Los Angeles is one of the most well-known cities in the USA due to it's extensive presence in TV and movies. Filled with iconic landmarks and attractions, a holiday to Los Angeles is sure to fill up your camera roll! It's the perfect place to soak up the Californian sun while touring around Universal Studios, Disney or one of the other amazing theme parks and sites the city has to offer. You'll never be bored in the City of Angels!

To learn more about things to do in Los Angeles, the best time to go and local info see here.

Things to do in Los Angeles 

Attractions  

• Spend a day at Universal Studios Hollywood for a behind-the-scenes tour of some of your favourite films like ‘Back to the Future’, ‘King Kong and ‘Jaws’.
• Visit the Warner Bros Studio, where you can see active film sets plus prop construction and the wardrobe of famous films – if you’re lucky you might even run into a few celebrities!
• Explore ‘the Happiest Place on Earth’ for more rides and attractions, plus all your favourite characters at Disneyland LA.
  
  

Nightlife

Go to Downtown LA in the evenings to experience a vibrant nightlife scene. The streets of Hollywood are home to many bars, clubs and A-list restaurants. There's also the chance to check out a comedy show at Largo or a concert, film festival or gig down at the Kodak Theatre.

Dining Out

LA offers eateries which cater for all tastes, from A-list restaurants to small food stalls selling delicious foods. Many of the top restaurants are located in Westside with some smaller fusion restaurants in downtown LA and Hollywood.

For Families  

The whole family is sure to have an unforgettable day at one of LA's many theme parks such as Universal Studios theme park or Disneyland LA. Alternatively, ride the ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier and indulge a double cheese burger from the famous In-N-Out Burger. You'll never run out of things to do in LA!

Shopping 

If you want a glimpse into the glitz and glamour LA has to offer then make your way to 90210, where you could try on designer shoes in one of the luxurious boutiques on Rodeo Drive. The Beverly Centre and Westwide Pavilion are two of LA’s mega-malls with 9 floors filled with stores and restaurants. Melrose Avenue or Venice Boardwalk are the places to go for more unique, artsy items and the vibrant flea-markets like the Rose Bowl Flea Market are well worth a visit too. If you’re hoping to snap up some steals, the shopping outlets in the surrounding areas have loads to offer with big name brands at substantial discounts. Ontario Mills and Desert Hills Premium Outlets are some of the most popular options.

Best Time to Go

March to May and September to November tend to be popular times to visit Los Angeles, as the weather is more bearable during these months and crowds tend to be less hectic.

Local Info

Currency

The US Dollar is used in Los Angeles. 

Time Zone   

Dublin is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Getting around  

Many tourists choose to walk as this gives them the chance to take in all that the city has to offer. However, there are a number of public transport options available to help you get around LA, including a bus service and rail lines. Taxis are also readily available.