Get a truly panoramic view of Los Angeles, including the Hollywood sign, at this Los Feliz observatory, which includes a planetarium and science exhibits in its indoor facility.

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This giant pier boasts an amusement park, concessions and areas for fishing. Be sure to see it at night when the Ferris wheel is illuminated!

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It's a very "touristy" experience, but for anyone fresh to Hollywood, it's still worth looking down at the Walk of Fame stars on the sidewalk and finding your favorites. Be sure to see the celebrity hand and footprints in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and walking up the steps that take you to the entrance of the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards. The Hollywood & Highland shopping center is also right there, and has walkways where visitors can see the Hollywood sign.

This majestic museum in Brentwood has a world-class art collection and is notable for its beautiful gardens, architecture and views.

This historic area in Downtown Los Angeles features a pedestrian mall and Mexican marketplace.

Food and produce vendors, a wide variety of restaurant stalls and enjoyable sit-down dining are all part of the Farmers Market experience at Third and Fairfax. Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities having a bite, as well as contestants from "The Price is Right" (fresh from walking over from a taping at CBS Television City) with their nametags still on their shirts.

Subways, buses and light rail serve every corner of Los Angeles, and public transportation via the Metro system has improved markedly, depending on where you're headed. However, it is still highly recommended to rent a car or use rideshare services to navigate this sprawling city. Avoid rush hours when possible!

As the largest open-air food market in the country, Smorgasburg features culinary gems from roughly 100 small businesses that are changing the food and beverage landscape in Southern California. Offering a family-friendly beer garden and more, it's the ultimate spot for a day of indulging with friends or loved ones.

Waterparks is a Houston, Texas-based American rock band. Awsten Knight, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Geoff Wigington, supporting vocalist and lead guitarist, and Otto Wood, backing vocalist and drummer, make up the current lineup. The band has issued three EPs, two of which were self-published, and the third one was distributed by Equal.

The prolific Cuban-American jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval has been delighting jazz aficionados and casual fans alike for decades. Honored with multiple Grammy Awards and featured on over 80 recordings since 1980, this extraordinary musician has shown the world that jazz can truly move the soul.

The Osees are an American rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1997 and currently located in Los Angeles. John Dwyer, the band's principal songwriter and core member, is presently joined by Tim Hellman, Dan Rincon, Paul Quattrone, and Tomas Dolas. A variety of rock genres influence Osees's sound.

Fierce: The Story of Cats invites attendees to delve into the fascinating world of felines, from sabertooths to domesticated companions. This immersive, hands-on experience explores their unique behaviors, evolution, biology, and enduring bond with humans, making it a must-see for all ages.

The Natural History Museum's largest exhibitions, the historic diorama halls, feature over 75 intricately detailed habitats, from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. To mark the 100th anniversary of these dioramas, the museum is reopening a long-closed hall with immersive new installations by a team of artists, which highlight the unique blend of art and science in dioramas and delve into topics of biodiversity, ecology, conservation, colonialism, and evolving museum display techniques.

Disney On Ice: Let’s Dance! brings beloved characters to life in a colorful, interactive skating show set to favorite Disney songs. Perfect for families, it’s a joyful celebration of music, movement, and magic on ice.

Considered as one of the greatest modern funk bands, Lettuce has a strong fan-base spread over Chicago, New York City, San Francisco and Tokyo. Their most popular albums include the charting "Crush," and the Grammy-nominated "Elevate."

Basketball is fast-paced, high-scoring, and full of highlight-reel moments. Nothing compares to the live experience — being there in person is way more exciting than watching on TV.

Basketball is fast-paced, high-scoring, and full of highlight-reel moments. Nothing compares to the live experience — being there in person is way more exciting than watching on TV.

Basketball is fast-paced, high-scoring, and full of highlight-reel moments. Nothing compares to the live experience — being there in person is way more exciting than watching on TV.