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Iconic attractions, hidden gems, beaches, food & an AI planner that builds your perfect trip.
Welcome to Los Angeles — 75 miles of coastline, endless sunshine, and a thousand ways to spend a perfect day.
LandmarksPerched on the south slope of Mount Lee in Griffith Park, the Hollywood Sign is the world's most recognizable symbol of the entertainment industry. You can't walk up to the letters themselves, but several trails and viewpoints deliver unforgettable photos of the giant white letters against the hillside.
LandmarksGriffith Observatory is a free public observatory on the slopes of Mount Hollywood, offering telescopes, science exhibits, and some of the best views in Los Angeles. Its Art Deco architecture and sweeping vistas of the city, the Hollywood Sign, and the Pacific make it a must-see for first-time visitors.
LandmarksThe Santa Monica Pier is a historic wooden pier jutting into the Pacific, crowned by the small Pacific Park amusement park and its solar-powered Ferris wheel. It marks the symbolic western end of Route 66 and is one of LA's most festive seaside gathering spots.
BeachesThe Venice Beach Boardwalk is a vibrant, eccentric oceanfront promenade famous for street performers, artists, and the open-air Muscle Beach gym. It's a free, free-spirited slice of LA culture where the beach, the skate park, and the carnival of vendors all blend together.
MuseumsThe Getty Center is a world-class art museum set on a hilltop above the 405, famous for its Richard Meier travertine architecture and sweeping city views. Admission is free, and the galleries, gardens, and panoramas make it one of LA's most rewarding cultural destinations.
Theme ParksUniversal Studios Hollywood is a major movie-themed amusement park and working film studio, blending thrill rides with the famous behind-the-scenes Studio Tour. Immersive lands like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World make it one of LA's top family attractions.
MuseumsThe Broad is a contemporary art museum in Downtown LA known for its striking honeycomb facade and a powerhouse collection of postwar and contemporary works. General admission is free, and it's home to Yayoi Kusama's wildly popular Infinity Mirror Rooms.
LandmarksThe Hollywood Walk of Fame is a stretch of sidewalk embedded with thousands of terrazzo-and-brass stars honoring entertainment legends. Free and always open, it runs through the heart of Hollywood past landmarks like the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Dolby Theatre.
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Plan my tripBeachThe Venice Beach Boardwalk is a vibrant, eccentric oceanfront promenade famous for street performers, artists, and the open-air Muscle Beach gym. It's a free, free-spirited slice of LA culture where the beach, the skate park, and the carnival of vendors all blend together.
BeachMalibu Pier is a historic wooden pier reaching into the Pacific beside the world-famous Surfrider Beach, offering ocean views, fishing, dining, and easy beach access. It is a relaxed gateway to Malibu's surf culture and coastline.
BeachEl Matador State Beach is a dramatic, secluded Malibu cove famous for its towering sea stacks, sea caves, and arches carved into the cliffs. Reached by a steep trail and stairs, it rewards visitors with one of the most photogenic stretches of coastline in Southern California.
BeachZuma Beach is one of Malibu's largest and most popular sandy beaches, beloved for its wide shoreline, clean water, and reliable surf. With ample parking, lifeguards, and full facilities, it is a go-to spot for swimming, sunbathing, and a classic SoCal beach day.
FoodA neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at where Los Angeles eats best, from Koreatown to the San Gabriel Valley.
FoodA guide to the LA neighborhoods, street stands, and styles that make the city a taco capital.
FoodHow to eat your way through Koreatown and beyond, from barbecue to late-night stews.
FoodFrom historic Little Tokyo to the Sawtelle strip, a guide to where LA does Japanese food best.
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BeachesFrom the family-friendly South Bay piers to Malibu's cliff-backed coves, here is how to pick the right stretch of LA sand for your day.
FreeLA can be expensive, but some of its greatest experiences, from the Getty to the beaches, cost nothing at all.
HikingFrom the Hollywood Sign climb to chaparral canyons and ocean-view ridgelines, here are LA's hikes worth lacing up for.
MuseumsLA's museums span Old Master paintings, dinosaurs, movie history, and contemporary art, and several of the best are free to enter.
Hidden GemsThe quieter corners, folk-art landmarks, and local-favorite spots that most visitors drive right past.
PhotographyWhere to be when the LA sky turns gold and pink, from the Griffith Observatory terraces to Malibu's sea-cave coves.
RestaurantsA first-hand Beautiful Day in LA visit to Westwood Village and California Pizza Kitchen near UCLA, including parking, atmosphere, food, prices, photos, and practical tips.
ItinerariesThree days, one car, and a plan that balances iconic Hollywood with the beaches, neighborhoods, and tacos that make Angelenos love this sprawling city.
BeachesFrom the carnival energy of Santa Monica to the hidden sea caves of Malibu, here is an honest local guide to picking the right stretch of LA coastline.
