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Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Griffith Observatory
Los Feliz & Griffith Park
With eyes on both the galaxy above and palm-flanked boulevards below, the Griffith Observatory hovers above LA like a hulking spacecraft. This is one of…
Venice Boardwalk
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Prepare for a sensory overload on Venice's Boardwalk, a one-of-a-kind experience. Buff bodybuilders brush elbows with street performers and sellers of…
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica
Once the very end of the legendary Route 66 and still the object of a tourist love affair, this much-photographed pier dates back to 1908 and is the city…
Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
One of the most delightful, inspirational spots in LA, the Huntington is rightly a highlight of any trip to California thanks to a world-class mix of art,…
Broad
Downtown Los Angeles & Boyle Heights
From the instant it opened in September 2015, the Broad (rhymes with 'road') became a must-visit for contemporary-art fans. It houses the world-class…
Getty Center
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood
In its billion-dollar, in-the-clouds perch, high above the city grit and grime, the Getty Center presents triple delights: a stellar art collection …
Universal Studios Hollywood
San Fernando Valley
Dodge dinosaurs, hang with Homer Simpson and morph into a Minion on the sometimes hair-raising, always entertaining attractions at Universal Studios…
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
West Hollywood & Mid-City
The depth and wealth of the collection at the largest museum in the western US is stunning. LACMA holds all the major players – Rembrandt, Cézanne,…
Planning Toolkit
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Articles
Latest stories from Los Angeles
LGBTQIA+
Everything you need to know about LGBTIQ+ travel in Los Angeles
Aug 2, 2022 • 10 Min read
Our LA local shares their best tips for queer travel in LA.
Food and Drink
Best places to eat in Los Angeles in 2022, from old-school icons to budget-friendly delights
May 27, 2022 • 14 Min read
With thousands of eateries to choose from, dining in Los Angeles can be overwhelming. Here's our guide to the best on offer in the City of Angels.
Food
The 15 best new restaurants in Los Angeles right now
May 20, 2022 • 10 Min read
Los Angeles is a city exploding with new eateries.
Food
Explore Los Angeles through its best tacos
Apr 29, 2022 • 8 Min read
The best bites from one of the most exciting taco scenes in the US.
Black Travel
The best 11 places that highlight Black culture in Los Angeles
Mar 29, 2022 • 7 Min read
The neighborhoods of Leimert Park, Inglewood and Crenshaw are on the cusp of something new and exciting in travel.
Hotels
Checking in: Fairmont Century Plaza, finding new life in old Hollywood glam
Mar 9, 2022 • 7 Min read
Just like Hollywood icons, Fairmont Century Plaza is a storied Los Angeles hotel that has reinvented itself. Here's how.
Tips & Advice
Los Angeles vs San Francisco: how to choose your perfect California city break
Feb 17, 2022 • 9 Min read
Taking everything into consideration, from sights and nightlife to budget and lifestyle, which California city is right for you – LA or San Francisco?
Beaches
The top 24 things to do in Los Angeles: experience the best of LA
Feb 14, 2022 • 13 Min read
With world-class museums, lovely natural landscapes, and many lively neighborhoods, LA is an amazing playground not just for the rich and famous.
Art and Culture
For a slice of authentic Los Angeles, head downtown
Feb 7, 2022 • 5 Min read
Immerse yourself in California's rich multicultural past, artsy enclaves, and film history around LA's reviving city center.
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