2002 on the site of the Church of St Viviana, which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1994. The author of the project was Spanish architect R. Moneo.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Olvera Street

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359 reviews

A street located in the historic part of Los Angeles. The place became famous during the Spanish domination, then it was called “El Pueblo de la Reina”. There is a large and colourful Mexican market on the street, and all kinds of fiestas, processions and musical festivals are often held here. There are numerous cafés where you can sample savoury Mexican dishes.

Rodeo Drive

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One of the central alleys of Beverly Hills, a hub of prestigious brands and a real shopping mecca. Rodeo Drive has boutiques of all the world’s famous and respectable fashion brands. The local shops sell only exclusive goods and provide top class service. Some showrooms are open by reservation only.

Crypto.com Arena

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29398 reviews

A sports complex that was opened in 1999. Various mass and sporting events are held here: national leagues, championships, award ceremonies, colourful shows. Staples Centre is the “home” arena for many famous teams belonging to the NHL, NBA and other sports leagues. Every year the arena is visited by more than 4 million people, its capacity is about 20 thousand spectators (depending on the nature of the event).

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Union Station

 4.4/5

1599 reviews

A railway station built in the 1930s. The architecture of the building is a mixture of colonial style and Art Nouveau. The station is famous for being the location of many famous films, including Pearl Harbor and Catch Me If You Can. Metro lines and tram tracks pass through the station. The Parkinson Brothers worked on the design of the station.

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Hollywood Bowl

 4.7/5

16103 reviews

An open-air concert hall and museum located in the Hollywood Hills. Since the 1920s, concerts of famous musical groups such as The Beatles and Depeche Mode have been held here. Also world symphony orchestras often perform here. The building is built in the form of an amphitheatre, which provides excellent acoustics. In the museum you can look at old posters, tickets and various concert paraphernalia from the past years.

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Universal Studios Hollywood

 4.6/5

148554 reviews

A large amusement park designed for adults and children. In the themed zones, visitors are greeted by their favourite characters from films and cartoons. Film sets and real film props are exhibited in the pavilions. The park also features active pavilions where films are shot. Universal Studios is located near the Hollywood area.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Disneyland Park

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113794 reviews

A glorified amusement park known to every American (and not only) since childhood. It is located in the city of Anaheim, south of Los Angeles. The park was opened in 1955 and since then has acquired several branches around the world. Disneyland is a real fairytale city where Walt Disney’s characters live, magical castles rise, entire painted cities exist and colourful memorable shows take place daily.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM