Los Angeles

Travel Guide

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Los Angeles Travel Guide Video

Relax on the beaches, be thrilled at the theme parks and experience culture in the museums and art galleries of this sprawling Southern California city.

Relax on the beaches, be thrilled at the theme parks and experience culture in the museums and art galleries of this sprawling Southern California city.

Los Angeles offers amazingly varied casual and cultural appeal. Spend a week enjoying different theme parks or dress up for a Hollywood premiere. Hike in the Hollywood Hills and surf in Pacific waves.

Visit some of the world’s favorite theme parks, including Disneyland® Park, which originally opened its magical kingdom with kids’ rides and exciting roller coasters in Anaheim in 1955. Disney California Adventure® Park offers themed attractions tied to Pixar animated films. Universal Studios Hollywood is both a film studio and a theme park, with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and other kid-friendly attractions. Find additional thrilling rides at Knott’s Berry Farm® and Six Flags® Magic Mountain.

Downtown Los Angeles has a unique attraction, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, with reassembled remains from over 650 species and active excavation of Ice Age fossil deposits. Next door, explore the 150,000 works in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

The Getty Center, overlooking the city, displays medieval to contemporary art while the Getty Villa offers a sense of ancient Greece and Rome in a beautiful setting along the Pacific Ocean. For a more modern cultural treat, stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame to find your favorite actor’s star. Bend down to compare your hands to the handprints formed in the sidewalk.

The California Science Center features tours of the actual Endeavour space shuttle, a living kelp forest and a shake table for building and testing earthquake-resistant structures. Near the iconic hillside Hollywood sign is the Griffith Observatory. Study its exhibits and use its telescopes to scan the night skies.

Los Angeles is bordered to the west by an endless stretch of beach with separate named sections. Bodybuilders and skaters line the boardwalk of Venice Beach. Ride the waves at Manhattan Beach or Malibu’s Surfrider Beach. Enjoy the tranquility of Cabrillo Beach. Relax on the sands of Santa Monica Beach and stop at the nearby pier for shopping and refreshments.

Where to stay in Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles showing a city

Downtown Los Angeles

4/5(3 area reviews)

Enjoy the great live music in Downtown Los Angeles. Crypto.com Arena is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more of Los Angeles.

Downtown Los Angeles
Hollywood featuring a sunset, a city and street scenes

Hollywood

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Hollywood is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Strip. See more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station.

Hollywood
Aquarium of the Pacific which includes marine life and interior views

Waterfront

While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like The Pike Outlets and Aquarium of the Pacific.

Waterfront
Koreatown

Koreatown

Travelers choose Koreatown for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

Koreatown
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Westwood

Museums, bars, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Hollywood Hills

You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Hollywood Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Boulevard or Hollywood Bowl.

Hollywood Hills
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
3.5 out of 5
5959 W. CENTURY BLVD, BUILDING TWO, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P8,260 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
P8,260
P9,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,592 reviews)
"The hotel used to offer continental breakfast, which is why I booked this hotel. The breakfast is now $11 and still the quality of the continental. The continental breakfast was a great benefit of the hotel, I encourage them to reinstate it. I will not book here next year without the continental ..."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P10,274 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P10,274
P11,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,641 reviews)
"Pricey food."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Sheraton Universal Hotel
Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 out of 5
333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA
The price is P10,790 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P10,790
P12,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Universal City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,785 reviews)
"Overall the Hotel Room was Very Good. Clean-ish, Modern look. However there was small things that could use improvement. The coffee machine in my room was a dirty from dried up water stains, making my wife fear it would get her sick. And the head rest lamp was not working at all. I hate to seem knit ..."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Sheraton Universal Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
219 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (576 reviews)
"Was a cozy stay has plenty of space"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Venice Breeze Suites
Venice Breeze Suites
3.5 out of 5
2 Breeze Avenue, Venice, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,615 reviews)
"Their customer service was excellent. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to help us with everything we needed."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Venice Breeze Suites
Venice Suites
Venice Suites
3 out of 5
417 OceanFront Walk, Venice, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,230 reviews)
"Simply fantastic."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Venice Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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