What are the MUST SEE places in Los Angeles, CA if I only have 2 1/2 days?

Answer 1

People who are geographically challenged should not be answering in travel forums. Sorry if it sounds harsh, but you'll get seriously laughed at if you go to LA and ask for the bus to Alcatraz. Someone might tell you to find it on the map in the basement of the Alamo.

Here's my top ten list. You could do all this in 5-7 days, so pick and choose your favorites. I would choose a theme park, a Hollywood-type activity, and a beach activity. That should do it:

Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can’t be wrong. (Sometimes it seems all at once)

Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. Check out ebay. You can find some discouneted tickets there. And Universal City Walk is a fun place to hang out in the evening after your day inside the park.

Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its closeup, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Mann's Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. I have also added the Hollywood & Highland complex to my top ten list… it has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater (home of the Academy Awards). I like the El Capitan theater, because it has been restored to its former glory, unlike the Chinese, which was essentially gutted and turned into a multiplex.

Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.

Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best.
Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore.
Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste. And it's a short bike ride from:

Santa Monica Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. (The Sting and "Three's Company" come immediately to mind).
After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.

Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - Downtown Santa Monica's shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings. Just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.

Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world's most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way. It makes for a fun drive. Along the way, you see a lot of different neighborhoods. Hollywood, West Hollywood, Bel Air, and Pacific Palisades. When you get to the ocean, stop at Gladstone's for Fish.

Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she's been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Free to visit. You can actually stay on board, for a price.

Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner.
Farmer's Market is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping "The Price is Right". You might even get in.

Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autrey Museum of Western Heritage.

Getty Museum - The Getty's architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you'll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. Free.

Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It's very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the tonight show. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Obviousman's list is a good one. But it really depends on your taste.

If you're young and have the stamina, Disneyland is a must. But amusement parks are not to everyone's taste.

Most people want to see Hollywood. There's enough to do there to keep you busy for a day. But don't be surprised if you are a little disappointed.

I always recommend Venice beach, as it is so quintessentially "LA."

Have fun whatever you do.

Answer 4

I don't know if these are all in LA, but Disney land, The giant telescope, Alcatraz...(San Fransisco Bay) that's all I've seen that is famous out there. I went to allot more places but nothing famous like those.

Answer 5

i have been SEVERAL times

manns theater with the stars footprints
walk of fame
lights of la from the hills at night
disneyland if you have time
pinks hot dogs....all the stars go there.

Answer 6

I agree with Obvious man, IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN L.A DO NOT ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS