LA's cultural attractions are second to none, whether it’s the Space Shuttle Endeavour, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Getty Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Sign or art galleries, renowned museums, and urban art. From Transformers: The Ride-3D to legendary studios, thriving nightlife, Michelin-starred restaurants, professional sports teams, and renowned theatre productions, LA is truly the entertainment capital of the world. 

Ask any Angeleno what their favorite thing about living in the city is, and chances are, you’ll get a different response every time. Active Angelenos can explore 75 miles of coastline and hundreds of miles of bike and hiking trails. And if leisure is more your thing, enjoy shopping for everything from couture to vintage, or relax in one of LA’s world-class spas, or dine at a world-class restaurant or ethnic neighborhood.

It's no wonder Los Angeles is a top choice for people worldwide when deciding where to travel or live. From parks to beaches, museums to tours of Hollywood, and much more, there are always things to do in the Los Angeles area.

A look at a few neighborhoods in Los Angeles

Hollywood

Lights, camera, action! Welcome to world-famous Hollywood, aka Tinseltown and the "Entertainment Capital of the World." At Hollywood and Highland, you can tour the Dolby Theatre, the home of the Oscars. Find your favorite celebrities in the TCL Chinese Theatre's Forecourt of the Stars and along the Walk of Fame.

According to the Mapping L.A. project of the Los Angeles Times, Hollywood street boundaries are as follows:

The diverse neighborhood includes areas such as Franklin Village, Little Armenia, Spaulding Square, Thai Town and the Yucca Corridor.

West Hollywood

You're sure to see the entertainment industry's movers and shakers in West Hollywood, famous for its rooftop pools and the place where rock stars and legendary comedians got their big break.

Studio City

Studio City is the historic home of the stars, where you can drive by the Brady Bunch house, be part of a studio audience at CBS Studio Center, and hike through Fryman Canyon.

Sawtelle Japantown
Formerly known as Little Osaka, Sawtelle Japantown is a slice of Japanese culture on the Westside located minutes from UCLA, Santa Monica and Culver City. The historic neighborhood has become a foodie paradise.

Leimert Park

Once the home of Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald, Leimert Park was dubbed the "Black Greenwich Village" by filmmaker John Singleton. The World Stage and Kaos Network showcase jazz, hip-hop and poetry slams.

Silver Lake

Silver Lake is one of L.A.’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, home to a wide range of creatives and a majority Latino population. Its central hub is Sunset Junction, featuring vintage stores like Bar Keeper and the hip coffee house, Intelligentsia.

Sherman Oaks

Explore Sherman Oaks, a haven for shoppers and diners alike. Cruise down Ventura Boulevard, immortalized by Tom Petty and featured in movies like Crash and Transformers. Get in a game of mini golf in Sherman Oaks Castle Park.

Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach is known as "The Pearl of L.A.'s South Bay" and was immortalized in the Beach Boys classic, "Surfin' U.S.A." Take a gander at the impressive beachfront real estate as you walk, run, bike, rollerblade or skateboard on The Strand.

Koreatown

Koreatown is one of L.A.'s most exciting neighborhoods. Located west of Downtown L.A. and south of Hollywood, "K-town" is a vibrant scene like nowhere else in L.A. Korean BBQ is a culinary staple of the area, with dive bars and speakeasies complementing the area's dining and drinking options.