Los Angeles occupies a staggeringly vast area of California and is home to some of the most famous landmarks in the world – not to mention Hollywood which is full of all the celebs that you can think of. You won’t have any trouble finding holiday ideas if you’re a tourist seeking things to do, from beaches, to museums and galleries. If you are a little overwhelmed by L.A, try exploring with a tour, from walking tours to hop on hop off bus trips, the guides will point out popular sites that are worth visiting whilst you’re in L.A.
Griffith Observatory
In addition to being a renowned civic gathering site and one of southern California’s best known attractions, Griffith Observatory is a symbol of Los Angeles – a pioneer in public astronomy. The Observatory is situated in Griffith Park, right above the Los Feliz district, on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood. The Observatory offers a great viewing angle for the renowned Hollywood Sign, wish is a must see. There are several displays within this hilltop monument, including a Foucault pendulum, a Tesla coil, and a planetarium performance – so give yourself plenty of time to see everything
Grand Central Market
This European-style food hall has been a hallmark of Los Angeles since 1917 and is located on the bottom floor of the famous Homer Laughlin Building. Even if you aren’t hungry, you should still go since people from all over Los Angeles mix and mingle among the rows of spices, fruit, and vintage neon signs – an iconic site.
Santa Monica Pier and Beach
Santa Monica Pier, the centre of the famous Santa Monica Beach, is brimming with entertaining and fun things to do, such as a Ferris wheel, an aquarium, fairground games, and cotton candy stands. The stretch of beach is crowded on the weekends when it’s warm – with families, beachgoers, and gym fanatics who work out in public at the original Muscle Beach, just south of the pier.
Hollywood Bowl
This breathtaking open-air amphitheatre in L.A has frequently appeared on big and small screens around the world, regularly welcoming acts to its stage. Visitors are welcome at any time when there isn’t a concert taking place. We strongly advise you to bring a picnic possibly one with a bottle or two of wine, and get ready for a fun filled evening.
Disneyland Resort
The resort is divided into two parks: the 2001-opened Disney California Adventure and the 66-year-old Disneyland Park. Putting semantics aside, both tourists and residents like this themed resort – full of iconic Disney merch along with a slew of incredibly exciting rides, you’ll discover all your favourite characters here. It’s always crowded, especially around Christmas Day, so there isn’t really a good time to visit to avoid the crowds. As a result, you might need a little bit of patience to fully experience the magic.