Downtown LA is more of a commercial district of skyscraper office blocks than a shopping district. You will find shopping in the form of small shopping plazas and larger shopping malls dotted all over the LA basin.
Places To Visit in Los Angeles
Here are some selected places to visit whilst in LA. Also don't forget to look through our tours - you can book these online and print off vouchers to take with you - saving time at your destination!
Angeles Crest Highway
A little out of the city this scenic drive twists and turns much like Mulholland Drive along the mountainous crest of the LA basin.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Whilst in Long Beach the Aquarium of the Pacific is definitely worth a visit. From colourful corals and tropical marine fish to California Rays that come out of the water for you to pet and stroke like small dogs! Also a new shark exhibition is worth seeing.
Dodger Stadium
Whether going to a ball game or not, the stadium is worth a visit. Top of the Park souvenir shop sells LA Dodger branded clothing and other baseball souvenirs. Parking is free on non-game days.
Griffith Park
A good vantage point from where you can see the cluster of skyscrapers making up the commercial downtown of LA and also the world-famous Hollywood sign.
Hollywood Boulevard
Aside from the famous stars lining the sidewalk there is usually some form of street entertainment and always a hustle.
Long Beach
Home of the Queen Mary which can be toured.
Mann's Chinese
A must-see, even if it's much smaller in real life than you would have imagined! Famous foot/hand/etc. prints of those legendary Hollywood stars.
Frederick's Of Hollywood
6751 Hollywood Blvd., Suite x, Hollywood, CA 90028-6208
(323) 957-5953
Flagship lingerie store, world-renowned. Includes a free museum of lingerie worn by stars of the silver screen
Mulholland Drive
The famous drive that has views all over the LA basin and will introduce you to the scale of the city.
Universal Studios
More of a theme park than studio tour, but true to the glamour and glitz of Hollywood.
Warner Brothers
4301 West Olive, Burbank, CA (818) 846-1403
In contrast to Universal, this is a tour of a working studio. A costume museum full of fascinating history is the start of a tour that includes prop departments, workshops, sound stages, usually a chance to sit in on a TV series rehearsal in a sound stage and a chance to wander around some memorable backlot sets.
This is a two-hour tour of the back lot and studio facilities. Limited photography is permitted and children under 8 are not allowed. Call beforehand to reserve a place on a tour. Tours operate Monday through Friday only. See Warner Bros. website for more details.
