Things to Do in Los Angeles - Top Los Angeles Attractions
By Kayte Deioma, About.com Guide to Los Angeles Travel
Los Angeles has no shortage of attractions. There's really nowhere in the world that has more variety of things to do than Los Angeles. Whether you're coming for the theme parks, the Hollywood glitz, the nightlife, the arts and culture scene, the beaches, mountains or desert, there's no excuse for being bored when you're in LA.
- Things to Do by Location
- Los Angeles Theme Parks and Attractions
- Tours
- Los Angeles Landmarks
- Visual Arts and Museums
Things to Do by Location
In order to better plan your visit to Los Angeles, it helps to know which attractions are close to each other. These location guides will help you figure out which things you might be able to do in the same trip or same day based on location.
- Top Los Angeles Attractions
- Top 10 Things to Do in Hollywood
- Things to Do in Downtown LA
- Things to Do in Pasadena
Los Angeles Theme Parks and Attractions
One of the top reasons people visit Los Angeles is to visit Disneyland and other major attractions. These resources will help you make the most of some of the Southland's most popular destinations.
- Top Los Angeles Theme Parks
- Disneyland Visitors Guide
- Universal Studios Hollywood Visitors Guide
- Visiting Six Flags Magic Mountain
Tours
Whether you want to tour a building, a neighborhood or multiple cities, there's a tour company willing to show you around, or you you can take a self-guided walking or driving tour.
- Los Angeles Tours Overview
- Los Angeles Bus, Van and Trolley Tours
- Los Angeles Special Interest Tours
- Air Tours of Los Angeles
- Walking Tours of Los Angeles
- TV and Movie Studio Tours in Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills Trolley Tours
- Disney Concert Hall Tour
- Esotouric Crime Scene and History Tours
- Kodak Theatre Tours
- One Day Self-Driving Tour of LA
- Quick Culture Customized Art Tours
Los Angeles Landmarks
From the sometimes just laying eyes on a landmark you've seen over and over in the movies is enough of a goal in itself.
- Top Free Things to Do in LA
- Grauman's (Mann's) Chinese Theatre
- Hollywood Sign
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Griffith Observatory Visitors Guide
Visual Arts and Museums
LA has world-class museums offering the best of the visual arts, sciences, history and culture.
- Best Los Angeles Museums
- Best Los Angeles Museums by Type
- Museum Free Days in LA
- Southern California Art Walks and Studio Tours
- Getty Villa Visitors Guide
- Getty Villa Photo Tour
- LA County Museum of Art Visitors Guide
- Norton Simon Museum
- Pacific Asia Museum
- Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Gallery
- Griffith Observatory Visitors Guide
- Kidspace Museum
Los Angeles Performing Arts
Los Angeles has a thriving performing arts scene with amazing live music, theatre and dance events from free community events to high end opera and ballet.
- Attend A TV Show Taping
- Performing Arts
- Performing Arts Workshops - Comedy, Acting and Singing Workshops for All
- Los Angeles Music Center Guide
- Top Comedy Clubs in LA
- Summer Music Series in Los Angeles
- Summer Theatre Festivals
- Los Angeles Film Festivals
- Recreational Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
- Disney Concert Hall
LA for TV and Movie Fans
Some people come to LA for the chance to be close to their favorite TV, movie and music stars, and maybe walk in their shoes just a little. Here are some ways to immerse yourself in Hollywood glitz.
- Star-Struck in LA: Celebrity Experiences
- Attend A TV Show Taping
- TV and Movie Studio Tours in Los Angeles
- Awards Shows in Los Angeles
Nightlife
In Los Angeles, the hot clubs can change from month to month and from night to night. Some clubs have been hot for decades, while others get a makeover every six months. All information in the nightlife section was accurate at the time of publication. Please check directly with the venues to make sure they are still operating as reported. Feel free to let me know if you find things have changed.
- Where to Go After the Show
- Irish Bars & Pubs in LA
- Top Downtown Long Beach Nightclubs and Bars
- Nightlife on the Queen Mary
Shopping
Los Angeles has every kind of shopping experience you can imagine, from flea markets to outlet malls, from the downtown Fashion District to Long Beach Retro Row to the glitzy designer shops on Rodeo Drive.
- LA Shopping Guide
- Top Indoor Shopping Malls in Greater LA
- Long Beach Shopping Guide
- Retro Row Photo Tour
- Long Beach Antique Market Photo Tour
- Best LA Experiences to Give as Gifts
- Long Beach Outdoor Antique & Collectibles Market Visitors Guide
- Where to Buy Celebrity Art in LA
Outdoor Activities
Los Angeles offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, from lazy days at the beach to a wide array of water sports, bike paths and hiking trails, skate parks, golf courses and tennis courts. Here are some resources and directories to help with your search for the perfect outdoor activities for you.
