Hollywood is the must-visit attraction in Los Angeles, CA to get close with your stars or to be one. With Allegiant offering flights to LAX international airport from the region, reaching to LA is now a click away. The Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theater, Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood sign, Santa Monica Pier, Getty Center, and the Universal Studios Hollywood are some of the top attractions in Los Angeles, California!<\/p>\n
California is the third-largest state in the USA and Los Angeles is the biggest city in California. The City of Angeles is the home of the Stars and is a city busy with tourism, events, and economic activity. It can be overwhelming to decide what to see if you have limited time. Booking ahead saves a ton of money and you can get flights and hotels at an affordable rate. You need to plan what to attractions to visit during your stay in LA. Most people plan their trip around sports or cultural events so they can get most of their trip.<\/p>\n
LAX airport<\/a> itself is like a big city and is overwhelming again. \ud83d\ude42 Most hotels operate free shuttles from the LAX airport. (the best way to get around)<\/p>\n Universal Studios Hollywood<\/strong><\/p>\n Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a> is more of a video shooting studio than of a theme park. The Studio tour<\/strong> will take you throughout the studio in a tram. The live commentary provides information about the studio and the sets. The 4d experience during the tour is very thrilling. The Wizarding World of\u00a0Harry Potter<\/strong>\u00a0is the latest attraction of Universal Studios Hollywood. You can find Harry Potter fans in their costumes, pick up your wands, have some butterbeer, and walk through the halls of Hogwarts. The ride takes the visitors through a quidditch game and around fly the castle. Pets show, Transformers show, Water World, Walking Dead, and other park highlights<\/a> are very entertaining. Lockers are available to store extra luggage and the park has plenty of food joints. Book tickets online to get a discount and there are options for multiple visit tickets.<\/p>\n Hollywood Walk of Fame<\/strong><\/p>\n To get a glimpse of Hollywood, start with the Hollywood Walk of Fame<\/a> at the Hollywood Boulevard. Each star costs around $30K and the funds go to the film association and to maintain the star. You can see the Dolby Theater<\/a> and walk the stairs where Oscar stars go every year. The Chinese Theater<\/a> has handprints and signatures of famous film stars in the entrance. The walk is very entertaining and fun. There is a wax museum, Ripley’s museum, and Hollywood history museum in the same area if you are interested.<\/p>\n Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign<\/strong><\/p>\n Griffith Observatory<\/a>\u00a0has the largest telescopes and planetarium for visitors. Space research and exhibits at the venue provide a glimpse into the sky and space. The astronomers’ monument in the front has famous astronomers in the history of space. The museum will let you watch through the telescopes during the night and there are presentations throughout the day. Space and the stars are changing continuously and we are unable to capture the change in a lifetime. What we see that change is constant but in the space world, change takes a lot of time. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Griffith Observatory is also where you can get good pictures of the Hollywood Sign<\/a>. There are hiking trails in the Griffith Park<\/a> ad a Greek Theater at the bottom of the hill. You may spot a film star if you are lucky. You can reserve a bus tour that can take you through the luxurious mansions of famous stars and the places they hang out.<\/p>\n Santa Monica Pier<\/strong><\/p>\n Beach is the most famous attraction in LA. Santa Monica Pier<\/a> and Venice Beach are famous for their boardwalks. The Santa Monica Pier is the end of the trail for Route 66 and that is the end! \ud83d\ude42 The beaches are clean and safe for families. You can walk by the ocean or take a dip in the water. Santa Monica Pier is also a famous spot for movie shootings. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset at the Pier. You can take a day trip to Malibu beach from LA if time permits.<\/p>\n Downtown LA<\/strong><\/p>\n Downtown LA<\/a> is busy with high rise buildings, banks, corporate offices, and a lot of economic activities. Downtown LA also has museums and cultural centers where you can spend your time. Glass slide thru the OUE SkySpace is a must for a mini thrill. Abundant shopping and nightlife are available in Downtown LA.<\/p>\n Getting Around LA<\/strong><\/p>\n Public transportation is the best mode of getting around LA. LADOT operates buses with a minimum charge around the famous attractions. LA Metro Rail is the fastest way to get around the city. Uber and Lyft are also widely available for local commute. Bicycles, electric kick scooters, skateboards, electric skateboards, and other boosted boards are available for rental in LA.<\/p>\n