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Los Angeles Attractions - Theme Parks & Tours

What a better place to visit than Universal Studios Hollywood when you're around the area, right? Or, for that matter, take a tour of the birthplace Disney magic at Disneyland in Anaheim. When you're more into roller coasters that make you wonder if you should have eaten that huge pancake breakfast, try Six Flags Magic Mountain Park in Valencia. If you're in the mood for a road trip to San Diego, checkout Sea World and enjoy the magical wonders of the sea. You can also book breathtaking air tours and sightseeing tours around Los Angeles. If you're in San Francisco, you should definitely get a Bay Cruise or visit the famous Alcatraz Prison Island. Don't miss out on a great show when in Vegas.

It's your time to enjoy all the splendor this amazing part of the world has to offer. Being in LA is all about what you do and see and the possibilities are endless, so we've come up with a few tips to fill your days. You can book tickets to these and more attractions, parks, and tours here.

LA2DAY'S Favorite Los Angeles Attractions:


Universal Studios® Hollywood: Cast yourself in the action on rides and attractions that bring movie thrills to life. You'll face raging dinosaurs in Jurassic Park®, ogre-the-top adventures in Shrek 4-DTM, a roller coaster ride through a cursed tomb in the new Revenge of the Mummy Ride, and more. If that's not enough, face your worst fears at the most extreme audience participation show ever-the new Fear Factor Live, now open. Then, give your day a big, fun-filled finish with a stroll down CityWalk®. So come on and put yourself inside the movie action at Universal Studios Hollywood, the world's largest movie studio and theme park.

Front of the Line Pass: Universal Studios allows guest to go right to the front of the line. Make the most of your day by avoiding the long lines at the park's top attractions. Get the best seats in the house at all shows and attractions.

The Grand Tour of Los Angeles: This Los Angeles tour offers Los Angeles visitors a narrated tour of Los Angeles' most famous attractions, including Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue, Sunset Strip, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Music Center, La Brea Tar Pits and many more Los Angeles attractions. Stand on the Walk of Fame where Marilyn Monroe, Tom Hanks and hundreds of other celebrities have their handprints in the sidewalk. See where the stars live, play, shop, and make movies. This Los Angeles tour includes drop off and pick up at most major Los Angeles hotels.

Deluxe Movie Stars' Home and Trolley Tour: The Deluxe Movie Stars' Home and Trolley Tour combines all of the excellent Hollywood tours into one. Take a trip on a narrated, air-conditioned bus to the homes of today's celebrities, including Steve Martin, Barbara Streisand, and Richard Gere. The bus even stops at the infamous Playboy Mansion, as well as the homes of Hollywood legends, including Lucille Ball and Marilyn Monroe. Passing the Hollywood sign, this Los Angeles tour also includes a one hour tour of historic Hollywood movie making with TV and radio landmarks.

Los Angeles City Tour by Night: When the sun sets in the City of Angels, the stars come out to play. Tour through the famous areas of this glittering city, including a visit to the Griffith Park Observatory for spectacular views of Los Angeles. Enjoy the funky architecture and unique shops at Universal's City Walk, and visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cruise down Sunset Strip and onto the glamour of Beverly Hills for a memorable Los Angeles night.

Six Flags Magic Mountain: If its roller coasters that you're after, then come along to the place that has more thrill rides than anywhere else on earth! Experience the newest, scariest rides: Scream, Déjà Vu, and X - the world's first four dimensional thrill ride. But, be forewarned, this park is definitely not for the faint hearted! For those preferring something a little more relaxing, there are dozens of rides and attractions for the whole family.

Aquarium of the Pacific: Come face-to-face with man-eating sharks, watch amazing jellyfish, and observe a sea lion up close at this amazing aquarium. The aquarium is home to over 12,000 of the oceans inhabitants, from colorful fish to sea otters in natural environments. So come along and see why this is known as one of the world's best aquariums.

Los Angeles Air Tours: Choose from a selection of air tours through the skies of the City of Angels, offering bird's eye views of Los Angeles landmarks, such as the Hollywood Sign, Downtown LA, Santa Monica Pier, the Queen Mary, and more.

Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure: Who could visit sunny Southern California and not go to Disneyland? Whether you are 5 or 105, you will without question fully enjoy your visit. At Disneyland Park, experience over 60 attractions, more than ever before. Zoom through doom on their biggest ride in 40 years, the Indiana Jones Adventure, the most high-tech, adrenaline-pumping thrill on wheels! Behold undying love in the new stage show, The Spirit of Pocahontas. You'll embark on a journey through the happiest place on earth, with thrilling rides like the Matterhorn, Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and the all new Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Don't forget to meet those lovable Disney characters - Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and more.

 

 

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