Los Angeles is a big city, and in this big city there are plenty of things to keep you occupied.
From gorgeous beaches, to trendy bars, to first-rate museums, to theme parks and everything in-between, Los Angeles is a world-class city and will keep you properly entertained and occupied.
And out there in that great expanse you’re likely to find any number of things to do in Los Angeles, any number of activities with which to entertain yourself, but, as a newcomer, are there any things that you should not do?
Certainly. Quite a few. Check them out.
Don’t Walk Down Hollywood Blvd at Night
Hollywood, though it gets all the fame, is actually a sketch part of town, particularly come nightfall. Hollywood and Vine is reminiscent of the golden days of the silver screen, but you know where bygone days belong? In a museum – and that’s where you should see them. Bygone days that refuse to move along turn into questionable establishments and goofy characters with dingy costumes trying to pose with you for a buck. Skip this option. See the Hollywood Wax Museum instead – it’s all your favorite characters of yesteryear and even some history of the film industry. Routinely 4-star reviewed.
Don’t Drive If You Can Help It
This should come as a no-brainer. Los Angeles has one of the worst reputations in the world for traffic, and trying to navigate the 405 at 9am on Monday morning is an experience you’d be wise to avoid if you like your sanity. Instead, consider taking a hop-on hop-off tour to get to most of your preferred destinations. It’s cheaper than taxis, you get to relax, let someone else do the driving, and you get a history lesson along with it. Done.
Don’t Stay Downtown
This Don’t is right in line with Don’t #2 – though you might be tempted to book a room downtown, there isn’t much happening in that part of the city, and thus your commute to fun things to do will involve driving in Los Angeles traffic – not a pretty proposition at the best of times. Instead, either stay in Santa Monica or Huntington Beach. Both of these places claim that they’re not really LA, but we know different. Both have appeal of their own, and both are close enough to LA area attractions that you’ll be closer to the action than downtown LA.
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