What to do in Los Angeles County, CA

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1. Universal Studios Hollywood

No visit to Los Angeles would be complete without a trip to Universal Studios. This attraction combines a behind the scenes view of a television and film studio, with all the excitement of a modern, high-octane amusement park. This mix is a real recipe for success, making this destination one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles and with visitors from all over the world.
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2. Venice Beach

Venice Beach is renowned for its lively and entertaining sights. Walking along the Venice Beach Boardwalk you’ll see what can only be described as a human carnival. A heavy dose of vibrancy, colour and sheer life force is exuded by the people in this location. This most bohemian of areas will never leave you short people-watching opportunities, with street artists, musicians, poets, singers, skateboarders and jugglers all commonplace. There are some incredible sights to behold among the crowds here; watch a cyclist breathing fire or an acrobat juggling chainsaws, anything’s possible here. This is LA at its inimitable, ostentatious, outrageous best.
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3. Crypto.com Arena

Visit the STAPLES Center and see a major sporting or entertainment event. This arena is home to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers National Basketball Association (NBA) teams. Take a tour of downtown Los Angeles and view the STAPLES Center or book a ticket for a major event.
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4. Santa Monica Beach

Get the iconic southern California sun-and-surf experience at Santa Monica Beach. Discover a sandy stretch of oceanfront delights close to one of the nation’s biggest cities.
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5. Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Walk of Fame comprises a star-studded walkway of tributes to those who have made the biggest contributions to stage and screen in the history of Hollywood.
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6. Santa Monica Pier

This notorious landmark marks the official western point of the legendary United States highway, Route 66. This vast stretch of road, famously immortalised in song, originally ran all the way from Chicago to Los Angeles, and was extended to Santa Monica in 1936. Over the decades since its extension, millions of visitors have sought out the Santa Monica Pier for some light-hearted fun and amusement.
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