Attractions around the UCLA area

dhl3
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:15:42 +0000

Amusement Park:

Disneyland (I suggest California Adventure)
Universal Studios
Knott’s Berry Farm
Magic Mountain

Beaches:

Santa Monica Beach
Venice Beach
Laguna Beach (Maybe too far)
Redondo Beach (If you are into Fish Market stuff)

Shopping:

3rd Street Promenade (Santa Monica Beach)
Beverly Center
The Grove
Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills (If you are into overpriced Brands)
The Americana
The Santee Alley (Fashion District in the East L.A.)
Downtown Disney
Universal Citywalk (Universal Studios)

Others:

Hollywood - Walk of Fame, Wax Museum, Chinese Theatre, Kodak Theatre, etc.
Griffith Park - Observatory (Best Viewpoint of entire L.A. skyline)
Queen Mary (Long Beach)
LACMA (Museum & Art Gallery)
Tar Pit
Huntington Library (Lots of Gardens)
Getty Museum

Places to eat at:

Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffle! - L.A. Tradition
In-N-Out Burger - Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pink’s Hot Dogs - 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. Another L.A. Tradition
Phillippe’s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef/French Dips.
The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, GREAT steak and eggs.
El Taurino: 1104 S Hoover St, just outside of Koreatown. Arguably the Best Taco & Burrito in L.A