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Things to Do in Los Angeles

Here you'll find all kinds of things to do in Los Angeles. Whether you're looking for the most popular things to do in Los Angeles, something more unusual, cultural things to do in Los Angeles or a weekend at the beach, you'll find plenty of things to do in Los Angeles.

What do you want to do the most while on vacation in the Los Angeles area?
Go to a theme park | Visit Hollywood Blvd | Go to the beach | See movie stars' homes | Go to a nightclub | Visit a museum | Enjoy a theater or musical performance | Shopping | Sightseeing

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  3. Beaches (17)
  4. Casinos and Card Clubs (5)
  5. Events (13)
  6. Movie Theaters (8)
  7. Museums (53)
  8. Nightlife (18)
  9. Professional Sports (6)
  10. Skiing: Southern California (7)
  11. Theater and Performing Arts (6)
  12. Theme Parks (15)
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Top Things to Do in Los Angeles

This list of top things to do in Los Angeles includes all the most-visited spots, their order dictated by our readers' ratings in a poll of their LA favorite. Find out what's the best, their pros and cons - and how to do it all without taking out a second mortgage.

Things to Do in Los Angeles - Best of the Rest

Maybe you've visited all the top sights and attractions, or perhaps your tastes are different than the "typical" tourist. Try a few of these other things to do in Los Angeles.

Things to Do in Los Angeles for Free

Guide to free admission, free tours, free concerts and more things to do without paying a penny.

Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles

Read this guide to find some of the best places to take the kids for a Los Angeles vacation.

Things to Do On a Rainy Day in Los Angeles

7 things to do on a rainy day in L.A.

Day Trips and Vacation Side Trips from Los Angeles

Discover a dozen kinds of things to do on a day trip from Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Movie Filming Sites

If you love films and like to see the places where they were made, we've got a collection of some of the most iconic spots where cameras roll in the Los Angeles area.

Christmas in Los Angeles

Find the best light displays, holiday boat parades and other holiday celebrations.

Frank Lloyd Wright in Los Angeles

Wright built some of his most famous structures here, including the Ennis-Brown and Hollyhock houses. Frank Lloyd Wright fans might enjoy these Los Angeles attractions.

Favorite Southern California Architecture

These architectural sights were selected as finalists in the AIA's America's Favorite Architecture contest.

Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles

If you're a fan of the blond bombshell, you probably already know that Los Angeles was her home town and it's got tons of great places to visit as you remember her life and career. Find the spots where she grew up, lived and her final resting place.

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