Los Angeles is a tourist destination in southern California.
Los Angeles, the largest city in California, is a tourist destination in southern California. The city is home to Hollywood, where numerous movies have been and continue to be produced. Touring Los Angeles can provide both fast paced adventure and leisurely tours throughout the city.
The Amazing Los Angeles Race
The Amazing Los Angeles Race gives visitors a chance to tour the city in a unique way. This self-guided tour is really a scavenger hunt where racers tour well-known destinations in the city. Teams of two to eight people meet at the first location to receive a clue. The clue then directs the team to the next destination. The teams can then race on foot or use public transportation to arrive at each location, where other clues will be presented. The entire race takes about four hours and the winner receives an award.
Amazing Los Angeles Race
1171 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
818-942-3134
amazinglarace.com
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
Madame Tussaud's Museum houses celebrity wax figures that look like the "real thing." Visitors can get close for a very realistic looking photo opportunity. Wax figures include movie and television actors, singers and other celebrities such as Robert Pattinson, Denzel Washington and Beyonce. The museum's rooms are divided into themes like the "A" List Party and Action Heroes to make it easier to locate your favorite celebrity figure.
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
6933 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-798-1670
madametussauds.com
San Antonio Winery
The Riboli family established the San Antonio Winery in 1917. It is now the only functioning winery in Los Angeles. Tours and wine tastings are available by reservation. Guests receive three free wine samples to taste. San Antonio Winery provides both domestic and imported wines. Some of the wines are from South Africa, France, and Australia. The winery includes several banquet halls and the Maddalena Restaurant. The restaurant provides fresh, gourmet food in a casual setting.
San Antonio Winery
737 Lamar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
888-223-1401
sanantoniowinery.com
Universal Studios
If you are an adventure seeker, Universal Studios is the perfect destination on your tour of Los Angeles. You will tour recreated movie sets that have been on the big screen and television and learn how movies are created. Some interactive rides are Revenge of the Mummy and Jurassic Park. Terminator 2 and King Kong are both 3-D shows that place visitors in the center of the action.
Universal Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
800-864-8377
universalstudioshollywood.com
