2024 City of Los Angeles Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

UCLA Mascot Bear Statue 🐻 And Store Tour 🛍️

UCLA's mascot is a bear! There's a Bruin statue, so tourists should take a picture of the statue, right? Also, stop by the UCLA store where you can buy souvenirs. From UCLA cheerleading bear dolls to hip man-to-man shirts, I almost ran out🫢 📍UCLA Bruin Statue 6 Bruin Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA 📍UCLA Store Ackerman B-Level, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA #USATravel #California #LATravel #ucla

The last bookstore/LA special literary and youth bookstore

A very quaint bookstore with two floors. There are many types of books inside, and there are even vinyl records and CDs. There are many collections, but I didn't pay special attention to the price. There are seating areas on the first and second floors where you can sit and read, and there are many places where you can take photos. You can also see that the store carefully stacks the books in a very special style. Stores will also require masks during the epidemic, at least until December 2022. Masks will be available at the door of the store, so it is quite convenient not to bring your own. The stay time is about 1-2 hours.

All that Glitters is Gold

Downtown LA is an excellent place to be. Whether you are in the mood for a museum stroll, food or some shopping, you will find plenty to do and see in downtown LA. The area is easily walkable, with many cultural institutions, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Museum of Contemporary Art. You can also find superlative restaurants catering to every cuisine taste and budget. There’s something here for everyone!

LA/Crypto.com Arena Lakers Arena

Public transportation: Take a bus to 7th Street/Metro Center and walk a while. The stadium is the home court of the NBA Lakers. There is a security check at the entrance. There are restrictions. The size of the bag cannot exceed the size of a wallet. You can bring binoculars in, but you cannot bring your own food/water into the stadium. It is recommended to eat well before entering, otherwise the contents inside Food is expensive and the queues are long during peak hours. If you are a basketball fan, it is recommended to sit in the front row. You can buy tickets in advance on many platforms and compare locations and prices. You should start watching about three months ago. It will be cheaper. The closer to the game date, the more expensive it will be. During game times, some streets outside will be closed, so when calling a taxi after the game, pay special attention to where you get on. The vendors outside at night are grilling sausages, and passers-by will bargain with the vendors if you see them.

Knott's Berry Farm Marketplace

As we are fans of Snoopy, Knott Berry Farm is something we cannot miss. There are various Snoopy related merchandize that can be purchased. The food, candy and Jam and special. First time for me to know this very delicious Boysenberry jam and pie. Highly recommended #2023travelwish

La La Land live action version🧡

#latravel La La Land real version🧡 Griffith Observatory that I visited as soon as I arrived in the US I went here because I wanted to wear a one-piece dress and take pictures like in La La Land😆 The sunset was so beautiful You must go there when you travel to LA🫶🏻 A place that is good to visit again and again 📍Griffith Observatory

Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a beautiful ocean side city in Orange County and it’s also my favorite beach in Southern California. We stayed at Surf and Sand Resort and enjoyed sunrise and sunset from the balcony. We saw a couple dolphins playing around and tons of sea birds. The sea is so quiet at Laguna… seems like a different world and a great place for a temporary getaway! I will come back

Best university in LA

I went to UCLA the get the glimpse of student feeling who study here at one of the best university in the world. There are ton of facilities that provide for students to use and study. Also, the date I visited, there was a basketball game. Love it, want to study here if I had a chance lol. Recommend everyone to take a shot before leaving LA.

LA at night

Getting There - By own vehicle Attractions - Griffith Observatory & LA night view & Million of stars in the sky Hotels - La Quinta LAX Food & Restaurants - Thai town Shopping - Black Friday date

Sophisticated Norton Simon Museum Pasadena

#celebratewithtrip The Norton Simon Museum is small and sophisticated in Pasadena, Los Angeles, just one block away from oldtown. The museum has well-organized galleries, a fantastic sculpture garden with a beautiful lily pond, an outdoor seating cafe, and a lovely museum shop. The exhibitions are from the Renaissance to the 21th-century arts, including Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, And Asian arts. It has North America's most distinguished collection and is considered one of the world's most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. The master artworks of Vincent van Gogh, Picasso, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir are all included.

Paramount Picture Studio Tour

#MeetLosAngeles Paramount Picture Studio is the last major studio to keep its headquarters located in Hollywood and the only one there to open its doors to the public. Inside the famous wrought iron gate, you will be treated to a guided tram tour (you can stick to a walking tour for a few dollars less) through soundstages. You will not find anywhere else: A seasonal after-dark tour that takes a macabre walk through moviemaking history and the neighboring Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Tips: Try to park Car away from the on-site carpark as the car park are very expensive it cost $20 USD during my short trip

#meetlosangeles If you’re visiting Los Angeles on holiday, chances are you’re trying to see all the neighborhoods in one go and Venice is just a small (yet amazing) part of this expansive city. I know first-hand that there’s so much to experience in this quirky beach town, but luckily the best parts can all be explored in a day, granted you’re equipped with some caffeine and good walking shoes. I will definitely recommended this place for everyone

Interesting bookstore with 📚 of all subjects

📍 Address-453 South Spring Street Ground Floor, 121 E 5th St SUITE 505, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States 📚 This book store has an amazing collection of books with various themes and subjects. I could stay here all day. Not only books are arranged in a very artistic manner but also arts 🖼️ are on display. 📕 Books are everywhere in this 2-story building.. Upstairs they have the cool "photo spots" and book vaults. You can even find books for $1. Take your time to find used books here. They have great collection of photography and cook books too and even horror or paranormal books. #meetlosangeles

Norton Simon Museum & Sculpture Garden

#meetlosangeles Norton Simon Museum is an elegantly beautiful, medium size museum located on the hill of Colorado Blvd, just a block from old town Pasadena. Here, art lovers can see significant collections over many centuries, with a massive compilation of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, like sculptures of Auguste Rodin and Edgar Degas, paintings of Picasso and Van Gogh. The Norton Simon Museum′s Sculpture Garden is a delight for visitors of all ages as well. Its lush pond—decorated by several varieties of water lilies, was inspired by Monet's masterpiece of Lily paintings. A small cafeteria next to the pond, provides a supplement for the visitors of the Norton Simon Museum. Every first Friday after 5 pm, entry is free. address: 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

The beautiful compound and museum in LA

Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, United States J. Paul Getty museum features the 20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts. To me, the whole compound with the Getty Villa and its garden is just giving out a peaceful and calm vibe. From the lower carpark, you can Take a fun tram ride up the hill to the Arrival Plaza. From there, you can see the sweeping staircase to the Arrival Hall. You can walk to to the beautiful Central Garden at the Getty Museum. This garden was designed by Californian artist Robert Irwin. You also must visit The Cactus Garden where the terrace has panoramic views of Los Angeles towards the ocean. #meetlosangeles

🎡 An iconic place in Los Angeles

🏖️ It's very crowded and full of activities during summer. Don't be fool by the hot weather as the water temperature is pretty cold. 🇺🇸There are many country flags along the beach for some photo opportunities. Of course, not to forget the colour ferris wheel which is Santa Monica's icons in most LA's tourism materials. A visit to Santa Monica can just be a walk along the Broadwalk and go to Santa Monica Pier. There are some rides or games in the arcade. There are also many food stores, seafood restaurants or some Mexican stalls selling fruit. If you have time, stay till sunset where you can see the sun descending with the skyline and the vast ocean. What a beautiful view not to be missed! #meetlosangeles

Beautiful Italian-inspired canal in LA

Parking address-100 N Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291 Venice Canals is a man-made canal built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. The remaining canals in Venice (Sherman, Howland, Linnie, and Carroll) are a small subset of a much larger canal system that was created originally. Most of the old canals were filled in and paved over to create streets for driving and parking. If you are around the area, do drop by to visit this urban canals. It's very pretty in the afternoon with sunset. You can easily stroll around the neighborhood. After visiting Venice Canals, you can cross the road to reach Venice beach #meetlosangeles

The famous Walk of Fame

🍿 🎥 This is the famous long walk of fame where there are many famous celebrities’ name engraved in the star ⭐️ on this street. If you are into Hollywood movies, you can spot some familiar names here. As of now, there are more than 2000 stars ⭐️ on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It can get very crowded with tourists, so come early. It takes around 1 to 2 hours to get all the touristy things done. You can also walk to TLC Chinese Theatre where it is a historic landmark along Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is where people can spot famous movie stars during the opening or launch of movies. Generally, I would recommend to visit if you are around the area. #meetlosangeles

Beverly Hills Los Angeles

#spooktaculartrip #meetlosangeles#tripblazers #fallingforfall #beachlife

Discover miraculous Hollywood Blvd

#meetlosangeles Hollywood is a major center for film and entertainment production, and Hollywood Boulevard is a well-known cultural icon representing the area's rich history in film and entertainment. Here is also home to many other attractions, such as the walk of fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre, Highland shopping center, and one of the nation's best outdoor music centers. Hollywood Bowl. Those make it an excellent destination for Tourists and locals; fancy dining and shops also an opinion; Can fulfill people’s needs worldwide.

Hollywood sign ahead

address: Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA even if you haven’t been there, you definitely seen this sign before. definitely the icon of LA or USA. HOLLYWOOD SIGN! Makes me feel like a superstar. Built in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Observatory as shown from my previous post! best to drive here, you can’t really get near to the sign… but you can hike up. it’s near the top of mount Lee. FREE admission of cos. this sign can be found easily. can take a hike up if keen hence best to wear proper footwear. alot of ootd opportunities here of cos. feeling like you just walked into a movie, recommend to visit! #meetlosangeles #followchelto

Griffith Observatory

address: 2800 East Observatory Road Los Angeles, CA 90027 (213) 473-0800 not going to lie, we drove to griffith after visiting the renowned Hollywood sign, which you are able to see from Griffith. parking lots were plenty however it is a popular attraction hence might need to spend time finding parking. free admission with lots to see if you’re into telescope and stuff. this place is one of the few in the world that still produces exclusively live planetarium shows if you like such stuff. also, because of how central it’s located and because it’s up the hill, it’s located at a good spot where you can oversea the skyline of LA. beautiful. do check for operating hours. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you’re in LA. #meetlosangeles #followchelto

Amazing views & Route 66, Santa Monica Pier

#meetlosangeles Visitors worldwide enjoy the classic California beach life and admire the road-trip legendary Route 66, end stop at the Santa Monica Pier. On most clear sky days, the beach is full of ocean lovers; surfing, picnicking, fishing, and sunbathing. Family and friends enjoy their day out for its eateries, shops, arcade, roller coaster, giant Ferris wheel and other rides. The famous 1922 fair carousel, it’s a National Historic Monument now. Those unique attractions attract people from anywhere to spend their days here. Access to the pier is free. For the aquarium, Rides at Pacific Park tickets are required. Address: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Peacock admiring, Arcadia LA county arboretum

#meetlosangeles The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a top destination in California for a variety of reasons. The peacocks are a big attraction, but there is also the Queen Anne Cottage, the Santa Anita Train Depot, and much more. The Arboretum has something for everyone, whether you're interested in concerts, nature classes, or the horticultural library. address: 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

Incredible architecture design by Frank Gehry

#meetlosangeles The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry. It was opened on October 24, 2003. Bounded by Hope Street, Grand Avenue, and 1st and 2nd Streets, it is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. The hall is a compromise between a vineyard-style seating configuration, like the Berliner Philharmonie by Hans Scharoun, and a classical shoebox design like the Vienna Musikverein or the Boston Symphony Hall. Hotel: Conrad LA downtown

CA’s largest bookstore, The Last Bookstore

#meetlosangeles Visiting California's largest new and used bookstore was remarkable. They are not just a bookstore; they sell records and comic books. Five art studios and an epic yarn shop are doing their work daily here. Their famous book tunnel, mammoth head, books sculptures, and the surprise of creativity are photo-worthy. It’s one of the 20 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World Address: 453 S Spring St, Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013

St. Monica

Traffic strategy: self-driving Shopping guide: The souvenir shop owner on the left hand side at the end is very kind, there are postcards selling a lot of LA scenery, and you can go shopping with California souvenirs.

Gorgeous Historical Bradbury Building

#meetlosangeles The Bradbury building is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Downtown Los Angeles, considered an iconic, well-maintaining historical landmark. Its unique structural features are remarkable; the Victorian center court has an impressive skylit atrium; wrought-iron stairs and birdcage elevators are full of readable details. It's a gorgeous timeless architectural piece. The 1893 built building still runs the business, majorly office. The entrance lobby is open to the public during office hours; the building security will ask visitors remain quiet. "Blade Runner" was filmed here, Ridley Scott's 1982's movie. address; 304 S Broadway, Lis Angeles

The Last Bookstore in LA

If you are going to Downtown Los Angeles, take a visit to The Last Bookstore. It is a great place for photos. The Last Bookstore sell and buy new and used books. If you're a book lover, you should come here too. Sometimes you will find the books that you can't find anyway but here. There are two levels in the bookstore and many spots for pictures. There's a 1 dollar section which is a pretty good deal in the store. The selection is a lot too. You can have dinner at Grand Central Market after visiting the bookstore. It's walking distance. Address : 453, S Spring St, Los Angeles Operation hours: Monday to Thursday: 10 to 10 Friday to Saturday: 10 to 11 Sunday: 10 to 9

Good Location for Pictures in Los Angeles

Griffith Observatory is an educational place to go. You get to learn a lot about the sun, earth, star and so much more. You can see the Hollywood sign clearly from Griffith Observatory and take photos with it. They have also very nice sunset view here. Operating hour: Monday to Wednesday: close Thursday and Friday: 12 am to 10 pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 10pm Parking fee: 10 dollars per hour or free if you walk from the middle hill Admission: Free and no reservations needed Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Remember to bring your ID and vaccination certificate to enter the observatory.