Things to Do in Los Angeles

Here are some of the attractions most highly rated by locals:

• The Hollywood Sign. See this famous sight from the air by signing up to this memorable helicopter experience – one of many 'copter rides in LA.
• Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills. Check out this tour of the most glamorous neighborhoods in town and see if you can spot a movie star or two.
• Whale Watching. Take a journey out of town to the coastal retreat of Newport Beach – and catch the best of nature on the Pacific Coast.

Some of our favorite activities in the City of Angels include:

• Going surfing and learning how to ride the waves – suitable for beginners or experts.
• Learning how to ride a horse in the forests of Will Rogers State Historic Park, where you can take in views of the Los Angeles Basin and the Pacific Ocean.
• Sampling craft beers while kicking back at one of the best bars in LA.

• Food tours – including tours for taco enthusiasts, vegans, and even history obsessives.
• Wine tours – out in the vineyards of Temecula Wine Country, or in Downtown LA. It's your choice.
• Boat tours – travel by yacht or see the sights from a harbor cruise. Some even offer wine and food.
• Bus tours – sometimes the best ways to see a place are the most traditional, and there are a number of quality bus tours available in the Hollywood area and beyond.

• Los Angeles Museum of Art – witness the evolution of artistic expression, from ancient to modern times, at the largest art museum in the West.
• The Children's Museum – let your little ones explore science, the arts, and the world around them in La Habra.
• Martial Arts History Museum – this is the only place to be for any Jackie Chan or Jet Li fan. Learn about the influence of martial arts on the movie industry through the decades.