Los Angeles, or the City of Angels, is a place where the sky is always blue and the sun is always shining. There is fun nightlife and the draw of Hollywood life makes it easy to see why it is appealing to strangers. As Tupac rapped, “To live and die in L.A. It’s the place to be.” It is the second-largest city in the United States and can be overwhelming to decide on what to do while visiting. Here are some suggestions on what to include in your travel itinerary.

1. Hollywood

It may seem obvious, but why not?! Hollywood is one of the districts in L.A. and if you are a movie buff you will love visiting all the historical sites in the glam district. You can tour the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame and take a picture with your favorite star’s star or place your handprints in Marilyn Monroe’s There are over 2,600 brass stars, so it will definitely take up a chunk of your day.

You can also check out the Chinese Theatre which opened in 1922. It was the venue of the first Hollywood premiere for the movie “Robin Hood.” Also, The Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum is there which is always a fun photo opt.

2. Venice Beach

Another district in L.A. with loads to do. You can relax in the sand or take a stroll on the boardwalk. There is a recreational center with a kid’s area, volleyball, tennis, handball, and basketball You can even sit and watch the amazing tricks that happen at the Venice Beach Skate Park or try some ramps for yourself. 

Muscle Beach is also in Venice where you get to see muscle men and women doing crazy weight lifts. There is also the original God Gym that was used by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

3. Rodeo Drive

If you want to do some shopping and are willing to spend some dough then head over to the luxury shops that are on Rodeo Drive. Even if you don’t have the luxury to burn through your wallet, you can still go to Rodeo Drive as it is a popular tourist destination. It has been in multiple popular movies such as Pretty Woman when Julia Robert’s character went shopping. You can always go window shopping and gawk at the beautiful, famous people.

4. Walt Disney Concert Hall

This hall is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, one of the world’s premier orchestras. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is an internationally recognized architectural landmark in L.A. and one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world.

5. The Getty Center

The Getty Center is a museum in L.A. that has collections by Van Gogh and Monet. It is known for its architectural landscape of its six buildings and gardens. Tourists hit this hot spot for its great views of the city as the Center sits on top of a hill where at the bottom a three-car, cable-pulled hovertrain people mover brings people up to the Center.

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