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Los Angeles
California, USA

Los Angeles Travel Guide

Discover the entertainment capital of the world with endless beaches, hiking trails, and cultural attractions.

Experience Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation's film and television industry. From Hollywood glamour to stunning beaches, world-class museums to incredible hiking trails, LA offers endless entertainment and adventure. With year-round sunshine and diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique character, Los Angeles provides an unforgettable California experience.

Top Attractions & Theme Parks

Universal Studios Hollywood
Top Attraction

Universal Studios Hollywood

Movie studio tour and thrilling theme park rides

Disneyland Resort
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Disneyland Resort

The original Disney theme park in Anaheim

Disney California Adventure
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Disney California Adventure

Disney's second California park with Marvel attractions

Six Flags Magic Mountain
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Six Flags Magic Mountain

Thrill ride capital with world-class roller coasters

Knott's Berry Farm
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Knott's Berry Farm

Historic theme park with Peanuts characters

Hollywood Sign
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Hollywood Sign

Iconic landmark overlooking Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier
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Santa Monica Pier

Historic pier with amusement park and ocean views

Venice Beach Boardwalk
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Venice Beach Boardwalk

Bohemian beach culture and street performers

Griffith Observatory
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Griffith Observatory

Planetarium with panoramic city views

The Getty Center
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The Getty Center

World-class art museum with stunning architecture

Griffith Park
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Griffith Park

Urban wilderness park with hiking and attractions

The Grove & Farmers Market
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The Grove & Farmers Market

Premier shopping and dining destination

TCL Chinese Theatre
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TCL Chinese Theatre

Historic Hollywood movie palace with celebrity handprints

Rodeo Drive
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Rodeo Drive

World-famous luxury shopping street in Beverly Hills

La Brea Tar Pits
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La Brea Tar Pits

Ice age fossils and natural history museum

Dodger Stadium
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Dodger Stadium

Historic baseball stadium with mountain views

The Broad Museum
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The Broad Museum

Contemporary art museum in downtown LA

Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Hollywood Walk of Fame

Celebrity stars embedded in sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard

LEGOLAND California
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LEGOLAND California

Family theme park in Carlsbad built for kids ages 2-12 with LEGO-themed rides

Sesame Place San Diego
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Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Street theme park in Chula Vista with rides and character experiences

SeaWorld San Diego
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SeaWorld San Diego

Marine life park with animal shows, roller coasters, and aquarium exhibits

Water Parks & Aquatic Centers

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Water Park

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Massive water park in Valencia with thrilling slides and wave pools

Knott's Soak City
Water Park

Knott's Soak City

Water park adjacent to Knott's Berry Farm with 23 water slides

Raging Waters Los Angeles
Water Park

Raging Waters Los Angeles

Largest water park in California with over 50 acres of attractions in San Dimas

Wild Rivers
Water Park

Wild Rivers

Orange County water park in Irvine with wave pools and lazy river

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Water Park

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

Indoor water park resort in Garden Grove with year-round tropical climate

Buccaneer Bay Water Park
Water Park

Buccaneer Bay Water Park

Community water park in La Mirada with family-friendly attractions

DryTown Water Park
Water Park

DryTown Water Park

Water park in Palmdale with slides, pools, and splash zones

Splash! La Mirada Aquatics Center
Water Park

Splash! La Mirada Aquatics Center

Regional aquatics facility with recreational pools and water features

LEGOLAND Water Park
Water Park

LEGOLAND Water Park

LEGO-themed water park in Carlsbad with interactive play areas

Sesame Place Water Park
Water Park

Sesame Place Water Park

Sesame Street themed water attractions in Chula Vista

Pier & Boardwalk Amusements

Pacific Park
Boardwalk

Pacific Park

Santa Monica Pier amusement park with solar-powered Ferris wheel and ocean views

Balboa Fun Zone
Boardwalk

Balboa Fun Zone

Historic Newport Beach waterfront with Ferris wheel and harbor cruises

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Classic California beachfront amusement park with historic wooden coaster

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Nearby Hiking Trails

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Runyon Canyon
Moderate

Runyon Canyon

3.3 miles
Griffith Park Trails
Easy to Moderate

Griffith Park Trails

Various
Temescal Canyon
Moderate

Temescal Canyon

4.2 miles
Solstice Canyon
Easy

Solstice Canyon

2.6 miles

Explore Neighborhoods

Hollywood

Hollywood

Entertainment industry hub with iconic landmarks

Santa Monica

Santa Monica

Beach town with pier, shopping, and dining

Venice Beach

Venice Beach

Bohemian beach culture and boardwalk

Beverly Hills

Luxury shopping and celebrity homes

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