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Things to do in LA and Travel Guide
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items All my recommended activities to do, restaurants and cafes to try, and attractions around Los Angeles and its suburbs. If you don’t have time to go to Disneyland, don’t worry there’s lots to do
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Shopping Centers
Outdoor Activities
Griffith park is a must see if you’re spending some time in LA. Has many trials for hiking and other activities. The Griffith Observatory in the park has some of the most amazing views of the city from above ✨🏙️
Griffith Park
Offers many outdoor activities from spending the day at the beach, amusement rides on the pier, and a nearby bike trail. One of my favorite beaches in the area.
Santa Monica Pier
Descanso botanical gardens is located near Pasadena. Has lovely gardens for you to wander with an admission ticket. Love the tulip gardens 🌷🌷
Descanso Gardens
Must see if you’re in LA. A historic landmark with beautiful views of the city. You can hike up to the sign if you choose.
Hollywood Sign
Historic museum that has a large collection of fossils and interactive exhibits.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Great for first time visitors to LA who want a tour of the most famous celebrities’ homes and want to know more about the history of LA and Beverly Hills.
Celebrity Homes Tours In Los Angeles & Hollywood
Restaurants
Delicious Persian restaurant in the heart of Glendale. Really recommend getting the lamb kebabs which are juicy and tasty. Large portion sizes so get ready for some leftovers 😋
Raffi's Place
La Pizza La Pasta is located in Eataly at Century City. Eataly is a big Italian grocer shop filled with a lot of gourmet products and have several restaurants in it, and this one really stands out. Both the pizzas and pastas are delicious 🍕🍝
La Pizza & La Pasta in Los Angeles
Great wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Beverly Hills. You can put together your own charcuterie board by choosing items of the menu list. Great vibe overall.
Wally's Beverly Hills
Love the aesthetic of this place! Has a Mexican fusion menu with a lot of options for starters and sides. Everything here is delicious 🌯🌮
The Hideaway Beverly Hills
Great place for brunch. Menu is full of varieties including breakfast faves and more later options such as pizzas and tacos. Has a good smoothies and juice menu as well 🍉🍊🍍
Great White | All Day Cafe
Other Food & Drinks
Located at Americana in Glendale and there is another location in The Grove (Recommend the Americana location). Place is very aesthetic and there is usually long lines but moves pretty fast! Lots of speciality drinks to choose from that you won’t fin...
La La Land Kind Cafe
Recommend this chain restaurant in LA that you can find around the city if you love Turkish and Mediterranean food. They have quick service and have a variety of bowls and wraps.
DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill - Crossroad
Serves tasty coffee and selection of teas here. Their matcha latte is tasty too. They have a good selection of sandwiches, pastries, and breakfast options. Love the Sierra Madre neighborhood too.
Emmi's Restaurant
Chain ice cream shop that famously serves soft serve in waffle cones shaped as a fish. They have special flavors such as matcha, ube, Oreo, Thai tea.
Somisomi
Lovely aesthetic place to have pastries and coffee ☕️ 🥐
République Café Bakery & République Restaurant
Arts & Entertainment
Must go to park while in LA. If you love Harry Potter and Nintendo then this is up your alley. Advise booking tickets ahead of time.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Recommend visiting at least once to the original Disney Park. Includes the main Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure.
Disneyland Park
An art museum focused on European and American art. Has good views of the city from there.
The Getty
A modern and contemporary art museum with many exhibits. If you’re from LA county they offer free entry from 3pm.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Offer a variety of interactive exhibits where you can spend hours. They offer free admission. Super educational for both children and adults.
California Science Center
Shopping Centers
One of my favorite shopping centers to go to with a huge fountain area and speciality shops and restaurants. You can also use the train free of service to get around the center.
The Americana at Brand
Large indoor mall near the Americana with all the popular stores and boutiques. One of the best shopping centers in the area.
Glendale Galleria
Another fantastic shopping center away from the crowds of inner Los Angeles. Large selection of stores, upscale restaurants and cafes, and a lot of outdoor space. They sometimes have free viewings of movies on the lawn.
Irvine Spectrum Center