Established on the site of L.A.'s first Chinatown, Union Station opened in 1939 at a cost of $11 million. Over 1 1/2 million people visited it within its first three days.
The sign was originally constructed in 1923 to promote a subdivision at the top of Beachwood Canyon called Hollywoodland; "land" would later be dropped in 1945 when the area was deeded to the city.
With food stands offering anything from French to Chinese and American to Italian cuisine, the Farmers Market offers the best of the food world. The workers here really know their trade.
Great place to take out of towners simply for the atmosphere and novelty shops. Although everything here can be bought online or elsewhere for much less it's still a recomendation for the sights.
The original LA zoo opened in 1912 about two miles north of this location until it opened here in 1966. This location originally contained housing for veterans returning from WWII until the mid-1950s
via LA Mag: Many major landmarks are still up & running: you will find Whisky a Go Go rocking, hordes of teenagers outside the Roxy, and a steady queue of not-only-tourists outside the Comedy Store.
Use Rodeo as the launching point for a stroll around Beverly Hills. It's an easy way to prove that, true to its reputation, Beverly Hills is filled with rich people driving fancy cars.
CA (See) Stroll around downtown on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Great art, fun crowd and many food trucks (and nearby bars). What more could you ask for?
Nearly 2,500 stars, from Marilyn Monroe to Matt Damon, have been immortalized in cement on this 18-block Hollywood landmark. Tip: Download the official iPhone app to pinpoint your fave celeb!
Discover such artifacts as the barber chair in which Albert Anastasia was assassinated in 1957 and a revolver found at the scene of the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre.
Be shown such sights as the Mirage Volcano and Bellagio Fountain Show when you take a guided tour of the Strip within a Bell Trans limousine, complete with a photo op at the legendary Las Vegas sign.
The Cosmopolitan is bringing back the "Dive-in Movie" series at the Boulevard Pool. Screenings every Monday at 8:00pm feature films from "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to "The Social Network."
Make yourself a part of the world-famous fountain show by selecting from their catalogue of songs, creating a custom experience that’s perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to the Super Bowl.
