Los Angeles, or simply L.A., is known as the City of Angels and celebrities. It is one of the most popular travel destinations. And not for nothing - it is very common to see actors, singers and other famous names in the streets and sights of L.A.
If you are thinking about traveling, or are very close to LA, stay tuned! In today's post, Happy Tours has prepared a very special itinerary for you to do there. Keep scrolling and check out our tips!
Check out the top 12 attractions in Los Angeles!
We know that in Los Angeles is full of possibilities, with movie studios, the walk of fame, parks and many other tours that you can't miss if you're touring L.A! Check out the main ones:
1. hollywood sign
This is one of Hollywood's most famous landmarks! The sign is 144 meters high! So, getting there, taking a picture in front of the famous sign is almost a "rule". Even though it is possible to get close, since it is private property, you are not allowed to get close to the sign.
And be careful parking your car there, the road has several points where it is forbidden to stop and park. Also, because it is a busy place, the police are constantly passing by.
2. Walk and take pictures at the Walk of Fame
As we know, Los Angeles is the city of celebrities, and of course the Hollywood Walk of Fame couldn't be anywhere else. There you will find engraved the names of many idols from the world of American music, film and theater. It is located on Hollywood Boulevard, the main avenue in the Hollywood neighborhood.
In addition to looking for your idol's name on the stars on the Walk of Fame for a photo, you can take the opportunity to visit the stores, restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the area. You will be in one of the most interesting places in the world!
3. Ripley's Believe It or Not!
The city's museums are also worthwhile attractions. Starting with Ripley's Believe It or Not! There, fun is guaranteed! There are two floors of exotic and unusual pieces collected by Robert Ripley in his trips around the world, pieces that refer to pop culture from all over the world.
4.Warner Bros. Studio
And of course, in the land of cinema, this Hollywood landmark could not be missed. There you can experience incredible sensations! Visiting studios still recording, old movie sets, museums with clothes and furniture from films and series, without a doubt, is unforgettable!
5. Paramount Studio
In addition, you get to visit the Paramount studios. With a great entrance price, there is a tour that lasts approximately 2 hours, in which you can see many environments and enjoy the place.
You can also learn a lot about the culture of the movie theaters, with many tours of sets, giant warehouses, and enjoy looking at photos and plaques of the locations!
6. Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Beach is one of the most popular beaches. Besides being beautiful, it has Pacific Park, a well-known amusement park in L.A. When it is time for sunset, the lighting in the park creates an incredible atmosphere and atmosphere.
7. Venice Beach
Venice Beach is another wonderful beach. This L.A. district has been the setting for many movies, and is frequented by many artists. This is a beach full of cool, alternative people, with markets on the boardwalk on the weekends!
8. Malibu
Malibu's beaches are the chicest in Los Angeles - the homes here are impressive, classy and stylish waterfront mansions! In addition, Malibu is divided into several beaches: El Matador, Point Dume State Beach, Long Beach, and Surfrider Beach.
Besides these beaches, you can also visit: Manhattan Beach, Zuma Beach and Hermosa Beach are some more options to enjoy the Los Angeles summer.
9. Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
The inhabitants of this city love to enjoy the evenings of music at the Hollywood Bowl, which is an open-air concert hall! There are always concerts and concerts, and it is a favorite venue for philharmonic orchestras!
10. Pampas Grill
This is a restaurant/grill with Brazilian food, served by the kilo! Ideal for those who miss Brazilian food while we are away! There you will find picanha, cheese bread and even feijoada!
11. La Brea Discoveries (Natural History Museum)
This is a great museum for natural history buffs, for adults and kids alike! It is a place full of fossils and you can even follow the work of paleontologists on excavations, watching their work through a glass window!
Besides this museum, you can visit many others:
- Grammy Museum;
- Travel Town;
- Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust;
- Autry Museum of the American West;
- The Banning Museum.
There are so many that you can visit! Los Angeles has about 140 catalogued museums, so there is no shortage of cool options to check out! Enjoy.
12. L.A. Parks
The parks are also worth mentioning! You will be able to enjoy a quieter and more enjoyable time. Be sure to visit Will Rogers State Historic Park, Angels Flight Railway, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Hollyhock House, Avila Adobe, Memorial Coliseum, Greystone Mansion and Park.
Extra tip: Santa Catalina Island
Santa Catalina is an island in the Pacific Ocean, just across from Los Angeles. It is a paradise-like place with a small village called Two Harbors.
There, besides the restaurants and parks, it is possible to enjoy places of nature little explored by man and to see several animals in their habitat. If you are an ecotourism lover, you can't miss it!
And of course, if you can, be sure to visit the city next door, Beverly Hills! Check it out: Where is Beverly Hills, the city of stars?
Where to stay in Los Angeles?
Being a very big city, there is no shortage of options! You can choose to stay in the center and enjoy more of the big city life, but another great tip is not to stay in just one hotel! This is ideal if you are going on a city tour and decide to visit all the different sights!
With this, besides enjoying many places at night, you can also save a lot of time with the traffic that you would spend going from one place to another if you stayed only in the same hotel.
But even if you are going to stay fixed in one or visit several, the ideal is that you book them in advance, to make your travel schedule even more certain!
What do I need to rent a car in Los Angeles?
With a car, you will undoubtedly be able to enjoy your trip much more. At Happy Toursyou can rent a car in advance and only pay when you pick it up.
Los Angeles is one of the most beautiful and stunning cities in the United States - if you are thinking of going there, have no doubt that you will be choosing one of the best destinations!
You can visit many places, but for that, whenever you are going to travel, plan ahead and make a list of all the places you want to visit!
We hope this post has helped you and remember: making a travel schedule will make your trip much easier, both to organize your time and to enjoy it much more while you are there!
And be sure to check it out: Is it worth it to travel by car in the United States? Until the next blogpost!
