Los Angeles Tourism & Travel Guide - Places to See in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Tour & Travel Guide - Places to See in Los Angeles

Popular as Ocean Front Walk, you may call it a human zoo, a crazy show or a wild carnival, but when you are in LA, it can’t be missed. Come here for hair braiding and back massages. Meet snake charmers, budding Schwarzenegers, and all the wacky people in this world. If you bump into this hotspot on a Sunday-afternoon, don’t forget to be a part of the drum circle playing tribal tunes and dancing.

Griffith Observatory

The triple domes of Griffith Observatory loom high above Los Feliz. As a part of a recent makeover, a high tech star projector has been installed in the Planetarium and the exhibition space has also been doubled. The deck allows the visitors to gaze into the heavenly bodies, during the night-time, using telescopes.

Hollywood Sign

This is a famous sight in the Hollywood Hills area near Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles. The main attraction being, the name of the area, beautifully engraved in 14 m tall and 110 m long crystal white letters.

Santa Monica State Beach

This 3.5 mile long state beach is the best place to spend some time with your family or loved ones. If you would rather want to play volley ball in the beach Volley-ball court, you will be required to make reservations in advance.  You may also grab a chess table at Chess Park on first-come-first-serve basis.

Museum of Contemporary Art

A grand collection of popular art from the 1940s to the present is what makes this contemporary art museum so different from other Museums. Art lovers would love to check-out this one-of-its-kind art gallery.

Beverly Hills

Located in Southern California, Beverly Hills is just a 30-minute drive from Los Angeles downtown. This is one hotspot for tourists who love to shop. 65-feet tall Fig Tree, Radio and Television Museum, and Greystone Mansion are some more nearby tourist attractions.

Japanese Garden

This 6.5-acre Japanese garden is located in a small district in San Fernado Valley.  You may choose to visit the Kawana Pavillion Center to closely understand the Japanese culture or you may simply relax by the Lake side.