One of the most distinct places in LA, and also one of the best to stroll for a few hours. The houses' architecture is fascinating. Beware of marauding flocks of geese. They will snarl at you.
This is one of the better overlooks in the city. You get downtown, the ocean, and the Hollywood Sign.
On a clear day, the San Gabriel mountains provide a fine backdrop to this newly renovated shopping area.
Splurge on the fast catamaran, rent a bike on the island, and spend the day poking around this island. Bonus points if you find the herd of buffalo, which were brought here in the 1920's for a movie.
Don't think of it as a mall. Think of it as a lovely street crafted to evoke Parisian promenades... with an awesome Apple Store in the middle.
People go here to walk around a bunch of water. It's more entertaining than it sounds.
If you like interior design, this is kinda the greatest place on earth. Be warned: you can't just walk into all the showrooms and buy stuff; that privilege is reserved for interior designers.
Often crazily crowded, but sitting outside on a nice day with a latte is never a bad choice.
Take that rental car and drive along this highway. If you're lucky enough to not hit traffic, don't get too excited. Cops thoroughly enjoy giving tickets here.
Is it the second Tuesday of the month? If so, git yerself downtown between 12:00pm and 9:00pm cuz there's some arting going down. Go earlier if you want lighter crowds. And you don't have a job.
Oh, sure, it's a lovely garden, but the stars of the show are the peacocks that roam about the grounds.
