Sightseeing

Are you traveling here for vacation? Got some extra time during your business trip? Or are you just passing through? Regardless, you’re in a city that never stops moving, literally, the whole city is slowly sliding towards the north because of the San Andreas Fault (.25 inches per year). In 15 million years we will be neighbors with San Francisco; the rent will probably be insane.

Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles, CA Photo: @StarMapLA

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Even with our earthquakes and random rains, the summer weather, beautiful landscapes and the notorious Hollywood scene keep the visitors coming. In 2015, 42 million people stopped by the city that hosts eight major league professional teams. If you can name them you are already ahead of the game. Go Lakers! Boo Clippers!

People from all over the world come to LA and it’s not just because all of the online porn is made here, it’s the culture, celebrities, beaches and of course the sightseeing that attracts the masses.

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Speaking of beaches, it’s not all about the Santa Monica Beach. The coastline stretches for miles and there are sandy havens tucked away all throughout. With the help of StarMap, you can be one of the most informed visitors in the city.

Hidden gems like Paradise Cove, Zuma and San Pedro rarely get explored. So throw on some flip-flops, grab your camera and get ready to see some of the most beautiful scenery in California. Most of it is only a 30 minute drive from Hollywood.

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Besides getting sand in your shorts and a perfect tan, LA is good for any type of exploration. For the culture enthusiasts, we have some of the most famous and iconic sights in the whole country. 

How about some amazing hidden viewpoints in the hills? Our StarMap City Guide includes a scenic drive map of the legendary Mulholland Drive, with more than a dozen scenic overview locations and hiking trails. The million-dollar views of the city are to die for!


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Or why not check out the popular filming location throughout the city? Even something as common as the LA river, has spots that you will recognize from popular movies such as Gone in 60 seconds, Transformers, and Terminator 2.

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If you’re not the type to chase the hottest events and stand in lines, just take an educated stroll through the city with some guidance from The Los Angeles Conservancy walking tours group. With the popularity of these tours, you may need to schedule ahead, but it is definitely worth it. The program revolves around the city’s top sights and the most stunning buildings. For the architecture lovers, this option is a must.

OJ Simpson Mugshot

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And if walking isn’t your thing, and you have your transportation figured out, there are plenty of famous murder scenes to go see in person. You can take a drive through Brentwood and see the O.J. Simpson house where he “allegedly” murdered his ex-wife and her lover. Great timing for this specific sight because the very popular American Crime series is using the original sights from this case in their filming efforts for the new show – The People Vs O.J. Simpson.

If Hollywood murders peaked your interest, we have the perfect treat for you. Arguably the most famous Hollywood murder of all time was dubbed as the legend of Black Dahlia. Elizabeth Short was found cut in half in Leimert Park on South Norton Avenue.  This captivating case was never solved. It is truly a part of Los Angeles history.

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Ok, ok enough about this morbid subject. Lets get happy, we are talking about Pharell level of “happy”. So if you happen to bring your kids to LA, most likely you will end up at Disneyland. And who can blame you; it’s the happiest place on earth.

 

 

Universal Studios Jaws Set

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As an alternative, check out Universal Studios Hollywood. The world’s largest movie studio and theme park includes The Studio Tour, Universal’s signature attraction that takes visitors inside a real working movie studio, with various film sets on the lot. And there’s the Jurrasic Park ride as well!

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As you can tell, Hollywood is a city of substance and no shortage of thrills and intriguing destinations. So if you can’t find something interesting to do here, you may want to check your heartbeat. <3

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