Experience Los Angeles/Hollywood Attractions

Hollywood Bowl. This 18,000-seat internationally-renowned natural amphitheater is the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Great concerts and music’s biggest stars emanate from this historic Hollywood site.

Learn all about it at the Hollywood Bowl Museum, which features an exhibit celebrating the renovation of the Hollywood Bowl shell. Visit www.hollywoodbowl.com.

NBC Burbank Studio Tour. NBC’s television studios in Burbank, California opens its doors to the creation of TV’s most popular shows. Experience a guided tour of the NBC facilities in Burbank that gives you good insight into how television shows are produced. he tour includes a stop at the "Tonight Show" set where Jay Leno tapes his late night comedy, as well as visiting the set of the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives".

Hollywood Walk of Fame. Walk down Hollywood Boulevard and Vine and see the bronze star-plaques, embedded in pink and charcoal terrazzo squares on the world's most famous sidewalk: the Hollywood Walk of Fame. These renowned sidewalk "stars" salute the celebrities who made Hollywood great - from the silent film stars of yesteryear to the action heroes of today's blockbusters. Below the name of each celebrity on the five-pointed stars is a round emblem which illustrates the celebrity's category, with one of five symbols: a motion picture camera, a television set, a phonograph record and a radio microphone, and the twin theatrical masks of comedy & tragedy. While limited space at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre forecourt is reserved for Hollywood royalty, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has 2,300 stars filled so far. Visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

Hollywood Sign. Located on Mount Lee in Griffith Park overlooking Hollywood, the Hollywood Sign is more than nine white letters; it’s one of the world’s most evocative symbols - a universal metaphor for the dazzling place, industry and dream called H-0-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D. A trademark of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the Hollywood Sign is the most famous sign in the world. Explore the fascinating past, present and future of this international icon - a monument that sparks a thousand dazzling associations.  [Top]

Mann’s Chinese Theater. Built by Sid Grauman in 1927, this immortal theater features the hand and footprints of Hollywood’s legendary movie stars. While millions are drawn each year by its legendary footprints of the stars, Mann’s Chinese Theatre is a spectacular movie palace with a unique history. Filled with exotic art from China, the theatre’s jade-green bronze roof rises 90 feet into the air. Spectacularly lit at night, it is a true Hollywood landmark. Visit www.manntheatres.com.

Disneyland Resort. From the charm of Main Street to Mickey's Toontown, your imagination soars in eight enchanted lands of delight and entertainment. At Disneyland Park in Anaheim, you’ll experience a magical kingdom of 60 attractions, 50 shops and 30 restaurants. Experience thrill rides, such as Indiana Jones Adventure, Matterhorn, Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Splash Mountain. A 55-acre theme park next to Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure is a magical festival of shows, parades and attractions celebrating California's past and future. A hip entertainment, shopping and dining promenade, Downtown Disney is a fun way to relax after a day at the park. Visit www.disneyland.com.

Six Flags Magic Mountain. This Southern California theme park features exciting thrill rides, world-class entertainment, shows, concerts, family adventure and the largest collection of extreme coasters on the planet. The DejaVu coaster encourages a stress-relieving scream, the stomach-churning X coaster features 360-degree rotating seats, and Sweet 16 is Southern California's first floorless coaster. A ride on Scream simulates racing through the air, and the Batman ride is a heart-pounding thrill. Visit www.sixflags.com.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Hurricane Harbor is a family water park featuring aquatic rides, twisting speed slides, a wave pool, a children's water play kingdom, Lazy River and fun water activities for those hot summer days in Los Angeles. Visit www.sixflags.com.  [Top]

Santa Monica Pier. With views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the world-famous Santa Monica Pier is an idyllic seaside destination. Above the 3.5 mile beach you can jog, bike, skate, watch the waves, fish, dance under the stars, ride a carousel or roller coaster, dine at oceanview restaurants, play arcade games, shop for souvenirs and enjoy a sunset walk. Pacific Park, the Pier’s amusement park, features a solar Ferris wheel, a roller coaster perched over the ocean, bumper cars, an arcade, a motion-simulator theater, a circus and open-air restaurants. Ride the Santa Monica Carousel - built in 1912 - housed in its own Victorian hippodrome. Stroll down Oceanfront Walk by the sea to the children’s playground, volleyball courts, public art, International Chess Park, and Muscle Beach. The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium features hands-on exhibits of marine life in Santa Monica Bay. Visit www.santamonica.com.

Pacific Park. This historic amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier offers a fun family experience. Enjoy a rickety roller coaster, arcade games, and a perch that offers stunning views of Los Angeles. From the top of its tall ferris wheel, you can see up and down the beautiful Pacific Coast. The Lobster at the top of the pier serves delicious seafood. Visit www.santamonica.com.

Santa Monica Aquarium. The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium features hands-on presentations to convey the fragility and beauty of marine life in Santa Monica Bay, and exhibits that preserve the ocean environment. Touch tanks are full of delicate, endangered sea specimens, and an 8-foot octagonal tank glows with luminous lilac jellyfish.

Staples Center. Staples Center is downtown Los Angeles’ spectacular, major league sports and entertainment arena. Home to the LA Lakers, Clippers, and the NHL’s Kings, Staples Center hosts exciting entertainment shows, top musical concerts, events, and competitions. You’ll enjoy great entertainment and food - from hot dogs to lobster - at the Staples Center Arena Club. Visit www.staplescenter.com.  [Top]

Getty Center. Situated on a hilltop with breathtaking views of Los Angeles, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean, the Getty Center in Los Angeles features works of art in the J. Paul Getty Museum, dining, tranquil gardens, and activities that give you new perspectives on art. Visit www.getty.edu.

Dodger Stadium. Dodger Stadium is one of the crown jewels in professional sports and a landmark in Major League Baseball. Since 1962, Dodger Stadium has awed spectators with breath-taking views of downtown Los Angeles, the tree-lined Elysian hills, and San Gabriel Mountains. The 56,000-seat Dodger Stadium has hosted eight World Series, and the Dodgers have won four World Championships (1963, 1965, 1981 and 1988) here. The stadium hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 1980, the Olympic Games' baseball competition in 1984, the 1991 Opening Ceremonies for the US Olympic Festival, and entertainers such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and U2. Dodger Stadium was named the best in baseball by Sports Illustrated in 2003 in a poll of Major League players. Visit www.dodgers.com for tickets.

Movieland Wax Museum/Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. Located in Buena Park, Movieland Wax Museum is one of the world's largest wax museums, and home to over 300 wax images of the most admired stars from stage, screen and television. -New to the collection are Jennifer Lopez, Liza Minnelli in "Cabaret,” John Lennon, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. See hundreds of unusual and unbelievable artifacts at the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum - 10,000 square feet of unique oddities. Visit www.movielandwaxmuseum.com.

Knott’s Berry Farm. America's oldest amusement park, Knott's Berry Farm re-creates the Old West in six themed park areas including Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, Wild Water Wilderness, Indian Trails, The Boardwalk and Camp Snoopy. Once an actual berry farm, Knott's Berry Farm features 160 acres of wild rides, family shows and world-class attractions. At America's favorite theme park, families experience GhostRider the world's best wooden roller coaster, the 30-story Supreme Scream, and the high-octane thrill of Xcelerator, the world's best launch coaster. Stroll over to Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved Peanuts Gang. Visit www.knotts.com.  [Top]

Santa Catalina Island. Just off the coast of Los Angeles, Santa Catalina Island is Southern California’s oasis for scuba diving, ocean kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, rafting, parasailing, boat cruises, day tours and dinner cruises, and romantic getaways. A scenic wilderness of oak, cactus, and sage, the beautiful island offers secluded coves and beaches surrounded by ocean with lush kelp forests and abundant sea life. Cruise over by boat, high-speed catamaran or helicopter from San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach and Dana Point.

Balboa Island. Balboa Island is one of Southern California’s most enchanting vacation destinations. Located off the coast of Newport Beach, in beautiful Newport Harbor, this quaint and charming island offers a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, marinas, events, and glorious sunsets.

Page Museum/La Brea Tar Pits. During the last Ice Age, between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago, saber-toothed cats and wooly mammoths roamed the Los Angeles Basin. Learn all about those creatures—and even watch bones being cleaned and repaired—at the Page Museum at the Rancho La Brea Tar Pit, one of the world’s most famous fossil locales. Visit www.tarpits.org.

Kodak Theater. The crown jewel of the Hollywood & Highland center in Hollywood, the glamorous 3,400 seat theatre Kodak Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards. As alluring as its onstage artists and celebrities, the opulent theater has hosted a range of prestigious artists and events, including American Ballet Theatre, Korean Opera, Latin GRAMMY Awards, ESPY Awards, BET Awards, AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards, American Idol finals, and Broadway productions. The Kodak’s main stage is one of the largest in the nation - 120 feet wide and 75 feet deep. A two-story Awards Walk, featuring glass plaques for each Best Picture Oscar winner on a series of limestone portals, leads up a sweeping staircase with red mosaic tile to the main entrance. Visit www.kodaktheater.com.  [Top]

Los Angeles Zoo. The Los Angeles Zoo features a collection of 1,200 animals from around the world on its beautiful flowing grounds. Ahmanson Koala House made the Los Angeles Zoo the only zoo in the world to exhibit these nocturnal animals in a darkened setting. Visit the African lions and the infant pangolins, the only one of its kind in the U.S. The Zoo has an Animal Encounters program that encourages interaction between you and this wild kingdom. Visit the Botanical Gardens, home to plants, trees, and local birds. Visit www.lazoo.org.

Greek Theater. Experience live music under the stars in the heart of Los Angeles. Nestled in the picturesque tree-enclosed setting of Griffith Park, the legendary Greek Theatre is Los Angeles’ premiere outdoor theatre and one of the city’ cultural icons. This world-renowned, award-winning amphitheatre is one of Los Angeles' most historic venues and has played host to the biggest names in entertainment, from pop to classical, reggae to rock. Hosting thousands of events and concerts, this 5,801-seat venue offers an intimate concert setting, with state-of-the-art acoustics combined with excellent site lines. Visit www.greektheaterla.com.

Los Angeles Convention Center. The world-class Los Angeles Convention Center is one of the most technologically advanced convention and exhibition facilities in the world. The trademark glass and steel pavilions, which house the exhibition halls, towers and lobbies, are linked by a meeting room concourse forming a grand unified center. With 720,000 square feet of exhibition space, 54 meeting rooms, and a 299-seat theater, the Los Angeles Convention Center is a preeminent setting for events. Visit www.lacclink.com.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena complex is one of the most prestigious and historic sports monuments in America. Since the Coliseum opened its doors in 1923, it has been home field for University of Southern California football. A State and Federal Historical Landmark, the 92,516 seat Coliseum is also hosts a variety of world-class events, sports competitions, including international soccer, and blockbuster concerts. Along with the adjacent Sports Arena, Memorial Coliseum is credited with the migration of professional sports to the West Coast. Visit www.lacoliseum.com.   [Top]

Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills is a beautiful city filled with many exciting attractions, events and happenings. From world-class shopping and the trendy boutiques on Rodeo Drive to family activities at the Farmers’ Market to concerts in the parks and Civic Center Plaza, Beverly Hills has an array of activities to experience. Take the trolley tour through Beverly Hills, a 40-minute narrated tour of art, architecture, historical and renowned areas of the City, including the famed Rodeo Drive, Greystone Mansion the La Cienega Tennis Center. Visit www.beverlyhills.org.

House of Blues Sunset Strip. The legendary House of Blues on Sunset Strip hosts the hottest big-name music acts - from rock to funk - seven nights a week, but its best-kept secret is the Sunday Gospel Brunch. Inspiring gospel performances and an amazing buffet feed both the body and the soul. Enjoy incredible live music and excellent food, just minutes from the hotel. Visit www.hob.com.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is the premier visual arts museum in the Western US. LACMA features over 110,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. In addition to its permanent collections of significant art, the museum offers film and music programs, exciting exhibitions, and special events. Balch Art Research Library features 150,000 books, journals and periodicals. Visit www.lacma.org.

University of Southern California. Founded in 1880, the University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities. Located in Los Angeles, USC's University Park - adjacent to Exposition Park - is home to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 17 professional schools. The Health Sciences campus is home to the schools of medicine and pharmacy, and three teaching hospitals. USC offers excellence in education, research, and arts, a successful athletic community - the Trojans - and the most famous film school in the world. Visit www.usc.edu.  [Top]