<p>Another vote of confidence for Versailles. </p>
<p>OP, you might want to consider going on a studio backlot tour rather than Universal. A tour of Warner Brothers or Paramount (I think there’s one other) are going to be more of “working” Hollywood, as opposed to Theme Park Hollywood. Both are enjoyable, depending on what you want. WB and Paramount tours are several hours, rather than the whole day Universal experience. </p>
<p>One more suggestion on the off-chance you’re still reading: I can’t believe no one has mentioned the Hollywood sign. You can get a great view of that and of much of LA from the Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.</p>