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October 14, 2018
Topanga, California

Olga & Brad

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Griffith Observatory

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Situated 1,134 feet above sea level, the Griffith Observatory boasts picturesque views of its surrounding cityscape from nearly every angle. In addition to the skyline views, this is the best place to see the iconic Hollywood Sign nestled in the hills.

J. Paul Getty Museum

1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
, (310) 440-7300

The J. Paul Getty Museum, or the Getty for short, is comprised of two Los Angeles campuses: the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. Both are home to an impressive collection of art and they are one of many free tourist attractions in Los Angeles.

Hollywood Bowl

2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90068
, (323) 850-2000

Located in Los Angeles’s Hollywood neighborhood, the Hollywood Bowl is a legendary outdoor venue that has been drawing visitors since 1922. It’s the largest natural outdoor amphitheater in the country, and it’s band shell shape makes it one of the more unique tourist attractions in Los Angeles. During the summer, the Hollywood Bowl is the seasonal home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic as well as the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. The concert schedule includes performances that range from classical and jazz to kid-friendly shows and lively festivals.

In-N-Out Burger

7009 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
, (800) 786-1000

You might be thinking that In-N-Out Burger is just a restaurant chain and that it shouldn’t be on a list of top tourist attractions in Los Angeles. But, it’s so much more than just a fast food joint. In-N-Out Burger has been serving up delectable hamburgers and cheeseburgers to loyal patrons since 1948. At In-N-Out Burger, every meal is cooked to order, and, with the use of only quality ingredients and its mouthwatering spread, you can’t go wrong with any of the menu items. One of the best things about this tourist attraction in Los Angeles is that you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your car to enjoy this iconic California hot spot.

The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
, (213) 763-3499

Known as one of the world’s most famous fossil localities, the La Brea Tar Pits & Museum showcases the best fossils, plants and animals that have been discovered there. The museum takes visitors back in time to the Ice Age with displays of fossilized skeletons of sabre-toothed cats, mammoths and more.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
, (323) 857-6000

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LACMA for short, displays a massive collection of approximately 130,000 objects dating from ancient times to the present. The museum’s focal point is its landmark installation, Urban Light, which was created by Chris Burden and runs along Wilshire Boulevard.

Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
, (310) 458-8901

Locals and visitors alike have fun spending the afternoon at the Santa Monica Pier, a famous Los Angeles tourist attraction. Santa Monica Pier is one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Los Angeles. With its red and yellow solar-powered Ferris wheel and famous roller-coaster, the Pier has withstood the test of time welcoming visitors for more than 100 years.

Pink's Hot Dogs

709 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
, (323) 931-4223

A Hollywood legend began when husband-and-wife Paul and Betty Pink took out a $50 loan to buy a hot dog cart to sell chili dogs on the corner of La Brea and Melrose in 1939. Some 75 years later, the hot dog stand, Pink’s Hot Dogs, is run by the same family and has a celebrity following who crave the 30 types of hot dogs on the menu.

Mulholland Drive

Mulholland Drive

Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, CA

One of the world’s most famous scenic drives, Mulholland Drive, winds from the Hollywood Hills across the spine of the Santa Monica Mountains and west towards the Pacific Ocean. There are several overlooks from which to take in the picture-perfect views of the city.

Ocean Front Walk

Ocean Front Walk

Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

A motley crew awaits for people watchers at Venice Beach’s Ocean Front Walk. The east side of the boardwalk is lined with souvenir shops and restaurants while the west side features street performers of every type: tarot card readers, chainsaw jugglers, roller skaters and more – all hoping for a tip, of course.

The Original Farmers Market

6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036
, (323) 933-9211

Fred Beck and Roger Dahlhjelm wanted to build a “village” where local farmers could sell their fresh produce and, in July 1934, a dozen farmers sold their wares from the backs of their trucks. The idea stuck and The Original Farmers Market has continued to flourish and expand at the corner of West 3rd and Fairfax.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
, (626) 405-2100

Founded by businessman Henry E. Huntington, The Huntington, a research and education center, contains a library of rare books and manuscripts, art galleries with 18th and 19th century British and French art, and botanical gardens. It’s also a fantastic place to enjoy high tea.

Greystone Mansion

905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
, (310) 285-6830

The park and exterior garden of the Greystone Mansion is one of the most gorgeous and peaceful spots in the entire city

The Broad

221 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
, (213) 232-6200

In short time, The Broad Museum atop Bunker Hill in Downtown has made itself an indispensable part of Los Angeles's cultural landscape.

Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA

Immortalized by Julia Robert's "Pretty Woman" shopping spree, Rodeo Drive is an upscale shopping street in Beverly Hills that features designer stores and small private boutiques. The area is popular with wealthy shoppers, sunglass-wearing celebrities and tourists hoping to see fashion icons.

Stahl House

1635 Woods Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90069
, (208) 429-1058

Pierre Koenig’s Stahl is simply the most iconic house in Los Angeles, thanks to architectural photographer Julius Shulman. And, unlike many of the other houses built for the groundbreaking Case Study House Program, it’s open to the public for tours.

Chateau Marmont Restaurant

8221 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046
, (323) 848-5908

Bar Marmont, at the famed Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, is a must for people watching. Enjoy a fine wine or a classic cocktail like The Ginger Rogers (gin, apple liqueur, fresh lemon and orange juices, muddled ginger root, and sugar) and fresh oysters while listening to live jazz and watching the stars go by.

Grand Central Market

317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
, (213) 624-2378

Bustling Grand Central Market has seen quite a bit of change in the last few years. Trendy new vendors have come in, and the face of the market and the crowd that it caters to has altered. For better or for worse, this latest iteration of the market encapsulates an ongoing process all over Downtown, as buildings once neglected and underestimated continue to be polished up and reframed as the hot new thing. After all these years, the market is a wonderful place to stop for a pupusa, a bowl of vegan ramen, or burrito-sized taco.

Philippe The Original

1001 North Alameda, Los Angeles, CA 90012
, (213) 628-3781

Who invented the juicy beefy French dip sandwich? Where’s the best place to eat one? The answer may well be Philippe the Original. It’s been in business since 1908 and certainly claims to have whipped up the dip.

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