01Griffith Observatory
Explore astronomy exhibits and look across Los Angeles from the slopes of Griffith Park.
Griffith Park
#1 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
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Tripadvisor Top Attractions snapshot. The provider’s ranking considers traveler reviews, ratings, page views, and user location. It is not a simple sort by star rating or a count of actual visitors.
We preserve the ten entries and their order from one source snapshot. Ratings and review counts come from that same snapshot. This follows the destination boundaries and attraction entries in the named source.
Retrieved November 1, 2026. Indexed today at retrieval. This is a historical source snapshot, not a live feed; the source’s current ranking may differ. Retrieval is not a new verification of every venue’s operating status.
Why this city? 49.5 million visitors (2025). Reporting scope: Los Angeles County. Domestic and international destination visitation; county-wide reporting. City selection evidence.
Source snapshot: indexed today at retrieval · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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02Universal Studios Hollywood
Combine the studio tram tour with film-inspired rides and themed worlds.
Universal City
#2 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
03The Getty Center
Spend time with European art, modern architecture, gardens, and city views on a hilltop campus.
Brentwood
#3 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
04Petersen Automotive Museum
Explore automotive design and history through a collection of cars and changing exhibitions.
#4 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
05Venice Beach
Walk the oceanfront promenade, watch the beach scene, and explore the waterfront neighborhood.
#5 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
06The Grove
Browse an outdoor shopping district with dining, landscaped gathering spaces, and a trolley.
#6 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
07Venice Canals Walkway
Follow pedestrian paths and footbridges through Venice’s residential canal neighborhood.
Venice
#7 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
08California Science Center
Try hands-on science exhibits in Exposition Park.
#8 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
09La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
Museum closed; limited outdoor access.
See an urban Ice Age fossil site; museum access is affected by renovation.
The museum is closed for renovation. Select outdoor areas and excavation sites remain accessible; check the official notice before visiting.
#9 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
10Battleship IOWA Museum
Explore a preserved naval battleship at the Los Angeles waterfront.
#10 in the source ranking. View Tripadvisor source ↗
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