Where to Go in Los Angeles

All the hottest places to go when you visit LA.

Leimert Park - Leimert Park in Los Angeles has become an African-American cultural center. Several jazz, blues and hip hop clubs bring life to the area, including Project Blowed, the longest running hip-hop open mic night.(Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Leimert Park - Leimert Park in Los Angeles has become an African-American cultural center. Several jazz, blues and hip hop clubs bring life to the area, including Project Blowed, the longest running hip-hop open mic night.(Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

Venice Beach - At Venice Beach you can play basketball, work out, skateboard, swim or just watch the people go by. With a large amount of stores, restaurants and beautiful people, Venice Beach is a must see LA destination.(Photo: EPA/MIKE NELSON /Landov)

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Venice Beach - At Venice Beach you can play basketball, work out, skateboard, swim or just watch the people go by. With a large amount of stores, restaurants and beautiful people, Venice Beach is a must see LA destination.(Photo: EPA/MIKE NELSON /Landov)

Rodeo Drive - Rodeo Drive has become famous through songs, movies and TV shows for its high-end fashion stores and clientele. For anybody who enjoys clothing by Gucci, Prada and Versace, Rodeo Drive is the place to go. (Photo: Rodeo Drive/Facebook)

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Rodeo Drive - Rodeo Drive has become famous through songs, movies and TV shows for its high-end fashion stores and clientele. For anybody who enjoys clothing by Gucci, Prada and Versace, Rodeo Drive is the place to go. (Photo: Rodeo Drive/Facebook)

The Baldwin Hills Mall - The Baldwin Hills Mall is on the border between upscale African-American suburb Baldwin Hills and the working class Crenshaw neighborhood. The mall contains many stores, a movie theater and an African Art Museum. (Photo: Baldwin Hills Mall/Facebook)

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The Baldwin Hills Mall - The Baldwin Hills Mall is on the border between upscale African-American suburb Baldwin Hills and the working class Crenshaw neighborhood. The mall contains many stores, a movie theater and an African Art Museum. (Photo: Baldwin Hills Mall/Facebook)

Grauman's Chinese Theater - Grauman's Chinese Theatre is a tourist attraction where you can see people dressed up as your favorite movie characters. At night, the theater is used for Hollywood premieres at which you can see all your favorite actors. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Pepsi)

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Grauman's Chinese Theater - Grauman's Chinese Theatre is a tourist attraction where you can see people dressed up as your favorite movie characters. At night, the theater is used for Hollywood premieres at which you can see all your favorite actors. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Pepsi)

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Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles - If you are looking for some signature Los Angeles food, you have to go to Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. The mix of the rich waffles and the spicy fried chicken along with its celebrity clientele and Hollywood location makes Roscoe's an LA landmark. (Photo: Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles/Facebook)

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Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles - If you are looking for some signature Los Angeles food, you have to go to Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. The mix of the rich waffles and the spicy fried chicken along with its celebrity clientele and Hollywood location makes Roscoe's an LA landmark. (Photo: Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles/Facebook)

Second Baptist Church - If you come to LA in search of religion, you are probably in the wrong place. But if you want to go to church, you should go to the historic Second Baptist Church, which is a cultural and historic monument in Los Angeles. (Photo: Second Baptist Church/Facebook)

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Second Baptist Church - If you come to LA in search of religion, you are probably in the wrong place. But if you want to go to church, you should go to the historic Second Baptist Church, which is a cultural and historic monument in Los Angeles. (Photo: Second Baptist Church/Facebook)

Crenshaw and Slawson - If you are in LA, chances are you'll spend a lot of time driving. The most famous cruising spot in Los Angeles is the corner of Slawson and Crenshaw, which turns into a car show on weekend nights.  (Photo: REUTERS /FRED PROUSER /LANDOV)

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Crenshaw and Slawson - If you are in LA, chances are you'll spend a lot of time driving. The most famous cruising spot in Los Angeles is the corner of Slawson and Crenshaw, which turns into a car show on weekend nights.  (Photo: REUTERS /FRED PROUSER /LANDOV)

Greystone Manor - The clubs in LA are great, but everybody knows its the parties in the Hollywood Hills that really get cracking. Jeffrey Katzenberg's Greystone Manor is one place where all the celebs go to party. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For Teen Vogue)

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Greystone Manor - The clubs in LA are great, but everybody knows its the parties in the Hollywood Hills that really get cracking. Jeffrey Katzenberg's Greystone Manor is one place where all the celebs go to party. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For Teen Vogue)

Sunset Strip - The Sunset Strip on Sunset Avenue in Los Angeles is notorious for its fun and debauchery. Numerous clubs, strip clubs and restaurants make it LA's nightlife destination. (Photo: WikiCommons)

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Sunset Strip - The Sunset Strip on Sunset Avenue in Los Angeles is notorious for its fun and debauchery. Numerous clubs, strip clubs and restaurants make it LA's nightlife destination. (Photo: WikiCommons)

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The Staples Center - Not only can you catch a Lakers game or a Clippers game at the Staples Center, but you can also catch musical acts at nearby LA Live, including Beyoncé, who is performing during the BET Experience. (Photo: Tom Hauck /Allsport)

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The Staples Center - Not only can you catch a Lakers game or a Clippers game at the Staples Center, but you can also catch musical acts at nearby LA Live, including Beyoncé, who is performing during the BET Experience. (Photo: Tom Hauck /Allsport)

The House of Blues - If its music you want, the House Of Blues is the place to go in Los Angeles. All of the hottest acts play there when they come through and you will probably see some of your favorite celebrities in the crowd. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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The House of Blues - If its music you want, the House Of Blues is the place to go in Los Angeles. All of the hottest acts play there when they come through and you will probably see some of your favorite celebrities in the crowd. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)