explore los angeles
Overview
Things To Do

Dining/Restaurants

Called LA's favorite place for food lovers, the Los Angeles Farmers Market is the best place to eat breakfast or lunch. Hornblower offers elegant brunch and dinner cruises. West Hollywood is LA's most diverse culinary scene where Wolfgang Puck's famed Spago is located as is Robert DeNiro's Ago. The World Famous Whiskey Bar on the Sunset Marquis is a beloved watering hole for celebs and locals alike. If pastrami on rye or a great kosher dill is to your liking, you will drool over the abundance of Jewish delicatessens. Medieval Times is a dining adventure with excitement for the whole family.

Things to Do

Theme parks including Disneyland, California Adventure, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain are popular attractions in the Los Angeles area. You can see the homes of Hollywood Stars, Jean Paul Getty Museum or enjoy a bird's eye tour with Hollywood Aviators. Take an excursion to Catalina Island or check out the seaside amusement park at Santa Monica Pier. Once the largest ship on the high seas, the elegant and impressive Queen Mary is docked in Long Beach harbor. Get the Go Los Angeles Card for free and discounted admission to the area's greatest activities.

Shopping

Los Angeles is a shopper's paradise. Stroll down Rodeo Drive and explore the ultra posh shops of Gucci and Harry Winston. Robertson Boulevard and Melrose Avenue appeal to a younger crowd with cool clothing, makeup and décor. The Third Street Promenade is a local favorite with unique antiques, funky gifts and specialty stores. Shop Old Pasadena with Urban Shopping Adventures. The Glendale Galleria, Westfield Century City and Beverly Center offers shopping mall style experiences that include food, kiosks and entertainment. The Citadel Outlets have great bargains on brand name buys.

Nightlife/Culture

Each night, West Hollywood explodes with a joie de vivre like nowhere else. WeHo is the heart of LA's nightlife with sizzling sub-scenes. Friday night is a Blues Fest aboard Hornblower in Marina del Rey. The Cahuenga Corridor is a popular place to chill with the trendy set. The downtown vibe is classic cool and draws an urban hip-hop crowd. Posh supper clubs are fun for one-stop dinner and dancing. Alfresco bars let you party under the stars and cabana hopping is a casual alternative to ultra chic venues.