Los Angeles Tourist Traps

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Most Viewed Tourist Traps in Los Angeles

  • 1. Hollywood Sign

    It is sad that tourists spend so much time and gas driving to see the sign when the only way to get really close to it is to hike up to it by parking just north of 6363 Deronda Dr, 90068. Or, see it...   more
  • 2. Hollywood/Walk of Fame

    Hollywood! You think of feather boas, decadence, diamonds, movie premieres and ordinary Joes making it big and being discovered. That's what on everyone's mind, whether you're American (Hispanic,...   more
  • 3. Homes of the Stars

    I went on a tour called hollywood tours it is located between mcdonalds and gunniess world of records right on hollywood blvd. the lady boss was very nice to the customers but mean to her employees....   more
  • 4. Amusement Parks

    For me Disneyland was a disappointment. I had imagined it would be a huge amusement park offering something also for adults. Soon I noticed that most of the attractions were made for children, "Goofy"...   more
  • 5. L.A. / Downtown L.A.

    in the historic Angel's Flight, by 4th and Hill streets, in downtown. OK, sure, the flight is not across the sky but in a funicular and the flight lasts only for a min- but this is such a cute part of...   more
  • 6. Rodeo Drive

    I'm not a shopaholic, at home or on vacation, and I think spending a $1,000 or more on a purse just because it has interlocking Ls and Vs on it is absurd so for me Rodeo Drive (pronounced ro-DAY-o) is...   more
  • 7. The Basics

    The Hollywood sign used to be like this most of the time! Too much smog to even see the Angeles Mountains and they are much bigger! In those days, breathing in the L.A. air could be hazardous to your...   more
  • 8. Grauman's Chinese Theatre

    This was quite fun, the walk of fame is quite boring but the handprints and quotes of stars gone by. Some I have never heard of but still I,m a movie lover so I liked it Acknowledge how freaakin small...   more
  • 9. Wax Museum

    Just because you are in Hollywood, it doesn't mean you have to go in every place on Hollywood Boulevard. Anyway, most of the wax figures there were really ugly. Save the ticket money for something...   more
  • 10. Celebrity spotting

    I think there's a belief when people travel to LA that the city is teeming with celebrities and that you are sure to bump into one or two during your visit. I'm...   more
  • 11. Disneyland is NOT in Los Angeles

    Many people expect to visit Disneyland while in Los Angeles, but don't realize that Disneyland is not in the city of Los Angeles nor even in the County of Los...   more
  • 12. City Walk at Universal

    Well the locals call the city walk something else, it rhymes with city and starts with an 's'. In any event, if you want to buy fast food quality food and all...   more
  • 13. Take a PASS on PASadena

    Having visited L.A. many times over the years, I had yet to visit what I envisioned to be charming, Old Pasadena.I was so disappointed. There is basically 2...   more
  • 14. Pink's Hot Dogs

    Pink's is a Los Angeles legend, with endless lines winding around the OK Corral.I think it's a scam.Whoever would wait in an hour-length line for a hot dog,...   more
  • 15. Olvera Street

    Olvera Street is basically a one-block-long swapmeet of Mexican-oriented junk. There are some historic buildings there, but you cannot see them because of all...   more
  • 16. L.A best Spot

    tourist spot is important to destination vacation that is one of your purpose why you want to go their that's you need to research to the place that you want to...   more
  • 17. Universal Citywalk

    It is just a mall. You can find malls in every city. Yet it is the most over billed, over hyped mall in the world. It just plain sucks, but don't tell that to...   more
  • 18. Olvera Street

    Last time my parents came to visit we took a trip downtown to see some of the sights he knew as a kid. The Olvera Street he remembered from his youth far...   more
  • 19. No fun under 21!

    The first time I went to LA I was 19 and to my surprise I could not enjoy the nightlife as the doormen did not let me in anywhere! In LA and in the US in...   more
  • 20. Map of Stars' Homes

    Now I know... driving on Sunset Blvd. and seeing a man holding a sign offering to sell you a map to stars' homes, can be quite alluring-- but tourist beware!!...   more
  • 21. Don't Think Just of China in Chinatown!

    Tourists galore are here, yet there is much of a local feeling here as well, which is good to experience. There is of course a strong Chinese atmosphere here,...   more
  • 22. The Grove At Farmer's Market

    Here's yet another beautiful, trendy outdoor plaza in the Euro style. The Grove is just so pretty but oh so crowded. Well, if you want to do the typical tourist...   more
  • 23. Beverly Center

    Officially, the Bev Center is in (West) Los Angeles but I like to consider it Beverly Hills also. This is a better place for shopping if you make a modest...   more
  • 24. Beautiful people watching - The Grove

    Pricey shopping destination..Anthropologie, Nike Goddess, Pottery Barn, Gap..followed by pricey restaurants and movie house. If you want shopping, go to Beverly...   more
  • 25. Venice Beach

    Tat and other crap, gifts ect found here on the front of Venice Beach. Worth a look a walk on by but then go inland & see the cute houses on the canals. See...   more
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