Los Angeles Tourist Attractions

Activities Near LAX - Some ideas on what to do during an extended layover at Los Angeles International Airport.

Amusement Parks - Southern California Amusement Parks. Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm and more.

Attractions and Sightseeing Links arranged by Location - A list of tourist attractions in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. The list is arranged by location to make it easy for you to figure out what's near your hotel. The list includes attractions such as Landmarks, Performing Arts Centers, Shopping Malls & Districts, Amusement Parks and other tourist activities.

Churches and Missions - Religious buildings which are also popular tourist destinations.

Convention and Visitors Bureaus - Official organizations set up by local governments to help increase visitation and awareness of their locale.

Dining Guides - Some Los Angeles Restaurants and online resources to many more.

Free Activities - Free and low-cost activities in and around Los Angeles.

Free Visitors Guides and Brochures - is a list of Visitors Bureaus that will send you free publications via US Mail. To help you save time, step-by-step instructions on how to request Visitor Guides from each website is provided. Includes Visitors Guides, brochures and travel publications from Visitors Bureaus in the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego areas, plus other parts of California, Nevada and Arizona. This is a great resource for anyone who wants to visit Southern California, as well as for local residents seeking ideas for a weekend getaway.

Getting Around LA - See the Transportation section below.

Government Websites - Los Angeles City and County City Government websites (including Library, Police, Fire Dept, etc).

Guided Tours of Los Angeles and Hollywood - The easiest way to see L.A.'s best attractions is to let a pro show you around. Here are a variety of guided tours of Los Angeles, from the time-tested Grand Tour to the brand-new helicopter tours. See beaches, movie star homes, downtown and all of the attractions through the eyes of an expert! This is a great way to explore our great city, even if you've been here before.

Hollywood - Hollywood attracts millions of visitors each year who travel there to pay homage to their favorite stars and perhaps even catch a glimpse of a few famous personalities.

Los Angeles Information - How to get Free Travel Brochures and Publications, Tourist Bureaus, Government links, Sports Teams and Sporting Events, Venues.

Los Angeles Links - Includes links to other Los Angeles oriented websites, universities and other city landmarks.

Los Angeles with Kids - Los Angeles is one of those places where kids can feel at home. While some Los Angeles-area attractions are decidedly adult in nature, there are so many options in and around this bustling city for travelers with young children in tow. Here are some of the city's best bets.

Shopping in L.A. - Los Angeles is a world-class premium shopping destination. Not only do we have a variety of stores to suit every taste and budget; we also have several different types of shopping venues. Here's a comprehensive and up-to-date list of LA-area malls, shopping districts (such as the Grove and Third Street Promenade) and open-air markets, organized by location. It includes factory outlets and farmers markets. Money Saving Tip: You don't have to buy anything! "Window shopping" is a pastime that appeals to residents and tourists alike! Enjoy!

Museums - Museums in and around Los Angeles.

Outdoor Activities - Hiking, Mountains, Lakes, Nature Centers, Online Campsite Reservations.

Rose Parade - The Tournament of Roses Parade will held at 8AM Pacific Time on Saturday, January 1, 2011. Over one million spectators will attend, traveling to Pasadena from the Los Angeles area, across the United States and all over the world.

Santa Monica - Enjoy ocean views, dining on the Pier, carnival games and rides at Pacific Park. Browse shops and watch street performers at the Third Street Promenade shopping district and Santa Monica Place shopping mall.

Shopping - See Malls and Shopping Centers above.

Sports Teams and Sporting Events - LA Lakers and other Los Angeles sports teams, venues, where to get tickets. Also, Horse Racing, Motor Speedways and race tracks.

Tourist Bureaus - See the Convention and Visitors Bureaus section above.

Transportation - Los Angeles Transportation info, including Bus schedules, Trains, Airports, Bicycles and more.

Traveler's Tips - Some tips based on popular questions asked by website visitors.

TV Show Tickets - Find out how to attend TV talk shows and game shows.

Whale Watching in Newport Beach - The ocean water near Newport Beach contains nutrients that attract whales, dolphins and many other types of marine wildlife. Water tours offer the opportunity to view these fascinating creatures up close and in their natural environment, as well as spectacular sights of beautiful California coastline. Tour operators such as Newport Landing Whale Watching offer various cruises to view marine wildlife, enjoy the sunset in the harbor, or go out for a few hours of fishing.

 

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Outside of LA - Other Southern California area tourist attractions, including Las Vegas, Death Valley, Sierra Mountains.

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Short links to this page: http://LAtourist.com/attractions -or- http://inLA.us/attracts