1. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

You may find two different facilities in the Museum of Contemporary Art. It has the exclusive pieces from the permanent collection and is on display. The two facilities are The MOCA Grand & the MOCA Geffen.
The MOCA Grand is situated on the Grand Avenue, and is the museum’s primary facility, with the main galleries, and the MOCA Geffen is situated in Little Tokyo.
Also, you can be allured by the Double Negative, which is another art location associated with MOCA, located in the desert in Moapa Valley on Mormon Mesa near Overton, in Nevada.

2. Santa Monica

Get set ready to experience the chic and classy destination with Santa Monica, also it has the population that ranges from surfers, skateboarders, and yoga devotees to techies and business people.
Further, you can explore the beautiful stretch of golden sand, which is lying across the coast and the famous Santa Monica Pier, also it has got the iconic Ferris wheel, which is the treasured candy for every tourist.
You can find a variety of experiences in this beachfront city next to LA. And don’t forget to get the range of options, that starts from pure chic to vintage clothing.
Reach Santa Monica with the new Expo Metro line, connecting downtown LA to Santa Monica.

3. Disneyland Resort

A family vacation without the tour to Los Angeles- Disneyland is incomplete.
Since the 1950s this destination has attracted many tourists, and they enjoy Disneyland Park, with rides and experience theme sets, which let the best to be carved in the memory of your & your family.
Also, you cannot imagine the adventure Disneyland is going to bring into your life. The Disneyland California Adventure Park, created during one of the expansions, holds even more action and adventure, with seven lands based on movie themes.
You must enjoy the rides, Disney characters wandering the streets, the resort also offers a full complement of features and services for a complete vacation. Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and all kinds of entertainment options are available at the Disneyland Resort.

4. The Nethercutt Collection

Ever thought of visiting a place for antique, vintage, and classic cars?
Then you must reach to The Nethercutt Collection, where they display a magnificent array of American and European automobiles from the 1890s to the 1990s.
You also get to see a collection of antique furniture and mechanical musical instruments. Outside, you can see a restored steam locomotive and railcar.

5. California Science Center

Once again, The California Science Center is a public place which is free of charge and is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Here you can see the space shuttle, as well as artifacts from the space mission, and let the people get involved in the program.
Also, the other exhibits at the Science Center cover different topics, like the living world, technology, and ecosystems.
In the Ecosystems exhibit, you would find the impressive 188,000-gallon kelp tank, which holds the live plants, animals, and fish.

6. Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory

Griffith Park is located in the eastern part of the Santa Monica Mountains. It covers an area of 4,210 acres and is being one of the largest state parks in California.
You may find Los Angeles Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, a planetarium, a Greek theater, a riding center created for the 1984 Olympic Games, golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails, and other surprising attractions.
Also, the walking trails and scenic drives through the mountains brings the majestic views over the city and beyond.
The Griffith Observatory brings the most interesting experience-based attractions which are all free to the public. Further, you can check the grounds; exhibits and telescopes. Also, the major highlight is the Zeiss telescope, where you can view the moon and planets. You can use the telescopes free each evening the facility is open. Also on-site are solar telescopes used for viewing the sun.
This park and observatory are named after Griffith J. Griffith, who donated the greater part of the parkland to the city in 1896 and willed funds to the city for the creation of the observatory.

7. The Original Farmers Market

The name itself is so enticing…isn’t it?
In the year 1934, The Los Angeles Farmers Market was started, when there was the economic depression at its peak, and eighteen farmers came together and set up stalls on a piece of open land near Wilshire Boulevard in order to sell their produce direct to the consumer.
This one small initiative turned out to be a successful measure and the market continued to expand. At that time, it was merely a fruit and vegetable market, but as the years passed, this place turned out to be a perfect abode for many new vendors to come and settle here.
So today you can find that the market hosts vegetables and other food stands, and also there is a huge variety of jewelry and candles to kitchenware and toys. Don’t forget to pick from the variety of entertainment, including free evening concerts on Friday nights in summer.

8. Long Beach

A Long Beach in the Los Angeles area?
Yes, there is a beach in LA, allowing you to spend a day exploring. This beach is located 20 miles from downtown and is extended along San Pedro Bay.
You must visit the historic Queen Mary ocean liner, which has now converted into a hotel and museum; the Aquarium of the Pacific. Also, you can explore the unique shops at Shoreline Village and buy souvenirs for your loved ones.

9. Universal Studios Hollywood

It is the Theme Park- Universal Studios and is known for its mind-blowing rides based on blockbuster movies, also you should know it is a working movie studio that has got the famous attractions that everyone can enjoy.
You can relish the entertaining rides range from simulators to roller-coasters. Also, the favorite movie and TV-themed rides and sets include The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, The Simpsons, and Transformers. New in 2019 is Jurassic World – The Ride, all were featured here.
After enjoying the long rides, you can check out CityWalk, which is just a three-block entertainment area and has many venues shopping, dining, and theaters. Further, the VIP Experience lets you get the opportunities to see the sets and areas not open to the general public.

10. The Broad

The Broad started in late 2015 by Eli and Edythe Broad, who have been long-time collectors of postwar and contemporary art, and this place instantly became a magnanimous success and this very success has stayed awaken till today.
You may find the contemporary and postwar art, with some large and dramatic installations. Here more than 2,000 works of art are on display, with a “veil-and-vault” concept.
Something which really strikes the balance is that tickets are free of charge for general admission, but these are often booked out in advance.

Well, this is all about the tour you are likely to take in Los Angeles and make the most out of it, with this amazing and incredible destinations.
So till my next overtly energized blog post, just stay hooked to my space to get the info about some of the most mesmerizing details about travel.

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11. HOLLYWOOD SIGN

The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains. “HOLLYWOOD” is spelled out in 45-foot-tall white capital letters and is 350 feet long. The sign was originally created in 1923 as a temporary advertisement for a local real estate development, but due to increasing recognition, the sign was left up. The sign has been a frequent target of pranks and vandalism across the decades, but it has since undergone restoration, including the installation of a security system to deter vandalism. The sign is protected and promoted by The Hollywood Sign Trust, a nonprofit organization, while its site and the surrounding land are part of Griffith Park. The sign makes frequent appearances in popular culture, particularly in establishing shots for films and television programs set in or around Hollywood. Signs of similar style, but spelling different words, are frequently seen as parodies. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce holds trademark rights to the Hollywood Sign.

12. TCL CHINESE THEATRE

Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, also known and branded as TCL Chinese Theatre is a movie palace on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6925 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, California. The original Chinese Theatre was commissioned following the success of the nearby Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre, which opened in 1922. Both are in Exotic Revival style architecture. Built by a partnership headed by Sid Grauman over 18 months starting in January 1926, the theater opened May 18, 1927, with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille’s The King of Kings. It has since been home to many premieres, including the 1977 launch of George Lucas’ Star Wars, as well as birthday parties, corporate junkets, and three Academy Awards ceremonies. Among the theatre’s most distinctive features are the concrete blocks set in the forecourt, which bear the signatures, footprints, and handprints of popular motion picture personalities from the 1920s to the present day. Originally named Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, it was renamed Mann’s Chinese Theatre in 1973; the name lasted until 2001, after which it reverted to its original name.

13. RODEO DRIVE

Rodeo Drive is a two-mile-long street, in Beverly Hills, California, with its southern segment in the City of Los Angeles. Its southern terminus is at Beverwil Drive, and its northern terminus is at its intersection with Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The name is most commonly used metonymically to refer to the three-block stretch of the street north of Wilshire Boulevard and south of Little Santa Monica Boulevard, which is known for its luxury goods stores.

14. SUNSET BOULEVARD

Sunset Boulevard is a boulevard in the central and western part of Los Angeles, California that stretches from the Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades east to Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles. It is a major thoroughfare in the cities of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, as well as several districts in Los Angeles.

15. SANTA MONICA STATE BEACH

Santa Monica State Beach is a California State Park operated by the city of Santa Monica. The beach is located along Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. It is 3.5 miles long and has parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms, as well as manned lifeguard stations, the Muscle Beach, bike rentals, concessions, a few hotels, a bike path, and wooden pathways for warm days and beachgoers with disabilities. Visitor activities include volleyball, surfing, stand up paddleboarding, and swimming. Smoking at the beach is prohibited.

16. DOLBY THEATRE

The Dolby Theatre is a live-performance auditorium in the Hollywood and Highland Center shopping mall and entertainment complex, on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. Since its opening on November 9, 2001, it has been the venue of the annual Academy Awards ceremony. It is adjacent to the TCL Chinese Theatre and the El Capitan Theatre nearby on Hollywood Boulevard.

17. WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL

The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, California, is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry. It opened on October 24, 2003. Bounded by Hope Street, Grand Avenue, and 1st and 2nd Streets, it seats 2,265 people and serves, among other purposes, as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. The hall is a compromise between a vineyard-style seating configuration, like the Berliner Philharmonie by Hans Scharoun, and a classical shoebox design like the Vienna Musikverein or the Boston Symphony Hall. Lillian Disney made an initial gift of $50 million in 1987 to build a performance venue as a gift to the people of Los Angeles and a tribute to Walt Disney’s devotion to the arts and to the city. Both Gehry’s architecture and the acoustics of the concert hall, designed by Minoru Nagata, the final completion supervised by Nagata’s assistant and protege Yasuhisa Toyota, have been praised, in contrast to its predecessor, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

18. SANTA MONICA PIER

The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing.

19. DOWNTOWN SANTA MONICA

The Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian mall shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the downtown area of Santa Monica, California. It is considered a premier shopping and dining district on the Westside and draws crowds from all over the Greater Los Angeles area. Due to easy access to Downtown Los Angeles via the Expo Line’s terminus station, its proximity to historic Santa Monica Pier, and the Pacific Ocean coupled with Los Angeles’s mild climate, it is also a popular tourist destination.

20. HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND

The Hollywood & Highland Center is a shopping mall and entertainment complex at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in the Hollywood district in Los Angeles. The 387,000-square-foot center also includes TCL Chinese Theatre and the Dolby Theatre, home to the Academy Awards. The historic site was once the home of the famed Hollywood Hotel. Located in the heart of Hollywood, along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it is among the most visited tourist destinations in Los Angeles. The complex sits just across Hollywood Blvd. from the El Capitan Theatre and offers views of the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood Sign to the north, Santa Monica Mountains to the west and downtown Los Angeles to the east. The centerpiece of the complex is a massive three-story courtyard inspired by the Babylon scene from the D.W. Griffith film Intolerance. The developer of the shopping center built parts of the archway and two pillars with elephant sculptures on the capitals, just as seen in the film, to the same full scale. It gives visitors an idea of how large the original set must have been. The center has over 70 shops and 25 restaurants.