Built for the 1932 Olympic games, Exposition Park is now a venue for many sports and cultural events. Originally known as "Agricultural Park," it houses a sports arena, coliseum, museum, science center, rose garden, a swimming stadium and expo center. The park is bustling with activities throughout the year with events like Annual Bug Fair and Science Camp. The Rose Garden can be hired for special events and the Coliseum hosts popular sports events. Exposition Park also plays host to the L.A. Food Fest, a culinary extravaganza attracting food lovers from far and beyond.

Occupant 1 704 hectares à l’extrémité Est des monts Santa Monica, le Griffith Park est surnommé « le Central Park de Los Angeles », bien que son étendue verdoyante dépasse sa contrepartie de la côte Ouest à la fois en termes de taille et de charme sauvage. Ce parc municipal est l’un des plus grands espaces verts urbains d’Amérique du Nord, affaissé sur un paysage onduleux enveloppé de bois de chênes et de noyers, de buissons de sauge côtière, d’espaces paysagers et de profondes gorges luxuriantes. C’est l’endroit idéal pour pratiquer des activités en plein air telles que la randonnée, l’équitation et le tennis, ou encore de visiter des attractions populaires comme l’observatoire Griffith, le zoo de Los Angeles Zoo, le Greek Theater et l’emblématique panneau Hollywood. Mêlant de magnifiques jardins paysagers et des zones sauvages, le Griffith Park est l’aire de loisirs la plus populaire et spectaculaire de Los Angeles.

If you're an out-of-towner and miss riding the plains, you can cure your equestrian nostalgia by renting a horse and riding through the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park. There are plenty of options here, including one and two hour rides during the day for anyone over the age of seven. A very popular option is the Friday night moonlight ride. Just arrive for a three-hour round-trip ride, which culminates with dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant.

Make the most of your sightseeing adventure and opt to tour the sunny Los Angeles area in a health conscious and eco-friendly way. Whether on foot or a high end hybrid road bike provided by Bikes and Hikes LA, you'll cruise pass famous landmarks like the Sunset Strip, celebrity homes, Venice Canals, Santa Monica Pier and beach, UCLA and many more! Tours include a friendly and knowledgeable guide, complimentary souvenir water bottle, helmet, and bike.

Nestled within the grandiose space of Universal Studios Hollywood, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is here to thrill with magical rides, attractions and entertainment. The themed interpretation of this famed book takes visitors on an exhilarating journey, with the fabled castle of Hogwarts looming in the backdrop. Jump on to the 3D ride of Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey to tour the castle, its grounds, and soak up all the magic you possibly can. Then, climb aboard the majestic Hippogriff's back and let it swoop you around as you hold on with bated breath. At the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visitors can also drop by the real-life versions of several attractions from the book, including the Three Broomsticks pub, Zonko's Joke Shop, Honeydukes and the Owl Post. Don't forget to pick up your wand at Ollivander's!

Venice is know for its beach, the glorious stretch of pristine white sands, the warm sunshine and the palm trees making for the perfect postcard. You need not step onto the beach in order to experience the vibrant culture of Venice, just walk along the bustling boardwalk and you will see the local scene unfold before you. Watch the street performers mesmerize spectators with their talents, buy something very unique from any of the shops that line the Boardwalk, or catch the attraction that is the Muscle Beach, where Arnold Schwarzenegger-worshipers pump iron and strive to look as big and muscular as possible.

Perché au-dessus de l'océan Pacifique, à Santa Monica, le « Pier » a plus une atmosphère de carnaval que de galerie marchande. Le Cirque du Soleil plante son chapiteau sur sa plage chaque année et, tous les week-end en été, la jetée accueille des concerts et des spectacles de danse. En plus de ses nombreux restaurants et stands de souvenirs, vous y trouverez un grand parc d'attractions avec des montagnes russes, une grande roue, un manage et une arcade. L’extrémité de la jetée est le lieu idéal pour admirer l’un des plus beaux couchers de soleil du comté de Los Angeles.

One of Santa Monica's most prized possessions, this Southern Californian waterfront state park is the closest landmark to the iconic Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. Equipped with modern amenities such as volleyball courts, serene picnic spots and scenic swimming zones, this golden-sand landscape houses something that sets it apart from everything else in the vicinity: Muscle Beach, a haven for bodybuilding exhibitions and gymnastic presentations. A sunbather's heaven, the beach has also hosted special events like the world-famous Cirque du Soleil, transforming the place into a dynamo of energy, music and vivid colors. The Santa Monica Ferris Wheel is one of the state park's most noticeable attractions.

From fun outdoor activities to notable architecture, Will Rogers State Historic Park has it all. In 1944, actor Will Rogers' family donated his 31-room house and the surrounding 186-acre (75 hectares) grounds so that the estate could be turned into a state park. Take a tour of the ranch, watch a polo game, go on a horseback ride, or embark on an exhilarating hike to explore its environs. The park offers a rare chance to gain a deeper insights into the life of the star.