Must-See Attractions When You First Move To Los Angeles
There are plenty of must-see attractions to visit when you first move to Los Angeles. It’s such a large, spread out city that you will find plenty of things to do. Here are some places I would recommend you check out when you first get here.
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Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Pier has restaurants, food stands, rides, and activities for the whole family. You can also rent beach cruisers and ride along the strand from Santa Monica to Venice Beach. After you are done riding along the strand, check out Third Street Promenade. There are lots of neat shops and tasty restaurants lined along this street.
Venice Beach
Venice is the perfect place to people watch. There are lots of activities going on here. People are often jogging, bicycling, and skateboarding along the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
There are eclectic shops and street performers lined along the strand. There is a Skate Park, which is frequented by some of the area’s best skateboarders. You will also find body builders working out under the hot sun at the appropriately named, “Muscle Beach.”
The Getty Museum
The Getty is a huge complex located on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains. It contains art collections, including European paintings, sculptures, drawings, and early photography. You’ll also get to enjoy a stunning sunset from where you’re standing because you’ll be getting a 360-degree view of Los Angeles from above.
Farmer’s Market
The Los Angeles Farmer’s Market started out in the early 1930s, created by The Great Depression. Locals brought their fruits and vegetables to sell. It became such a hit that they expanded into a huge market that sells everything from food to jewelry.
There are plenty of places you should visit when moving out to LA, including these must-see attractions. By exploring, you’ll get a good feel for what LA is all about.
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It offers restaurants, rides, food stands, and beach cruiser rentals, plus easy access to the scenic strand connecting Santa Monica to Venice Beach.
Venice Beach is perfect for people-watching, skateboarding, and discovering eclectic shops and street performers along the lively boardwalk.
The Getty features world-class art collections, beautiful gardens, and panoramic 360-degree views of Los Angeles from the Santa Monica Mountains.
Dating back to the 1930s, the Farmer’s Market is a hub for fresh produce, food stalls, and unique local vendors—a must-visit for foodies and shoppers.
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