La Brea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
The Grove
If you want to shop and dine in one convenient location, but still enjoy the sunny weather of Los Angeles, visit this outdoor mall and entertainment center.
Farmers Market
This historic shopping complex attracts locals and tourists, who come to snack, browse and people-watch among the stalls.
Universal Studios Hollywood
3-in-1 fun is to be had by all at this part TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park.
Crypto.com Arena
This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.
Los Angeles Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Los Angeles Convention Center, a top convention centre in Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Magic Mountain and find out why this is a popular theme park in Stevenson Ranch. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets
Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass: Includes Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Hollywood Stars Tour: Walk of Fame, Celebrity Homes, Sunset Strip
Our pick of the best La Brea Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Everything was clean, and the front desk was incredibly helpful with our needs and last-minute delays and changes after a hectic snowstorm on the East Coast. The breakfast buffet was also excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Size of room was nice and the coffee in the room was good.Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The LINE Hotel
Wonderful service again.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Great location from the airport, room looks new and clean.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
Yes all of the above
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Brea
Beverly Grove
While visiting Beverly Grove, you might make a stop by sights like Beverly Center Shopping Mall and Melrose Avenue.
West Hollywood
If you're spending some time in West Hollywood, The Comedy Store and Melrose Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Mid City
While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.
Hollywood
Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.
Koreatown
Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.
Hollywood Hills
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Hollywood Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Runyon Canyon Park or Hollywood Bowl.
