what should i do in los angeles california?

Question

im 15 years old, and me and my friend are most likely going to los angeles for a week this summer, and wonder what we should do, hit the beaches, go to the malls, whats the best things to do, im up for suggestions. thanks, and by the way im a guy

Answer 1

it all really depends on where in Los Angeles your staying:

for instance:

if your in or near Glendale, go to The Americana at Brand

if your interested in beaches, theres types of beaches that you can go to, 1. carnivals with a boardwalk and crazy people and dirty beaches OR 2. really beautiful beaches with scenery ( i personally love to go to both)

for #1 ^^: santa monica and venice beach are great

for #2 ^^: malibu and zuma beach is great



if your interested in shows:

try to catch a hollywood bowl concert

or go to drive in theater



BUT THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU NEED TO DO IS



go to In N Out Burger

( i know that a lot of places outside of california don't have these so take advantage while your here)

and have fun :) LA is great, you just have to look and theres a bunch to do out here for fun and for free especially ( or really cheap)

best wishes

gabs

Answer 2

Here are some fun things that might interest you.



Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood & Highland

www.hollywoodandhighland.com



the Grove Shopping Center

www.thegrovela.com



Universal City Walk

www.citywalkhollywood.com



Griffith Park & Obersvatory



Getty Center

www.getty.edu



Chinatown

www.chinatown.com



Olvera Street

www.olver-street.com



La Brea Tar Pits & Page Museum

www.tarpits.org



Taping of a TV show

Studio tours



Starline Tours of the mansions in Beverly Hills

www.starlinetours.com



Santa Monica Pier

www.santamonica.com



Ferry from Long Beach to Catalina Island

www.catalinaexpress.com

www.catalinachamber.com



Website of the L.A. visitor's guide:



www.discoverlosangeles.com

Answer 3

Im 14 living in a suburb of LA. Dont bother with Hollywood if your here for one week. Really the beaches arent that amazing compared to a lot of palces. Although the weather is spectacular. Go to LA and see a few sites. NOT HOLLYWOOD!!! No matter what anyone says, all it is is a city that used to be great but is just a town with drunks and prostitutes. Trust me. Been there many times and hated it. Get a guide book for LA. Go hit some cool places like Beverly Hills and some beaches. Maybe if u have time go to San Francisco or San Diego. Its pretty nice and warm during the summer although u wont find anywhere to sit on the beaches. Try surfing and find some great restraunts. (there are many) if youre into it we have great museums and art galleries. Really there is not much for a 15 year old guy to do. Find some malls. (South Coast Plaza is great) girls are hot and weather is nice. Have fun.

Answer 4

Beaches, Venice beach is a good place to get into trouble. Also consider visiting college campuses like UCLA if you plan on going to college in the future. Might be a good way to see what's available.



Do not go to Hollywood if you're underage. You'll have no fun.

Answer 5

l. a., CA isn't each and each of the honour it seems. The media only portrays it as fantastic, yet there is many issues linked with the area. As someone who has lived in over 5 states, I surely could say that l. a. has a very severe value of residing coupled with a somewhat low wide-spread of residing for most folk. regardless of in case you do get wealthy, you isn't in a position to look very wealthy. the widely used public amenities are truly undesirable, and under no circumstances something is reachable. in reality, if it were no longer for education, i does no longer be residing right here. the purely sturdy section about l. a. is the cosmopolitan inhabitants. except that, there is truly no reason to be right here. very few action picture stars make it lately, and Hollywood sounds like a wreck. With the severe-tech international lately, you in all likelihood could have only as a lot success in the different large city. in reality, if it were no longer for economic gadget, i'd imagine Amarillo is a fantastic position to stay. i have been there, and that i loved the overall sense of it. theory is - do not pass. regardless of in case you do get wealthy, you'd be extra constructive off residing in Texas with a common interest, the position the price of residing is low at the same time as the rewards are severe.

Answer 6

There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my list of “must sees”. Visit as many as you have time for:



Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can’t be wrong. #1 Destination.

Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. #2 Destination.

Even if you don’t visit Disneyland or Universal Studios Tour, Downtown Disney District and Universal City Walk are very fun places to visit for shopping and eating. And they’re free to visit. If you’re adventurous, try the indoor skydiving (www.iflyhollywood.com). It’s a blast!



Hollywood: Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. The Hollywood & Highland complex has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater. The El Capitan theater, right across the street, is where Disney shows their movies. And the Hollywood Bowl is a GREAT place to listen to concerts outdoors.



Other theme parks include Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain, which are both more geared towards the fast-ride teen crowd.



Olvera Street/Union Station: Olvera Street is the birthplace of LA, and it emphasizes our Mexican heritage. In addition to the Avila Adobe (oldest building in LA), you can eat at some pretty good Mexican Restaurants, do a little shopping, and taste a churro. If you don’t want to go to Tijuana, this is as close as it gets without going there



Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.



Venice Beach: Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste.



Santa Monica: Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.



Sunset Boulevard began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way.



Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, It is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping "The Price is Right".



Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.



Getty Museum - The Getty's architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art, architecture, or view better, the Getty is sure to please. Free.



Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It's very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the Tonight show.



Places to eat:

In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.

Pink’s Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. You might even see a celebrity. Maybe.

Tommy’s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly & Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.

Canter’s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly & Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.

Phillippe’s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street.

Tito’s Taco’s: Voted best tacos in LA, even though it’s in Culver City. King Taco is a good alternate if you can deal with East LA.

The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, GREAT steak and eggs.

Medieval Times and/or Pirate’s Dinner Adventure: Dinner and an adventure show, both are on Beach Blvd in Buena Park, you get to eat with your hands.



Places to Stay:

Since LA is so spread out, there is no single place that is close to EVERYTHING. Most people who come here tend to stay in Hollywood, Santa Monica, or Anaheim. In Hollywood, I recommend the Orchid Suites, Hollywood Celebrity Hotel, or Hollywood Heights (formerly Holiday Inn Walk of Fame), all near Hollywood and Highland. In Santa Monica, the Holiday Inn Santa Monica is close to the pier and reasonably priced. In Anaheim, I recommend the Howard Johnson (HoJo) Anaheim, and the Candy Cane Inn. There is also a nice place in Burbank called the Best Western Media Center, very close to Warner, NBC, and Universal Studios.



Places to Shop:

Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

The Grove, Los Angeles

Americana @ Brand, Glendale

Beverly Center, Los Angeles

Citadel Outlets, Commerce

Brea Mall, Brea

The Block at Orange, Orange

South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

Fashion Island, Newport Beach

Santee Alley, Los Angeles