"In and around Los Angeles" Los Angeles Things to Do Tip by Escadora7

Here's a few things you might want to do in and around LA. Visit Rodeo Drive at Beverly Hills (not much to look at, but everyone makes a big fuss about it) and Hollywood where they have the walk and stars. There's quite a bit of night life around the Whiskey, Rainbow and Viper Room. They typically have rock shows, there's dance clubs sprinkled around. Social Hollywood close by is quite cool. There's also the Grove (best during afternoon/evening) at West Hollywood. Not to forget the Hollywood sign if you haven't already seen it. A drive around Bel Air also has some decent views of the city.

I second the third street at Santa Monica. I think evening is probably best. You could club it with a visit to the Pier before that. The Getty Center (museum attached) has great views. There's also the Getty Villa at Pacific Palisades (needs prior parking reservation) for some cool greek artwork. Venice beach has some weird homes right near the sand and on some evenings you can hear the drum circle where all these hippies get together to play some music and dance. It's a lot of fun. Dolphins come up close to the beach hearing these weird beats. AND I DID NOT HALLUCINATE THAT PART!!!!

Griffith Observatory would probably have the best views of the city at night. It's free! The James Dean movie "Rebel" was shot there. But they close the observatory itself around 8, so you may want to go there earlier if you wish to see what's inside the building.