20 of the Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, is a fantastic city with many great things to see and do. The City of Angels is full of unique beaches, has a thriving arts culture, and is well known as a foodie city.

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Here are the absolute best things to do in Los Angeles to make your visit to this spectacular city epic.

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All beaches are not created equal, and the vast array of beaches in Los Angeles is proof of that. For serene beaches, head far North of the city towards Malibu.

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Adjacent to the beaches is a plethora of unique beach cities to explore. Whatever beach culture you prefer, there’s a beach city that embodies it.

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Santa Monica Pier, although technically a beach, deserves its own mention. Santa Monica Pier is a beach, and a theme park rolled into one.

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If you are staying in Downtown LA (affectionately called DTLA) and want to check out some fantastic modern art, head to The Broad.

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If you want to combine inspirational art with fantastic views, head to the Getty Center in the Northern part of the city.

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You need to head to the Griffith Observatory if you love hiking or space. This planetarium sits atop a hill in Griffith Park, surrounded by hiking trails.

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20 of the Best Things To Do in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, is a fantastic city with many great things to see and do. The City of Angels is full of unique beaches, has a thriving arts culture, and is well known as a foodie city.

Here are the absolute best things to do in Los Angeles to make your visit to this spectacular city epic.

All beaches are not created equal, and the vast array of beaches in Los Angeles is proof of that. For serene beaches, head far North of the city towards Malibu.

Explore Beach Culture

Adjacent to the beaches is a plethora of unique beach cities to explore. Whatever beach culture you prefer, there’s a beach city that embodies it.

Hang Out in Beach Cities

Santa Monica Pier, although technically a beach, deserves its own mention. Santa Monica Pier is a beach, and a theme park rolled into one.

Santa Monica Pier

If you are staying in Downtown LA (affectionately called DTLA) and want to check out some fantastic modern art, head to The Broad.

The Broad

If you want to combine inspirational art with fantastic views, head to the Getty Center in the Northern part of the city.

The Getty Center

You need to head to the Griffith Observatory if you love hiking or space. This planetarium sits atop a hill in Griffith Park, surrounded by hiking trails.

Griffith Observatory

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