Los Angeles: City of Angels

Welcome to the city of angels, let's explore this city together!

1. Universal Studios Hollywood

Speaking of Hollywood, I would like to give you information about Universal Studios Hollywood, the oldest movie studio still in operation in the United States and in the whole world.

While walking around the facility, which is one of the largest thematic amusement parks in the city, you can stumble upon movie shoots, participate in fun activities, and ride-on toys with features that will appeal to individuals of all ages.

If you are going to visit the amusement park, which has rich content in terms of shopping and eating and drinking opportunities, for the first time, it will be the ideal choice for you to join the 45-minute Studio Tour to get to know the environment.

During the tour, you can see the sets where the iconic scenes of movies liked by the masses, such as War of the Worlds, Jurassic Park and Psycho were shot. At the end of the tour, you can turn your route into a roller coaster where you can experience a three-dimensional journey.

2. Venice Beach

If swimming, sunbathing or surfing in Santa Monica does not satisfy you enough, you can head to Venice Beach for a more intense experience.

The beach takes its name from Venice, a residential area that reflects the bohemian spirit of the city. Today, the beach is considered one of the most popular destinations for surfers, thanks to Abbot Kinney's construction of a breakwater in 1905 to protect the recreational pier from the erosive effects of the Pacific Ocean.

At Venice Beach, you don't have to spend all your time swimming or surfing. The recreation area behind the beach features the Venice Ocean Front Walk, which is ideal for observing locals and watching street performers perform.

When you want to have fun, eat something or go shopping, you can turn your route to Abbot Kinnet Boulevard. Suppose you intend to capture interesting views and experience romantic moments in the region where street artists add colour to their work. In that case, you can take your breath away in Venice Canal Historic District.

3. Beverly Hills

If you like luxury shopping, dining and entertainment options, I suggest you not only settle for Rodeo Drive but include the whole of Beverly Hills in your list of places to visit in Los Angeles.

Since the 1950s, the residential area has been known as the residence of the rich and famous. The contribution of television shows to the region's popularity, which is often referred to with the iconic zip code 90210, is undeniable.

If your budget is large enough, you can find the opportunity to indulge yourself in Beverly Hills. In addition to world-famous brands, you can shop at the boutiques of high-end designers and relax with massage and therapy treatments offered in wellness centres.

After all these activities, you can enjoy gourmet delicacies in a Michelin-starred restaurant. Alternatively, you can concentrate on cultural venues such as the Television and Radio Museum when you come to the region.

4. Hollywood Walk of Fame

Although the Hollywood Walk of Fame is not very popular with Los Angeles residents, it is one of the destinations frequently visited by tourists. Named the world's most famous sidewalk, the Hollywood Walk of Fame features a star in memory of many actors, actresses, singers and artists you know and perhaps admire. Broadcasting worldwide with a 24-star ceremony every year, Hollywood Pavement continues to add new stars to its portfolio.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is open to the public at no cost to develop its concept and maintain this world-class tourist attraction. Stars on the Walk of Fame include Sharon Stone, Elvis Presley, James Dean, Ellen DeGeneres, Queen, Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Jackson, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, Stuart Whitman, Brad Pitt, Charles Chaplin, Tom Cruise, Penolepe Cruz, and Henry Koster is located.

5. Hollywood Sign

One of the first things that come to mind when Los Angeles is mentioned is the Hollywood sign placed on Mount Lee, located within the borders of Griffith Park, in 1923, for the advertisement of the construction project called "Hollywoodland".

In 1949, the suffix "land" was removed from the text that was used for this purpose for a year and a half, and thus the first steps were taken to turn it into an international icon symbolizing the city. In 1978, renovation works were carried out, where it gained its current appearance.

When the font was first installed, each letter was 9.1 meters wide and 15.2 meters high. After the work in 1978, the height of the writing was reduced to 13.7 meters.

Griffith Observatory and Hollywood and Highland Center stand out as the ideal spots to see the article. If you want to go to the point where the sign is located, you can follow the walking path that starts from the entrance of Branson Canyon.