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- Casa Malibu Inn on the Beach - Hotels
- Getty Center - Museums
- Six Flags California - Attractions
- Griffith Observatory - Attractions
- Edison -
- Bar Marmont -
- Hotel Figueroa - Hotels
- Paramount Studios - Attractions
- Disneyland - Attractions
- Hollywood Reservoir & Dog Park - Attractions
20 great things to do in Los Angeles
Gawk at the stars or just act like one in reality-challenged La La Land
Editor's picks
Star gazing, at the real stars
Griffith Observatory
AttractionsFamous for its appearances in movies such as 'Rebel Without a Cause', this longtime Los Angeles icon is one of the city's must-see attractions.
Power drinking downtown
Edison
This jaw-dropping space is a converted power plant, its heritage evident in enormous electrical relics and occasional period cabaret shows.
Longstanding French favourite
Bastide
RestaurantsYou'll have to make only one choice here – five courses or seven? And sommelier Pieter Verheyde's wine pairings are unerring.
Major attractions
Getty Center
ArtA remarkable complex of travertine and white metal-clad pavilions house an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. Fabulous gardens, too.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
MusicDesigned by Frank Gehry, the $274-million crown jewel of the LA Music Center has an impressive 2,265-capacity auditorium.
Disneyland
AttractionsThe longstanding Disneyland resort isn't just a set of theme parks: it's a spectacular piece of pop art that's as bright or as dark as you'd like it to be.
What's on in Los Angeles
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade -
Besides Pilot Season, Première Season, Sweeps Season, Awards Season and Allergy Season, LA finds a reason to whoop it up all year round, with unusual parades, cultural celebrations, sporting events and fun-filled fiestas.