Theme Parks Disneyland - The Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland is about an hour/hour and a half from most places in Los Angeles and features both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park.
Universal Studios Hollywood - Located more centrally in Los Angeles, Universal Studios contains the newly built Super Mario World, Harry Potter World, and too many other rides and entertainment options at the main park to even list.
Music Venues The Teragram Ballroom - Once a silent movie theatre, the Teragram has now become a modern and must-see venue for those wanting to watch live music from both up and coming artists and established musicians alike.
Echoplex - Hosting major local music events, dance nights, and touring acts, the Echoplex offers a great night out for those looking to experience LA’s music scene.
Museums The Getty - Technically, there are actually two Getty Museums in Los Angeles; the Getty Villa Museum in Malibu focuses on Greek and Roman antiquities, while the Getty Center just off the 405 freeway on the West Side focuses on showcasing art from the Middle Ages.
LACMA - The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA for short) features a series of rotating art exhibits, ranging from modern and surrealist to classical masterpieces and artist showcases.
California Science Center - Offering free admittance to their permanent galleries (including the space shuttle Endeavor), the CSC offers a look at both natural and man-made sciences to help fuel scientific curiosity in all ages. Plus, it’s within an easy distance of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California African American Museum, and more!
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - Considered the largest museum to the art of movie making, the Academy Museum has a rotating set of film series put on display as well as props/set pieces/scripts/etc from some of the biggest films ever made over the past century.
Comedy Hollywood Improv - Featuring some of the biggest comedy names over the past 60 years, the Hollywood venue of the Improv is a well established spot for checking out local and big-name comedians.
Laugh Factory - Another LA comedy scene staple, the Laugh Factory allows comedy’s biggest stars and newcomers alike to take the stage, offering laughter and comedy every day of the week to both tourists and LA natives.