Hi, me and my family are going to Los Angeles this summer, and I convinced them b/c I'm a big fan of hollywood, movies, theme parks and all, but they told me I have to come up with a list of places to visit so we can make like a schedule, and to be honest, i don't know which places I should visit. Please somebody recommend me places to visit or activities to do, like the chinese theatre, beverly hills, etc...
Thanks!!
2007-03-12 09:09:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
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Hope you have a good time, I know you will----LOL
TRY THESE THINGS TO SEE IN L.A.
1. EAT AT PINKS OR IN AND OUT BURGER
2. FARMERS MARKET AT THE GROVE
(@ FAIRFAX AND W. 3RD)
3. GRAUMIN’S CHINESE, MANN’S
4. GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, HOLLYWOOD SIGN PICS
5. GETTY MUSEUM IN TOWN OFF 405
6. GETTY VILLA MALIBU
7. NORTON SIMON MUSEUM
8. HOLLYWOOD BOWL CONCERTS
9. WALK OF STARS
10. RODEO DRIVE,
11. TOUR OF STAR HOMES
12. IVY, KITSON (ON N. ROBERTSON) , HOTEL MARMONT, SPAGO
13. SANTA MONICA PIER AND PROMANADE, RIDE FERRIS WHEELand Kiddieland, Ivy by the Sea…
14. VENICE BEACH,
15. CATALINA ISLAND ( CONCERTS) (CATAMARAN TO AVALON) out of Long Beach or Newport Beach..THE CASINO.
16. STUDIO TOUR (UNIVERSAL/CITY WALK OR WARNER BROS.)
17. CHECK OUT DISNEY, DREAMWORKS, PARAMOUNT, NBC
18. DODGER STADIUM BASEBALL GAME
19. DOWNTOWN L.A.-LUMMIS HOUSE, ANGELS FLIGHT
20. CLUB AT HYDE OR AREA
21. BEVERLY HILTON, TRADER VICS
22. BEVERLY HILLS CITY HALL
23. COFFEE BEAN AND TEA LEAF
24. HUNTINGTON BEACH SURFING AND SURF MUSEUM
25. DISNEYLAND
26. KNOTTS BERRY FARM, MAGIC MOUNTAIN
27. LEBREA TAR PITS AND PAGE MUSEUM ON WILSHIRE
28. LAKERS BASKETBALL,
29. L.A. OPEN AT RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB
30. L.A. EQUESTRIAN CENTER
31. BIG BEAR SKIING
32. PALM SPRINGS GOLF AND TRAM RIDE
33. RIVER WALK AND L.A. RIVER GARDENS
34. EAT AT MR. CHOW’S OR KOI OR YAMASHIRO
35. VISIT ZUMA BEACH, PIER AT MALIBU AND PARADISE COVE
36. FOOSE DESIGN AND HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARDWALK
37. AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC (LONG BEACH) AND QUEEN MARY II
38. LOS ANGELES ZOO
39. GENE AUTREY WESTERN MUSEUM
40. HIKE UP MT. LEE AND VISIT BRONSON (BATMAN) CAVES
41. U.S.C. / U.C.L.A. FOOTBALL, LA COLUSIUM OR ROSE BOWL
42. PETERSEN AUTO MUSEUM
43. HOLLYWOOD PARK RACE TRACK
44. DANA POINT WHALE WATCHING (75 MILLES SOUTH)
45. SAN SIMEON (250 MILES NORTH)
46. HUNTINTON LIBRARY AND GARDENS (San Marino)
47. HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM AND KODAK THEATER TOUR
48. DRIVE MULLHOLLAND DRIVE
49. RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM
50. COMMERCE CASINO CLUB, COMMERCE, CALI….
51. SANTA ANITA RACE TRACK, ARCADIA, CALI….
52. FRED SEIGEL
53. REDONDO BEACH PIER
54. BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL
55. BICYCLE CLUB CASINO
56. MT. WILSON OBSERVATORY
2007-03-12 10:08:22 · answer #1 · answered by Paris Hilton 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there! I live very close to LA (born in Australia, by the way), so I can help you out a bit. Of course, Disney Land, Universal Studios (for a little taste of the Hollywood movie scene), Beverly Hills (to see the amazing mansions and shopping on Rodeo Drive), Grauman's Chinese Theatre, if you like music, the Hollywood Bowl offers great classical concerts, the beaches...Malibu, Zuma, etc. A drive along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) will take you through Santa Monica and Malibu Beach (where Britney Spears and other stars live). Those are some of the most touristy places, but you can also visit numerous amusement parks (Six Flags Magic Mountain about an hour north), Knott's Berry Farm, San Diego Zoo/Wild Animal Park/Sea World (San Diego is a couple hours south of LA). To the east is Palm Springs, only about 1.5 to 2 hours away. For a really fun day, take a ferry ride across the Pacific 26 miles from the LA coast and visit Santa Catalina Island. You catch a boat from Long Beach and spend the day looking around this really beautiful island...they have a glass bottom boat ride, hiking and shopping...definitely worth the trip (just look it up on the Internet). There are many other things, too, but this should get you started.
I hope you have a GREAT time!!
2007-03-12 09:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Gail B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly include a day trip over to Catalina Island. The 45 minute boat ride is fun, and the City of Avalon is small enough to see it all in one day. Wear comfortable shoes, you will mainly be walking. Also write for tickets to the taping of a television program, such as "The Price is Right", you might be a contestant and win a new car. It's fun to see all the "behind the scenes" stuff that goes on to make T V shows. Also make a reservation to go to Griffith Observatory after dark so your family can look out over just some of the lights that make up the Los Angeles basin. The Planetarium show isn't bad either. You are probably including Disneyland in your plans, just be aware that it is quite expensive, and in the summer it is very crowded. Lines to the attractions can take as much as an hour. Bring lots of sun block. Welcome to Los Angeles, and enjoy your visit.
I'll also tell you places to avoid, and don't venture off the main streets; Compton / South Central L.A., East Los Angeles, Korea town, parts of La Puente, and I'm sorry, but parts of the Hollywood district. Not very safe areas to be in. Also Six Flags Magic Mountain has poor security and occasional gang problems, there are better amusement parks to visit.
2007-03-12 14:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mann's Chinese is next to Hollywood and Highland, where the Kodak theater (the Academy Awards venue) is located. I believe they do tours. Also, try looking into watching the live taping of a TV show. That's fun sometimes. I like the museums, like LACMA, MOCA and the Getty Center (the MOST gorgeous views!). The Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park recently reopened and I hear it's gorgeous (I haven't been, yet). And, of course, the beach - try Santa Monica or Venice. Have fun!
2007-03-13 07:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by Shelley L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Hollywood....Sunset and Vine. In Hollywood, you can go to many museums that are pretty fun. Go to Universal Studios, and Universal City Walk. You can spend a whole day at Universal Studios and the evening and Universal City Walk for dinner and shopping. Go to the beach. There are many around....Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Newport Beach, Balboa Island, Venice Beach.
In Long Beach you can visit the Pike as well as Shoreline Village.
Fof discount theatre shows or comedy shows try...
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2007-03-12 09:20:40 · answer #5 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California
2007-03-12 12:24:30 · answer #6 · answered by seetheglobey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a guide book and begin by looking at Universal Studios and then things to see in the Hollywood area. Have a good time!
2007-03-12 15:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend Venice Beach for sure. It is a pretty cool place to see at least once in your lifetime and along with the other fellow, i would recommend going to Catalina Island for the day. We went for a weekend trip and it was fabulous. There are tons of things to do there, hope you have a great time!
2007-03-12 09:37:33 · answer #8 · answered by charbar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would consider going to the star walk thing with all the stars names on the sides walk...thats pretty cool . and the wax museum is another great thing. if your looking for great shopping try rodeo drive its lots of fun
2007-03-12 16:50:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably the best visitor's guide to Hollywood: http://www.seeing-stars.com
2007-03-14 19:08:24 · answer #10 · answered by george 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋