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Top 19 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles - 2023

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Discover the top attractions, sightseeing spots, activities, landmarks, and unforgettable experiences in Los Angeles. Plan your perfect itinerary and make the most of your visit to this vibrant destination.
Updated Oct 2023
  • No.1
    4.8/5
    5,133 Reviews
    From127.91
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 37349 reviews
    "The service people stay in character in the stores which is great. No long lines in September! Jurassic will soak you, being a towel. Most rides have finger print baggage lockers. Harry Potter was the best."
    Los Angeles
    13.9km from downtown
    Highlights: One of the world's oldest continuously operating movie studios, Universal Studios Hollywood presents an entertaining mix of thrill rides and live-action shows plus a tram ride. The large California theme park cleverly integrates the shows and rides with behind-the-scenes presentations on movie-making.And ow there's a new way to play. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ takes you into the world of Super Mario™. Battle Team Bowser on the Mario Kart™ ride, dine at Toadstool Cafe™.
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  • No.2
    4.5/5
    1,092 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 17805 reviews
    "hollywood boulevard is getting old and not as attractive as before. streets are not tidy and trash all over. still you can see many ‘stars’ on the street but i just know few of them."
    Los Angeles
    9.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The Hollywood Walk of Fame has over 2,000 star emblems inscribed with the names of celebrities in recognition of the honorees' contribution to the media and entertainment industry. The star emblems fall into five categories, i.e., classic film camera (representing motion picture directors and actors), television receiver (representing anchors), phonograph record (representing singers), radio microphone (representing radio broadcasters), and comedy/tragedy masks (representing theater/stage performers). The Hollywood Walk of Fame attracts film lovers from around the world. Locating your idol from among the stars and taking a picture with them is something you cannot miss when you visit LA.
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  • No.3
    4.6/5
    231 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 709 reviews
    ""Skyslide", built on the facade of the building, fixed and supported by a metal frame, located on the 69th to 70th floors of this skyscraper, about 300 meters from the ground, it stimulates me to think about it, so my friends and I decisively experienced it, and I must laugh at myself. I always thought that the sky slide was from the 70th floor to the 1st floor ...... It turned out that it was just from the 70th floor to the 69th floor 😂 Think about it, how much cost it is to slide to the 1st floor ...... But to be honest, this 1st floor, from sitting up to sliding down, it will be about five or six seconds. You have no time to look at the scenery outside the window, scary hair, anyway, pure gimmick, don't sit down, everyone don't believe the propaganda bragging."
    Los Angeles
    994m from downtown
    Highlights: The Los Angeles Sky Observation Deck is located in the Bank of America Building in Los Angeles. It is a new and tall observation building in LA in 2016, and it is also the sister building of the World Trade Center in New York, USA. At sunset, you can experience the beautiful California sunshine in a way you have never experienced before. With unobstructed 360-degree views and two open-air observation decks, you can see everything from the SanGabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The tower has a variety of elements of digital interactive layers, making you feel modern high-tech. On a 360-degree digital wall, information about the city, neighborhoods, and intersections of Los Angeles is displayed. Reflecting the motion of the human body with pixels on an infinite mirror.
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  • No.4
    4.6/5
    546 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6741 reviews
    "There are a large number of tourists traveling here all year round, and the business around the beach is booming. No matter what you eat or buy, you have to wait in line. You have to wait for the crowd to disperse to get a good view!"
    Santa Monica
    24.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Santa Monica Beach is a popular seaside holiday retreat in Los Angeles. Boasting turquoise water and pristine sand beaches, this is a place teeming with waterfront restaurants, bars and shops, making it a site bustling with action both day and night. With magnificent seascape much adored by Hollywood film directors, this is where many movies and TV shows have been filmed. Santa Monica Beach sits at the end of Route 66, a road of great historic value that traverses across the US from east to west. As a cultural symbol, the signpost of Route 66 is a photo takers’ mecca.
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  • No.5
    4.6/5
    470 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 17 reviews
    "beverly hill is one of the must go attractions in los angeles. there are many luxury shops there. the environment is cosy and you can do window shopping. i love this place !"
    Beverly Hills
    14.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Beverley Hills is a famous rich neighborhood in Los Angeles where many Hollywood superstars have purchased their properties. A sightseeing tour would take visitors around the leafy block for a view of its unique architectures. Tour guides will point out celebrities' luxurious homes to those aboard and share little-known gossips and anecdotes. A district for luxury shopping at Beverley Hills, Rodeo Drive boasts a large number of world and local brands. With its neat streetscape and refined architecture, this is a veritable haven of artistry.
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  • No.6
    4.7/5
    504 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 14714 reviews
    "It is a beautiful museum and garden with many precious arts. I enjoyed wonderful city view, garden and amazing art galleries."
    Los Angeles
    21.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The Getty Center is a large private art museum overlooking Los Angeles that was built with donations by American oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. The museum has a rich and varied collection including Greek and Roman statuary, Byzantine manuscripts, Renaissance paintings and other objet d'art, including Impressionist masterpieces by Van Gogh. There is also a large-scale natural park encircling the Getty Center. The design of the park and gardens is inspired by European horticultural tradition. Hundreds of rhododendrons form a huge topiary maze. This is truly a place where man and nature exist in perfect harmony.
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  • No.7
    4.7/5
    533 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 20602 reviews
    "It was an amazing tour when we visited the Graffith observation. You can use the telescope to see and learn the knowledge of Sun and Moon. It is free to visit the observation, but only the show that will charge from you. Also, the parking is a big problem, so better to take the bus to get there."
    Los Angeles
    9km from downtown
    Highlights: Standing opposite the "HOLLYWOOD" sign, Griffith Observatory is a landmark of Los Angeles and where many famous films and TV shows have been filmed. Come at sunset and evening to watch the stunning LA sunset, city lights and the starry sky. Astronomical exhibitions are display in lively fashion in the Observatory's halls, where the ceiling is hanged with models of the eight planets of the solar system and decorated with exquisite murals. The dome theater here is modeled on the sky canopy. Lying on the seat and watching films about the evolution of celestial bodies, the vast universe seems to be within reach.
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  • No.8
    4.6/5
    458 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1424 reviews
    "Hollywood is a sight to see in the day. Lots of souvenir shops and photo moments but according to my friend it is not a place to be in the night. I am glad I got to see it."
    Los Angeles
    9km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in the northwest of Los Angeles, Hollywood is a place-name concept known for its well-developed film and television entertainment industry. It is the cradle of American cinema and has become synonymous with American cinema. Because it faces the sea in the west and is close to the desert, with less rain and pleasant scenery, it is a very ideal filming location, so it has attracted Columbia, Paramount, Universal and other companies to shoot movies here. When it comes to Hollywood, the most famous one is the nine English letters "HOLLYWOOD" on the Hollywood Hills. It is the sign of Hollywood. Standing on Hollywood Boulevard and looking north, you can see the huge sign on the hill. Hollywood, which has developed because of movies, still has many movie-related attractions. You can come to the Walk of Fame to find the handprints of your favorite stars and take pictures with movie characters on the road; go to Universal Studios to watch a water stunt show; go to Disneyland for free Take a group photo; or visit the Chinese Theater and Dolby Theater, or you can take a stroll on Sunset Boulevard, admire the tall and straight palm trees, and then stroll on the Santa Monica Beach to see the daily sunset night view
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  • No.9
    4.4/5
    143 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 640 reviews
    "Sunset Boulevard is one one the most iconic things about LA but, it is ultimately just a road. There is no doubt that it covers a few highlights e.g. Playboy Mansion, the Oppenheim Group and leads straight to Hollywood but it's something you end up passing through rather than venturing to."
    Beverly Hills
    15.9km from downtown
    Highlights: The Sunset Boulevard stretches from downtown LA all the way to the Pacific Coast Highway, passing en route such popular tourist sites as Hollywood, UCLA, and Beverley Hills, among others. Of these, the Sunset Strip is both the heartland of the LA nightlife, and an emblematic symbol of Hollywood's celebrity culture. The Sunset Boulevard, lined on both sides with towering palm trees and clad in legions of billboards, is a scene filmed in numerous movies and TV shows. The Boulevard is truly at its most splendid at sunset, when the road takes on a dreamlike quality steeped in golden rays emitted by the setting sun and all is tinged with orange by car lights in an illusory haze. A stroll all the way to the beach unveils even more mesmerizing views.
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  • No.10
    4.6/5
    115 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1581 reviews
    "The theme park "Harry Potter Magic World" is a magic theme park built on the model of the story of the series of novels and movies "Harry Potter". The "Harry Potter Magic World" theme park is located in Universal Studios in Florida, United States, designed by Universal Studios and J.K. Rowling, and took three years to build, covering 20 acres, consisting of Hogwarts Castle, Hogmood Village and Forbidden Forest. The "Harry Potter Magic World" theme park is scheduled to open on June 18, 2010, and is expected to bring in at least $200 million in business opportunities."
    Los Angeles
    13.9km from downtown
    Highlights: Immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter and start a fantasy journey, explore the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, and experience this world full of magic and adventure in the Harry Potter journey and the flight of the hippogriff.
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  • No.11
    4.6/5
    117 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5498 reviews
    "So extreme that we loved it, my kids were running all around the place!! I Reccomend"
    Los Angeles
    52.7km from downtown
    Highlights: With dozens of dizzying roller coasters, Six Flags Magic Mountain is a mecca for roller coaster enthusiasts. Most of the well-known crazy roller coasters in North America come from here. The world's first 4D roller coaster, the longest roller coaster in the United States, and the world's second tallest drop tower all converge here. The exciting experience will make your adrenaline soar, and the unprecedented pleasure will make you scream scream.
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  • No.12
    4.4/5
    66 Reviews
    From45.74
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3264 reviews
    "Amazing aquarium! Our family are happy! We have been to many aquariums in the world, but this one has very rare exhibits that we have never seen. everything is clean, beautiful, convenient locations. I especially liked the game “find various sea inhabitants and put a stamp.” At the exit the child was given a prize. Highly recommend!"
    Long Beach
    32.6km from downtown
    Highlights: The journey through the Pacific Rim unfolds as you are guided through three major regions of the Pacific Ocean: Southern California/Baja, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific. The exhibits introduce the inhabitants and seascapes of the Pacific Ocean, while also focusing on specific conservation messages associated with each region. As you enter the Aquarium’s vast Great Hall of the Pacific, a full-scale model of a blue whale, the largest animal in the world, floats above your head. Visitors are given a preview of what awaits in the Aquarium’s main galleries, including an up-close look at Southern California/Baja, with the nearly three-story-tall Honda Blue Cavern exhibit, home to barracuda and other kelp forest fish.The temperature and atmosphere undergo a drastic change as you enter the Northern Pacific gallery and are introduced to the ice-cold waters of Alaska, Russia, and northern Japan. Puffins and other diving birds nest overhead and “fly” underwater, while the sea otters frolic in a nearby habitat. After leaving the mesmerizing sea jellies and a giant Pacific octopus, bright sea stars and giant Japanese spider crabs await visitors.Leaving the frigid world of the Northern Pacific, Aquarium explorers burst into the sun-splashed paradise of the Tropical Pacific gallery. From coral lagoons to deep reefs, this gallery represents the areas surrounding the islands of the Palau, Hawaii, and Indonesia. Visitors are introduced to a coral lagoon with colorful fish and exhibits featuring seahorses and more. In the Aquarium’s largest exhibit by volume, the Tropical Reef Habitat, sharks and colorful sea life swirl around visitors in a tunnel and through various viewing windows.On the Aquarium’s Harbor Terrace with ocean views, you can experience the Moon Jelly Touch exhibit where you can carefully touch these delicate and mesmerizing creatures. Continue on your journey into the Lorikeet Forest aviary to feed this colorful Australian bird species. As you exit the aviary, you can learn about the importance of fresh water and what you can do to conserve it in the Our Water Future exhibit. Then, you can visit the Southern California Steelhead Story exhibit, where you can see and learn about a local fish that can change its body to live in both freshwater rivers and the ocean. Visitors can see large sharks and rays in the Shark Lagoon’s main habitat and touch tropical species of sharks and rays in its 2 touch pools. Adjacent to Shark Lagoon, you will find the Molina Animal Care Center, where you can learn how the Aquarium cares for its animals. On the second floor outdoors, you will find the Seals and Sea Lions Habitat. The upper floor is home to the June Keyes Penguin Habitat, the Ray Touch Pool with bat rays and shovelnose guitarfish, and the Shorebird Sanctuary featuring local wetlands species, including fish and rescued birds.
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  • No.13
    4.6/5
    192 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2828 reviews
    "a lot of good art here. the light post art piece outside is a favorite amoung locals and tourist . a great place totake photos as well. located on Wilshire Blvd it is easy to get to by car or bus "
    Los Angeles
    10.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The Los Angeles Museum of Art is the largest encyclopedic art museum on the West Coast of the United States, with tens of thousands of collections covering almost every era and every culture. In addition to special art exhibitions, it also hosts events such as film screenings and concerts, making great use of the museum. The uniform group of lampposts outside the museum is also quite spectacular, especially when night falls, the lights are lit together, which is very beautiful.
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  • No.14
    4.5/5
    121 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2990 reviews
    "Venice beach is an iconic landmark in LA. it was easily accessible by bus from LAX. the water is pretty clean…. lots of little sand crabs and surfers to see. a few sketchy people around but nothing tho detour your fun!"
    Venice
    22.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Venice Beach is known as a beach holy land because of its diverse modern colors. Poets, painters, individual and creative street graffiti, and performers with different styles can be seen everywhere, and there are bodybuilders showing masculine beauty every day. Skateboarder shows off his unique skills. Come here to experience the unique American street culture, is it not a harvest in travel.
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  • No.15
    4.7/5
    133 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3490 reviews
    "Managed to catch some big superstar for Lakers outside the arena. Pretty upset as NBA regular season is ended when I visited in June and no playoff games at the time hence I wasn’t able to watch the game in the arena but I’m sure I will be back some day again to watch a NBA game."
    Los Angeles
    2.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Staples is currently the only arena in North America that has two NBA, NHL and one WNBA teams as the home court. It is also the main battlefield for the Lakers to win the Lakers Dynasty. Considered a place of pilgrimage for basketball.
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  • No.16
    4.6/5
    128 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 338 reviews
    "When we went to visit, we happened to meet the college students' admission time, and it took a long time to get the car into the parking lot of the campus. There are many buildings to visit, the most famous should be the statue of their bear and the backflowing waterfall. However, there is no detailed investigation this time, so it is more like a blind, and then experience the atmosphere of a famous American school. The shops on the campus also sell some surrounding goods, and you can also buy them if you need them."
    Los Angeles
    5.1km from downtown
    Highlights: The film school at the University of Southern California was named University of the Year by Time magazine, and has produced movie stars and sports stars, as well as astronaut Armstrong who landed on the moon.
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  • No.17
    4.5/5
    145 Reviews
    From41.01
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3323 reviews
    "I wasn’t too excited to visit the museum, but I went in with my daughter and I was pleasantly surprised that we had such a great time. The waxworks are very realistic and cover many Hollywood period characters. I also took a lot of photos/selfies, some of which I looked like I was playing with the stars (hahaha). If you are going, be sure to get a discount on admission fees. Everywhere. We took a lucky turntable at the entrance to the museum. I got a $10 discount and my daughter got a 50% discount. You can get a discount if you sign up for a Hollywood tour that offers discounts. People are handing out coupons as you walk down the street. Have fun!!"
    Los Angeles
    10.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, located on Hollywood Boulevard, has unique significance because of its unique geographical location and has become the most popular wax museum in the world. Here, you can not only take photos with the indistinguishable celebrity wax figures, but also pose with imitation artists outside the wax museum. You can sit next to Obama and pretend to be a head of state, or you can take photos with Captain America and Batman. , Iron Man to play the American hero together, it is simply a dream land.
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  • No.18
    4.5/5
    118 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 14 reviews
    "Long Beach is a city in southern California on the West Bank of the United States. By population ranking, Long Beach is the second largest city in the Greater Los Angeles area (with a population of about 500,000), after Los Angeles, and the fifth largest city in California. Long Beach is the world's top ten most throughput ports. The oil industry is also important in the city; Long Beach is mainly developed in underground and offshore areas. Long Beach is one of the more famous beaches in Southern California after Santa Monica. There aren’t many people who usually go to Long Beach, but on weekends, the beach is full of people, many people sunbathe, play in the water, surf or dive on the beach."
    Long Beach
    31.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The port city of Long Beach south of Los Angeles, named for its endless coastline, mild climate all year round, and beautiful natural scenery make it a famous vacation destination. There are also the larger Long Beach Aquarium in Southern California, the luxury cruise ship Queen Mary, and the battleship Iowa. 1. Take a dip in the Long Beach Aquarium This world-famous aquarium houses tens of thousands of marine creatures. You can see the living fossil nautilus, super giant spider crab, the world's most poisonous flame cuttlefish, and endangered Magellanic penguins. Diverse aquatic life, there is also a huge shark lake outside. 2. Paying homage to the two legendary ships Long Beach hides two legends. One is the Queen Mary, which was once the world's largest luxury cruise ship. It was drafted into the army during World War II. It keeps haunting rumors. The other is the USS Iowa, which won nine battle stars in World War II. If you're a military fan, don't miss the chance to visit the legendary battleship.
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  • No.19
    4.4/5
    57 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 424 reviews
    "Well, I love the train, I said it! Will I walk a long distance to take the Angel Railway? Maybe not, but since we're going back to the hotel from dinner, you can guess that of course I'll spend $1 per line to take it! Despite having at least two signage there, some (my husband!) asked if each line was the same price! (The girl laughed and said she was asked much more than anyone else.) It only takes a few minutes to get back to the ride itself, which is all the history of the train. It's shorter than the Pittsburgh cable car, but it's all equally fun! Sit at nine o'clock and don't have to wait."
    Los Angeles
    643m from downtown
    Highlights: The Angel Railway in Los Angeles, California, USA, is known as the railway with the shortest operating mileage in the world, with a total length of 298 feet (about 91 meters) and is built along sloping hills.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Los Angeles?
Some Best Things to Do in Los Angeles include:Universal Studios Hollywood|Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ|OUE Skyspace LA|Santa Monica State Beach|Beverly Hills
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Los Angeles?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Los Angeles include:Universal Studios Hollywood:4.8|Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ:4.5|OUE Skyspace LA:4.6|Santa Monica State Beach:4.6|Beverly Hills:4.6
At what locations in Los Angeles can Best Things to Do in Los Angeles be found?
The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles are mainly located in:Universal Studios Hollywood:Los Angeles|Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ:Los Angeles|OUE Skyspace LA:Los Angeles|Santa Monica State Beach:Santa Monica|Beverly Hills:Beverly Hills