From the many idyllic beaches to the 星光大道 to a sprawling city park, Los Angeles offers a whole world of experiences in one county. Plan your activities around the city’s famous l和marks or a few of its hidden gems—somehow, they all feel iconic.
Find your thrills 在me parks
All three amusement parks in Los Angeles have only-in-California appeal. Universal Studios 好莱坞, for starters, is still part of a working movie 和 TV studio (see it on the world-famous 工作室参观) 和 its themed rides 和 attractions include the video-game-themed Super Nintendo World 和 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Six Flags Magic Mountain, 与此同时, can boast of having the most thrill rides of any theme park on the planet (20), including the spinning seats 和 76 mph speeds of X2. For old-school fun, head to Pacific Park at 圣塔莫尼卡 Pier, home of classic carnival rides 和 a solar-powered Ferris wheel with sweeping views of the coastline.
去好莱坞
No need to be starstruck—it’s easy to experience 好莱坞 近距离魔术. Stroll down 好莱坞 Boulevard’s 星光大道 to see the names of your favorite stars on the sidewalk, then catch a movie 在 TCL 中国人 Theatre or El Capitan Theatre. See both historic 和 working sets 在 华纳兄弟. 工作室参观 和 Paramount 工作室参观, glimpse more 好莱坞 history 在 好莱坞 Forever Cemetery. Want a great view of the l和mark 好莱坞标志? Drive along Mulholl和 Highway, check it out from Griffith Observatory, or challenge yourself to the Mt. 好莱坞的小道 hike in 格里菲斯公园.
Bike all day along the beach
Los Angeles County’s beaches each have their own personalities, from the bodybuilding vibe at 威尼斯海滩 to the mellow local scene at Hermosa Beach. Rent a bike from various locations of 佩里的咖啡馆 和 pedal your way along 斯特兰德大街 (aka the Marvin Braude Bike Trail), which runs 22 miles from 圣塔莫尼卡 到 托兰斯. Stop for some beach lounging along the way, as well as people-watching in Venice, snacks at Brooke Willaimson’s Playa Provisions in 雷伊码头, or a stroll on the pier in Redondo Beach.
Go big on museums
Beyond its wealth of pop culture, L.A. also has a lot of serious—和 seriously fun—museums. See the Space Shuttle Endeavour 在 California Science Center, the bubbling excavation sites at La Brea Tar Pits & 博物馆, 和 movie props 和 exhibits 在 Academy 博物馆 of Motion Pictures. Fine art fans, 与此同时, won’t want to miss the Los Angeles County 博物馆 of Art, The Getty Center, 宽阔的 (the latter two offer free admission).
Immerse yourself in 格里菲斯公园
洛杉矶的 主城公园 spans a whopping 4,300 acres 和 is packed with both wilderness 和 culture. Explore its natural side on the 50 miles of trails that trace mountains 和 canyons—you can hike to 布朗森洞穴, which played the Bat Cave in the 1960s 蝙蝠侠 TV series, or take a horseback ride with Sunset Ranch 好莱坞. See the wildlife 在 洛杉矶动物园, catch a concert 在 bucket-list 希腊剧院, or see the Old West artifacts 和 incredible 原生艺术 在 Autry 博物馆 of the American West. Don’t miss a trip to (free) Griffith Observatory with its own 好莱坞 movie credentials 和 easy views of the celestial stars.