{"id":418581,"date":"2026-09-04T13:50:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=418581"},"modified":"2026-09-06T02:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T00:55:30","slug":"usa-los-angeles-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles, California: 24 Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City of Angels isn&#8217;t your classic metropolis where you start strolling from the center in the morning and end up on the other side by evening. <strong>Los Angeles in California, USA is a massive sprawl<\/strong> where an hour of driving between attractions is completely normal. If you plan your day European-style and try to squeeze in a museum, a beach, and an evening viewpoint, you&#8217;ll spend most of your time stuck on a congested freeway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I visited Los Angeles back in 2012, but that&#8217;s been quite a few years now, so <strong>always double-check prices and opening hours from current sources<\/strong>, not from my memory. And 2026 is an absolutely landmark year for this city, because more new projects opened here than in the entire previous decade. Locals have finally seen the <strong>extension of the key D metro line<\/strong>, brand-new museums have sprung up, and the city is intensely preparing for the upcoming Olympics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The secret to a successful trip is to <strong>split your plan neighborhood by neighborhood<\/strong> and dedicate each day to just one area. In this guide I&#8217;ll show you how to build an itinerary so you see the best of everything, from the Hollywood studios through art collections to the iconic beaches, without losing your mind over the local traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d8494627&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d8494627\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1306\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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Visit Los Angeles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Los_Angeles\" >Where to Stay in Los Angeles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#24_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Los_Angeles\" >24 Things to See and Do in Los Angeles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#1_Griffith_Observatory_and_Park\" >1. Griffith Observatory and Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#2_Views_of_the_Hollywood_Sign\" >2. Views of the Hollywood Sign<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#3_Universal_Studios_Hollywood_Theme_Park\" >3. Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#4_Warner_Bros_Studio_Tour_Hollywood\" >4. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#5_Runyon_Canyon_Park\" >5. Runyon Canyon Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#6_LACMA_Art_Museum\" >6. LACMA Art Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#7_Academy_Museum_of_Motion_Pictures\" >7. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#8_Petersen_Automotive_Museum\" >8. Petersen Automotive Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#9_The_Broad_Museum_of_Modern_Art\" >9. The Broad Museum of Modern Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#10_DATALAND_Museum_of_Artificial_Intelligence\" >10. DATALAND: Museum of Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#11_Lucas_Museum_of_Narrative_Art\" >11. Lucas Museum of Narrative Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#12_Santa_Monica_Pier_and_the_Coastal_Bike_Path\" >12. Santa Monica Pier and the Coastal Bike Path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#13_Venice_Beach_Boardwalk_and_the_Quiet_Canals\" >13. Venice Beach Boardwalk and the Quiet Canals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#14_The_Getty_Center_Museum_Complex\" >14. The Getty Center Museum Complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#15_The_Getty_Villa_and_Recovery_After_the_Fires\" >15. The Getty Villa and Recovery After the Fires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#16_The_Rocky_El_Matador_Beach_in_Malibu\" >16. The Rocky El Matador Beach in Malibu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#17_The_Historic_Grand_Central_Market\" >17. The Historic Grand Central Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#18_The_Shortest_Funicular_Angels_Flight\" >18. The Shortest Funicular, Angels Flight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#19_Walt_Disney_Concert_Hall\" >19. Walt Disney Concert Hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#20_The_Cinematic_Bradbury_Building\" >20. The Cinematic Bradbury Building<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#21_Book_Paradise_The_Last_Bookstore\" >21. Book Paradise: The Last Bookstore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#22_Olvera_Street_and_Union_Station\" >22. Olvera Street and Union Station<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#23_Baldwin_Hills_Scenic_Overlook\" >23. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#24_Downtowns_Secret_Vista_Hermosa_Natural_Park\" >24. Downtown&#8217;s Secret: Vista Hermosa Natural Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#Where_to_Go_Next_from_Los_Angeles\" >Where to Go Next from Los Angeles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#Can_you_manage_Los_Angeles_without_a_car\" >Can you manage Los Angeles without a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#How_many_days_do_I_need_for_Los_Angeles\" >How many days do I need for Los Angeles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#Is_Los_Angeles_safe_for_tourists\" >Is Los Angeles safe for tourists?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#How_much_does_public_transport_cost_and_how_does_it_work\" >How much does public transport cost and how does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#How_much_does_transport_from_LAX_airport_cost\" >How much does transport from LAX airport cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#Where_do_I_have_the_best_chance_of_spotting_a_celebrity\" >Where do I have the best chance of spotting a celebrity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/usa-los-angeles-california\/#How_badly_did_the_January_2025_fires_affect_Los_Angeles\" >How badly did the January 2025 fires affect Los Angeles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Plan by neighborhood:<\/strong> Never combine Santa Monica and Downtown in one day, or you&#8217;ll spend hours in traffic. One day equals one area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2026 is packed with new things:<\/strong> From May you can reach the main museums on Wilshire by metro, in April new galleries opened at LACMA, and in September the unique Lucas Museum opens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The metro pays off:<\/strong> A single ride costs $1.75 and the daily cap is $5, making public transport the cheapest way to get around this congested city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch out for car break-ins:<\/strong> Never leave anything visible on the seats or in the trunk. Smashed windows at beaches and tourist spots are unfortunately an everyday occurrence here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aftermath of the 2025 fires:<\/strong> Both the PCH highway and Getty Villa have reopened after last year&#8217;s fires in Pacific Palisades, but out of respect for locals, people don&#8217;t drive into the affected residential neighborhoods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy tickets in advance:<\/strong> Universal and Warner Bros studios, and most of the big galleries too, require a timed reservation, otherwise you simply won&#8217;t get in.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>When to Visit Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spring (April, May)<\/strong> and autumn (September, October) are clearly the most pleasant times to visit. It&#8217;s warm but not scorching, and the crowds are a little thinner. September days are also absolutely <strong>ideal for swimming in the ocean<\/strong>, because after the long Californian summer the water is the warmest it gets all year. The spring months, on the other hand, bring beautifully blooming nature in the surrounding hills, which you&#8217;ll appreciate especially on hikes up to the observatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re planning a trip for early summer, <strong>watch out for a phenomenon called June Gloom<\/strong>. During June, thick morning fog and low cloud regularly settle over coastal areas like Santa Monica or Venice Beach. It often doesn&#8217;t burn off until after lunch, so morning walks on the beach can be quite chilly and gray. Experienced travelers therefore plan their morning program inland or in museums during June and head to the ocean only in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August and September bring the very biggest heat waves, when temperatures inland climb to very unpleasant highs. During this period <strong>the risk of wildfires in the surrounding mountains rises sharply<\/strong>, which can complicate traffic or restrict access to some parks. Hikes in areas like Griffith Park become downright dangerous in the afternoon in late summer because of the scorching sun and lack of shade. Always follow current warnings from local authorities and carry plenty of drinking water with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where you sleep in Los Angeles will heavily influence how your whole stay goes. So first think about what you most want to see, and only then pick a hotel. <strong>Always add the lodging tax to the hotel price<\/strong>, which in the city of Los Angeles is 14 percent and in neighboring Santa Monica 15 percent (plus a tourist fee there of $2.30 to $7.25 per night depending on the room rate). The 9.5 percent sales tax you&#8217;ll see at the register in Los Angeles County only applies to purchases and food. On top of that, most hotels routinely charge for parking, which runs between $20 and $30 per night for self-parking, and with valet parking you can easily pay $45. You&#8217;ll also often run into the very unpopular resort fees worth another few tens of dollars a day, which can unpleasantly inflate your original budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to be close to the ocean and don&#8217;t mind higher prices, look for <strong>accommodation in Santa Monica<\/strong> or in Venice. For lovers of nightlife and the film industry, West Hollywood is ideal, while Downtown offers great access via the new metro and a modern dining scene. As always, I recommend booking through trusted portals where you&#8217;ll find the widest range across all price categories and can easily filter for <strong>hotels with parking included<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find a detailed breakdown by neighborhood in a separate article, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=415301\">Where to Stay in Los Angeles<\/a>. Among the reliable, well-located hotels is, for example, <strong>The Garland<\/strong> in North Hollywood, which offers a free shuttle to the nearby Universal Studios. This hotel will charm you with its beautiful 1970s retro design and gorgeous outdoor pool. If you&#8217;re more drawn to a relaxed beach vibe, check out <strong>Hotel Erwin<\/strong> right by Venice Beach, where the Pacific Ocean and the famous promenade full of street performers are just a few steps from your room. Downtown, <strong>Freehand Los Angeles<\/strong> offers great value for money, cleverly combining stylish private rooms with a gorgeous rooftop pool and views of the surrounding skyscrapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udca1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-los-angeles&#038;address=Los%20Angeles%2C%20USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">On this map you can compare what&#8217;s available right now<\/a> \u2014 you&#8217;ll immediately see how much cheaper a hotel in Koreatown is than one by the beach in Santa Monica.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>24 Things to See and Do in Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This list is a big one, so let&#8217;s get straight to it: 24 places arranged so you can work through them neighborhood by neighborhood, <strong>from Hollywood through Downtown<\/strong> to the beaches. Where it&#8217;s <strong>worth getting up early<\/strong>, and where you can take it easy instead, you&#8217;ll find it all below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d8494e96&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d8494e96\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1344\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/griffith-observatory.jpg\" alt=\"Griffith Observatory and park\" class=\"wp-image-415389\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/griffith-observatory.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/griffith-observatory-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/griffith-observatory-700x588.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/griffith-observatory-768x645.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/griffith-observatory-1536x1290.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/griffith-observatory-696x585.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/griffith-observatory-1392x1169.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Essential Viewfinder \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Griffith_Observatory_and_Park\"><\/span>1. Griffith Observatory and Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most famous observatory on the West Coast rises high above the city and offers the absolute best view of the entire Los Angeles basin and the iconic Hollywood sign. <strong>Entry to the building itself is completely free<\/strong>, and you only pay if you want to see a show in the planetarium, which is bought on-site. The observatory is open Tuesday to Friday between 12:00 and 22:00, on weekends it opens as early as ten in the morning, and on Monday it stays closed. If you&#8217;d like to dig deeper into the mysteries of the universe and the history of this place, you can pay for an organized guided tour, which starts at around $29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting up here by car can be quite nerve-racking, because <strong>parking at the observatory costs $10 per hour<\/strong> and is paid at machines in advance. The lot&#8217;s capacity is also very limited, so in the afternoon and on weekends you risk circling for long minutes waiting for a free spot. If you want to save money and avoid the stress behind the wheel, leave the car down in the city and ride up using public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: From the Vermont\/Sunset metro station there&#8217;s a regular <strong>DASH Observatory bus that costs just 50 cents<\/strong>, and if you have a loaded TAP card, you&#8217;ll pay only 35 cents. This service runs every day from ten in the morning until ten at night and saves you a lot of hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d84953ff&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d84953ff\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/v-hledy-na-hollywood-sign.jpg\" alt=\"Views of the Hollywood Sign\" class=\"wp-image-415393\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/v-hledy-na-hollywood-sign.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/v-hledy-na-hollywood-sign-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/v-hledy-na-hollywood-sign-696x597.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Joyce Carter \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Views_of_the_Hollywood_Sign\"><\/span>2. Views of the Hollywood Sign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plenty of travelers imagine they&#8217;ll walk right up beneath the individual letters of the iconic Hollywood sign, but <strong>the land around the sign is strictly closed and guarded<\/strong>. The whole area is fenced off with a camera system, because it sits right next to a luxury residential neighborhood. So you&#8217;ll take the best photos from a respectful distance, where the whole enormous structure stands out beautifully in the context of the surrounding hills and blue sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll get great shots from the aforementioned Griffith Observatory or from the popular Lake Hollywood Park, where you can sit on the grass and enjoy a picnic with one of the most famous views in the world. If you have a car, <strong>head to the Jerome C. Daniel Overlook on the famous Mulholland Drive<\/strong>, from where you&#8217;ll see not only the sign but also a fascinating panorama of the whole city, from the mountains to the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants to learn more about the sign&#8217;s history and reach the best hidden photo spots can pay for an organized <strong>walk with a local guide<\/strong>. These tours <strong>start at around $29<\/strong> and take you onto dusty trails you&#8217;d have a very hard time finding on your own. Another option is rides in open tourist buses, which cost roughly $35 and drive you around the most interesting viewpoints in the hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849594b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849594b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/z-bavn-park-universal-studios-hollywood.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Studios Hollywood theme park\" class=\"wp-image-415397\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/z-bavn-park-universal-studios-hollywood.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/z-bavn-park-universal-studios-hollywood-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/z-bavn-park-universal-studios-hollywood-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/z-bavn-park-universal-studios-hollywood-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/z-bavn-park-universal-studios-hollywood-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/z-bavn-park-universal-studios-hollywood-696x696.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Ben Hunter \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Universal_Studios_Hollywood_Theme_Park\"><\/span>3. Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where dreams of the movie world come true. A full-day ticket will run you <strong>$109 to $154 depending on the specific date<\/strong>, and if you don&#8217;t want to stand in long lines, you&#8217;ll pay extra for the Express Pass, which pushes the price up to $209 to $309. For kids aged three to nine, tickets start at $94. A big new attraction opens on September 16, 2026: the outdoor roller coaster <strong>Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift<\/strong> with cars that spin 360 degrees, featuring 4,100 feet of track, running up to 72 miles per hour, making it the fastest coaster in Universal&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s definitely worth buying tickets well in advance online on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">park&#8217;s official website<\/a>, because <strong>an online purchase is $20 to $50 per person cheaper than paying at the box office<\/strong>. If you get hungry during the wild rides and exploring the movie sets, I recommend heading to nearby Hollywood for a proper meal. There you&#8217;ll find, for example, the excellent vegan Thai restaurant <strong>Salaya Plant-Based Kitchen<\/strong>, where they make fantastic plant-based specialties and delicious noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Go through the <strong>park&#8217;s official app<\/strong> in detail before your visit so you know exactly what time each show takes place. It&#8217;ll save you a lot of precious time running between attractions and help you plan your day so you catch the best of it <strong>without unnecessary waiting in the sun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d8495fe6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d8495fe6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/warner-bros-studio-tour-hollywood.jpg\" alt=\"Warner Bros. 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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Universal Studios is a huge theme park full of roller coasters, the Warner Bros studio tour takes you straight into real, fully functioning sets. <strong>The basic tour starts at $66 when bought online on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbstudiotour.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">studio&#8217;s website<\/a><\/strong>; at the box office you&#8217;d pay ten dollars more. For true film fans there&#8217;s also a three-hour history version from $99 or the premium Studio Tour Plus for $150, which takes you into normally off-limits production offices too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the ride in a little golf cart you&#8217;ll drive through the alleys where the famous Batman was filmed, look into the charming little town from Gilmore Girls, and <strong>of course sit on the legendary orange couch from Friends<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll also see enormous prop warehouses where filmmakers pick out furniture and decor for their current projects from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guides are mostly film students with a real passion for making movies, and they&#8217;re happy to adjust the program based on what your group is into. So if your whole family are Friends fans, they&#8217;ll happily <strong>linger by the orange couch<\/strong> for five extra minutes. \ud83d\ude01 At the end of the loop there&#8217;s an interactive exhibit where you can try <strong>holding a real Oscar in your hand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d84965ba&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d84965ba\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park.jpg\" alt=\"Runyon Canyon Park\" class=\"wp-image-415404\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/runyon-canyon-park-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Joy Ful \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Runyon_Canyon_Park\"><\/span>5. Runyon Canyon Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to see how locals spend their free time, go for a run or a walk into Runyon Canyon. This popular park offers the <strong>fastest view of the city right from the Hollywood area<\/strong>, there&#8217;s no entrance fee at all, and the atmosphere is incredibly relaxed. On the way up you&#8217;ll definitely pass dozens of runners, fitness enthusiasts, and people walking their dogs who gather here every morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park has several different routes, from wide paved ones to steeper dusty trails that&#8217;ll make you break a sweat on the climb. <strong>Don&#8217;t forget to bring plenty of bottled water<\/strong>, because there&#8217;s virtually no shade here and the afternoon Californian sun can be truly exhausting even on short stretches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a clear day you can see all the way to the ocean from the top, and since you can get here on foot straight from the Hollywood streets, <strong>you don&#8217;t need a car at all<\/strong>. Just <strong>watch out for parking<\/strong> in the surrounding residential streets, where they hand out tickets without mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d8496a68&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d8496a68\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma.jpg\" alt=\"LACMA art museum\" class=\"wp-image-415408\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/um-leck-muzeum-lacma-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Siamul Islam \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_LACMA_Art_Museum\"><\/span>6. LACMA Art Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The largest art museum in the western United States underwent a gigantic transformation in 2026 that completely changed its face. <strong>In April 2026 the new David Geffen Galleries building opened here<\/strong>, designed by the world-renowned architect Peter Zumthor. This colossus offers over ten thousand square meters of exhibition space on one enormous elevated level. Admission for visitors from outside Los Angeles County is $30 (locals pay $25) and the museum is closed every Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In front of the museum itself on Wilshire Boulevard, don&#8217;t miss the iconic Urban Light sculpture, which is made up of 202 restored street lamps from the 1920s and 1930s. <strong>This stunning installation is freely accessible for free<\/strong> and has rightly become probably the most photographed piece of art in the entire city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: As of May 8, 2026, you can conveniently <strong>reach the museum by metro line D<\/strong> (formerly the Purple Line), so you can finally avoid hunting for ridiculously expensive parking. The new Wilshire\/Fairfax station drops you off a short walk from the main entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d8497107&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d8497107\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures.jpg\" alt=\"Academy Museum of Motion Pictures\" class=\"wp-image-415414\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Gilda Olsen \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Academy_Museum_of_Motion_Pictures\"><\/span>7. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right next to LACMA you&#8217;ll find a fantastic museum dedicated to the history of the film industry, housed in a gorgeous building by Italian architect Renzo Piano. Regular adult admission costs $25, but <strong>if you arrive after half past four in the afternoon, you get a discounted ticket for $18<\/strong>. A big advantage for families is that children and youth up to age 17 always get in completely free; you just mustn&#8217;t forget to add the zero-price ticket in the online reservation system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, <strong>original costumes from legendary films<\/strong>, <strong>real Oscar statuettes<\/strong>, and interactive exhibits await you, guiding you through the entire filmmaking process from writing the first script to the final cut in post-production. The museum is designed to entertain both die-hard film critics and ordinary visitors who just want to revisit their favorite movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From May 2026 you can also <strong>get here really easily via the new Wilshire\/Fairfax metro station<\/strong>, which makes this whole museum mile one of the most accessible areas for tourists without a car. From the museum&#8217;s terrace there&#8217;s also a beautiful view straight to the Hollywood sign in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849773f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849773f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/petersen-automotive-museum.jpg\" alt=\"Petersen Automotive Museum\" class=\"wp-image-415418\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/petersen-automotive-museum.jpg 735w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/petersen-automotive-museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/petersen-automotive-museum-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/petersen-automotive-museum-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Randolfo Santos \u00b7 \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Petersen_Automotive_Museum\"><\/span>8. Petersen Automotive Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third member of the trio on the famous museum mile is the world-renowned automotive museum, which you&#8217;ll recognize from afar by its unmissable red facade wrapped in steel ribbons. <strong>Inside there are more than 300 historic vehicles<\/strong>, from rare vintage cars from the early twentieth century through famous movie cars to modern supercars. This museum too can be reached from May 2026 by the extended metro line D, so you can cover the whole area on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exhibits are divided across several floors by theme, and there&#8217;s also an interactive section dedicated to the design and technologies of the future. If you&#8217;re a real motoring enthusiast, definitely pay extra for the special <strong>guided tour of the vault in the basement<\/strong>. That&#8217;s where the biggest automotive legends and cars of Hollywood stars are hidden away, the ones that simply wouldn&#8217;t fit in the regular exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whole museum underwent a huge renovation a few years ago and today ranks among the <strong>best automotive collections<\/strong> in the world. A visit will take you at least <strong>two to three hours<\/strong> if you want to take your time examining every detail of the exhibited gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d8497c0d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d8497c0d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"963\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/modern-ho-um-n-the-broad.jpg\" alt=\"The Broad museum of modern art\" class=\"wp-image-415423\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/modern-ho-um-n-the-broad.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/modern-ho-um-n-the-broad-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/modern-ho-um-n-the-broad-700x449.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/modern-ho-um-n-the-broad-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/modern-ho-um-n-the-broad-696x447.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/modern-ho-um-n-the-broad-1392x894.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Miles Reid \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_The_Broad_Museum_of_Modern_Art\"><\/span>9. The Broad Museum of Modern Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the very heart of modern Downtown stands the architectural gem The Broad, which houses one of the very best collections of contemporary art in the world. <strong>Entry to the museum is always free<\/strong>, but you have to secure timed tickets in time on their official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebroad.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thebroad.org<\/a>. Especially on weekends, slots tend to be booked out weeks in advance, so last-minute planning really doesn&#8217;t pay off here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The building itself is <strong>worth a stop<\/strong>: the perforated shell lets soft daylight into the galleries, so even Warhol and Basquiat look different than in any other museum. The whole thing feels airier, calmer, and above all <strong>free of that typical museum heaviness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest draw here, though, is the famous mirror room by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. <strong>Reservations for this particular room are made separately<\/strong> and available spots vanish at lightning speed once slots are released. If you want to see it, you have to set an alarm and be really quick at the computer, but the visual experience is absolutely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849851f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849851f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dataland-muzeum-um-l-inteligence.jpg\" alt=\"DATALAND: Museum of Artificial Intelligence\" class=\"wp-image-415427\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dataland-muzeum-um-l-inteligence.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dataland-muzeum-um-l-inteligence-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dataland-muzeum-um-l-inteligence-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dataland-muzeum-um-l-inteligence-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dataland-muzeum-um-l-inteligence-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dataland-muzeum-um-l-inteligence-696x928.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: minki minna \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_DATALAND_Museum_of_Artificial_Intelligence\"><\/span>10. DATALAND: Museum of Artificial Intelligence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The year 2026 brought an absolute world first to Downtown, one everyone in art circles is talking about. <strong>On exactly June 20, 2026, DATALAND opened to visitors<\/strong>, the very first museum in the world dedicated exclusively to art created by artificial intelligence. If you&#8217;re fascinated by the fusion of modern technology and visual creation, you definitely shouldn&#8217;t skip this innovative spot on a stroll through the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a <strong>stunning visual experience<\/strong> where enormous amounts of digital data turn into immersive installations that respond fluidly to visitors&#8217; movements. The exhibits <strong>evolve continuously in real time<\/strong>, so no two visits will ever be quite the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is how Los Angeles makes it clear it won&#8217;t stop at Hollywood. <strong>Digital art<\/strong> is taken just as seriously here as movies and fashion shows. If you&#8217;re curious about what comes after pictures on a wall, DATALAND is <strong>the best answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d8498a40&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d8498a40\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art building in Exposition Park\" class=\"wp-image-415863\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-11-82a63136-1-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Yang Xiao \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Lucas_Museum_of_Narrative_Art\"><\/span>11. Lucas Museum of Narrative Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is probably the most anticipated opening of this autumn. In the sprawling Exposition Park, <strong>the unique George Lucas museum opens on September 22, 2026<\/strong>, focusing on visual storytelling across all of human history. An adult ticket costs $25, seniors pay $21, and children up to seventeen get into the exhibits completely free, which makes it a great destination for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Timed tickets are on sale<\/strong> well in advance on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/lucasmuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lucasmuseum.org<\/a>, and an absolutely enormous rush of fans is expected in the first weeks of operation. The building itself <strong>resembles a giant spaceship<\/strong> that has just landed in the middle of the city, and inside you&#8217;ll find everything from classic book illustrations to detailed concept art from the filming of Star Wars and other famous movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: While you&#8217;re in the Exposition Park area, you can also drop into the neighboring California Science Center for free. That&#8217;s where <strong>the real space shuttle Endeavour is on display<\/strong>, along with other fascinating science and technology exhibits, where you&#8217;ll easily spend another two hours of pure time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d84991cf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d84991cf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/santa-monica-pier.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier and coastal bike path\" class=\"wp-image-415439\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/santa-monica-pier.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/santa-monica-pier-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/santa-monica-pier-700x875.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/santa-monica-pier-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/santa-monica-pier-696x870.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Nenad Miletic \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Santa_Monica_Pier_and_the_Coastal_Bike_Path\"><\/span>12. Santa Monica Pier and the Coastal Bike Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wooden pier from the early twentieth century with its iconic Ferris wheel in Pacific Park is, by total number of reviews, <strong>the single most visited place in all of Los Angeles<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll also find the official end of the historic Route 66 here, where hundreds of tourists take photos every day. But be prepared for it to be truly packed at any time of day, and prices at the stalls are set high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A much better experience awaits when you set off on the paved path called The Strand, which starts right beneath the pier. <strong>Renting a bike for the whole day is the best investment<\/strong> you can make here for both your health and your wallet. The path stretches about 35 kilometers along beautiful beaches and takes you safely, car-free, from one beach town to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the way south toward Torrance you&#8217;ll ride past the iconic <strong>lifeguards in red swimsuits<\/strong>, pass outdoor gyms and luxury beach villas. 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Venice Beach Boardwalk and the Quiet Canals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Venice Beach boardwalk is a fascinating parade of street performers, muscle men at the open-air Muscle Beach gym, and skateboarders at the local legendary skate park. <strong>In the morning there&#8217;s a calm, sporty atmosphere here<\/strong>, while in the afternoon the promenade turns into a wild carnival full of tourists, musicians, and vendors of all kinds. The whole swirl of colors and sounds is an experience in itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the bustle of the main boardwalk gets too intense for you, just walk a few blocks inland and you&#8217;ll find yourself at the <strong>Venice Canals, gorgeous quiet waterways from 1905<\/strong>, lined with picturesque houses with private little boats. The original vision was to create an American copy of Italian Venice, and to this day it retains an incredible romantic charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an excellent meal, I recommend walking over to nearby Abbot Kinney Boulevard, which is full of stylish boutiques. You&#8217;ll also find a great, tried-and-tested vegan restaurant here, <strong>Cafe Gratitude<\/strong>, where we love to go for their excellent bowls full of fresh vegetables and plant-based proteins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d8499e8a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d8499e8a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"624\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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The Getty Center Museum Complex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An architectural gem of white travertine designed by the acclaimed Richard Meier rises on a high hill above the freeway and offers a fantastic collection of European art and photography. <strong>Entry to the complex is completely free<\/strong>, but you must always have a timed reservation arranged in advance through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getty.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">their website<\/a>. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, and on Saturday it doesn&#8217;t close until 21:00, which offers a unique chance to watch the sunset. On Monday it&#8217;s traditionally closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A free cable tram carries you up the hill to the museum itself from an enormous underground parking garage, and the ride up alone offers gorgeous views of Interstate 405 and the surrounding hills. <strong>The only thing you&#8217;ll pay for here is the parking, which comes to $25<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a place where you don&#8217;t even notice yourself moving <strong>from paintings to the garden<\/strong> and from the garden to the <strong>view of the city<\/strong>. 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The Getty Villa and Recovery After the Fires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Getty Center focuses more on newer art and modern architecture, the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades is a faithful copy of a luxurious Roman villa and houses a stunning collection of antiquities. <strong>Entry here is also completely free with the need to reserve in advance<\/strong>, and you only pay for parking, which costs the standard $25. This gorgeous complex ceremonially reopened on June 27, 2025, after an unpleasant six-month closure caused by the devastating January fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In January 2025, massive flames struck the entire Pacific Palisades area and nearby Altadena. Fortunately, the villa itself and its rare collections <strong>survived unharmed<\/strong>, but the fire burned over a thousand surrounding trees. The museum then returned in grand style: at its reopening it drew crowds with a <strong>unique exhibition of over 250 objects<\/strong> loaned directly from Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today the coastal <strong>Pacific Coast Highway is fully passable and the legendary Duke&#8217;s Malibu restaurant has been operating again since March 2026<\/strong>. But I have to ask you for one thing. Out of respect for their privacy, people don&#8217;t drive into the burned-out residential neighborhoods in the hills, where locals are still working hard to rebuild their destroyed homes, just out of curiosity. Better to stay on the main tourist routes, which are completely safe and ready for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849aac4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849aac4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu.jpg\" alt=\"The rocky El Matador beach in Malibu\" class=\"wp-image-415452\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/skalnat-pl-el-matador-v-malibu-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Mounis Abbasi \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_The_Rocky_El_Matador_Beach_in_Malibu\"><\/span>16. The Rocky El Matador Beach in Malibu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for the most beautiful beach for amazing photos with dramatic cliffs, head a bit farther north along the coast to renowned Malibu. <strong>El Matador State Beach is famous for its rock formations<\/strong> and natural stone arches, through which the wild waves of the Pacific Ocean crash spectacularly. It rightly ranks among the most photographed beaches in all of Southern California and is a frequent location for fashion shoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there&#8217;s one significant catch you have to plan for ahead of time. <strong>The local clifftop parking lot is really tiny<\/strong> and fits only about twenty cars, so you have to set off either very early in the morning or bring a big dose of patience for waiting for a free spot. Wild parking along the PCH highway is often prohibited and strictly ticketed on these stretches. Once you park, a descent down fairly steep wooden stairs awaits you, so it&#8217;s not exactly an ideal spot for strollers or people with reduced mobility. Down on the sand you won&#8217;t find any snack stands or restrooms either, so don&#8217;t forget to bring your own snack and plenty to drink for the whole afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: For a trip to Malibu and the beaches in the north of the city, you unfortunately can&#8217;t do without a rental car. <strong>Public transport does run here<\/strong>, but the connections are very sparse and the journey from the center could easily take you half a day, which really isn&#8217;t worth it on a short trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849af97&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849af97\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/historick-tr-nice-grand-central-market.jpg\" alt=\"The historic Grand Central Market\" class=\"wp-image-415453\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/historick-tr-nice-grand-central-market.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/historick-tr-nice-grand-central-market-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/historick-tr-nice-grand-central-market-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/historick-tr-nice-grand-central-market-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/historick-tr-nice-grand-central-market-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/historick-tr-nice-grand-central-market-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/historick-tr-nice-grand-central-market-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Grand Central Market \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_The_Historic_Grand_Central_Market\"><\/span>17. The Historic Grand Central Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When hunger strikes while exploring the modern skyscrapers in Downtown, head straight to this enormous historic market hall, which has been running continuously since 1917. You&#8217;ll find over thirty different stalls here that <strong>offer relatively cheap and authentic food in an otherwise very expensive city<\/strong>. It&#8217;s an immensely vibrant place where the aromas of the whole world naturally blend and local office workers mingle with tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the number-one local specialty here is traditional Mexican tacos al pastor or juicy smash burgers that simply smell amazing on every corner, vegetarians definitely won&#8217;t miss out. <strong>Right in the market there are excellent, fully vegan stalls<\/strong> where you can eat your fill without any compromise on flavor. It&#8217;s always better to walk through the whole market first before making a final decision, because the selection really is wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re open every day from eight in the morning until nine at night, so you can come for a quick breakfast as well as a late dinner. <strong>It tends to be quite noisy inside and there&#8217;s a battle for seats<\/strong>, so it pays to snag a chair before you go stand in line for food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849b439&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849b439\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2133\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight.jpg\" alt=\"The shortest funicular, Angels Flight\" class=\"wp-image-415454\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nejkrat-lanovka-angels-flight-1392x1856.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: JJ Loves Travel &#038; Cruises \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_The_Shortest_Funicular_Angels_Flight\"><\/span>18. The Shortest Funicular, Angels Flight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right across from the bustling Grand Central Market you&#8217;ll find the iconic orange funicular from 1901, which holds the official title of the shortest cable railway in the world. <strong>One ride up the steep Bunker Hill will cost you just $1.50<\/strong>, and if you want a nice keepsake, you can buy a special souvenir round-trip ticket for $3. The funicular runs reliably every day from 6:45 in the morning until ten at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This historic railway has appeared in countless Hollywood films, the best known of which is by far the Oscar-winning musical La La Land. It&#8217;s a very quick, cheap, and immensely photogenic experience that <strong>feels like an apparition from an entirely different century in modern Downtown (and yet it&#8217;s over a hundred years old)<\/strong>. The ride itself lasts barely a minute, but it saves you the exhausting trudge up a really steep hill on a hot Californian day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up top, the lovely little Water Court square awaits, where you can sit by the fountains for a moment and rest. <strong>Funicular tickets are bought at the upper station<\/strong>, so if you&#8217;re going from the bottom up, you simply board and pay when you get off. You can pay with cash, a regular payment card, or the local TAP card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849baba&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849baba\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney Concert Hall\" class=\"wp-image-415455\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/walt-disney-concert-hall-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Jonathan Burgess \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Walt_Disney_Concert_Hall\"><\/span>19. Walt Disney Concert Hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world-renowned architect Frank Gehry designed a building for Los Angeles that at first glance resembles a billowing sailing ship of stainless steel. The philharmonic&#8217;s concert hall has absolutely amazing acoustics, but even if you&#8217;re not going to an evening performance, <strong>it&#8217;s worth walking all the way around the outside and photographing its unusual shapes<\/strong>, in which the sharp Californian sun reflects. The facade is composed of thousands of steel panels and looks incredibly dynamic from every angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most ordinary tourists have no idea that <strong>on the building&#8217;s roof there&#8217;s a beautiful Blue Ribbon Garden<\/strong>, which is freely open to the public for free. It&#8217;s a perfect oasis of calm amid the busy streets, where you can sit in the shade of mature trees and almost forget you&#8217;re in the center of a big city. Don&#8217;t miss the unique rose-shaped fountain, because it&#8217;s made up of hundreds of broken ceramic mugs and looks absolutely stunning up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re interested in the building&#8217;s history and its complex construction, <strong>you can use a free audio tour<\/strong>. Just download the app to your phone, bring your own headphones, and walk through the marked spots at your own pace. The building is within walking distance of the Grand Park metro station, so you can easily get here even without a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849bfaa&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849bfaa\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2133\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building.jpg\" alt=\"The cinematic Bradbury Building\" class=\"wp-image-415456\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filmov-bradbury-building-1392x1856.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Jolu Corleone \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_The_Cinematic_Bradbury_Building\"><\/span>20. The Cinematic Bradbury Building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if historic architecture normally doesn&#8217;t grab you that much, you simply have to see this iconic building from 1893 with your own eyes. From the outside it looks like a totally ordinary brick house, but the moment you step inside, you find yourself in a stunning courtyard full of wrought iron, open elevators, and glass ceilings. <strong>You can peek into the entrance area and the first mezzanine of the staircase completely free<\/strong> during regular opening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This magical, light-filled space has appeared in dozens of Hollywood films, and it was most famously made famous by the cult sci-fi Blade Runner with Harrison Ford. Notice the gorgeous details, like the ornate wrought-iron railings, the marble stairs, and the historic cage elevators that still work flawlessly to this day. <strong>The whole place feels more like Paris at the end of the nineteenth century<\/strong> than a modern American city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The building, however, still functions as ordinary office space for local firms and lawyers, so inside you have to behave quietly and fully <strong>respect the tenants&#8217; privacy<\/strong>. For that reason, <strong>tourists are prohibited from entering<\/strong> the upper floors, but even the view from the ground floor up to the glass roof is worth the short stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849c3d0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849c3d0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2133\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e.jpg\" alt=\"The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles\" class=\"wp-image-415851\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swap-415300-21-f408d32e-1392x1856.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Sikun \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Book_Paradise_The_Last_Bookstore\"><\/span>21. Book Paradise: The Last Bookstore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a few blocks from the historic Bradbury Building you&#8217;ll find the largest independent bookstore in all of California, housed in the majestic premises of a former enormous bank. On the ground floor you can browse new releases in a huge hall dominated by massive marble columns. <strong>But the main magic, and the reason crowds of tourists head here, awaits you on the first floor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Out of thousands of old and discarded books, the owners have built a <strong>unique book labyrinth including the famous circular tunnel<\/strong> you can actually walk through. It&#8217;s one of the most photographed spots in Downtown and you could easily spend a whole hour just looking at the bizarre paper art installations and the flying books hanging in the air. Besides literature, you&#8217;ll also find a huge selection of old vinyl records and comics here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the upper floor, local artists have their own little studios where they exhibit and sell their original work. <strong>Entry to the bookstore is of course free<\/strong>, but be prepared for it to be full of people on weekends wanting to take the perfect photo. If you want to enjoy a calmer atmosphere and actually choose some reading material, come here first thing in the morning after opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849c9fe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849c9fe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/olvera-street.jpg\" alt=\"Olvera Street and Union Station\" class=\"wp-image-415459\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/olvera-street.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/olvera-street-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/olvera-street-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/olvera-street-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/olvera-street-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/olvera-street-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/olvera-street-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Ariel Wang \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Olvera_Street_and_Union_Station\"><\/span>22. Olvera Street and Union Station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to see the place where Los Angeles actually began back in 1781, head to the northern edge of Downtown to the historic Olvera Street. You&#8217;ll find the oldest preserved houses in the city here and <strong>a genuine Mexican atmosphere full of colorful stalls, traditional music, and excellent food<\/strong>. Try some fresh churros here or just sit on a bench and soak up the atmosphere of the first settlers, which contrasts sharply with the nearby skyscrapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right across the busy street stands the stunning Union Station main railway station, which was built in 1939. It&#8217;s designed in a unique mission revival style and <strong>its enormous waiting halls with comfortable leather chairs and wooden ceilings look absolutely fantastic<\/strong>. You feel as though time has stopped here right in the golden era of old Hollywood. The station is also an important transport hub where the FlyAway bus from the airport arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: When moving around Downtown, be very careful about the area known as Skid Row, which lies roughly east of Broadway between third and seventh streets. <strong>It&#8217;s not a classic dangerous neighborhood, but a sad epicenter of the homelessness crisis<\/strong>, which for obvious reasons people don&#8217;t walk through after dark. During the day you can safely go around it via the surrounding streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849d29f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849d29f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook.jpg\" alt=\"Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook\" class=\"wp-image-415462\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Amy Hanoa \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Baldwin_Hills_Scenic_Overlook\"><\/span>23. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to combine a great view with a solid leg workout in the fresh air, head to this park in the south of the city. <strong>Exactly 282 very steep concrete steps lead to the very top<\/strong>, which will give you a proper workout in the Californian heat. Your reward for the sweat will be an unobstructed panoramic view stretching from the tall skyscrapers in Downtown all the way to the waves of the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, you can also get up via a longer, gentler dirt path that winds around the staircase. From the top you&#8217;ll have the city in the palm of your hand, and it&#8217;s a fantastic spot for photos at sunset. <strong>Parking at the lower entrance tends to be full on weekends<\/strong>, but you can fairly reliably park in the adjacent streets; just read the no-parking signs carefully again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you come back down and need to refuel, drop into the nearby Culver City neighborhood. There&#8217;s a fantastic vegan bistro here, <strong>Hey, Sunshine Kitchen<\/strong>, where they make great plant-based bowls full of fresh vegetables. For fine-dining lovers, it&#8217;s definitely worth heading over to Melrose to the famous restaurant <strong>Crossroads Kitchen<\/strong> or trying the unbeatable Italian vegan classics at the popular <strong>Pura Vita<\/strong> in West Hollywood. If, on the other hand, you&#8217;re after huge portions for reasonable money, definitely try the excellent spot <strong>The Grain Cafe<\/strong> in the Mid-City area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9d7d849d88f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9d7d849d88f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"809\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tajemstv-centra-vista-hermosa-natural-park.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown&#039;s secret: Vista Hermosa Natural Park\" class=\"wp-image-415465\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tajemstv-centra-vista-hermosa-natural-park.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tajemstv-centra-vista-hermosa-natural-park-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tajemstv-centra-vista-hermosa-natural-park-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tajemstv-centra-vista-hermosa-natural-park-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tajemstv-centra-vista-hermosa-natural-park-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tajemstv-centra-vista-hermosa-natural-park-1392x782.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto: Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation &#038; Conservation Authority \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Downtowns_Secret_Vista_Hermosa_Natural_Park\"><\/span>24. Downtown&#8217;s Secret: Vista Hermosa Natural Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last tip is meant mainly for lovers of unconventional places where ordinary tourists with a printed guidebook usually don&#8217;t venture. This relatively small but superbly maintained park lies on a little hill right behind the western edge of Downtown and offers <strong>one of the very most beautiful and cleanest panoramas of the high-rises<\/strong>, beautifully framed by mature trees and manicured greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find the famous viewing bench here, from which you can take the perfect photo of the modern city growing straight out of nature. It&#8217;s an absolutely ideal spot for an afternoon picnic before you head into the whirl of the nighttime city or out to dinner. <strong>While thousands of cars stream by down in the center, up here there&#8217;s a wonderful calm<\/strong> and you can hear the birds singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park is also equipped with <strong>clean restrooms and drinking water<\/strong>, which isn&#8217;t exactly a given in Los Angeles. They&#8217;re open every day <strong>from dawn until sunset<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s a great final stop on your city itinerary. Nearby, interesting residential neighborhoods also begin, which will show you how ordinary people live in this enormous city, far from the film studios and crowded beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next_from_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>Where to Go Next from Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los Angeles is an absolutely great starting point for exploring the surrounding area, but keep one important thing in mind. <strong>The following places are no longer part of the city itself<\/strong> and it&#8217;s worth setting aside a whole separate day trip for them, so you don&#8217;t spend half your time just needlessly driving on a congested freeway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Disneyland in Anaheim:<\/strong> It lies about an hour&#8217;s drive south of the city and is a dream come true for families with kids. A one-day ticket will cost you from $104 depending on current demand, and if you drive, <strong>set aside another $40 for basic parking<\/strong>. But you can also comfortably get here by the Metrolink commuter train, which drops you off a short walk from the entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pasadena and San Marino:<\/strong> A gorgeous historic area northeast of the city, which you can comfortably reach by metro line A directly from Downtown. The main draw here is The Huntington Library with its rare Gutenberg Bible and <strong>enormous Japanese and Chinese gardens<\/strong>, which rank among the absolute best outside the Asian continent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long Beach:<\/strong> A port city in the south, which you can also easily reach by the yellow metro line A. The legendary historic ocean liner Queen Mary, which operates as a floating hotel, awaits you here, along with a giant aquarium that will especially delight younger travelers.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to leave the concrete jungle entirely and set out to explore <strong>untamed Californian nature<\/strong>, check out our big <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/west-coast-usa-road-trip-itinerary\/\">Road Trip Across the Western USA: 14\u201321 Day Itinerary<\/a>, which takes you from Los Angeles all the way to San Francisco. We also have separate and very detailed articles on the national parks, so definitely don&#8217;t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yosemite-california-things-to-do\/\">Yosemite National Park: 15 Things to See and Do<\/a> or go admire the <strong>largest trees in the world<\/strong>. But before you even set off across the ocean, carefully check the status of your <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/esta-usa-application-guide\/\">ESTA for the USA: How to Apply Step by Step<\/a>, so you don&#8217;t face an unpleasant surprise at immigration right after landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a trip to such an enormous city can twist your head into knots. Because you keep asking me the same practical questions over and over, I&#8217;ve put together answers to the most common tricky bits for you. From <strong>transport from the airport<\/strong> to <strong>safety on the streets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788419789000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_manage_Los_Angeles_without_a_car\"><\/span>Can you manage Los Angeles without a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In 2026, it&#8217;s now safe to say you can get by without a car when visiting most major attractions thanks to the new extension of metro line D and the reliable B, E, and A lines. You just need to smartly supplement public transport with shorter Uber rides. However, if you&#8217;re planning frequent trips to the more distant Malibu, Getty Villa, or the botanical gardens in Pasadena, a car will still be essential for you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788419789001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_do_I_need_for_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>How many days do I need for Los Angeles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Realistically, set aside four to five full days. The city is so huge and sprawling that in one day you can only thoroughly explore one main neighborhood and its immediate surroundings. This timeframe will comfortably allow you to cover three different areas at a relaxed pace and leave one day for a bigger full-day excursion, such as to Universal Studios or Disneyland.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788419789002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Los_Angeles_safe_for_tourists\"><\/span>Is Los Angeles safe for tourists?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Overall safety depends heavily on the specific neighborhood and time of day. The real problem for regular tourists here isn&#8217;t violent muggings, but <strong>very frequent break-ins of parked cars and expensive parking tickets<\/strong>. Definitely give Skid Row in Downtown a wide berth after dark\u2014it serves as a gathering point for homeless people and really isn&#8217;t suitable for tourists.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788419789003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_public_transport_cost_and_how_does_it_work\"><\/span>How much does public transport cost and how does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A single ride on the extensive LA Metro network costs $1.75. The huge advantage is the <strong>daily cap of $5<\/strong>, after which you ride completely free for the rest of the day. To take advantage of this beneficial cap, you must always tap your contactless card, phone, or local TAP card at the readers, because if you pay cash on buses the daily limit doesn&#8217;t apply.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788419789004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_transport_from_LAX_airport_cost\"><\/span>How much does transport from LAX airport cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you want to get to the city center for free, catch the green LAX Metro Connector Shuttle at the airport, which takes you free of charge to LAX\/Metro Transit Center station, from where you can continue on regular metro. A faster and direct option to downtown is the convenient FlyAway bus running to Union Station, which costs $12.75. The automated SkyLink train between terminals has been running in live test mode since April 2026, but isn&#8217;t yet fully open to the public.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788419789005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_I_have_the_best_chance_of_spotting_a_celebrity\"><\/span>Where do I have the best chance of spotting a celebrity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Statistically speaking, probably nowhere\u2014random encounters on the street are truly rare in such a huge city. Practically, your chances increase slightly around the luxury Erewhon supermarkets, on boutique-lined Melrose Avenue, or in the wealthy residential parts of Beverly Hills. The most reliable way to get close to movie stars remains the paid tours of working Warner Bros. studios.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788419789006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_badly_did_the_January_2025_fires_affect_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>How badly did the January 2025 fires affect Los Angeles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The winter fires hit the residential areas of Pacific Palisades and Altadena hard. But it&#8217;s important for tourists to know that the main Pacific Coast Highway is now fully passable and the antique Getty Villa has reopened to visitors after a six-month closure. All coastal attractions are operating normally; it&#8217;s just strongly discouraged to drive around gawking at the burned neighborhoods, where local residents are still working hard to rebuild their homes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set off to discover the City of Angels, which in 2026 opens unique museums, extends its metro, and offers the best views of the iconic Hollywood sign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":415472,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Los Angeles, California USA: 24 Things to Do in 2026","rank_math_description":"Discover Los Angeles, California, USA with 24 top things to see and do in 2026, from Hollywood to the beaches. 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