In this video we’ll show you 10 best thingsto do in Los Angeles and don’t forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel and share your own Los Angeles experiencein the comments below.
The suggestions are based on our extremely fun trip to Los Angeles.
Here are our top 10 picks: Number 1: Grand Central Market Grand Central Market is a 30, 000 square-footarcade featuring food emporium and retail marketplace in downtown LA.
It opened in 1917 and has been operating eversince with a mission to provide Los Angeles with a national-caliber eating experiencethat showcases California's best ingredients, chefs and entrepreneurs.
It’s a great place to experience the culturesof Los Angeles by simply walking through or even getting something to eat from one ofthe numerous food vendors.
And while you’re there, don’t miss theAngels Flight located right outside the Market.
With its 298 feet inclined railway it is supposedto be the world’s shortest railway.
Number 2: OUE Skyspace LA OUE Skyspace LA is California's tallest open-air observation deck of the iconic US Bank Towerwith breathtaking views towards Los Angeles.
You can do all sorts of things there: engagewith their interactive technology, take a break and have one of their signature cocktails or, for the brave ones, experiencethe 45-foot Skyslide, a fully enclosed, all-glass slide nearly 1, 000 feet above Downtown LA that gives you an entirelynew perspective of the city.
Check the description for more informationabout visiting OUE Skyspace LA.
Number 3: Griffith Observatory The observatory overlookingLos Angeles offers excellent views of downtown and Hollywood Sign.
It features an extensive array of space andscience-related displays.
Admission has been free ever since the observatoryopened its doors in 1935.
One of the more memorable exhibitsis a Tesla coil.
The view of the city can beespecially exciting at night.
Since many people are arriving by car andparking space is limited, expect to spend some time to find parking nearby.
Number 4: Hollywood Sign The Hollywood Sign is one of the world’s most famous landmarks and a cultural iconoverlooking Hollywood.
“HOLLYWOOD” is spelled out in 45 foot tallwhite capital letters and is 352 feet long.
The sign was created in 1923 as an advertisementfor a local real estate agency and it initially read: HOLLYWOODLAND.
Due to increasing recognition, the sign wasleft up in its current form instead of being taken down.
You can drive near the sign or simply hiketo this famous landmark.
Number 5: Amusement Parks Los Angeles and its surroundings offer several exciting amusement parks, for example, Disneyland, Universal Studios, etc.
We visited Universal Studios Hollywood whichis both a film studio and a theme park.
It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use.
It was initially created to offer tours ofthe real Universal Studios sets.
You can enjoy rides and visit film sets ofsome of your favorite movies like: Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Psycho and many more.
Check the description for the list of amusementparks in Los Angeles area.
Number 6: Hollywood Walk of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame features over 2, 600 stars embedded in the sidewalks along HollywoodBoulevard and Vine Street.
The stars are permanent public monuments toachievement in the entertainment industry, bearing the names of actors, directors, musicians, producers, fictional characters, and others.
Do not forget to look for the famous ChineseTheatres, featuring handprints, footprints, and signatures of some of the Hollywood's biggest stars.
Number 7: Beverly Hills Originally a Spanish ranch where lima beans were grown Beverly Hills was incorporated in 1914by a group of investors who had failed to find oil, but found water instead and eventuallydecided to develop it into a town.
Today, Beverly Hills is one of world’s mostfamous upscale places to live and shop.
Visit RODEO DRIVE, a famous shopping street with expensive designer storesand small private boutiques.
It became immortalized by Julia Robert's “Pretty Woman” shopping spree.
The area is popular with wealthy shoppers, sunglass-wearing celebrities and tourists hoping to see fashion icons.
Number 8: Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed and over 100 years old pier located at thefoot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica.
Its iconic entrance made the pier popularwith both residents and visitors.
A sign on the pier marks the end of the legendaryAmerican highway Route 66, symbolizing that this road only ended when the sea stood in its way.
The pier also contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with a solar paneled ferris wheel.
Since the pier is a very popular tourist spotexpect it can get very crowded.
Number 9: Venice Beach Venice is a residential, commercial and recreational beachfront neighborhood.
It was founded in 1905as a seaside resort town.
Over the years it transformed into a free-spiritedboardwalk and residential area full of funky shops, imaginative street performers and public art.
Rent a scooter or a bike and ride along theVenice Beach, play some sports in one of many public sport areas, or simply sit in the sand, watch the waves and enjoy the vibe.
If you have time, also visit the Venice Canals nearby.
The canals were created in the early 1900’sto mimic the famous canals in Venice, Italy.
By the way, if you enjoy the view of the oceanyou can visit other beaches near Los Angeles.
Check the description for list of interestingbeaches in the greater Los Angeles area.
Number 10: ART AND MUSEUMS Los Angeles is a perfect destinationfor the art lovers.
Some of the world-class museums includeLos Angeles County Museum of Art with famous Urban Light assemblage sculpturecomposed of 202 street lamps, J.
Paul Getty Museum and Getty Villa, and many more.
Check the description for links to interestingmuseums in Los Angeles.
Additionally, Los Angeles is home and a creativehub to numerous artists and small galleries.
We visited Randy and his sculpturePhantasma Gloria.
It was an amazing experience to hear him talk passionately about his art.
Go visit Randylandif you are ever in Los Angeles.
We created Google maps with all the suggestions.
Links are in the description.
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