00:00In this video, we'll show you the top 10 things to do in Los Angeles.
00:04This video is based on our multiple trips to the City of Angels.
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00:28Here are our top 10 picks.
00:31Number 10.
00:32Downtown Los Angeles
00:34Downtown LA is a business and residential district packed with interesting neighborhoods
00:39and attractions.
00:40Little Tokyo, Chinatown or Arts District each offer a rich cultural experience and for history
00:46buffs, the Olvera Street, located close to the 19th century Los Angeles Plaza, reveals
00:52the oldest part of Los Angeles.
00:55Grand Central Market, a 30,000-square-foot arcade, offers a unique food emporium operating
01:01ever since it's opened in 1917.
01:05And by the way, if you love food, Greater Los Angeles Area offers an array of fantastic
01:10food options from all over the world.
01:12From fancy dining establishments to famous hot dogs or taco trucks and more.
01:18Located right outside Grand Central Market, you'll find Angel's Flight, with its 298-feet
01:24Inclined Railway, it is supposed to be the world's shortest railway.
01:28Downtown LA is also full of green areas, like Pershing Square with fantastic views towards
01:33the skyscrapers.
01:35Or lush Grand Park, located right in front of the iconic Los Angeles City Hall.
01:40Walk around the historic Broadway Theatre District or admire architectural marvels around
01:45downtown like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by Frank Gehry, or the neighboring
01:50contemporary art museum, The Broad.
01:549. Hollywood Walk of Fame
01:57Hollywood Boulevard is a major street in Los Angeles, home to a number of famous attractions.
02:02Hollywood Walk of Fame features over 2,600 stars embedded in the sidewalks along Hollywood
02:08Boulevard and Vine Street.
02:10The stars are permanent public monuments to achievements in the entertainment industry
02:15bearing names of actors, directors, musicians, producers, fictional characters, and others.
02:20Look for the famous Chinese Theatre, featuring handprints, footprints, and signatures of
02:25some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
02:27Visit the Ovation Hollywood Shopping Center, with a perfect view towards the Hollywood
02:32sign.
02:33There are many other things you can do on Hollywood Boulevard, for example, the Museum
02:37of Illusions, Madame Tussauds, the Museum of Death, and others.
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02:498. Griffith Observatory
02:52This impressive observatory overlooking Los Angeles offers breathtaking views of downtown
02:58and Hollywood sign.
03:00Also features an extensive array of space and science-related displays, including a
03:05Tesla coil designed by the inventor Nikola Tesla in 1891.
03:10Admission has been free ever since the observatory opened its door in 1935.
03:16The view of the city from the Griffith Observatory can be even more fascinating in the evening.
03:227. The Grove and the Original Farmer's Market
03:26The world-famous Original Farmer's Market started as a dairy farm, Gilmer Oil Company,
03:32and midget car racing place.
03:34The market now consists of over 100 gourmet groceries, trendy shops and restaurants, and
03:40has been a favorite place to shop and eat among locals and tourists since 1934.
03:46Don't skip the Grove, a shopping and dining complex that mixes retail, eateries, and entertainment
03:53located on the former orchard and nursery complex.
03:56If you love shopping, check out our travel guide for more suggestions.
04:00By the way, our mobile-friendly travel guide covers the top 20 things to do in Los Angeles
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04:186. Hollywood Sign
04:21The Hollywood Sign is one of the world's most famous landmarks and a cultural icon
04:26overlooking Hollywood.
04:28Hollywood is spelled out in 45-foot-tall white capital letters and is 352 feet long.
04:35The sign was created in 1923 as an advertisement for a local real estate agency and it initially
04:42read Hollywoodland.
04:43Due to increasing recognition, the sign was left up in its current form instead of being
04:48taken down.
04:49If you love hiking, there are many other trails with amazing panoramic views of Los Angeles
04:55worth exploring.
04:575. Universal Studios
05:00Universal Studios Hollywood is both a film studio and a theme park.
05:05It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use.
05:09The park was initially created to offer tours of the entire Universal Studios sets.
05:14Here you can experience rides and visit film sets of some of your favorite movies like
05:19Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and others.
05:23There are other amusement parks in Los Angeles and its surroundings.
05:284. Beverly Hills
05:30Beverly Hills was originally a Spanish ranch where lima beans were grown.
05:35It was incorporated in 1914 by a group of investors who had failed to find oil but found
05:41water instead and eventually decided to develop it into a town.
05:45Today, Beverly Hills is one of the world's most famous upscale places to live and work.
05:50Visit Rodeo Drive, a famous shopping street with expansive designer stores and small private
05:56boutiques.
05:57Rodeo Drive became immortalized by Julia Roberts' Pretty Woman shopping spree.
06:03The area is popular with wealthy shoppers, sunglasses-wearing celebrities, and tourists
06:08hoping to see fashion icons.
06:10On Rodeo Drive, you will also find the most expensive store in the world, Bijon.
06:153. Museums
06:17Los Angeles is home to over 800 museums and art galleries, which is more museums per capita
06:23than any other city in the world.
06:25Some of the world-class museums include
06:27Los Angeles County Museum of Art, or LACMA, with the famous Urban Light Assemblage Sculpture
06:33composed of 202 street lamps.
06:36The Broad, a museum of contemporary art.
06:38John Paul Getty Museum, or just the Getty, an art museum with amazing views of Los Angeles.
06:44Don't skip Getty Villa, displaying art from Ancient Greece, Rome, and other eras.
06:49Of course, there are many other museums.
06:51Los Angeles is also home of the Creative Hub to numerous artists and small galleries.
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07:312. Venice Beach
07:33Venice is a residential, commercial, and recreational beachfront neighborhood.
07:38It was founded in 1905 as a seaside resort town.
07:42Over the years, it transformed into a free-spirited boardwalk and residential area
07:47full of funky shops, imaginative street performers, and public art.
07:51Rent a bike or an electric scooter and ride along Venice Beach,
07:55play some sports in one of many public sports areas, like Muscle Beach Outdoor Gym,
07:59or simply sit in the sand, watch the waves, and enjoy the vibe.
08:03The Los Angeles area is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and picturesque piers.
08:09From surfing, sunbathing, to sailing or boating,
08:12chances are you will find something fun to do in Los Angeles.
08:15So if you have time, don't forget to explore the surroundings, too.
08:19Talking about Venice Beach, don't skip the Venice Canals nearby.
08:22The canals were created in the early 20th century to mimic the famous canals in Venice, Italy.
08:28And if you love shopping, don't skip Abbot Kinney Boulevard shops.
08:321. Santa Monica Pier
08:35Santa Monica Pier is a large, double-jointed, and over 100-year-old pier
08:40located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica.
08:44Its iconic entrance made the pier popular with both residents and visitors.
08:49A sign on the pier marks the end of the legendary American Highway Route 66,
08:54symbolizing that this road only ended when the sea stood in its way.
08:59Since the pier is a popular tourist spot, expect it can get very crowded.
09:04The pier also contains an entire family amusement park,
09:08the Pacific Park, featuring a solar-paneled ferris wheel.
09:12Don't forget to visit 3rd Street Promenade, a pedestrian mall walkway,
09:16dining and entertainment complex in downtown Santa Monica,
09:20or beautiful Tongva Park, named after the indigenous Tongva people
09:24who lived in Los Angeles area, a lovely urban oasis with amazing views,
09:28especially during sunset.
09:30And here is the bonus that we promised.
09:33If you love nature, explore Echo Park.
09:36This diverse neighborhood is home to beautiful Echo Park Lake,
09:40with lush vegetation, lotus flower beds, and wild geese and swans.
09:45For the ultimate experience, rent a swan boat and paddle around this beautiful lake
09:50with fantastic views towards the park and downtown Los Angeles.
09:54And now, continue to our video on what you should know before you visit Los Angeles.
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