Los Angeles Vacation
Updated: November 19, 2009
Whether you are a first time visitor or you loved LA so much that you decided to come back, here is a list of places you may not have been to. Even if you've lived here your entire life you may want to take the day off (check with your boss first) and visit these places! Hope you enjoy my guide to a perfect Los Angeles vacation!
On this page:Los Angeles Vacation: Attractions, Los Angeles Vacation: Sightseeing, Los Angeles Vacation: Dining, Los Angeles Vacation: Nightlife, Los Angeles Vacation: Shopping.
Los Angeles Vacation: Attractions
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Annenberg Community Beach House
Write a review415 Pacific Coast Hwy , Santa Monica, CA 90402 (map)
This newly opened beach hangout is about a mile north of Santa Monica Pier. (I recommend walking)
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Chinatown
Read ReviewsBroadway St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)
Wish upon a well, brunch on some dim sum and hang out with artsy hipsters--it's all in a day's work here.
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The Getty Center
Read Reviews1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (map)
A Los Angeles vacation is not complete until you visit this landmark. With masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh and Cezanne in their permanent collection and with traveling exhibits constantly rotating, the Getty Center has much more to offer a tourist than the unbelievable view of the LA skyline.
Los Angeles Vacation: Sightseeing
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Griffith Park Observatory
Read Reviews2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)
Following a multimillion-dollar facelift, this world-famous, locally beloved landmark is truly out of this world.
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Mulholland Drive
Read ReviewsHollywood Hills to Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (map)
Tinseltown's fabled road of hill-hugging modernist dwellings and breathtaking views winds through Hollywood and the Santa Monica Mountains.
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The Huntington Library, Art Collections, And Gardens
Read Reviews1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108 (map)
An aesthetic oasis of world-class archives and stunning botanical gardens.
Los Angeles Vacation: Dining
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Twin Palms Restaurant
Read Reviews101 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105 (map)
This Old Town Pasadena mainstay still packs 'em with a cool alfresco scene and New American cuisine. Perfect place to dine after visiting the Huntington Library!
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XIV
Read Reviews8117 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)
SBE and celeb chef Michael Mina team up to recreate a quirky and sceney take on a French chateau worthy of royalty.
Los Angeles Vacation: Nightlife
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The Standard Downtown LA
Read Reviews550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (map)
With a 360 view of downtown, The Rooftop Bar at The Standard is always busy but never too crowded. Food and drinks are served and the best part is the swimming pool.
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Bar at the Standard
Read Reviews8300 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)
This bar is at the other Standard hotel location on Sunset Blvd. It's just as nice as the one in downtown and it's my second favorite nightlife option in LA!
Los Angeles Vacation: Shopping
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Westfield Century City
Read Reviews10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (map)
Find a variety of specialty stores and eateries at this outdoor mall in the heart of Century City.
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Melrose Avenue
Read ReviewsLa Brea Blvd to La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)
Tattoo parlors and designer boutiques politely reside along L.A.'s flashiest avenue.
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