20 Things to do in Los Angeles
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- Los Angeles is a massive city with so much to see as a tourist or visitor. I wanted to make this video to spotlight the LA area and to share some of the best spots to explore if you visit. I spent a lot of time researching and getting content for this video, so I hope it provides a good understanding of the city and helps you get out and explore LA in the new year. Let me know what I left off in the comments.
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Chapters:
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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Downtown LA
0:49 - Hollywood Blvd
1:19 - Griffith Observatory
1:55 - Hollywood Sign
2:35 - California Science Center
3:06 - Olvera Street
3:40 - Echo Park
4:18 - Hollywood Bowl
4:50 - Dodgers Stadium
5:20 - Universal Studios
5:53 - Backlot Tours
6:33 - Rodeo Drive
7:13 - La Brea Tar Pits
7:50 - Getty Center
8:28 - Movie Locations
9:01 - Venice Beach
9:33 - Santa Monica
10:14 - Malibu
10:48 - Restaurants
11:22 - In-N-Out
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How much I've already seen of Los Angeles by playing GTA is astounding😅
Haha, they did a really good job recreating the city for sure!
Milad Barzani yep, tons of famous spots all over the game are in Los Angeles and around it
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When he mentioned the Venice Beach skatepark it instantly took me back to the level from Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2.
I moved to LA about three months ago, and I only know my way around the city because of how well rockstar recreated Los Santos in GTA V
Before you tour the 20 attractions in LA you'll spend all day looking for parking
It's Private or you can pay 8 bucks and take public transportation (8 bucks for the entire day). I don’t know why people hate public transportation. Our public transportation is trash but it does enough. You can cover a lot taking the bus and train vs being stuck in traffic with a car.
The metros not that bad and you don’t have to find parking :)
I found parking behind Hollywood boulevard..
Uber/Lyft/Metro Rail/Metro Buses/Scooters/Rental Bikes
Blue Line Train 🚊 great tourist attraction as well. Luxurious Watts Towers with some delicious King Taco 🌮
I visited LA 2 years ago and playing GTA 5 really helped me getting around
Annaline Pfeiffer u stupid
savage pedro only a little
Hmm L.A looks nothing like gta lol
Jocelynne Vlogs it’s literally based of LA and has a lot of the same buildings but it’s not the same layout of the city
@@Jocelynne05 ... GTA5 takes place in LA. there are ALOT of places that replicates the popular areas shown in the video. obviously the game is more condensed because the game itself is already huge so its not 100%.
i visited LA and went to the locations that GTA5 has. i'd say its pretty accurate.
Why am I watching this i live here lol
テンマ same it came in my recommended and it’s 1am
Lol 🤣🤣
Probably to see if his recommendations are accurate.
テンマ me too and watched all of it ! Lol
For real😂😅
Hearing “free to enter” is my favorite thing in this video
Proud to say I’ve done all this.. I love LA ❤️
Well done! What would you add to the list?
Nice
Smorgasbord on Sundays!
California Through My Lens Disneyland I’ve done everything in the video and Disney land other then rodeo drive and I love visiting la just as a tourist living there is just to much in general but to go from cold Vancouver Canada to some la weather is always nice every other summer
Lucky
Who else is born and raised in LA and have already been to all these places? ✌🏼
Close. The Hollywood sign is the only thing left.
Elvis G sane
If you was born there u also know he’s missing the callejones and mcarthur park best street food vendors
I live in LA and I been in dtla a lot of times so I been everywhere lol
I only been some of those and I was born in in the San Fernando valley
This made me so homesick!! Been living on the east coast since September 2018 (L.A. born and raised) and this just made me miss my friends and family back home. Plus all the good food!!!!!! And Disneyland!!
whyd u move😭😭
this was posted in January, little did they know in March all Angelos can do is sit at home lol
I didn't
Please when it comes to food in LA In N Out is great. But don't forget about Tommy's Original Chili Burgers! They've been a staple of LA since 1946 Trust me you'll love it!!!
Not Tommy, they taste gross should've said FatBurger and Punks Hotdogs and Roscoes chicken and waffles
@@ericllorens1734 man i grew up on that stuff! But I get it, its not for everybody. Pinks is also a another place I would always frequent!!
I like Tommy’s too. I noticed more people do lean towards in n out. But personally I like Tommy’s more lol
@@germanruiz9283 German this place is awesome! I absolutely love it!!! Glad youre one if the few who appreciate it!
LOVE Tommys!!!! Don't especially love my face after eating one, but without the mess, it wouldn't be Tommys!!
Depressing to watch during quarantine 😭
I agree but by mid July it will be much better
Lol right!! This found my recommend list literally just now 😂
Vicarious vacationing!
😂😂😂😂
Im here at the moment and spend 3 days enjoying LA its amazing coz nobody is there where the view is amazing and the parking is perfect.
The Grove/ Farmers Market is one of our favorites.
Try andres italian resturant its in front of the grove its next to whole foods the food there is bomb
@@victor2634 Thank you for the recommendation. We'll try it next time.
Yup..the Brazilian Grill...and of course Bob's Do -Do's
What about geen roofs
“Has a bunch of high end shops where I can’t afford anything😀” I FELT THIS IN MY SOUL!😖✋🏽
When we visited Los Angeles we used this video as a guide of what to do in L.A. We were able to do about 15 out of 20 of these things. Thanks for the info!!!
You forgot about sitting on the 405. Its a great activity!
That's only funny because sometimes it's true.
What’s the 405
@@thegodofboxing5506 lmao, I'm replying to this because I recently experienced it myself... 405 is an Interstate in LA... and trust me, when it's traffic, it's traffic... you can practically have a BBQ while in the jam and finish eating and all and still be in the same spot haha
Green roofs
tourist: LA & MALIBU-one day trip.
traffic: HOLD ON
When I was younger, I used to eat in n out burgers on the back of my dads truck and watch the planes take off and land
Echo Park wouldn't make this list 20 or so years ago
The area has changed a lot over the years.
Cough gentrification
too mexican
Food Traveling Dj used to be but now it’s purely white hipsters
As a resident it's one of my favorite neighborhoods to hang out. I love it.
I must have watched this video a dozen times by now, always a few times before we head to LA for a trip. Great video as usual my man, thanks!
This is probably the best travel advice video I've ever seen. Great recommendations!
my recent fav spot is the huntington library & gardens in pasadena !!!
Great choice, I love that spot as well!
Good choice. Actually San Marino. Next door on California St. is Cal Tech. Love walking through the campus and visiting turtle pond. During the day I stop for an ice cream and nerd watch.
Mike Thanks for the tip!
Sarah Voshall It's so lovely there.
ME TOO! I never get tired of that place.
This was SUCH a helpful video! I did about 80% of everything you recommended on my first visit to West LA last week. Thank you so much for your insightful recommendations. I had a freakin blast out there. 💙🤩
Best video ever on things to do in LA! This was so helpful with planning my family trip!
I'm Italian and unfortunately, in the United States, I've only been in New York 2 times. I hope to visit Los Angeles one day because it appears to be a spectacular city that offers lots of attractions, iconic landmarks and breathtaking views. Also, from this video, living in LA seems to be so cool. I love the United States of America, I hope one day to live there.
We welcome you brother. 🤝
Trust me, being a Californian, you're missing nothing with LA. Unless you like congested traffic, horrible smog, superficial & rude uptight people without a sense of humor, sports teams and fans who are the epitome of arrogance, overpriced food & beverages, limited tourist attractions & gushing over folks in the entertainment industry, you will be bored with LA.
The only worthwhile place to go in LA is Universal Studios...and even part of that location is situated in another city.
go to San Francisco instead....much richer history, nicer people, better weather (LA is too hot), loads of various tourist attractions, etc.
L.A is a terrible place you will only see homeless people everywhere
@@liammiddleton3064 I was in LA on Monday (just went to Universal Studios and walked around some places while I waited for my new flight to depart. The morning flight was canceled so I had many hours to spare) and twisted my foot/ankle....on top of that, I lost my wallet.
I could not believe how rude the people were down there. Three places literally refused to let me sit down or offer any kind of break. Just cruel.
There's a reason why I've loathed that city for many years.
You are also correct on the homeless issue. My aunt died homeless years ago & their city leadership is doing a piss poor job addressing the issue.
Gonna see ALL of this in March...on foot! Running the LA Marathon!
Thank you, I've lived here all my life, and this is a terrific list, and a reminder to revisit these places.
First time viewers and I love your video-blog! Great information! Thank you!
This is an amazing video, I appreciate your time doing these!
To live in die in L.A, it’s the place to be
-Tupac
Milad Barzani most definitely
“You got to be there to know it”
Cutexx Prinx I’m a 12 year old girl your disgusting
I love Los Angeles cause I'm from this area but I love living in Arizona .
Enjoy paying for the over priced rent and way too high living expenses struggling from paycheck to paycheck.
Here's a fun bonus adventure for ya, wander a small studio lot Raleigh Studios for free. It's one of Hollywoods oldest studios. It's directly across the street (Melrose) from Paramount. You'll enter/sign in at the Raleigh gate on Bronson and just tell them you're going to their cafe. You'll stroll down their back lot to access the cafe. Have a coffee, breakfast or lunch, perhaps after taking a tour of Paramount studios.
The pictures of food make my mouth fulling of water.
this was so in depth, I loved it. can't wait to visit now!
I AM COMING TO CALIFORNIA THIS SUMMER!!!! I've been following your channel for a year and a half in anticipation and i can't wait to build my up to date must see list! Thank you for making this video. I look forward to more videos on your channel, especially on San Fran, LA, and the PCH if you have new ones coming out!
In the winter, you should go to the high desert/mountains.
Oh nooooo!! I just saw your comment from 5 months ago that you were coming to CA this summer! Are you still coming? Or did it get corona-cancelled?
You are beautiful woman with a beautiful smile, I wish you all the best this year, how is the weather over there now
“Note that parking can be pretty difficult here, especially on weekends” pretty much applies to the entire city lol
True but you will always find a parking spot without going too far or spending more than 5 minutes looking for it.
It's true in all cities around the world. I live in SF and the situation is kinda sane.
Agree
I have been watching your videos for about a year now. I am from Louisiana and I am in LA now. Your videos cover everything!! I drove from San Francisco to LA and did 95% of what you recommended. Amazing job!! I sent you a super thanks and hope everyone watching give you back some cash for your hard work!! 😎
I really enjoyed this video. I've been to Los Angeles and have seen some of the places in this video. You have the best travel videos.
Wow, thank you for taking the time and effort to show all of these places. Looking really forward to see it IRL as played a bit of GTA V as well. Really clear video and nice editing! 😎👍
It’s so crazy to see echo park as a place to visit now. I grew up there and back then it definitely wasn’t a place to go visit. Glad to see times have changed.
It's because hipsters help gentrify it which raised the price of everything where lower class had to move.. Same as Eagle Rock.
I ❤️LA, LA’s the Place. I’m a native Californian & pretty much been to all of those places. There’s a lot more to discover, great upload! Thanks for making this awesome video on Los Angeles. Keep up the good work.👏❤️
Dude you rock!! I really appreciate your great posts.
I'm a 27 year old from Lebanon and my dream is to one day live in LA.
Some of my favorite places to visit are: The charming town of Manhattan Beach, The huge estate of the Huntington Gardens and Art Museum in San Marino and the LA Arboretum in Arcadia.
JC Summers same, the Huntington gardens in my favorite place in LA. It’s so beautiful
Yes its a great place to visit, it also has two famous paintings Blueboy and Pinkie that kind of match together.
Across the street from the Arboretum is Santa Anita horse racing track. A beautiful structure though many are upset over the number of horse deaths.
TAKYA what are the gardens called?
Moving in a month to Woodland Hills with my husband, learning more about Cali neighborhoods through you. thank you for your videos!
So glad I found your Chanel. I will be traveling to LA for a month in November/December from Cairns, Australia, with my 2 teenage boys, and you've definitely given me alot of ideas of things to keep us busy. I'll be watching more of your videos.
You are beautiful woman with a beautiful smile, I wish you all the best this year, how is the weather over there now
I'm glad I live here LA
Is it really expensive??
I live there too...
In gta 5 😭
slim shady yes it’s really expensive it’s more expensive than anywhere else in the US and rent is insane
@@leavemealone3304 more expensive then New York City?
@@Red-pt6rs It depends. Food is cheaper but also fresher in LA than NYC. Rent is more expensive in NYC metro than LA metro, but if you are looking to buy a house, its more expensive in LA metro than NYC metro. In fact LA has the 2nd most expensive homes for purchase in the continental U.S. after the San Francisco Bay Area. Also if you purchase and maintain a car in LA that's a big added expense many New Yorkers don't have.
Very good selection of places. Here some extra spots: Amoeba to buy records, Arclight Dome to watch a movie and Korean BBQ in KT.
Love Amoeba, thats a great spot
Thank you so much for this info. I'll be visiting KT at the end of the month.
I have to say, you guys are the best channel, period on things to do in California! I used you a lot in my research for our So Cal trip! Your San Diego vid was on point!
Your voice is so soothing ahha! Glad I've been to most of these before quarantine!!
The Comedy Store routinely has lineups of comedians who individually can sell tickets for $100 a seat on tour. Gaffigan, Chapelle, Rogan, Maron, Segura, Burr, Etc etc, for hours. This is the only setting where you can see master after master after master come to entertain you, on a Tuesday evening.
Skyspace is especially awesome on holidays with fireworks! I also recommend visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum. It arguably the best automotive museum in the world.
Matthew Burgnon handsome
it is really great to have a local to film and upload videos like this one. Good job.
You make the best videos mate! Thanks for your recommendations and work
I'm really enjoying your videos. Thanks for talking the time to make them. We hit up Sturtevant falls last week and going to checkout the other falls in socal. We've visited most of these places but will hit up Malibu, and IN-n-Out is definitely a great addition to the video.
This is so weird it popped up In my recommended and I’m going here in a month 😂
Have fun ! You'll love it
and How is it?😂
@@bronzypond9369 It's good. Been living here for my whole life
You are beautiful woman with a beautiful smile, I wish you all the best this year, how is the weather over there now
I love seeing all the different types of people while walking the Santa Monica strip. Definitely a unique vibe, i love it
You always do a great job at creating your videos! LOL love how at the Hollywood Walk of fame part you say to park in the mall structure. GOOD advice, because anywhere outside of that lot is sketch. Can’t wait to keep seeing more videos!
I’m a native and i feel you did an amazing job with this! I agree with every spot you chose and I’m lucky enough to have been to all of them. You made me miss home cause i moved out of state!!
Great job focusing on the highlights of my hometown.
It would be great to see East LA added - with a spotlight on the Lowrider festival and the popular Gypsy Rose
Great focus on Griffith Park - just missing the Wisdom Tree and the Old Zoo.
Food - Missing the iconic Musso and Franks, Tommy's Burgers and Canter's Deli
The Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens - in South Pasadena is amazing!
It's amazing how many cool places there are in Los Angeles... you could literally make a mini-series (hey... that would be amazing if you did something like that! )
Thanks again for the great highlights! I really enjoyed watching it.
Beautiful, splendid video.
Very Impressed after watching the entire video.
Get video! It gives me ideas to help plan my kids trip to LA from the East Coast that staples. I grew up visiting every summer, but needed some ideas since it has been over 10 years since my list trip. I will be spending time watching you channel. THANK YOU!
Rancho Palos Verdes has such a beautiful coastline. Having lived in LA all my life, I find the Torrance/RPV area to be beautiful. You can even find wild peacocks at RPV!
Thats a great suggestion, I love that area as well
Thx for the video!!! I we add Eames House and Hollyhock House for those interested in modern architecture (both can be visited)
There are peacocks in Arcadia neighborhoods also; must come from the Arboretum. Coyotes must have a field day.
Driving down PCH through RPV is a must! Such a breathtaking drive and always one of my fav places to take out of town guests. Pancake House or Kings Hawaiian Bakery are also great places to start your day from!
@@melrose8344 South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes Hills is cool
Driving down Sunset BLVD at night is quite a sight as well.
Especially on Friday and Saturday for the clubs/bars (of course after COVID-19) the music history and the crowds coming out of the clubs after a show
OMG THANK YOU! I used this for some help in my school project.
Guisados echo Park. One of my favorite tacos 🌮. I’m feeling a little homesick watching this video.
The tacos there are so good. I try to go other places in the area but it is hard to not go there haha.
California Through My Lens exactly. Great video.
Well done Josh! Very comprehensive and nicely shot!
Been to L.A. and you did an excellent job high lighting the best of the best. Thank you for sharing!
Another great video, my go to channel when I'm planning a trip to Cali!!!
I visited my dream city - LA in January of 2020 before the virus. It was the most amazing experience. Once this lockdown is over i'm going back. It really felt like home.
We visited Malibu and ended up in Point Dume and we were all the way at the top of the cliff and had to make our way down! I'm so scared of heights but my god it wad an experience 🤣
In N Out was amazing too. I really hope we get branches in the UK. Best burger i ate in LA.
Really wish to visit LA one day as it’s my bucket list !
We'll welcome you with open arms !
This video is very helpful. Thank you very much!
I just subscribed! I love the LA area, been there so many times! Visited about a 3rd of this list and can’t wait to visit more, thanks for the great video!
The food scene is without question the best attraction of LA imo. Would love a video of top places. Love your videos btw.
Like green roofs ??
Mmm In n Out is my favorite! I'm from Arizona so I grew up eating at them all the time. Now whenever I go to Arizona, Utah, Nevada, or California, I always have to stop to eat at one.
The day the space shuttle Endeavour came to L.A., after they flew it all over California on the back of a 747. I was working on a 6 story building in Glendale, I was at the top on the outside, and it flew right over me. It was only a few thousand feet above me. I like that you put In n Out Burger at the number one spot.
What "60 story building in Glendale"?
@@charleshappold4637 Colorado Blvd near the 5 freeway. Apartments. I just look at it on Google earth and it's a more like 5 floors. I just realized I put 60 instead of 6.
That was pretty amaze balls I’m definitely interested in visiting LA now
Nice vid. Been to all of these and still loving revisiting. I'm with you on the museums. You can spend a lifetime and not see the same thing. Would suggest Johnny's for pastrami on Sepulveda near LAX, around the corner from Tito's Tacos. Great pickles too.
I love DTLA the best. Perfect size skyline and beautiful at night. Food is delicious. I always take LA metro when I’m visiting which is like 6 x a year. Never had problems with people. Missing LA right now. Can’t wait to be there in 3 weeks.
DTLA is the only part I avoid, whenever I try to go and drive by there’s so many homeless. Are there any specific spots you recommend that aren’t infested with homeless people? I want to explore DTLA and see what it offers
@@animetwilight75 you can’t avoid the homeless they will be almost anywhere in LA. I recommend Olivera St and echo park which is so relaxing to hang out. take metro seriously it will save you a headache. I also take at metro plaza , you have union station across the street you could be any where in La in45 mins. Love LA I wish I could afford to live there.
I love your videos !!! Thank you for making them ! Greetings from Czech republic :)
Los Angeles is so amazing and wonderful!!! I hope to know this great City one day! Thanks for The vídeo!
You guys always do a great job on your videos- As a native of SoCal, you have definately hit all the high points...Cheers!
Thanks, I really appreciate that. I spent a lot of time on this one!
Thank you for this gift! I'm heading in LA in February and certainly I'll use some of these sugestions, very happy with this travel! Hi from São Paulo Brazil! Tks!!
So awesome, have a good time on your trip!
@@californiathroughmylens Thanks!! 😃
You are beautiful woman with a beautiful smile, I wish you all the best this year, how is the weather over there now
This is a great video and so well organized. Thanks so much!
Driving down Las Virgenes to my favourite chill spot in LA is the little hike in Point Dume. Such great vibes to reflect and enjoy views all the way to LAX and watch the sunset 🌅
Great list. Just want to mention that you can see free concerts at the Hollywood Bowl during their practice days in summer, this past year that was Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon. The bowl has a list of practices you can enjoy for free and even bring a picnic lunch. I would also mention the best free attraction in LA, the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar, the greatest auto museum in the U.S. Another cool experience is to catch movie night at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, way more fun than it sounds. Another totally amazing place not expected in LA is the Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, which is a natural wonder and you can visit ashes of Mahatma Gandhi at the large shrine, a peaceful and serene place that celebrates both the natural and spiritual realms.
I hate those people who gives “free” cds in venice beach and ask you for donations and if you told them you dont have a cash they will show you the atm machine on the side.
Just keep on walking, it’s all part of the Fun on the be@ch....keep cool!
Well stop going to venice beach
People still go to venice beach?
RayRay hahah I knew it
I found Venice beach,....INTERESTING not exactly a place to go with kids
Im coming in summer 2023 and i am the most exited to visit hollywoodsign, it will be amazing
Sunday morning here in the UK, enjoying an earl grey cup of tea whilst watching this. Great video to start off 2020. Cant wait to be back in LA in August again and looking forward to watching your future vlogs before our trip. That list easily could have easily been 50 locations or more.
So awesome to have my video watched in the UK with a cup of tea! I agree, the list could have been a lot longer!
When this video finds your recommend list in the middle of quarantine...
“High end shops where I can’t afford anything” 🤣🤣💀
Drop the IG 🥵
@@dubk123 SIMP DETECTED GO BACK TO YOUR PET CELL
Thank you so much! Can't wait to visit your gorgeous city. Oh yeah, I have a request, if you can just make a video on where to dine ( traditional food not fancy/over price ) I would appreciate it!
These are some really good ones definitely saving this video great job👏👏🤙🤙🤙
the way i’ve never been to rodeo drive bc i feel so weird going to a place like that. everyone having so much money and i’m just right there 🧍♀️lmaoo
Don't worry ..a lot of poser's as well
Lived in LA for 32 years, I can tell you to stay away from "Guisados" and "Trejos Tacos"(not mentioned here but, overrated). If you are looking for good tacos definitely go to "El Mercadito", you'll find great micheladas and at a good price,on the weekends you have live mariachi and sometimes karaoke too! This is located in East LA, near Boyle Heights. Well that's just one place I would recommend out of a lot more depending what you are looking for
Aaron V. YES OR ANY TRUCKS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SOMETIMES
Guisados is expensive man😂
@@salami8252 I know, and the worst thing is that it ain't authentic! Lol
Frida in Cerritos and los compadres in Norwalk my favorite Mexican restaurants in the L A area
There are a lot of good Mexican restaurants that also do ceviches, seafood cocktails, tortas, barbacoa, birrias, etc., but many are often in the suburbs north, east, and south of LA County, not necessarily in central LA or the Westside where Central American populations are more common--and the areas tourists visit most as shown in the video.
Thank you for your long and informative video. I enjoyed it. 🥰
Thanks for all the great videos! You guys are an asset to California. Keep up the good work.
One day I want to see all this👍🏼
I hope you can visit!
You'll be disappointed by many of these. Its way over hyped. The Hollywood sign is literally just some White Woodend Planks. Its nothing specially or impress. You could get that at Home Depot.
If you're visiting the L A area be sure to take a drive and see Disneyland in Anaheim and go to Knots Berry Farm for their chicken dinner. If you love hot dogs try Pink's on La Brea.
I live near LA and I still watch all your videos to get ideas on what to do! You guys make the best videos!!
Alexandria Park As far as transportation what would you recommend? Im going to LA for a week in march and im not sure if i should get a rental or just uber or take a bus , etc... thank you!
Carolyn Silva LA transit can be a little confusing but it would be much cheaper than Uber..but Uber will be extremely expensive!!!! I would rent a car because you have to drive everywhere in LA, just keep in mind you have to pay for parking at many places :(
Maybe the best video on things to do in LA. Thanks a lot.
Man you forgot the Korean Friendship Bell by San Pedro! The view there is so amazing.
green roofs