Los Angeles Things to Do

I'm sure most people, at least in the US, are aware of what Universal Studios is. So, I'm not going to go into great detail, but I will say that the amount of detail and effort put into the...

My name is not there. I had no time to follow all the walk, but I think that I'm the only movie star missing there. I knew 85, wrote down more 4322 names, and I'm studying why are they famous. I...

when you are going to the Original Disney Resort via a car, the complimentary shuttle tram will take you to downtown disney and from there will be a 4 minute walk to the entrance of both Disneyland...

Last visit November 2012 Although a bit of a tourist trap, Olvera Street is still a lovely place to stop for a short visit if you find yourself in downtown LA. Olvera Street is a pedestrian only...

The winter of August the 4th was replaced by the spring of the 5th, but still not inviting to swim. So, I must admit that I left California without entering the Pacific Ocean. Next time I'll try...

I really wanted to visit the La Brea Tar Pits..... and they didn't disappoint. I was lucky enough to be taken there by LA friends and so was able to spend a couple of hours exploring. The tar pits...

The Sign is not lit up and you cannot take photos of it at night. During the day, the best place to see it is Griffith Park Observatory or Beachwood Drive. AVOID Barham Blvd/Lake Hollywood Dr. as it...

For sheer kicks drive around the enormous mansions in Beverly Hills north of sunset Boulevard. The excess and often bad taste is pretty amusing and amazing. But some homes are really nice, immersed in...

ANT Farm Review Show Time 5:00pm Show Date April 2012 Arrival: My daughter and I arrived at 1pm. Street parking was ample. It is free, there are no meters. There are also no parking ramps that I saw....

The Griffith Observatory has finally reopened after many years of restoration and renovation (my tip posted in 2007). The views of Los Angeles are spectacular from the observatory. Unfortunately, it's...

What a perfect way to spend a day in LA! I visited the Getty and couldn't help but lose myself in the art, and landscaping of the museum and grounds. From the most famous works such as Waterlilies, to...

My husband and I signed up for the Deluxe Tour ($250/pp) which buys you a smaller group and a longer, more thorough tour of the studios. We visited many TV and movie settings, including sites used for...

This magnificent Neo-Gothic building was designed by Howard Crane for the United Artists corporation, the film company formed by several individuals, including Charlie Chaplin. The architect was...

Each year people flood the alleys of Los Angeles' Chinatown for the annual Chinese New Year celebration. It's a great opportunity to hit the streets with and hip cross-section of Angelinos and enjoy...

I was in Rodeo Drive because I took a tour, and the tour left us to wander around for about 20 minutes. It's a posh shopping street with posh shops (most of which...as far as I could tell.. have...

The best time to go to Magic Mountain is in the summer when the park is open during the week. The crowds are not as big so you can make it though more of the rides. If you plan to go on the weekend be...

We arrived at Santa Monica in the afternoon of August the 4th, thinking on parking and swimming immediately. Well, well, well. Ninety per cent of our winter is not so cold. Never mind, I'll do it...

Home to the rich and famous, Beverly Hills is an independent city within Los Angeles County. It is surrounded by the City of Los Angeles and West Hollywood. The centre of Beverly Hills, in the area...

Money, ambition and imagination are the ingredients present in most American realizations. The absence (or the disregard) of a local culture, was the reason of a diversified copy of models and styles...

Though synonymous with the movie industry globally, here in Los Angeles, Hollywood is just another neighbourhood in the sprawling City of Los Angeles. It is located northwest of Downtown LA and east...

This area in southeast downtown is the japanese american cultural center in LA. It has a small but interesting museum which focuses on the internment of japanese americans during WWII. It also has...

This was my tour's lunch stop, so I had quite a lot of time to wander around. The LA 'Farmer's Market' started in 1934, when a group of farmers packed their trucks on what was known as 'Gilmore...

After visiting Olvera Street, be sure to also pay a visit to Union Station about a block away. Union Station was built in 1939, it's Spanish/mission style architecture has a much different feel than...

This an outside art exhibit that anyone can see for free. It is located just outside between the Bing & Pavilion of Japanese Art. It was fun to explore this little area tucked away between the...

Universal City Walk is the area just outside the Universal Studios park, so you don’t have to pay any fee to stroll around here. Many people come in the night (or just after their tour in the park)...