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Paramount Studios is one of Touristy Stuff.

1. Paramount Studios

9.1
5555 Melrose Ave (at Windsor Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Film Studio · 79 tips and reviews
Warner Brothers Studio is one of Touristy Stuff.

2. Warner Brothers Studio

3400 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA
Structure · 2 tips and reviews
Santa Monica Pier is one of Touristy Stuff.

3. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Santa Monica · 483 tips and reviews
Third Street Promenade is one of Touristy Stuff.

4. Third Street Promenade

9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews
The Grove is one of Touristy Stuff.

5. The Grove

9.2
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 662 tips and reviews
Olvera Street is one of Touristy Stuff.

6. Olvera Street

8.4
845 N Alameda St (at E Cesar Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Chinatown · 87 tips and reviews
J. Paul Getty Museum is one of Touristy Stuff.

7. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews
Laguna Beach Boardwalk is one of Touristy Stuff.

8. Laguna Beach Boardwalk

9.1
101 S Coast Hwy (Broadway St), Laguna Beach, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Main Beach · 28 tips and reviews
The Groundlings Theatre is one of Touristy Stuff.

9. The Groundlings Theatre

8.5
7307 Melrose Ave (btw Poinsettia & Fuller), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Mid-City West · 26 tips and reviews
Stone Brewery Tour is one of Touristy Stuff.

10. Stone Brewery Tour

7.8
1999 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA
Tour Provider · 10 tips and reviews
South Coast Plaza is one of Touristy Stuff.

11. South Coast Plaza

9.2
3333 Bristol St (at I-405 Fwy), Costa Mesa, CA
Shopping Mall · South Coast Metro · 258 tips and reviews
Ovation Hollywood is one of Touristy Stuff.

12. Ovation Hollywood

8.0
6801 Hollywood Blvd (at N Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · 166 tips and reviews
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of Touristy Stuff.

13. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews
Universal CityWalk Hollywood is one of Touristy Stuff.

14. Universal CityWalk Hollywood

8.9
100 Universal City Plz (btwn Barham & Lankershim Blvd), Universal City, CA
Shopping Plaza · Universal City · 187 tips and reviews
Pink's Hot Dogs is one of Touristy Stuff.

15. Pink's Hot Dogs

8.6
709 N La Brea Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Mid-City West · 381 tips and reviews
Old Town Pasadena is one of Touristy Stuff.

16. Old Town Pasadena

9.1
Pasadena, CA
Neighborhood · 51 tips and reviews
Din Tai Fung is one of Touristy Stuff.

17. Din Tai Fung

8.0
171 Caruso Ave (at Brand Blvd), Glendale, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · City Center · 120 tips and reviews
The Americana at Brand is one of Touristy Stuff.

18. The Americana at Brand

8.9
889 Americana Way (btwn Brand & Central Ave), Glendale, CA
Shopping Plaza · City Center · 179 tips and reviews
The Oinkster is one of Touristy Stuff.

19. The Oinkster

8.7
2005 Colorado Blvd (at Shearin Ave), Eagle Rock, CA
American Restaurant · 188 tips and reviews
The Geffen Contemporary (MoCA) is one of Touristy Stuff.

20. The Geffen Contemporary (MoCA)

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

21. BRÜ HAUS

11831 Wilshire Blvd (at Westgate Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pub · Brentwood · 31 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A fair selection of sausages for your sampling - including your basic Italian fare, as well as duck, bacon, andouille, & alligator - & their brioche buns are pretty tasty. Try the Bavarian pretzel. Read more.

22. Hollywood Sign

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

Los AngelesLos Angeles: While the sign’s grounds are barred from public access, you can still get great angles for photos. From Franklin go N on Beachwood; turn L at Ledgewood. Right at the 3-way intersection onto Deronda.

23. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

8.5
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 117 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Site of the richest discovery of Ice Age fossils in the world, 100 tons of bones representing 200+ species of mammals, birds & reptiles have been unearthed from asphalt dating back to prehistoric time

24. The Original Farmers Market

9.3
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 320 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Opened in 1934 and with much of its original flavor — the freshest produce, gourmet meats and cheeses, and hot donuts — plus a few extra touches (gluten-free pizza, gumbo, authentic Mexican food).

Venice Canals is one of Touristy Stuff.

25. Venice Canals

9.4
Dell Ave (at Howland Canal), Venice, CA
Canal · 121 tips and reviews
Bradbury Building is one of Touristy Stuff.

26. Bradbury Building

9.0
304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · 50 tips and reviews

27. Hollywood Walk of Fame

7.0
Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · Hollywood Hills West · 486 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The best way to see your favorite celebrities up close and personal is to check out the star-dedication ceremonies. They are typically held twice a month.

28. Muscle Beach

7.4
1811 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA
Outdoor Gym · Venice Beach · 37 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Venice Beach is world famous for its funky folks, but it’s at least as well known for Muscle Beach, home to amateur and professional bodybuilders alike.

29. Griffith Park

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

Los AngelesLos Angeles: For years, the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club has been leading guided hikes through the many trails of Griffith Park.

Venice Beach Boardwalk is one of Touristy Stuff.

30. Venice Beach Boardwalk

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

31. The Pie Hole

714 Traction Ave (at Hewitt St), Los Angeles, CA
Pie Shop · Arts District · 200 tips and reviews

Aaron P.Aaron Proctor: Try a slice of the Mexican Hot Chocolate. Stay for the Dean Martin soundtrack.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is one of Touristy Stuff.

32. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

8.9
5919 Franklin Ave (at Bronson Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Los Feliz · 91 tips and reviews
Philippe The Original is one of Touristy Stuff.

33. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews
Griffith Observatory is one of Touristy Stuff.

34. Griffith Observatory

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

HISTORYHISTORY: In 1896, Col. Griffith J. Griffith gave funds in his will to build an observatory, exhibit hall, and planetarium on this donated land. Construction began in 1933 and opened to the public in 1935.

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of Touristy Stuff.

35. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.4
5006 W Pico Blvd (at S Mansfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · PICO · 162 tips and reviews
City Hall Observation Deck is one of Touristy Stuff.

36. City Hall Observation Deck

North Spring Street 200, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · Civic Center · 1 tip
Grand Central Market is one of Touristy Stuff.

37. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews

38. Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA
Road · 52 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Explore the art galleries and boutiques.

Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits is one of Touristy Stuff.

39. 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
TCL Chinese Theatre is one of Touristy Stuff.

40. TCL Chinese Theatre

8.3
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · 240 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of Touristy Stuff.

41. Umami Burger

4655 Hollywood Blvd (at N Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Los Feliz · 171 tips and reviews
Cha Cha Cha is one of Touristy Stuff.

42. Cha Cha Cha

656 N Virgil Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · East Hollywood · 45 tips and reviews
Kogi BBQ Truck is one of Touristy Stuff.

43. Kogi BBQ Truck

9.1
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 219 tips and reviews
Bull Kogi Truck is one of Touristy Stuff.

44. Bull Kogi Truck

(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · Mid-Town North Hollywood · 3 tips and reviews
Bottega Louie is one of Touristy Stuff.

45. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews
Doll Factory (L.A. Derby Dolls) is one of Touristy Stuff.

46. Doll Factory (L.A. Derby Dolls)

1910 W Temple St (at N Westlake Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Event Space · East LA · 46 tips and reviews
Alma is one of Touristy Stuff.

47. Alma

952 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Fashion District · 31 tips and reviews
Matsuhisa is one of Touristy Stuff.

48. Matsuhisa

8.6
129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is one of Touristy Stuff.

49. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

8.9
4722 1/4 Admiralty Way (at Fiji Way), Marina del Rey, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 117 tips and reviews
Ichima Japanese Cuisine is one of Touristy Stuff.

50. Ichima Japanese Cuisine

7.8
325 N Rosemead Blvd (btwn N Halstead & Hastings Ranch Dr), Pasadena, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Far East Pasadena · 56 tips and reviews
Genwa Korean BBQ is one of Touristy Stuff.

51. Genwa Korean BBQ

8.7
5115 Wilshire Blvd (at Mansfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews
Sweet Rose Creamery is one of Touristy Stuff.

52. Sweet Rose Creamery

826 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 29 tips and reviews
Bestia is one of Touristy Stuff.

53. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen is one of Touristy Stuff.

54. Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen

8.7
132 S Central Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 118 tips and reviews
The Rooftop Lounge is one of Touristy Stuff.

55. The Rooftop Lounge

8.5
1289 S Coast Hwy (Cress St.), Laguna Beach, CA
Cocktail Bar · The Village · 62 tips and reviews
Hawk Hill is one of Touristy Stuff.

56. Hawk Hill

9.4
Conzelman Rd, Marin Headlands, CA
Hill · 47 tips and reviews
Vista Hermosa Park is one of Touristy Stuff.

57. Vista Hermosa Park

9.4
100 N Toluca St (1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · East LA · 19 tips and reviews
The "American Horror Story" House is one of Touristy Stuff.

58. The "American Horror Story" House

8.8
1120 Westchester Pl (at Country Club Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 8 tips and reviews