Los Angeles International Airport 26 min
Universal Studio Tour (17 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. TCL Chinese Theatre (17 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Dolby Theatre (17 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (26 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Santa Monica State Beach (18 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. The Getty (11 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Santa Monica Pier (21 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (25 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Hollywood & Highland (15 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Griffith Park (13 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Hollywood Sign (26 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Universal Studios Hollywood (13 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Griffith Observatory (27 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (14 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Hollywood Bowl (14 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. |