
How to See the Iconic LA Sights in One Day, Los Angeles, California
Short on time but still want to see all the iconic LA sights in just one day? I have the perfect solution, read on to find out how!
Los Angeles, city of Angels, was a brief stop on our epic USA holiday. Having just driven from San Francisco, down the Pacific Coast Highway, we wanted to see the iconic LA sights but the last thing we wanted to do was any more driving!
We were flying to Las Vegas next, so decided to stay in a hotel close to the airport to try and avoid the craziness of downtown LA. Having said that, a lot of the iconic LA sights are downtown. Never fear, we had a plan!
Before we dropped the car off and checked into our hotel, late in the afternoon, we ticked the first thing off our iconic sights of LA list, The Getty Centre Museum.
The Getty Centre Museum may not qualify as an iconic LA sight, but for art lovers like us, it was a must-do in LA. Leaving our visit to the late afternoon, helped to avoid the crowds. With plenty of onsite parking, and located on the city outskirts, it made sense to stop here on our way into LA. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Los Angeles, city of Angels, was a brief stop on our epic USA holiday. Having just driven from San Francisco, down the Pacific Coast Highway, we wanted to see the iconic LA sights but the last thing we wanted to do was any more driving!
We were flying to Las Vegas next, so decided to stay in a hotel close to the airport to try and avoid the craziness of downtown LA. Having said that, a lot of the iconic LA sights are downtown. Never fear, we had a plan!
Before we dropped the car off and checked into our hotel, late in the afternoon, we ticked the first thing off our iconic sights of LA list, The Getty Centre Museum.
The Getty Centre Museum may not qualify as an iconic LA sight, but for art lovers like us, it was a must-do in LA. Leaving our visit to the late afternoon, helped to avoid the crowds. With plenty of onsite parking, and located on the city outskirts, it made sense to stop here on our way into LA. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: How to See the Iconic LA Sights in One Day
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Rodeo Drive
- Farmers Market
- Griffith Observatory
- Hollywood sign
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Chinese Theatre
- The Jim Hensen Company
- Capitol Records
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