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1. Universal Studios Hollywood

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Universal City showing rides

2. Crypto.com Arena

Visit the STAPLES Center and see a major sporting or entertainment event. This arena is home to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers National Basketball Association (NBA) teams. Take a tour of downtown Los Angeles and view the STAPLES Center or book a ticket for a major event.
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Staples Center featuring signage, a city and modern architecture

3. Hollywood Walk of Fame

To make it big in Hollywood it’s not just a matter of getting your name up in lights. You need your name set in concrete as well. More accurately, it has to be embedded in brass and set inside a coral-pink, terrazzo five-pointed star.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame which includes street scenes

4. Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard is one of the most recognizable districts in Los Angeles. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with stars on the sidewalk honoring thousands of celebrities. See the famous TCL Chinese Theatre, the setting for countless major film premieres.
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Hollywood Boulevard showing a city and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

5. The Grove

Los Angeles’ one-stop shop for dining, entertainment and shopping is The Grove. It was built at the beginning of the 21st century and has become one of southern California’s most popular outdoor malls.
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The Grove featuring street scenes and a city

6. Melrose Avenue

Melrose Avenue is a popular shopping street in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. This long avenue is home to famous stores, restaurants and bars. Browse the eclectic range of boutiques, stocking everything from luxury accessories to antique furniture. The motion picture studio Paramount Pictures is also located here.
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Melrose Avenue

What to do in Central Los Angeles


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Hollywood featuring a sunset, a city and street scenes

Hollywood

3.5/5(3,891 area reviews)

Discover the heart of the U.S. film industry with nearby studios, stroll along the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, and visit landmarks like the Dolby Theatre and Hollywood sign. Shop at the Hollywood & Highland Center mall and easily navigate via the Metro Rail B Line.

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Koreatown

Koreatown

Vibrant nightlife abounds in this commercially driven area, featuring Korean BBQ restaurants, karaoke bars, and a high concentration of nightclubs. Explore the Korean American National Museum, Korean Cultural Center, and enjoy convenient transport via B and D Line subways.

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Hollywood Hills

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Nestled within the Santa Monica Mountains, this residential area boasts iconic attractions like the Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Bowl, and John Anson Ford Theater. Easily accessible via US 101, it's also home to the American Film Institute.

Hollywood Hills
If you were going to compile a roster of Koreatown's greatest hits, it would be unthinkable to leave out the Dong Chi Mi Gook Su at the Corner Place.
- Jonathan Gold, LA WEEKLY
There you go. Just try their signature cold noodle with high quality  meat serving since 1982.

Mid City

3.5/5(68 area reviews)

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

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Silver Lake

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Lake views, live music, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Virgil Avenue while you're exploring the area.

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Beverly Grove

4/5(289 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Beverly Grove, Beverly Center Shopping Mall and Melrose Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

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