Ever since the birth of Hollywood, Los Angeles has developed into a cultural icon – and become synonymous with the “American Dream” itself. Even today, the city carries a certain sense of mystique and surrealism, one which suits its legendary status as a cradle of fame and glamour.
A Californian city with an almost-perfect temperate climate and stunning natural setting, LA is a mix of quintessential American characteristics, a hub of modern and historical influences. From bustling avenues and soaring skyscrapers to an assortment of galleries, museums and architecture, the City of Angels has a dizzying range of things to see and do.
Without good planning you’re likely to miss out on something when exploring a city of this magnitude. We’ve done our best to help you avoid that by rounding up a list of the best things to do in Los Angeles.
Explore Hollywood
A view down Hollywood Boulevard
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LA’s most famous district is located in the north of the city, and is the birthplace of Warner Bros, Paramount and Universal Studios, with several landmarks and attractions that you can spend a day visiting. The most recent is the The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: opened in 2021, it houses over 13 million film-related objects, from a shark mould used for Jaws to props used in E.T..
A walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame is unmissable, though a visit to the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Dolby Theatre (the host of the annual Oscars ceremony) are two similarly important pilgrimages for movie lovers. The famous Hollywood sign sits proudly on the hills above; more on that below.
Head to the Hollywood Sign
A view of the famous Hollywood sign
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In the Hollywood Hills, just north above the district of Hollywood, stands the city-defining Hollywood Sign. The 15-metre tall, 137-metre long sign is accessible via several trails, from the three-mile Burbank Peak Trail to the two-mile round trip that starts in Griffith Park.
If the hike up to the sign seems too time consuming (or tiring), there are plenty of great places in the surrounding areas where you can get a picture-perfect view of it. The Lake Hollywood Park and Hollywood Reservoir are two locations that offer shorter walks around the general area but great views of the sign; if you want to stay in the car, Mulholland Drive and Mulholland Highway are good.
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