Top Rated Attracties in Los Angeles

The Observatory (de sterrenwacht) is het hoogtepunt van Griffith J. Griffith's contributie aan Los Angeles. De constructie van deze art deco sterrenwacht was afgerond begin 1930 en sindsdien heeft het een grote renovatie ondergaan die het gemaakt heeft tot een van Zuid Californie's populaire observatiepunten. Het Het state-of-the-art Samuel Ochin Planetarium van The Observatory biedt een beeld dat een lust voor het oog is. Ondanks de nieuwste technologie is het ook de moeite om de buitenkant te bekijken van The Obsertory die tevens een mooi uitzicht biedt, zowel overdag als 's nachts. Iedereen die ook maar een beetje interesse heeft in astronomie zal de exposities en het planetarium fascinerend vinden. De Griffith Sterrenwacht is ook interessant voor film fans omdat dit het decor was tijdens de climax van de film Rebel Without a Cause met James Dean.

This museum run by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is an important landmark in Little Tokyo. It is one of the three MOCA museums in the city. The spacious establishment has a gallery where exhibitions of renowned artists are hosted and a reading room stocking books. Opened in 1963, it offers more than 40, 000 square feet of exhibition space.

Spread across 100,000 square feet (9290 square meters) of exhibition space, Peterson Automotive Museum is one of the world's largest automobile museums. From Porsche to Batman's iconic Batmobile, the museum has it all for ardent car fans. It also hosts year-round special exhibitions. Of special interest to families is the Children's Discovery Center, which offers hands-on interactive exhibits. Apart from cars, you will also find an impressive collection of motorcycles and trucks, which can be explored on an immersive guided tour of the museum.

This lavish pantheon of fame and glamor captured in wax is one of Hollywood’s crown jewels. Hailing from London, Madame Tussauds brings to Hollywood its world-class interactive viewing entertainment, great for all ages. Located on Hollywood Boulevard, just next to TCL Chinese Theatre, the museum is hard to miss due to its open-air façade with a few wax figures casually spilling out on the sidewalk. Come in and stroll the vast grounds populated with the rich and famous (as well as the infamous) and the beautiful and formidable. Whether it is shaking hands with President Obama or wrapping your arm around Mae West, you will be exhilarated by the lifelike, vivid portrayals and infinite photo ops.

This spacious park is known for its sprawling lake tucked away in the San Fernando Valley. Jog or walk along the lakeside as you watch the graceful swans and ducks glide through the water or enjoy a leisurely picnic beneath the Japanese Cherry Blossom trees. A children's playground will keep the little ones entertained while dogs run around on the grassy area. Barbecues, picnic tables and shady areas make this park a family-friendly locale.

Located on the flood control basin of the Hansen Dam, Hansen Dam Recreation Area is an extensive recreational park. It features two artificial lakes - one for fishing and the other for swimming. The fishing lake also allows paddling and rowing. Both of these water bodies are manned by life guards. Picnic spots, equestrian, hiking and walking trails, a skate park, playground and restrooms are added amenities of this place.