Los Angeles, California Things to Do - Top Ten Attractions for Your Travel To-Do List!
Our Lawndale, California hotel is convenient to a whole host of Los Angeles and Hollywood things to do. Enjoy a live outdoor music concert at the landmark Hollywood Bowl. Catch a professional basketball or hockey game at Staples Center. Expose yourself to all types of art from all around the world at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. These and other attractions are expounded upon in the list below. 
Hollywood Bowl -
An 18,000-seat natural amphitheater, the Hollywood Bowl is where the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra is based in the summertime. During the rest of the year, you'll be treated to amazing concerts, from classical musicians to rock stars to jazz legends. Learn all about this historic site by checking out the Hollywood Bowl Museum. For more information, visit www.hollywoodbowl.com
Staples Center -
Located right next to the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles, the Staples Center plays host to several professional sports franchises. They are the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association, the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. For more information, visit www.staplescenter.com
Los Angeles County Museum of Art -
There is something for everyone at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The museum's collection consists of everything from African art, German Expressionism, and European sculpture to art of the Pacific, European painting, and Islamic art. For more information, visit www.lacma.org
Kodak Theatre -
Every year the Academy Awards® takes place in the impressive and expansive (more than 3,000 seats) Kodak Theatre. It's also a world-class concert venue as well as the site for such signature events as the "American Idol" finals and the Daytime Emmy Awards. For more information, visit www.kodaktheatre.com
Universal Studios Hollywood -
Movie buffs and special effects mavens will be drawn to Universal Studios Hollywood. The Studio Tour provides an opportunity to visit the sets of former blockbuster movies as well as various films currently being shot. Stop by the Special Effects Stages for a tutorial in how those mind-bogging effects are created. For more information, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Dodger Stadium -
The home of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962, Dodger Stadium is situated in a section of town known as Chavez Ravine. The third-oldest stadium behind Chicago's Wrigley Field and Boston's Fenway Park, Dodger Stadium can accommodate 56,000 fans, making it the largest ballpark in the majors. For more information, visit www.ballparks.com/baseball/national/dodger.htm
The Grove -
Great shopping and dining await your arrival at The Grove. Retailers range from Abercrombie & Fitch, J. Crew, and Nordstrom to Tommy Bahama, Victoria's Secret, and American Girl Place. As for food, the delectable, diverse choices include Maggiano's Little Italy, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, and the Cheesecake Factory. For more information, visit www.thegrovela.com
Hollywood Walk of Fame -
Pay a visit to your favorite celebrities by stopping by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located on Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea and Gower and on Vine Street between Yucca and Sunset Boulevard. More than 2,000 personalities from movies and television to radio and theatre are highlighted. For more information, visit www.hollywoodchamber.net
Santa Monica Pier -
Open every day of the year, the Santa Monica Pier boasts an abundance of shops and restaurants, plus unique entertainment. Take a ride on the historic 1922 carousel, check out the interactive aquarium or become engaged in the routine of an engaging street performer. Best of all, it's all free. For more information, visit www.santamonicapier.org
Manhattan Beach -
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, Manhattan Beach offers a 928-foot roundhouse pier, a state historical landmark that's ideal for fishing and strolling. There are also 80 acres of park land that's available for all sorts of sports and recreational activities. For more information, visit www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us
