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My guide for Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas
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items In this list I share my ultimate guide for an unforgettable West Coast adventure. This list brings together the must-see attractions and places to stay in three iconic destinations: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.
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Things to see in Los Angeles
Things to see in San Franciso
Things to see in Las Vegas
Accommodation
Things to see in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a very big city with many different neighborhouds. Here are some of my favorite highlights.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a landmark that consists of more than 2,800 five-pointed terrazzo-and-brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in the Hollywood district of Los Ang...
Hollywood Walk of Fame, LA
The Hollywood Sign is one of the best-known landmarks in both California and the United States.
Explore the Iconic Hollywood Sign, LA
Griffith Observatory is southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
Griffith Observatory, LA
Santa Monica, known as the beach of Los Angeles, is a mix of beautiful houses, surfers, and students. Thanks in part to its pleasant climate, Santa Monica became a famous beach resort in the early 20th century. The city experienced tremendous growth ...
Santa Monica, LA
Venice Beach, with its vibrant boulevard, is one of California 's most popular beaches . The Venice Boardwalk is a haven for free spirits among quirky shops, street performers, and colorful street art.
Venice Beach, Los Angeles
Beverly Hills is best known for the many stars of radio, film, and television who live there, naturally in lavish mansions. If you're in the mood for window shopping, Rodeo Drive is the place to be. Luxury shops and boutiques, including Chanel, Micha...
Beverly Hills, LA
Melrose Avenue (sometimes referred to simply as "Melrose") is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Los Angeles, California, starting at Santa Monica Boulevard at the border between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, and ending at Lucile...
Melrose Avenue | Shopping, Dining & Travel Guide | Los Angeles
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Things to see in San Franciso
San Francisco is famous for the Golden Gate bridge, steep streets, and endless charm by the bay. Here are my favorite places to see when visiting San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean in California, United States. The structure links San Francisco—the northern tip of the San F...
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Alcatraz Island, also known simply as Alcatraz or the Rock, was a maximum security federal prison on Alcatraz Island, 1.25 miles (2.01 km) off the coast of San Francisco, California, United States. The site of a fort since the 1850s, the main prison ...
Alcatraz Island (former prison), San Francisco
The Muir Woods National Monument is an old-growth coastal redwood forest[6] in a canyon situated on the western slope of Mount Tamalpais, which rises to 2,571 feet. Because it faces and is in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the forest is regula...
Muir Woods National Monument, San Francisco
Lombard Street is an east–west street in San Francisco, California, that is famous for a steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. The street stretches from The Presidio east to The Embarcadero (with a gap on Telegraph Hill). Most of Lombard...
Lombard Street, San Francisco
One of the best-known groups of "Painted Ladies" is the row of Victorian houses at 710–720 Steiner Street across from Alamo Square park. It is sometimes known as "Postcard Row"; they are also known as the Seven Sisters. The houses were built between ...
Painted Ladies, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf is a neighborhood and tourist attraction in San Francisco, located in the northern part of the city's waterfront. Historically a working fishing port which also had seafood restaurants that were a draw to outsiders, the fishing dock...
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
The Ferry Building is an iconic, historic landmark that acts as the gateway to San Francisco and as a civic gathering place for residents and tourists alike. The Marketplace offers a vibrant collection of primarily local, independently owned shops an...
Ferry Building, San Francisco
The cathedral is known for its murals by Jan Henryk De Rosen, a replica of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, two labyrinths, varied stained glass windows, Keith Haring AIDS chapel altarpiece, Our Lady of the Flowers by David LaChapelle, and medieval and ...
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
PIER 39 is the premiere entertainment destination in the heart of the San Francisco waterfront. Along with two levels of dining, entertainment, shopping and attractions both on The PIER and in San Francisco Bay, PIER 39 is home to the world-famous se...
PIER 39, San Francisco
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Things to see in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the ultimate playground in the desert with bright lights, world-class casinos, and nonstop entertainment. But there is more to see around Las Vegas, like the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam.
The Las Vegas Strip is a 4.2-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, famous for its world-class hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues. Located just south of the city limits in Paradise and Winchester, it’s one of the most iconic tourist destinations...
Las Vegas Strip
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Bellagio’s crown jewel is its iconic Fountains of Bellagio, a mesmerizing water show choreographed to music on an 8.5-acre lake right at the resort’s entrance. Beyond the fountains, guests can explore the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, stroll through ...
Bellagio
The Venetian is themed after Venice during the 1400s and 1500s, and it features numerous landmarks from the city.
The Venetian Las Vegas
The Sphere is the largest spherical building in the world at 875,000 sq ft (81,300 m2).
Sphere | Immersive Shows, Concerts & Events in Las Vegas
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is a Las Vegas landmark.
Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Make the most of your Vegas adventure with this all-in-one tour that blends guided walks with hassle-free transportation. Explore iconic spots like the Las Vegas Strip, Bellagio, and Fremont Street while uncovering fascinating stories behind the city...
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Experience two iconic wonders of the American Southwest in one unforgettable day. This small-group tour takes you to the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West with hassle-free hotel pickup, round-trip transfers, and included meals. Walk the thrilling Skyw...
Small Group Grand Canyon Skywalk & Hoover Dam Tour
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Accommodation
Finding a place to stay in a town you’re visiting for the first time can be stressful. Here are some of my recommendations to help you find accommodation that suits your needs.
Centrally located hotel, downtown LA, near Union Station
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown - Hotel
Hilton has many hotels around town in different price ranges.
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Centrally located hotel on Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, San Francisco
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The Flamingo has rooms from where you can see the fountains from the Bellagio.
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