With more than 500 square miles of, dining, diverse shopping, and sightseeing opportunities it’s easy to understand why Los Angeles is, The Entertainment Capital of The World!
Summer is fast approaching and, for the almost 50 million tourists who visit, that means sunshine, celebrity sightings, shopping, and award-winning restaurants. Los Angeles
is a city with endless possibilities, and the entertainment capital of the world really draws them in. Undeniably, the allure of celebrities, but many visitors soon discover there’s so much more. L.A. is a vibrant destination where creativity and self-expression are everywhere you look. Art, music, architecture, and people, equally create a cultural exploration that’s hard to beat.
Things to Do
If this is your first time in Los Angeles, or you’re a regular visitor, this article will cover a plethora of places and things for you to do in the beautiful “City of Angels.”
Start off by taking an L.A. Conservancy
walking tour, and get to know the city. Weekend excursions revisit L.A.’s storied past at landmarks such as the Bradbury Building and Angels Flight railway, both featured on the TV show Bosch
, among others. If you enjoy baseball, Dodger Stadium
in the hilly Echo Park
neighborhood overlooks downtown, and nearby hiking trails and bike paths offer an outdoor escape in adjacent Elysian Park. Cheer on the boys in blue or take a behind-the-scenes tour of the third-oldest MLB stadium, which includes a walk through the Vin Scully Press Box and a trip down to the field. Another great L.A. vantage point can be found on Mount Hollywood, where Griffith Observatory
has free public telescopes for viewing the famous Hollywood Sign
, the Los Angeles basin, and the night sky.
Show me the fun
If you’re into pop culture, then Universal Studios Hollywood
is the place for you. Their World Famous Studio Tour
(featuring working sets) and themed rides and attractions is irresistible. Plus, you never know who you might see going to or from the set! The park also includes, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
and the video-game-themed Super Nintendo World.
Next up, head to L.A. Live
for some after-dark entertainment. Catch an intimate performance on the Grammy Museum
soundstage or dance the night away at The Conga Room. For some of L.A.’s best improv and sketch comedy, The Groundlings Theatre
on Melrose Avenue delivers laughter and a chance to scope out emerging talent. Among the improv theatre’s notable alumni are Will Ferrell, Lisa Kudrow, Melissa McCarthy, and many other Saturday Night Live
cast members.
Where to Eat
When it comes to food, the sky’s the limit in the entertainment capital of the world. Although you can start the day with cheap street eats from El Ruso
(as seen on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles
) and end it with a 13-course Kaiseki at two-Michelin star n/naka
, you are also a stones throw away from Osteria Mozza
, an Italian gem from James Beard Award–winning chef Nancy Silverton, is celebrity-themed Pink’s Hot Dogs. For every cult favorite like El Chato Taco Truck
, there are countless up-and-coming spot waiting to be discovered. Another great spot to check out is Le Champ
in the Arts District, a laid-back wine bar and bistro that opened in late 2023 with a menu of affordable dishes, most priced under $25.
The Arts District
as a whole is a foodie haven that boasts a laundry list of restaurants for every craving: New York–style pies at Pizzeria Bianco
, seasonal Italian at Bestia
, and elegant Japanese seafood at Michelin-starred Hayato
and 715 Sushi. Eventually, you are bound to get thirsty, so be sure to stop by the speakeasy-style cocktail den Death & Co.
and craft beer hubs including Angel City
and Arts District Brewing Co
Looking for more trendy food?
For those meals when you can’t decide, Grand Central Market
downtown has a little bit of everything. The city’s largest and oldest public market is home to some of its trendiest eats, like breakfast sandos at Eggslut
and Korean lunch boxes at the mom-and-pop Shiku. Furthermore, on Sundays, visit the outdoor food market Smorgasburg L.A.
at Row DTLA. where you can find everything from vegan mushroom sandwiches at Champignon Eats
to garlic noodz and truffle fries at Lobsterdamus.
Arts and Culture
L.A. is one of the most museum-rich cities in the United States. From the Space Shuttle Endeavour
at the California Science Center
to a trio of T. rex skeletons at the Natural History Museum. All things considered, L.A. leaves no curiosity unsated. There’s a three-block stretch known as Museum Row
on Wilshire Boulevard, where visitors can walk to four of these cultural institutions. First up is, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. where snapping an obligatory photo standing among the Urban Light
exhibit’s 202 antique street lamps is a must. Equally important are the Ice Age fossils and still-bubbling excavation sites at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum. Nearby, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
is a must for learning about the artists who bring stories to life on the big screen.
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