Battleship USS Iowa BB-61

Iowa is an authentic war ship that is now open to tourist visits. History buffs will enjoy the guided tours and learning about the ship's glory days, while kids will be kept occupied by treasure hunts. Join the "Full steam ahead tour" where you get access to areas of the ship that is usually not shown to the general public.

• Web:

  www.pacificbattleship.com

• E-mail:

  support@labattleship.com.

• Address:

  250 South Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA

• Phone:

  +1 877 446 9261

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–5pm

California Science Center

Through interactive exhibits, ground-breaking programs, live demonstrations and exciting films, both grownups and kids can explore the wonder of science at California Science Center. The STS Endeavor and IMAX cinema are only a couple of must-sees - bring a lot of time along, as you will most probably want to wander around for hours.

• Web:

  www.californiasciencecenter.org

• E-mail:

  4info@cscmail.org.

• Address:

  700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA

• Phone:

  +1 323 724 3623

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–5pm

Disneyland

The first theme park in the world, Disneyland is where you'll be able to meet famous Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Tinker Bell, Aladdin, Anna & Elsa, Cinderella, Peter Pan just to name a few. Not only that, but also Star Wars-themed experiences await you, such as "Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland", where you'll be able to build your own droid.

• Web:

  disneyland.disney.go.com

• Address:

  1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim

• Phone:

  +1 714 781 4636

Downtown Art Walk

Downtown Art Walk takes place on the second Thursday of every month. This self-guided tour is the perfect experience for art lovers as it showcases many art exhibition venues in Downtown Los Angeles.

• Web:

  www.downtownartwalk.org

• E-mail:

  info@downtownartwalk.org

• Address:

  Downtown, Los Angeles, CA

• Phone:

  +1 213 622 4949

Getty Center

One of the world's largest arts organizations, The Getty has two locations in Los Angeles and one of them is The Getty Centre. The Getty Center houses a stunning art collection in beautiful surroundings with a breath-taking view over the city. It invites critical thinking and questioning of the world’s artistic legacy.

• Web:

  www.getty.edu

• E-mail:

  visitorservices@getty.edu

• Address:

  1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles

• Phone:

  +1 310 440 7300

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Fri & Sun 10am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Mon closed

Griffith Park

Spread over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park is the largest urban park in the United States and has been used as the backdrop for several movies, including "Batman" and "Jurassic Park." It houses the Griffith Park Observatory, and the Los Angeles Zoo. Also within the park are the Autry Museum of Western Heritage and the Travel Town Transportation Museum. Fifty-three miles of picturesque hiking trails as well as swimming, biking and horseback riding ensure something for everyone. Griffith Park is also home to the Hollywood sign, which stands on Mt. Lee.

• Web:

  www.laparks.org

• E-mail:

  RAP.PublicInfo@lacity.org

• Address:

  221 North Figueroa Street, Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA

• Phone:

  +1 213 202 2700

• More info:

  Neighborhood: Los Feliz