Los Angeles Tourist Attractions

There are few cities that offer as much entertainment, excitement and diversity as do the attractions in Los Angeles. For years movies and songs have portrayed LA as the place to make it big as a model, actor or musician. Hopefuls pack their bags and leave their homes for the promise of lure and fame.

Today LA boasts attractions like the famous Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame, which honors those who have made a difference in film, music and stage. Walking and sight seeing tours are a great way to see and experience Hollywood. Everything is located near Grauman's Chinese Theater where film and music enthusiasts can place their hands in the handprints and shoeprints of their favorite celebrities. Guided bus tours also of Hollywood offer an outside glimpse of the homes of the rich and famous.

Some of the best concerts in music history have been played at the Hollywood Bowl, another major Los Angeles attraction. This huge historical venue has been the playing stage for huge acts such as Frank Sinatra and The Beatles. Also, no Hollywood trip is complete without a stop at Amoeba Records, the world famous independent music chain right off Sunset Strip.

Los Angeles also offers attractions like the beautiful Getty Museum, which hosts amazing art exhibits and places like Universal Studios Hollywood, where people can see the wonder of movie special effects. California's most popular theme parks like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Magic Mountain are just a short drive away, making Los Angeles the perfect tourist getaway.

Visitors to the Los Angeles area will also get a taste of the shopping attractions like the world famous Beverly Center, the high class Rodeo Drive and even the eclectic Melrose Avenue. Shopping enthusiasts will get a taste of designer super stores to small LA fashion inspired boutiques.

Beach Attractions

The beaches are also famous attractions in LA. Just a 30-minute drive from Downtown LA, the entertaining Santa Monica Pier is within walking distance of the Third Street Promenade, which is filled with restaurants, interesting stores, outdoor cafes and all sorts of live entertainment on the streets. Further south of Santa Monica is the Venice Beach Boardwalk, famous for the eclectic people, unique shops and tattoo parlors. The famous Muscle Beach gives passersby's the opportunity to watch hunky men working out. For a more relaxing beach experience locals drive down to the trendy Zuma beach in Malibu, the Pacific Palisades and even Manhattan Beach.

Attractions by City

Beverly Hills

Rodeo Drive, Greystone Mansion and the Museum of T.V. & Radio

Hollywood

Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign and Kodak Theatre

Malibu

Point Mugu State Beach and Zuma Beach

Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade

Venice Beach

Downtown, Muscle Beach and The Boardwalk

Attractions by Type

Los Angeles Bus Tours

Get information on bus tours in Los Angeles. Los Angeles.com gives travelers discounts on Los Angeles bus tours.

Los Angeles Air Tours

Get information on air tours in Los Angeles. Los Angeles.com gives travelers discounts on Los Angeles air tours including Los Angeles helicopter tours.

Los Angeles Movie Star Home Tours

Plan a trip on a Los Angeles movie star home tour. Stroll through Beverly Hills and other hot spots for movie star homes.

Los Angeles Theme Parks

Theme parks in Los Angeles, including Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, Legoland California, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.

Los Angeles Parks

Pacific Park and Griffith Park.

Los Angeles Zoo

Visit the Los Angeles Zoo.

Los Angeles Cruises

Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise and Dinner Dance Cruise.