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1 The Paul Getty Center

The Paul Getty Center has viewfully rich balconies of the city center. The Paul Getty Center is welcoming of children with interactive activities and room enough outside for them to let off steam.

You could quite easily spend the day here so be prepare to rest on the grass outside when you need a break. Bring sunglasses, camera and appropriate clothing as it can get a bit windy. Parking and parking fees are available as is the subway.

1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California 90049
Access to the Getty Center is only via the main gate on Sepulveda Boulevard.

Phone Number (310) 440-7300

The Paul Getty Center Web site

The Getty Villa

Just getting to the Getty Villa is a treat as the drive is one to savour. Once you arrive you will discover picturesque stage with the Getty Villa overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This serene, garden setting is only matched by a museum dedicated to the study of the arts and culture.

Apart from the scenery you can look forward top statues, coins, jewelry, busts, vases, pots from ancient Greece and Rome you may be tempted to grab a bite at the local town center as the food can be a little expensive.

The Getty Villa

2 The stars baby - the stars (The Walk of Fame)

Check out the Hollywood chamber of commerce web site to find your favorite star is located and or the next new star on the block.

Alternatively buy a copy of the Walk of Stars Map and Directory touted by local souvenir shops. The Walk of Stars Map and Directory has a star map and also has tips on what else to see while you are in the area.

The Walk of Fame 'shine' along hollywood blvd from La Brea to Gower Street and on Vine Street from Yucca Street to Sunset Blvd.

The Hollywood Chamber of commerce Walk of Fame Web site

3 Universal Studios Hollywood

Do the studio tour - that is why you are there right(?).

Universal Studios Hollywood Web site

(beware the music maybe a little loud)

4 Venice Beach Boardwalk - The People Walk

The Venice Boardwalk is funky, gritty but most of all fun. Go there.

The Venice Boardwalk Web site

5 The Sign Baby the H O L L Y W O O D Sign

Look to the hills and there it is. For a decent look and get that all important photo you must be prepared to travel. You have come all this way - go the extra step.

Hollywood Sign

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