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· Los Angeles, CA

Why you should go…

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is the official nonprofit destination marketing organization for the City of Los Angeles, operating the public-facing site Discover Los Angeles. It promotes LA neighborhoods, attractions, dining and events to leisure travelers and meeting planners, and offers an LA Tourism Perk Pass with visitor discounts. The organization represents over 1,000 local tourism-related businesses.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Los Angeles, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Grand Central Market

    Under $25

    A century-old downtown food hall packing dozens of stalls from tacos to ramen under one roof.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Tours
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    Paramount Studio Tour

    $50+

    A guided walking and golf-cart tour of the working Paramount Pictures studio lot in Hollywood.

    4.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
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    Griffith Observatory

    Free

    A hilltop planetarium and free public observatory with some of the best views in the city.

    5.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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    TCL Chinese Theatre

    Free

    The pagoda-style 1927 movie palace famous for the handprints and footprints in its forecourt.

    6.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
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    Hollywood Sign

    Free

    The nine white letters in the Hollywood Hills are the most recognized symbol of the movie industry.

    7.2 mi awayMore like this

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    Pasadena

    Free

    Home to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl, with Arts and Crafts architecture and a walkable downtown.

    9.5 mi awayMore like this