日本語
English
Los Angeles is one of the top tourist destinations in the USA, and for good reason. The city is brimming with history, style, glitz and glamor and attracts film fanatics, surf freaks and fashionistas alike due to its sprawling wonderland of attractions. Whether you’re staying at hotel breakfast places in Torrance for the beaches or the shopping strips, there are many things to do to elevate your vacation to something unforgettable.
And that’s just the problem. In a city spanning 1299 square kilometers, the world truly is your oyster. The many attractions and landmarks in Los Angeles can leave you rudderless if you don’t plan your trip, especially if it’s your first time in this monolith of an American city. This is why you’ll find below our top picks for tourist attractions in Los Angeles, allowing guests of California accommodation to get to know one of the most famous cities in the country.
Griffith Observatory
Nestled away in the Beverly Hills area, the Griffith Observatory is in fact on one of the Hollywood Hills slopes, offering stunning viewpoints over the whole of Los Angeles and the Hollywood sign. It’s not all about the city view though, the Griffith Observatory also has its own planetarium which offers eight shows a day on weekdays for a small charge. The rest of the grounds and exhibits, including an original Tesla coil, are free to see.
The Hollywood Sign
And jumping from the south side of the Hollywood Hill to the nearby Mount Lee, the Hollywood Sign is an iconic symbol of Los Angeles glitzy allure. The Hollywood Sign is reachable via several walking trails and has its own beautiful views over the Los Angeles and Hollywood cityscape.
Venice Beach
Not far from the Miyako Torrance and Redondo Beach, Venice Beach is a canal lined haven for first time vacationers in LA. Full of skate parks, bodybuilding meccas and plenty of surfing spots, Venice Beach exemplifies everything you think of when you think of LA. That’s not all, the beach has a lot of history to it as well, having been developed by a tobacco magnate into a boardwalk banked haven for nostalgia shopping and sunbathing.
Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip is a 2 kilometer stretch off of Sunset Boulevard in Downtown LA and if you’ve never experienced LA nightlife, this is the place to start. With its rock and roll, Motley Crue approved bars and historic nightclubs. Make sure to check out a show at the Roxy Club and laugh a minute at variety nights at the Comedy Store. The Strip also boasts a great restaurant scene too, heavy metaldom’s restaurant of choice being the Rainbow Bar & Grill.
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier symbolizes the family fun that’s on offer in LA. wander along the boardwalk and take your family to Pacific Park amusement arcade, teeming with rollercoasters, carousels and Ferris Wheels. This iconic pier is a must-visit for first time guests of Torrance massage places and hotels, boasting not only a fun filled amusement park but beautiful views over the city as well.
