Get to Know L.A.
By Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles
From the silver screens to the sand and surf, Los Angeles is the biggest star in this town.
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Hollywood Sign
Mt Lee in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA
An advertising ploy turned world-famous landmark. -
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA
Films and footprints leave their mark at Hollywood's most famous theater. -
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA
Forget the Oscars: The real benchmark of celebrity is the sidewalk.
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Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica, CA
Skip the sunbathing--bike trails, coasters and nearby shopping make for the ultimate beach outing. -
Venice Beach
Pacific Coast Hwy, Venice, CA
L.A.'s funkiest beach offers kooky characters, serious surfers and surprisingly clean water. -
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Malibu, CA
Sun lovers, celebrities and a sandy beach--it's the L.A. experience encapsulated.
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Ahmanson Theatre
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Broadway comes to Tinseltown at this showcase for hits from some of theater's biggest names. -
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
See what a tycoon's billions can buy at this exquisitely modern temple of fine art. -
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
L.A. Philharmonic's majestic new home gives downtown L.A. a gleaming landmark. -
MOCA at California Plaza
250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
A thought-provoking collection of modern works in a city where art is usually defined as the latest sequel.
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Disneyland
700 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA
After a half a century, there's still magic in the air at the granddaddy of all theme parks. -
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA
Flagship movie studio-theme park reveals what happens between "action!" and "cut!" -
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA
Nerve-burning, stomach-churning coasters make it the undisputed capital of Southland thrill rides. -
Pacific Park
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Experience thrills and chills overlooking the Pacific.
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Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA
More like a stroll through an amusement park than a mall, WeHo's open-air shopping center caters to upscale shoppers and tourists alike. -
Santee Alley
Los Angeles, CA
L.A.'s answer to New York's Canal Street is the best place to find clothing bargains and designer impostors. -
Rodeo Drive
Wilshire Blvd to Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Still the best spot to gawk at designer goods and the privileged few who can afford them.
