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Griffith Observatory is one of la to do..

1. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Grab your hiking boots and make your way from the Los Angeles Zoo to the Griffith Observatory, made famous by “Rebel Without a Cause.” Stop at Trails Café for lunch.

2. Hollywood Forever Cemetery

8.7
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, California
Cemetery · 80 tips and reviews

987LA987LA: Cinespia's outdoor movie screenings are here all summer, & Masonic Lodge on the grounds is a spooky evocative place to see bands. Don’t miss Dia De Los Muertos celebrations here. Read more.

3. Venice Canals

9.4
Dell Ave (at Howland Canal), Venice, CA
Canal · 121 tips and reviews

HowAboutWeHowAboutWe: Not only is this a romantic walking destination, but it's one of LA's best running paths as well. Catch the sunset at the beach and you're guaranteed another date.

Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens is one of la to do..

4. Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens

3500 W Adams Blvd (7th Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Spiritual Center · South LA · 4 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: On the Church grounds of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness, try the ancient practice of labyrinth walking. It's soothing to walk the stone passages & reconnect with your inner self. -Suzy Beal Read more.

5. Warner Bros. Studios

9.1
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA
Film Studio · 96 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris K: Request Conan Show tickets @ http://teamcoco.com/tickets

6. Warner Bros. Studios

9.1
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA
Film Studio · 96 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris K: Get your tickets today to the best stiodio tour in Hollywood @ http://vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com/

Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore is one of la to do..

7. Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore

2810 Artesia Blvd (at Kingsdale), Redondo Beach, CA
Bookstore · North Redondo Beach · 9 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: If it bleeds, creeps, crawls, chomps brains, invades from Mars or thrills, they have it, in book form. Specializing in mystery, fantasy, sci-fi & horror. There is also a coffee bar! ~Gendy Alimurung Read more.

8. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: On Saturday evenings, the museum is open until 9:00 pm and the sun sets dramatically over the terraces. Read more.

Farmacia Million Dollar is one of la to do..

9. Farmacia Million Dollar

301 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Pharmacy · 1 tip

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Next to Grauman's Million Dollar Theatre, this pharmacy will sell you basics, but it's main trade is mystical: magical candles, potions, powders, trinkets & mini plush voodoo dolls. ~James Bartlett Read more.

10. Korean Bell of Friendship

9.5
3601 S Gaffey St (at 37th St), San Pedro, CA
Monument · 35 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Amble through Angel's Gate & check out the Korean Bell, Fort MacArthur & the impressive views - http://ht.ly/5DFVf

11. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

9.3
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South LA · 134 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural history museum in the western United States with more than 33 million specimens and artifacts

12. Museum of Jurassic Technology

8.1
9341 Venice Blvd (at Bagley Ave), Culver City, CA
Museum · 58 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Tour 1 of LA's most zany museums > The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Culver City - http://ht.ly/5CuJ6

The Sunset Strip is one of la to do..

13. The Sunset Strip

West Hollywood, CA
Neighborhood · 19 tips and reviews

Party EarthParty Earth: In LA you almost always need a car to go places. But with so much to see and do in a relatively short distance, The Strip is the perfect spot to contradict the old adage – people really DO walk in LA! Read more.

Olvera Street is one of la to do..

14. Olvera Street

8.4
845 N Alameda St (at E Cesar Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Chinatown · 87 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: No visit is complete without a custard-stuffed churro from Mr Churro. If you're here on the weekend, plan to stick around for music and performances on the plaza.

15. The Hollywood Museum

8.4
1660 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Central Hollywood · 15 tips and reviews

NicoleNicole: It is a Hollywood gem! They have the most amazing exhibits and great party venue. Park at Hollywood and Highland.

16. Craft & Folk Art Museum

8.4
5814 Wilshire Blvd (S Curson Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Miracle Mile · 10 tips and reviews

ExperienceLAExperienceLA: "Golden State of Craft: California 1960 - 1985" explores the handmade movement through 75 pieces of wood, glass, clay, textiles, and metal works representative of this era. Read more.

17. University Art Museum

Cal State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Art Museum · Cal State University Long Beach · 3 tips and reviews

ExperienceLAExperienceLA: "Peace Press Graphics 1967-1987: Art in the Pursuit of Social Change" features the work of the activist-artist group who created art meant to inspire political and social change. Read more.

18. Fred Segal

500 Broadway (5th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown Santa Monica · 57 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The best of everything Los Angeles under one roof. Clothes, food and stars to die for. Best eye candy in town. There are stars and wannabes everywhere you turn and products you never knew you needed.

19. Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes

8.6
9635 South Santa Monica Boulevard (btwn Bedford & Camden Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Cupcake Shop · 176 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: The original haute-cupcake bakery keeps things fresh with new flavors daily, but red velvet – Katie Holmes's go-to treat – is always for sale. Tip: Bring in your pup for a canine-friendly confection.

20. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Set up like an old-school cafeteria/diner, Philippe is best known for its "French-dipped" sandwich. The breakfast of choice: cake donuts, along with 10-cent coffee.

21. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Santa Monica · 483 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Go for a romantic ride on the Ferris Wheel. If you like people watching, head down to the beach on the south side of the pier to watch the locals do tricks on the outdoor playground. #vday

22. Downtown Disney District

9.2
1580 S Disneyland Dr (at Disneyland Resort), Anaheim, CA
Shopping Plaza · The Anaheim Resort · 244 tips and reviews

365CheapDates.com K.365CheapDates.com Kayla: Love enjoying the FREE fireworks every night at 9 PM without having to pay the amusement park fee. This was Cheap Date Idea #7 on my blog. Read more.

23. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits

7.6
5801 Wilshire Blvd (at Curson Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Mid-City West · 75 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Admission is free on the first Tuesday of the month.Fun fact: The La Brea Tar Pits means “the the tar tar pits”!Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

24. Jon Lovitz Comedy Club & Podcast Theatre!

1000 Universal Studios Blvd (at Universal CityWalk), Universal City, CA
Comedy Club · 24 tips and reviews

365CheapDates.com K.365CheapDates.com Kayla: Get discounted tickets through Goldstar.com. This was Cheap Date Idea #68 on my blog. Read more.

The Comedy Store is one of la to do..

25. The Comedy Store

8.3
8433 W Sunset Blvd (at Olive Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · West Los Angeles · 102 tips and reviews

26. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park

8.3
5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Park · 9 tips and reviews

NyssaNyssa: Check surfline.com or other forecasts and go when the tide is low otherwise you won't be able to see/appreciate the tide pools. There's a cave right at the rocky point of the bend.

27. Madame Tussauds Hollywood

8.5
6933 Hollywood Blvd (at Orange Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · 70 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Hunt: The normal price for this place is $25 for adults ($18 for kids). If you're an LA county resident, you only have to pay $15 for adults ($10 for kids). All you need is proof you live in LA. Sweet!

28. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

9.4
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA
Museum · 116 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The Library collections include a Gutenberg Bible, letters and documents by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and a first edition of William Shakespeare’s plays published in 1623. Read more.

29. Orange County Great Park

8.6
Orange County Great Park (Entrance at Sand Canyon and Marine Way), Irvine, CA
Park · Orange County Great Park · 37 tips and reviews

NASANASA: Home of the Great Park Balloon which is one of the largest tethered helium balloons in the country. All flights are free and offered year round. Watch a gorgeous CA sunset from 400 feet in the air! Read more.

30. Roundhouse Marine Lab & Aquarium

7.8
2 Manhattan Beach Blvd (on the Manhattan Beach Pier), Manhattan Beach, CA
Zoo · Sand Section · 13 tips and reviews

365CheapDates.com K.365CheapDates.com Kayla: Always FREE, check it out then enjoy the sunset in Manhattan beach. This was Cheap Date Idea #6 on my blog. Read more.

Venice Beach Boardwalk is one of la to do..

31. Venice Beach Boardwalk

8.8
Ocean Front Walk (at Windward Ave), Venice, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Venice Beach · 148 tips and reviews

BingBing: One of the best places in the USA to people watch.

Griffith Park is one of la to do..

32. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 152 tips and reviews

33. Manhattan Beach Post

9.1
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: The braided pretzel is a real beauty, shiny brown on top and dusted with fleur de sel. This one comes with a sharp horseradish mustard that gives the bread a lift. Read more.

The Edison is one of la to do..

34. The Edison

7.7
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 184 tips and reviews
Hollywood Bowl Overlook is one of la to do..

35. Hollywood Bowl Overlook

8.9
7036 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Scenic Lookout · Hollywood Hills · 27 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: This is one of the better overlooks in the city. You get downtown, the ocean, and the Hollywood Sign.

Hollywood Sign is one of la to do..

36. Hollywood Sign

9.0
Mount Lee Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · 121 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: Three different ways to hike to the Hollywood Sign Read more.

37. Pink's Hot Dogs

8.7
709 N La Brea Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Mid-City West · 381 tips and reviews

30 Minutes Or Less30 Minutes Or Less: It's a long wait, but you're not alone. #DontBlowIt by pulling out a lawn chair, unless you have more to go around.

38. The Geffen Contemporary (MoCA)

8.9
152 N Central Ave (at 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Little Tokyo · 42 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: With cutting-edge exhibitions, hands-on education programs and popular evening events, this is a must-see for contemporary art enthusiasts. Free admission every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Factory Gastropub is one of la to do..

39. The Factory Gastropub

4020 Atlantic Ave (at Carson St), Long Beach, CA
Gastropub · Bixby Knolls · 28 tips and reviews

40. Sgt. Pepper's Dueling Piano Bar

91 S Pine Ave (Seaside Ave), Long Beach, CA
Piano Bar · Downtown Long Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Jeremiah J.Jeremiah Johnson: a good place to hear good music on request and some laughs.

41. Laugh Factory Long Beach

151 S Pine Ave (Shoreline Drive), Long Beach, CA
Comedy Club · Downtown Long Beach · 14 tips and reviews

Sex, Drugs, and ComedySex, Drugs, and Comedy: Really nice club in a great location. Lots of specials and discounts available through Foursquare, Facebook and Twitter.

Long Beach Art Walk is one of la to do..

42. Long Beach Art Walk

65 Linden Ave (Linden and 1st st.), Long Beach, CA
Flea Market · Downtown Long Beach · 1 tip

43. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

9.3
6300 Hetzler Rd (at Jefferson Blvd.), Culver City, CA
Scenic Lookout · 79 tips and reviews

Cindy C.Cindy C.: Beautiful 360* view of L.A. at the top of the stairs. Climb those stairs, your buns will thank you. Also, watch out for snakes!!

44. Pressed Juicery

7.9
201 N Larchmont Blvd (btwn Beverly Blvd & W 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Juice Bar · Windsor Square · 6 tips and reviews

Akiko I.Akiko I: So many varieties o juices. $6.50/ 16 oz plastic bottle. They let you taste them! Organic, cold pressed, good juices!

45. Sprinkles Downtown Los Angeles

8.6
735 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
Cupcake Shop · Financial District · 35 tips and reviews

Juan Y.Juan Youngblood: Red velvet cupcake is awesome... And if they are busy which they always are just hit up the cupcake ATM right outside the place to get ur cupcake on the go.... ;)

46. Wally's Wine & Spirits

2107 Westwood Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Store · Westside · 31 tips and reviews

Ken S.Ken S: Fantastic beer selection!!

47. Holy Jim

7.7
Holy Jim Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, CA
Hiking Trail · 8 tips and reviews

Trails.comTrails.com: Undoubtedly, the hike is one of the most scenic in the Santa Ana Mountains. The hike passes under a multitude of trees, and crosses Holy Jim Creek many times before eventually reaching the falls. Read more.

48. Tide Pools

8.0
Laguna Beach, CA
Beach · Main Beach · 5 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: OC Wildlife & Beach Tours offer the experience of what our coastline has to offer right in our backyard! At the tide pools, you and your family can get the chance to view sea animals and marine life!

49. X'tiosu Kitchen

7.5
923 Forest Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Boyle Heights · 2 tips and reviews

MilesMiles: This food is absolutely delicious. It is a fusion of Oaxacan and Middle Eastern cuisine... tacos with chicken shwarma! Tabouleh with nopales cactus in it!