L.A. Info

Wondering how you’re going to navigate Los Angeles and get from A to B? Considering renting a car? Then read our helpful guide on how to use public transport in LA, it could also help you decide on where to stay and what to do here. Here’s a hint – you don’t need a car.

You’re almost certainly going to check out Hollywood during your visit, but are you just going to wander around the area? Better read our guide on things to do in Hollywood and make the most of your trip, there’s a lot more to the neighborhood than the Walk of Fame.

What are you going to do in Los Angeles during your stay here? We give you some local advice. Our list of 15 Things to Do in LA will give you a rundown of the most popular attractions, but will also give you some suggestions that you almost certainly hadn’t considered.

Visiting Los Angeles with the family? Wondering what to do (other than visit Disneyland)? We’ll give you some great ideas in our list of things to do in LA with kids. Trust us – it’s not a choice between adults and kids, there are tons of things you can enjoy together as a family.

There’s a ton of activities in Los Angeles, but you can’t do them all, this city’s way too big. So as well deciding what you ARE going to do, you’re also going to have to decide what is going to have to come off that list. To help with that read our guide on what not to do in LA.

L.A. is one of the most misunderstood cities in the world. Nearly everyone has a preconceived idea of it – and it’s usually wrong. What do we mean? Forget what you think you know and read Los Angeles Myths/Reality, it’ll certainly change some of your preconceptions.

A very common question right after one of our tours is: “where’s a good place to eat near here?”. In Where to Eat in Los Angeles we’ve recommended a whole bunch of restaurants, cafe’s and markets that we know and like. Many of them are very affordable – and all are good!

You’re probably going to want to have an alcoholic drink during your trip. You could check out the hotel bar, or a tourist trap on the Walk of Fame, or you could read our guide on bars in Los Angeles and go to some really cool, interesting little spots that are off the beaten track.

L.A. is big and many of the attractions you’re going to visit are spread around the city, so where you’re going to stay is an important question to consider. In Where to Stay in Los Angeles we give you the rundown on different neighborhoods and suggest some places.

It won’t surprise you, but we mention a few movies on our downtown L.A. tours, usually because the movie has a connection to the tour. So for fun we put together a list of 10 movies that were shot in downtown. If you visit the area – and you like movies – check it out.

Obviously many movies have been made in Hollywood, but a smaller number are set here. You’re very likely to visit the area while you’re in L.A., so why not watch some movies that were filmed in Hollywood and show your friends how well you know the area?

Many visitors to L.A. also take trips around California, so in 12 Things to Do in California we suggest attractions throughout the state. We have some great cities here, but also amazing National Parks and beautiful scenery. Check our recommendations as you plan your trip.

One of the most confusing things when visiting the U.S. is the custom of tipping, it frustrates and terrifies tourists in equal measure. But where did this custom come from, why do Americans do it and, more importantly, how much do you tip? Read our guide on tipping to find out.

Damien Blackshaw, owner of The Real Los Angeles Tours, wrote this article about the Night Stalker for the 2019 DTLA Book. Richard Ramirez is one of the most infamous serial killers in California’s history. Although he died in 2013 the memory of his terrible crimes linger.