There is so much to do and see wile visiting this great city! After you have taken one of the best Los Angeles tours with LAdventure Tour, be sure to check out some of our must do ideas. We here at LAdventure Tour can help you plan your itinerary during your stay. We’ll drive you in luxury and style for your Los Angeles tour or give you directions on how to get to the best places and let you know where the fun things to do are.
Rodeo Drive
The epicenter of fashion and luxury, Rodeo Drive is located in the heart of Beverly Hills. The southern commercial end, consisting of three blocks, offers world-renowned fashion houses and small, private local boutiques in a compact, easily walkable area known as the Golden Triangle. This is probably the most expensive three blocks of shopping in the world. It is estimated that Beverly Hills gets 25% of all its sales tax revenue from Rodeo Drive alone. The area is popular with wealthy shoppers, sunglass-wearing celebrities, and tourists hoping to spot a movie star. Don’t be afraid to walk in and browse as most shop owners are used to sightseers walking the area with little intent to purchase anything, though some stores do require appointments for entry, and those are generally off limits to tourists.
Disneyland
Opened in 1955, Disneyland is a beloved Southern California location designed to offer something that the whole family can enjoy. Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses while enjoying lots of family-orientated rides and roller coasters. Walt Disney’s original theme park is divided into 8 extravagantly themed lands—Main Street, U.S.A., Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown, Frontierland, Critter Country, New Orleans Square and Adventureland. Disneyland has a larger cumulative attendance than any other theme park in the world, with over 650 million guests since it first opened. The Happiest Place on Earth as Walt Disney would call it. It could take a few days to see it all but if you plan your trip ahead you will be able to see more in less time.
One day ticket- $99 for ages 10 and over. $93 for ages 3-9.
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland
Greystone Mansion
Greystone is one of the largest mansions in Beverly Hills which has served as a location for many films dating back several decades. Greystone was built by oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny in 1927 as a gift to his son, Ned. The estate took three years to complete at a cost of over $3 million. In September 1928 Ned, his wife Lucy and their five children moved in but only five months later Ned Doheny was shot dead inside his home by his longtime friend and aide, Hugh Plunket in an apparent murder-suicide. Lucy continued to live at the mansion until 1955 until she sold the location to Henry Crown of the Park Grey Corporation based in Chicago. The new buyer never formally lived at the location and only used it to rent out the space to movie studios for filming. The City of Beverly Hills purchased the property in 1965 and has since continued to use the location for film shootings as well as dedicating the grounds as a public park. On April 23, 1976, Greystone Estate was officially recognized as a historic landmark
Open to the public every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours in the summer. There is no admission fee, and free on-site parking is available
905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90209
http://www.greystonemansion.org
Queen Mary
Having survived World War II the Queen Mary is an elegant reminder of a bygone era. On May 27, 1936, six years after construction on the liner began, the Queen Mary departed from Southampton, England on her maiden voyage to New York City. She boasted five dining areas and lounges, two cocktail bars and summing pools and a grand ballroom that rivaled that of the Titanic. For three years the Queen Mary carried celebrities, dignitaries and royalty alike across the Atlantic Ocean and was the grandest ocean liner in the world. Then as World War Two started she was converted into a troop ship and served for the duration of the war, sometimes carrying as many as 16,000 troops. On July 21, 1947, the Queen Mary resumed her civilian duties and continued to carry passengers on transatlantic travel for two more decades. This world class ocean liner was retired from service in 1967 and she made her last voyage that same year from Southampton to Long Beach, California where she still lies today as a floating hotel and tourist attraction. There are various types of tours available but the most commonly used is the daily guided-tours that explore the glamorous past of the Queen Mary from its luxurious dining room, First Class cabins and the fresh water swimming pool. You can also go on a self-guided tour from the engine room to the wheelhouse but considering the size of the ship this can be pretty intimidating.
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Information: (877) 342-0738 • Hotel Reservations: (877) 342-0742
http://www.queenmary.com/
Ronald Reagan Library
The Ronald Reagan Library chronicles the life and accomplishments of the very colorful and like-able American president. There are a series of exhibits here chronicling the President’s childhood, acting career and political achievements.
Other notable exhibits include a land-based Cruise Missile, a full-scale replica of Ronald Reagan’s Oval Office and the original Air Force One airplane that President Reagan used, as did six American Presidents in total. It was finally decommissioned in 2001. There’s also a press room briefing with teleprompters so you can see how those press conferences used to work. Out back you can visit the grave site of President Reagan and enjoy the views he loved. A piece of the Berlin Wall that stands on the grounds in the President’s honor is a must see, for it was Ronald Reagan who said to the Soviet premier in the most memorable of speeches, “tear down this wall”.
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
The Reagan Library is open 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. every day of the week, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Admissions
General Admission – $16.00, Senior Admission (62+) – $13.00, Youth Admission (11-17) – $9.00, Child Admission (3-10) – $6.00
(Children 2 & under are free)
http://www.reaganfoundation.org