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Universal Studios is the largest movie studio in the world and is one of the oldest in the US. Read more.
On Mon-Sun from 4-7pm, patrons can try $5 well drinks, beer, or wine. Also there’s $5 appetizers, and a free shuttle to and from local venues after 5pm, 7 days a week. Read more.
Hope you didn't forget the camera. Snap a photo amongst the sunset-lit skyscrapers for one hot new Facebook profile pic.
In 2009, the park attracted approximately 6.05 million guests, making it the 11th-most visited theme park in the world, its highest ever attendance total for a calendar year.
Venice Beach isn’t necessarily relaxing. There’s lots of traffic, lots of loud music, lots of crazy people, but you just have to come here with an open mind. – Bridget Marquardt Read more.
Rent a two-seater bicycle and pedal your way down the boardwalk to see the Venice drum circle and local artists. Pose in front of the ‘Starry Knight’ mural for a great photo opp! #vday
Go for a romantic ride on the Ferris Wheel. If you like people watching, head down to the beach on the south side of the pier to watch the locals do tricks on the outdoor playground. #vday
The museum is free after 5pm on Saturdays. Stroll between galleries or through the gardens for spectacular sunset views. Take advantage of the free wi-fi as you walk through the galleries. #vday
Discover one of the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil collections, right in the heart of LA! And, of course, make sure to snap a photo or two of the huge Wooly Mammoth replicas!
This is a great place to visit when you're in L.A. It's just like an orange grove, but instead of oranges, you can pick designer clothes and funny outfits for your iPhone.
Must-do's: grab some ricotta salata from Monsieur Marcel, warm apple fritter at Bob's Donuts, hot sauce from Light My Fire, and old-fashioned candy from the farm stands. Read more.
Famous deli. Swing by and grab a sandwich to go, or sit and stay awhile. Insanely friendly staff who really know their trade.
Animal is small and loud and powered by seasonal organic produce; has a nice list of manly wines and is unafraid to serve an unadorned bowl of fruit for dessert ... Read more.
If you're looking for good shopping in L.A., this is it! If you're looking for Fred Seagull, this isn't it. He lives down by the pier.
try the chocolate salted caramel kind kreme VEGAN ice cream! let's gooooooo
This theater opened May 18, 1927 with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille's film 'The King of Kings'. The Academy Awards were held here in 1944, 1945, & 1946. It was declared a historic landmark in 1968.
Opened in 2001, the theatre seats 3,401. The Grand Staircase is surrounded by columns displaying the names of Academy Award Best Picture winners with blank spaces left for future winners.
Nearly 2,500 stars, from Marilyn Monroe to Matt Damon, have been immortalized in cement on this 18-block Hollywood landmark. Tip: Download the official iPhone app to pinpoint your fave celeb!
This is a must-stop when you are in Los Angeles. Not only is it an amazing movie theater, but you can get drinks in the theater. Enjoy the show! Read more.
Awesome views, of LA and the sky above it. Bonus: really close to the Hollywood sign.
The go-to pancake joint in LA. These flapjacks are huge and come in many variations from blueberry to oreo-filled!
CA (Eat) Save room for dessert, the salty pistachio crumble is life changing. Read more.
The Abbey was voted the "Best Gay Bar in the World" by Logo's 2009 TripOut Gay Travel Awards! Congratulations! Check out other winners and nominees at http://www.tripoutgaytravel.com/awards/
The oldest lesbian bar in LA is still going strong, generally mellower evenings with regular dance nights inside its cosy confines (Club Gloss every 2nd Friday). The Sunday-afternoon beers popular.
The first Saturday of every month, yours truly, hosts "Juicy", LA's largest all girl party. -Whitney, The Real L Word
King King is a great time to be had. Chill, GOOD house music and a great crowd. Closes at 4 am. Cover varies, but if you RSVP, it's free before 11 pm with ins and outs.
This cavernous theatre remains LA's pre-eminent superclub. Bring earplugs: the venue boasts the best sound system in the city, a floorshaking EAW Avalon Series set-up that cost a cool $1 million.
As with the other performance venues, check ahead for the event calendar and promotion team. The crowd and music can vary widely based on the club night. Read more.
One of the city's oldest clubs, Circus is a gay mecca on most evenings, but Saturdays are home to DJ-centric electronic music nights aimed chiefly at straight audiences. - TimeoutLA
Lots of great music shows happen here, but sometimes the most fun events are offbeat, like roller disco, mash-up clubs, life-size Tetris playoffs and massive rock-paper-scissors competitions. Read more.
The Echo really is one of the best Indie clubs in the world. Pick a night. It will either be the next new sound or a classic underground act! TW ♥'s the Echo! Read more.
This unassuming building with a back alley entrance houses Downtown LA's most unique live music scene. Pay what you can! Read more.
This is where clued-in locals kick off the weekend. Smack party on Thursdays features a five-minute cocktail free-for-all at 11.15pm & hourly thereafter, but the clientele aren't cheap dress the part.
To get on the guest list check out the website (www.girlbar.com). Guest list gets you $5 cover before 11pm. Otherwise it's $10.. get there early b/c parking can be a pain! Read more.
