Top Attractions in Los Angeles California

Travel with Caravan Tours and explore many of the top Los Angeles California attractions.

Instead of asking about things to do in Los Angeles, it may be better to ask what’s not to do.

Visitors from around the world come to the “City of Angels” for many, many different reasons. While many vacationers to the Los Angeles county area come to visit Disneyland or to experience the magic of Hollywood, more than a few visitors travel to Los Angeles California to try their luck in the movie industry.

Vacationers and fans of movie celebrities view Hollywood and Beverly Hills as important “must-see” destinations. For these movie buffs, Los Angeles California attractions must include the Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and the mansions of the stars in Beverly Hills.

Los Angeles California Attractions

Many of these attractions are included as part of our Caravan California vacations.

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills California is truly a city of wealth beyond compare. It’s a great place to window shop but if you can afford it, don’t miss shopping in one of the exclusive stores on Rodeo Drive (pronunciation sounds more like “no way oh” instead of “rodeo” where you “ride the bull”). Beverly Hills hotels are very high-class so start saving your money now if you want to spend the night here. Make your reservations well ahead of time. Of course, the food in the various top-shelf restaurants is exquisite but prices do reflect the area you are in. Some of the “big name” Beverly Hills restaurants to check out include Spago, La Scala, Polo Lounge, and Regent Beverly Wilshire.

Hollywood

Every visitor eager for Los Angeles California attractions should make a point to see the famous Hollywood sign standing on the side of Hollywood Hills. Erected in 1923, the world-famous sign was repaired in 1949, then rebuilt in 1978 and repainted in 2005. The Hollywood sign began as an advertisement for housing and has become a landmark icon of the movie industry that is recognized by people around the world.

Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

The other location that might be at the top of your “must-see” list in the Hollywood area is Grauman’s Chinese Theater, accurately billed as “the most famous movie theater in the world.” Grauman’s Chinese Theater was used to premiere Hollywood’s most talked-about movies, but the building itself is beautiful enough to be one of Hollywood’s top tourist draws.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Most visitors to Los Angeles California make a concerted effort to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard if only to be able to say that they’ve walked where the stars walked. Other tourist favorites in the area are Mulholland Drive, Laurel Canyon County Store, and Hollywood Bowl (the famous venue for music performances and another important icon of Los Angeles California).

Sony Pictures & Universal Studios

While you are in the Los Angeles area you may want to take a tour of some of the giants in the movie industry including Sony Pictures and Universal Studios. Both are constantly busy with the production of movies, television shows, and commercials, and both offer excellent studio tours. Tour guides make the experience enjoyable and educational at the same time.

Santa Monica Pier

There are plenty of Los Angeles California attractions that have little to do with Hollywood or the movie industry. For example, one of the highlights of a trip to Los Angeles is Santa Monica Pier. This pier is now famous for its entertainment venues, excellent dining options, and wonderful specialty shops. There is no admission charge at Santa Monica Pier where you can leisurely stroll along and experience exceptional musicians, artists, and street performers. Santa Monica Pier is also one of California’s most amazing places for watching the coastal sunset.

Malibu California

When you are in southern California you may want to visit incredible Malibu, known for its beautiful landscape and California beaches. This area is also recognized as Los Angeles’ most famous residential area of the rich and famous. Malibu offers plenty of recreational opportunities including swimming, fishing, and shopping in many of the beachfront stores.

Caravan’s All Inclusive California Tours

Places like Hollywood and Beverly Hills in Los Angeles are included as part of Caravan Tours’ 8-day, all-inclusive California Tours, which are exceptionally priced.

Visit Caravan’s California Tours Review page to read what others have said about Caravan’s fully escorted all-inclusive California package tours.

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