Sightseeing
Live like a local and take a moderate to strenuous hike with dog lovers and celebrities leading to spectacular panoramic views. A real cast of characters goes up and down this hill. Enjoy!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveLive like a local and take a moderate to strenuous hike with dog lovers and celebrities leading to spectacular panoramic views. A real cast of characters goes up and down this hill. Enjoy!
Never been to this one but if the one in London is any guide, the life-like wax figures of celebrities is almost as good as standing next to the real thing. And lots of attractions nearby.
444 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
6933 Hollywood BlvdNever been to this one but if the one in London is any guide, the life-like wax figures of celebrities is almost as good as standing next to the real thing. And lots of attractions nearby.
Put your hands and feet in the imprints of Clint Eastwood and Tom Cruise, among others. Experience movies in the golden age of cinema. And spot the celebrity impersonators on the sidewalk outside.
1422 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdPut your hands and feet in the imprints of Clint Eastwood and Tom Cruise, among others. Experience movies in the golden age of cinema. And spot the celebrity impersonators on the sidewalk outside.
If you love movies, it's worth it to see how they're made.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaIf you love movies, it's worth it to see how they're made.
Stellar views and stellar science. If you're into astronomy, check out the Planetarium.
4366 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdStellar views and stellar science. If you're into astronomy, check out the Planetarium.
How can you come all the way to LA and not see the iconic Rodeo Drive? Ogle the shops and the Rolls Royces, and then hit up Beverly Drive for more down-to-earth shops and prices.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveHow can you come all the way to LA and not see the iconic Rodeo Drive? Ogle the shops and the Rolls Royces, and then hit up Beverly Drive for more down-to-earth shops and prices.
Shopping
This upscale outdoor mall features a smaller version of Bellagio's water fountain, a streetcar, a movie theater, great restaurants, and an amazing Farmer's Market with great food shops and stalls.
2580 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThis upscale outdoor mall features a smaller version of Bellagio's water fountain, a streetcar, a movie theater, great restaurants, and an amazing Farmer's Market with great food shops and stalls.
If you're a shopper, you'll love Louis Vuitton, D&G, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo, Tiffany, Burberry's, Bloomingdale's. Come back to earth at Macy's, Wet Seal, Body Shop, and other stores.
1266 locals recommend
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdIf you're a shopper, you'll love Louis Vuitton, D&G, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo, Tiffany, Burberry's, Bloomingdale's. Come back to earth at Macy's, Wet Seal, Body Shop, and other stores.
This hipster-magnet stretch of road is lined with quaint little shops and restaurants, like a travel bookstore and several vintage clothing shops.
Writers Guild of America West
7000 W 3rd StThis hipster-magnet stretch of road is lined with quaint little shops and restaurants, like a travel bookstore and several vintage clothing shops.
Arts & Culture
A shrine to cinema, this movie theater has assigned stadium seating, no commercials, the best popcorn, and alcohol-available screenings. Frequented by celebrities and the site of many premieres.
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdA shrine to cinema, this movie theater has assigned stadium seating, no commercials, the best popcorn, and alcohol-available screenings. Frequented by celebrities and the site of many premieres.
Experience world-class music in a beautiful canyon setting. Skip the parking drama and walk it (30 minutes) from the apartment. Pack a picnic basket with wheels (alcohol ok) and a blanket.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdExperience world-class music in a beautiful canyon setting. Skip the parking drama and walk it (30 minutes) from the apartment. Pack a picnic basket with wheels (alcohol ok) and a blanket.
A much more intimate version of the Hollywood Bowl. Performances can be hit-and-miss but the backdrop of the hills behind the stage can't be beat. Pack a picnic and a blanket.
31 locals recommend
John Anson Ford Theatres
2580 Cahuenga Blvd EA much more intimate version of the Hollywood Bowl. Performances can be hit-and-miss but the backdrop of the hills behind the stage can't be beat. Pack a picnic and a blanket.
Art and architecture buffs will love this place. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Save some time to walk the beautiful gardens. Admission is free. Parking is $10.
169 locals recommend
Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveArt and architecture buffs will love this place. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Save some time to walk the beautiful gardens. Admission is free. Parking is $10.
Food Scene
Hilltop farmer's market every Thursday evening (5-9pm) from April to September. Come for the food trucks and the amazing views. Expect a hipster crowd and bring a jacket.
281 locals recommend
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveHilltop farmer's market every Thursday evening (5-9pm) from April to September. Come for the food trucks and the amazing views. Expect a hipster crowd and bring a jacket.