33 Best Things to Do in LA

Los Angeles boasts attractions like La Brea Tar Pits, the Natural History Museum, and Universal Studios tours, all amid palm-lined streets and stunning beaches.

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Starting at $76 for adults; $65 for kids

Visit your "Friends" at Warner Bros. Studio

#33 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

3400 W Riverside Drive

2 hours to Half Day

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$21 for adults; $13 for kids 12-17; $12 for kids 4-11

See beautiful cars at Petersen Automotive Museum

#32 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

6060 Wilshire Blvd.

1 to 2 hours

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Varies by activity

Have a night out at L.A. Live

#31 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

Lucky Strike Bowling - Los Angeles, 800 W Olympic Blvd.

1 to 2 hours

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Free

Shop along Olvera Street

#30 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

Olvera Street

1 to 2 hours

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$29.95 for adults; $21.95 for kids 3-11; free for kids 2 and younger

Discover the history of the Battleship USS Iowa

#29 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

250 S. Harbor Blvd.

1 to 2 hours

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$18 for adults; $7 for kids 3-12; free for kids 2 and younger

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

#28 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

900 Exposition Blvd.

2 hours to Half Day

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Free

Grab a meal at Grand Central Market

#27 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

317 S. Broadway

1 to 2 hours

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Free

Dine and shop along Abbot Kinney Boulevard

#26 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

Abbot Kinney Boulevard

1 to 2 hours

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Ticket prices vary by day

Play all day at Universal Studios Hollywood

#25 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

100 Universal City Plaza

Half Day to Full Day

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Free

Explore the Arts District in Downtown LA

#24 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

1 to 2 hours

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Free

Spend some time at Venice Beach

#23 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

1800 Ocean Front Walk

2 hours to Half Day

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Park: Free | Mansion: $10 per person

Greystone Mansion and Park: A popular filming location

#22 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

905 Loma Vista Dr.

Less than 1 hour

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Varies by activity

Root for the home team at Dodger Stadium

#21 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

1000 Vin Scully Ave.

2 hours to Half Day

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Free

Learn about our universe at the California Science Center

#20 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

700 Exposition Park Dr.

2 hours to Half Day

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Tar pits: free | Museum entry: $7 to $18

Take the kids to the La Brea Tar Pits

#19 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

5801 Wilshire Blvd.

2 hours to Half Day

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$5 per car

Get active in Angeles National Forest

#18 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

701 N. Santa Anita Ave.

Half Day to Full Day

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$29 for adults; $13 for kids 4-11; free for kids 3 and younger

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

#17 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

1151 Oxford Rd.

Half Day to Full Day

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Free; some events have fees

Pay your respects at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

#16 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

6000 Santa Monica Blvd.

1 to 2 hours

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Prices vary by store

Rodeo Drive: The ultimate window-shopping

#15 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

Rodeo Drive

1 to 2 hours

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Prices vary by tour company

Take a tour of Hollywood homes

#14 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

2 hours to Half Day

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Showtimes and ticket prices vary by performanc...

Marvel at the Walt Disney Concert Hall

#13 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

111 S. Grand Ave.

1 to 2 hours

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Free; show prices vary

Catch a show at the Hollywood Bowl

#12 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

2301 Highland Ave.

2 hours to Half Day

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Tour prices start at $69 per person

Tour Paramount Pictures Studios

#11 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

5515 Melrose Ave.

2 hours to Half Day

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Free

Hike in Runyon Canyon Park

#10 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

2000 N. Fuller Ave.

2 hours to Half Day

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Free

Immerse yourself in art at The Broad

#9 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

221 S. Grand Ave.

2 hours to Half Day

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$28 for adults; $13 for kids 3-17; free for kids 2 and younger

Browse masterpieces at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

#8 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

5905 Wilshire Blvd.

2 hours to Half Day

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Free

Shop at The Original Farmers Market and The Grove

#7 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

6333 W. 3rd St.

1 to 2 hours

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Free

Drive down Sunset Boulevard

#6 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

Sunset Boulevard

1 to 2 hours

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Free; parking has fees

Stretch out on Zuma Beach

#5 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

30000 Pacific Coast Highway

2 hours to Half Day

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Free; some activities have fees

Spend the day at Santa Monica Pier and Beach

#4 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

200 Santa Monica Pier

2 hours to Half Day

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Free; tours and movie screenings have fees

Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre

#3 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

6925 Hollywood Blvd.

1 to 2 hours

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Free

Trace art history at The Getty Center

#2 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

1200 Getty Center Dr.

2 hours to Half Day

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Free

See stars and vistas: Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park

#1 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

2800 E. Observatory Road

2 hours to Half Day

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33 Best Things to Do in LA

All Things To Do

Visit your "Friends" at Warner Bros. Studio

See beautiful cars at Petersen Automotive Museum

Have a night out at L.A. Live

Shop along Olvera Street

Discover the history of the Battleship USS Iowa

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Grab a meal at Grand Central Market

Dine and shop along Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Play all day at Universal Studios Hollywood

Explore the Arts District in Downtown LA

Spend some time at Venice Beach

Greystone Mansion and Park: A popular filming location

Root for the home team at Dodger Stadium

Learn about our universe at the California Science Center

Take the kids to the La Brea Tar Pits

Get active in Angeles National Forest

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Pay your respects at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Rodeo Drive: The ultimate window-shopping

Take a tour of Hollywood homes

Marvel at the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Catch a show at the Hollywood Bowl

Tour Paramount Pictures Studios

Hike in Runyon Canyon Park

Immerse yourself in art at The Broad

Browse masterpieces at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Shop at The Original Farmers Market and The Grove

Drive down Sunset Boulevard

Stretch out on Zuma Beach

Spend the day at Santa Monica Pier and Beach

Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre

Trace art history at The Getty Center

See stars and vistas: Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park

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