Placed in reserve in 1835, this is one of the oldest sites in the U.S. dedicated to public recreational usage. It is named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
SeaWorld was founded in 1964 on 22 acres by four graduates of UCLA. Their original idea was to build an underwater restaurant. The park grew into a marine park now spanning 189 acres.
If you're in San Diego, you MUST visit the wild animal park. Animals are in huge open-range exhibits, which you can visit via 'safari.' Amazing animals, fantastic design & much more fun that a zoo! Read more.
Carl Laemmle's original tour included a chance for guests to buy fresh produce since Universal City was still in part a working farm. The narrated tram (formerly "Glamortram") launched in 1964.
Try a Doyer Dog (read: “Doyer Dog”, not “Dodger Dog”). This behemoth boasts chili, cheese, tomatoes, onions & jalepenos over a hot dog base. Finish one, then give a Kirk Gibson fist pump to celebrate.
The Lakers may reign supreme—but we can't help but notice some other guys seated courtside. Look for David Beckham, Leo DiCaprio and Zac Efron cheering on, and just try to keep your eye on the ball.
Home to just over 30,000 people, the area is bulging with tourists year round, who come here for both the shopping and the entertainment. From Rodeo Drive to Greystone Mansion, it's worth a trip. Read more.
This theater opened May 18, 1927 with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille's film 'The King of Kings'. The Academy Awards were held here in 1944, 1945, & 1946. It was declared a historic landmark in 1968.
This is one of the best places to be when it’s summer in L.A. Once I played Skee Ball and earned 12,000 tickets! All I got was a plastic whistle, but still.
"When I fly, I like to bring King Crab legs as a snack. Getting the hot melted butter through airport security is a hassle, but it’s totally worth it." - Conan O'Brien
On March 31, Legoland will unveil STAR WARS miniland that will take guests to a galaxy far, far away!
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is the only stadium to have hosted the Olympic Games twice, in 1932 and 1984. It is also the only Olympic stadium to have also hosted Super Bowls and World Series.
Buying a birthday present for the Most Interesting Man in the World? Start here. It's as easy to snag a desk sculpture as a sweater at this West 3rd Street standby.
Go soak it in. Then copy what you can at home. If you can afford to knock off his marble walls for a renovation, why not? Or just get the same glasses they serve Perrier in.
The rich history of Bruin athletics is captured in the 8,000-square-foot Hall of Fame, home to the Heisman Trophy, the Honda Cups and many other displays, including a replica of John Wooden's den.
Take Line 1 on the Big Blue Bus (exit Lincoln and Rose) to the Venice Boardwalk where you can peruse the shops, buy a touristy shirt or join a drum circle.
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.
Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. Read more.
The University of California, Los Angeles was founded in 1919 as a public, coeducational research university. It is the only leading research institution in the world founded in the 20th century.
The 300 seat Oschin Planetarium is one of the finest and most technologically sophisticated in the world. Once a month, Los Angeles astronomy clubs host a free Public Star Party on the lawn. Read more.
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.
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!
