Experience the heart of LA with a handpicked collection of landmarks, beaches, cultural spots and local hangouts that never miss!
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🎬 Arts, Culture & Entertainment
🏝️ Beaches & Coastal Vibes
🍔 Food, Markets & Local Flavor
🌃 Iconic Landmarks & Must-See Sights
🌿 Nature, Views & Outdoor Adventures
🛍️ Shopping & Trendy Districts
🎬 Arts, Culture & Entertainment
These spots showcase LA’s creativity, film history and live performance scene!
This modern art museum features contemporary and pop art.
The Broad
This gorgeous outdoor amphitheater is famous for its summer shows and concerts.
Hollywood Bowl
Historic movie palace with celebrity handprints.
TCL Chinese Theatre
Home to the LA Philharmonic and an architectural landmark downtown.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
🏝️ Beaches & Coastal Vibes
LA’s coastline is known for sunshine, ocean breezes and laid-back energy where there are staple spots for tourists and locals alike!
This is a gorgeous scenic surf spot with a very relaxed, up-scale feel.
Malibu Surfrider Beach
Always a relatively clean and calm beach with excellent walking paths! Enjoy the aquarium when it’s open as it’s free admission for all.
Manhattan Beach Pier
Although quite a touristy destination, this is an iconic and beloved spot for many reasons: the arcade, the rollercoasters, the fun fair food and the beauty of the mountains along the coast. Easy parking right next to the pier!
Santa Monica Pier
Famous for street performers, murals, Muscle Beach gym and the water front walk lined with shops and street sellers. The only Ben & Jerry’s store in LA is located here and is a must for me, also like that you can walk or bike to Santa Monica dire...
Venice Beach
🍔 Food, Markets & Local Flavor
LA’s food scene reflects its diverse cultures, creative chefs and the hard workers who make it possibly each and every day!
Chinese restaurants, bakeries, and cultural stores.
Chinatown
A historic food hall with cuisines from all over the world.
Grand Central Market
Japanese restaurants, bakeries, and cultural stores.
Little Tokyo
The birthplace of LA, featuring Mexican food and traditions that predate this country.
Olivera Street
Hands down some of the best food all within steps from one another. My favorite is the Peruvian tacos!
Smorgasburg (Los Angeles)
A beloved classic open-air market with food stalls and shops.
The Original Farmers Market
🌃 Iconic Landmarks & Must-See Sights
These places define Los Angeles and are perfect for first-time visitors or anyone wanting classic LA views and culture!
A hilltop museum with world-class art, architecture and gardens.
The Getty
In addition to offering panoramic city views, space exhibits and amazing sunset spots, the theater that offers a unique close up is mind blowing while being so educational!
Griffith Observatory
With three different trails always available, there is something here for every hiker while getting to see the iconic sign and the panoramic views surrounding it!
Hollywood Sign Hikes
This historic boulevard famous for stars honoring entertainment legends also has so many dining, shopping and entertainment options along it! Find the famous wax celebrity lookalikes at Madam Tussaud’s.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Get back to the city’s prehistoric roots at the tar pits! Plus, you are in Museum Row from here and are a short walk from LACMA.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
🌿 Nature, Views & Outdoor Adventures
Beyond the city streets, LA offers hiking, greenery and peaceful escapes.
Beautiful botanical gardens, especially popular in spring.
Descanso Gardens
A scenic lake with paddle boats and downtown skyline views.
Echo Park Lake
Very popular hiking trail with city and celebrity-spotting views.
Runyon Canyon Park
Enjoy this quiet, natural atmosphere on rugged trails with ocean views.
Topanga State Park
🛍️ Shopping & Trendy Districts
These areas highlight LA’s fashion, design and local shopping culture.
Unique and stylish shops and cafes near the beach.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
There is a mall on the next block that offers free parking!
The Americana at Brand
An outdoor mall with dining, shopping, entertainment and an outdoor farmer’s market. Plus, maybe you’ll run into someone famous!
The Grove
Trendy street known for streetwear, vintage shops and murals.
Melrose Avenue
The famous luxury shopping street with high-end designer brands.
Rodeo Drive
Spanning quite a few blocks, there is much to see and explore within this area while finding astonishing deals and pieces before they’re popular.
