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Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles
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Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles

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Created by Travelzoo • Updated On: January 10, 2017

This list represents a compilation of travel expert recommendations and notable Travelzoo deals in Los Angeles. The list was curated using Foursquare's new Trip Tips tool!

Santa Monica Pier is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

1. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Downtown Santa Monica · 483 tips and reviews
Rifi
Rifi: Rent or bring a bike to the beach and cruise the boardwalk. You can ride from Santa Monica to north to Malibu or head south towards South Bay and take in the sites along the way!
J. Paul Getty Villa is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

2. J. Paul Getty Villa

9.2
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA
Art Museum · 134 tips and reviews
Betty
Betty: Explore the Getty Villa museum for free and then relax on the beach and take a dip in the Pacific Ocean across the street!
J. Paul Getty Museum is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

3. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.5
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews
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Linda: See works by Van Gogh, Monet and more and soak in views of LA.
Vincenti Ristorante is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

4. Vincenti Ristorante

8.0
11930 San Vicente Blvd (at Montana Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Brentwood · 18 tips and reviews
Craig's is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

5. Craig's

8.8
8826 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Lauren
Lauren: Located on Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, Craig's is a no-fail spot if you're looking for a celebrity sighting. Visit for dinner or drinks and be sure to stick around for people-watching.
Wi Spa is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

6. Wi Spa

9.0
2700 Wilshire Blvd (at S Rampart Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Spa · MacArthur Park · 78 tips and reviews
Takami Sushi is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

7. Takami Sushi

8.2
811 Wilshire Blvd Fl 21 (at S Flower St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 55 tips and reviews
The Broad is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

8. The Broad

9.4
221 S Grand Ave (at 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Bunker Hill · 170 tips and reviews
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Rifi: New contemporary art museum in DTLA, book you tickets online in advance otherwise you'll be waiting for hours. Otium is right next door which a new foodie hot spot #doublewhammy
Arts District is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

9. Arts District

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 25 tips and reviews
Lauren
Lauren: The LA Arts District is booming with new restaurants and shops all with an artisanal vibe. Beer lovers should visit Angel City Brewery and Arts District Brewery that are a block a part.
California Science Center is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

10. California Science Center

9.2
700 Exposition Park Drive (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Science Museum · South LA · 156 tips and reviews
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Linda: Home of Space Shuttle Endeavor -- one in four space shuttles in the U.S.
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

11. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

8.5
2 Dole Dr, Westlake Village, CA
Spa · 9 tips and reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

12. Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

9.2
2 Dole Dr, Westlake Village, CA
Hotel · 33 tips and reviews
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

13. Universal Studios Hollywood

9.4
100 Universal City Plz (btwn Barham & Lankershim Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Amusement Park · Universal City · 983 tips and reviews
Rifi
Rifi: Harry Potter just opened, so go now before it officially opens on April 7th to avoid the lines!
Griffith Observatory is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

14. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews
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Linda: Catch sunset atop Griffith Observatory and on a clear night, stick around for free telescope viewing.
Din Tai Fung is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

15. Din Tai Fung

8.0
171 Caruso Ave (at Brand Blvd), Glendale, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · City Center · 120 tips and reviews
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Linda: There's usually a long wait at this popular soup dumpling chain from Taiwan, but what's great about this location is that you can shop at the outdoor mall while waiting for a table.
Urth Caffé is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Los Angeles.

16. Urth Caffé

8.7
592 E Colorado Blvd (at Madison Ave), Pasadena, CA
Café · Playhouse District · 96 tips and reviews
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Linda: Great spot for breakfast or coffee and pastries. My favorite is the Urth Napoleon pastry.