LA Attractions

la attractionsThis section is where you will find the best areas to visit in Los Angeles and Hollywood. These are the places to go for good shopping, fun restaurants and eateries, interesting people-watching, and great outdoor and indoor distraction. You’ll even see some of these attractions if you take one of the many sightseeing tours of Los Angeles. For others you’ll need to go further away from the main tourist areas.

We pointed out some of our favorite shops and businesses in each place, and included any key parking or travel information you might need to get around. So pick your destination and get going. (Note: this section is still growing, more attractions to be added soon!)


The Getty Center

1200 Getty Center Dr (map)
Los Angeles, California 90049
(310) 440-7330

www.getty.edu

getty center los angeles
A modern palace
Designed by visionaries
With a lot of cash

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Hollywood & Highland Center

6801 Hollywood Blvd (map)
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-0220

www.hollywoodandhighland.com

Hollywood and Highland
Observe Spider-Man
Crouching on a garbage can
Welcome to L.A.

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The Melrose District

Melrose Ave. Between La Brea and Fairfax (map)
West Hollywood, CA

The Melrose District
‘80s glam hipsters
Rub elbows with club scene bros.
Both are hungover

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Third Street Promenade

3rd St. and Broadway (map)
Downtown Santa Monica
(310) 393-8355

www.thirdstreetpromenade.com

3rd St. Promenade
Beachside shopping zone
With a host of street talent
And lots of small dogs

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Universal CityWalk

Universal Center Dr (map)
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 622-9841

www.citywalkhollywood.com

Universal City Walk
Within you will find
A barrage of light and sound
Try not to go deaf

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By Peter Kimmich