Things to do in Los Angeles

This is the intersection of fashion, luxury and entertainment. Come ready to shop like a movie star along this iconic palm tree-lined boulevard in Beverly Hills that is a favorite location for classic Hollywood films. This renowned stretch of high-end fashion retailers features over 100 of the world's most recognizable designer names in fashion like Louis Vuitton, Coach and Burberry.

The Walk of Fame spans 5 acres, stretching along both sides of Hollywood Boulevard (from La Brea to Gower) and Vine Street (from Sunset to Yucca). Each bronze star embedded into the sidewalk represents one of Hollywood's greats. The courtyard at the historic Grauman's Chinese Theatre is also a notable point of interest and among the most visited sections of the Walk of Fame. Check out the handprints and footprints of Hollywood's most elite celebrities immortalized in concrete. A self-guided travel map is available that includes architectural highlights and Hollywood points of interest in addition to the sidewalk stars.

At the forecourt of the premier real estate, discover more handprints, footprints, signatures and other distinctive features of Hollywood's stars. Marilyn Monroe, Tom Hanks, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Ron Howard and even Big Bird are among the A-list celebrities that have left their mark.

Set in the Santa Monica Mountains and spread out over 110 acres, this Los Angeles museum's visitors can ride a funicular tram from the parking lot, then sip and savor at the on-site restaurant while enjoying stunning views. Best of all, this Beverly Hills attraction is always free, making it a fun place to explore with family and friends.

When you're at Disneyland, spend the day exploring fun attractions like Main Street USA and Tomorrowland, meet and greet your favorite Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie and Goofy, and get on board exciting thrill rides that will take your breath away. No matter what age you are, nothing beats a day at the "Happiest Place on Earth".

At Universal Studios Hollywood, experience excitement for all ages at Hollywood's largest working movie studio and theme park. Take thrills to the next level with movie-themed rides like Jurassic Park, Revenge of the Mummy and Fast Furious Supercharged. Take a backlot tour and go behind the scenes on real movie sets.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood is also nearby and home to a variety of beloved dining destinations, unique shops, concerts, an IMAX theatre and even nightclubs.

Take a tour of the spectacular campus nestled in a beautiful LA neighborhood where the sun is almost always shining every day of the semester. The collegiate sports program is the all-time most successful program in the NCAA, with several championships in basketball and football, and the university is home to several top-notch museums and public gardens.