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Attractions
Must-see attractions
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…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Stunningly perched on an ocean-view hillside, this museum in a replica 1st-century Roman villa is an exquisite, 64-acre showcase for Greek, Roman and…
Los Angeles
The three 'Gothic' spires of the fabulous Watts Towers rank among the world’s greatest monuments of folk art. In 1921 Italian immigrant Simon Rodia set…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Abbot Kinney, who founded Venice in the early 1900s, would probably be delighted to find that one of Venice’s best-loved streets bears his name. Sort of a…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Even many Angelenos have no idea that just a couple of blocks from the Boardwalk madness is an idyllic neighborhood that preserves 3 miles of Abbot Kinney…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Arguably Malibu’s most stunning beach, where you park on the bluffs and stroll down a trail to sandstone rock towers that rise from emerald coves. Topless…
Los Angeles
Top billing at the Science Center goes to the Space Shuttle Endeavour, one of only four space shuttles nationwide, but there's plenty else to see at this…
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
This park sprawls across ranch land once owned by Will Rogers (1875–1935), an Oklahoma-born cowboy turned humorist, radio-show host and movie star (in the…
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Things to Know
Traveling to Los Angeles can be slightly overwhelming for the uninitiated. Here's what you need to know before you come.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Explore Los Angeles' celebrity history and iconic beach culture, then tuck into its other fascinating neighborhoods for food, clubs, or small town vibes.
Read articleDay Trips
Day trips from Los Angeles offer stunning coastal scenery, wine regions, hiking, wildflowers, culture – and kitsch.
Read articleMoney and Costs
In a famously expensive place, these tips will help see the best of the city for less. Here’s how to visit Los Angeles on a budget.
Read articleTransportation
LA's sprawling size can be overwhelming and its public transport doesn't cover every district. Here's how to find your way around the City of Angels.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Los Angeles is a playground for the rich and famous, true. But here’s the scoop on the free and fabulous in this famous city.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Los Angeles has amazing beaches and many other family-friendly places to visit. Here are the best things to do in LA with kids.
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