Museums/Galleries:
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Wilshire Blvd. Mon, Tues and Thurs: 12-8 PM, Fri: 12-9 PM, Sat, Sun: 11 AM -8 PM,Wed: CLOSED. Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography and represents Los Angeles' uniquely diverse population. Today, the museum features particularly strong collections of Asian, Latin American, European, and American art, as well as a new contemporary museum on its campus, BCAM. With this expanded space for contemporary art, innovative collaborations with artists, and an ongoing transformation project, LACMA is creating a truly modern lens through which to view its rich encyclopedic collection more than 100,000 works strong. ?General Admission- $12,Seniors & College Students- $8,Under 18- Free, After 5 PM- Pay what you wish, Second Tuesday of every month- FREE, Target Holiday Mondays- FREE.

Historical:
Olvera Street: This is the historic center of LA and the city derives its name from the mission established here (Misión de la Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Ángeles - the Mission of our Lady the Queen of the Angels). The oldest building in the city lies here and is open to visitors, as are a number of Mexican restaurants and shops; it is across the street from Union Station.
Union Station: 800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012. A historic downtown site and the main railway hub for the city.

Hollywood:
Grauman's Mann Chinese Theatre: where all the famous footprints and handprints of the stars are imprinted for cinema history.
The Kodak Theatre: where the Oscars are held is right next to the Gruaman's theater. American Idol finals are also filmed there. The theatre offers guided tours seven days a week. To buy tickets: check out Kodak Theatre Tickets. Part of the Kodak Theatre complex is the Hollywood and Highland Center, which offers fine dining, shopping, two nightclubs, a movie theater and a bowling alley.
Hollywood Walk of Fame: runs down Hollywood Boulevard from Gower to La Brea, and on Vine from Yucca St. to Sunset Boulevard.
Pantages Theater: is a world class live stage theater. Currently playing is Wicked, the hit Broadway musical, which has an indefinite run in Los Angeles.
Television Show Tapings: are popular but reservations are required. The Price is Right, The Tonight Show, Ellen and Dr. Phil are just a few of the shows taped in Los Angeles.

Parks:
Exposition Park: is surrounded by Figueroa Street to the east, King Boulevard to the south, Vermont Avenue to the west, and Exposition Boulevard to the north. In 1909, California's Sixth District Agricultural Association and the county and city of Los Angeles agreed to transform Agricultural Park (renamed Exposition Park in 1910) into an exposition building and armory. In return, the county would construct and operate a history and art museum and the city would maintain the grounds.

Mulholland Drive: This famous avenue is worth a drive if you have your own transport. It's the setting for endless movies and first kisses, and provides great views over the city. The easiest way to enter is to head north up Highland Ave into the Cahuenga Pass - you'll come to a turnoff to your left that is signed. Beware of speeding cars near this intersection.