Top 10 Things to do in Los Angeles
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1. Universal Studio
With thrilling park rides and shows, a real working
movie studio and L.A's best shops, restaurants and all-new cinemas at CityWalk,
Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that's fun for the whole
family.
Attractions
Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular
Shrek 4-D
Studio Tour ("Earthquake: The Big One", "Jaws", "Psycho",
"Flash Flood", "The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift", "The Mummy's Tomb",
Desperate Housewives Wisteria Lane and famous movie sets from Universal movies)
The Simpsons Ride
Jurassic Park: The Ride
Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride
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2. Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip is the name given to the mile and a half stretch of Sunset Boulevard that passes through West Hollywood.
Activities
The Strip is embracing a premier collection of boutiques,
restaurants, rock clubs, and nightclubs
that are on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry.
Celebrities
Many celebrities can still be seen on the Strip, especially on its western end, and quite a few live in the area, particularly the nearby Hollywood Hills and Laurel Canyon.
3. Getty Center
The Getty Center in Brentwood, Los Angeles, is one of two locations of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The museum's permanent collection includes pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and decorative arts and 19th- and 20th-century American and European photographs.Among the works on display is the painting Irises by Vincent van Gogh.
The Central Garden
The central garden at the Getty Center is the work of artist Robert Irwin. Planning for the garden began in 1992, construction started in 1996, and the garden was completed in December 1997.
4. Temescal Canyon Loop
This is a very popular hiking spot with great views of the ocean on clear days, a seasonal waterfall, and a densely wooded canyon. The loop starts out on Temescal Ridge Trail, climbing almost 1,000 feet in the first mile.
At the intersection with Temescal Canyon Trail, you can either take a half mile side trip to Skull Rock (staying on the ridge trail) or head down into the deep Temescal Canyon. At the bottom of the canyon, you will cross a bridge with a lovely waterfall.
If you are careful, you can do some rock scrambling upstream to see some additional small waterfalls. After crossing the bridge, the trail drops through the canyon at a mild pace, through a pleasantly dense wooded area.
5. Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier offers a variety ofentertainment, dining and shopping experiences, including the thrill rides of
Pacific Park; a historic 1922 Carousel, and an interactive aquarium. As you
stroll the planks of the Pier, enjoy lively street performers - from musicians
to artists - and don't miss some of the best sunsets along the California coast.
The Santa Monica Pier is open 365 days a year.
6. Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is an art museum in Los Angeles
In December 2007, the Modern Art holdings were greatly expanded by the gift of the 130 item Janice and Henri Lazarof Collection. The collection features significant works from; Constantin Brancusi, Edgar Degas, Alberto Giacometti, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso and Camille Pissarro.
LACMA's Latin American Art galleries reopened in July 2008 after several years renovation. The Latin American collection includes pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, Modern and contemporary works.
