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Whether you're visiting Los Angeles for the first time or discovering something new, these are the 10 places worth your time, from iconic landmarks to hidden corners that most visitors walk right past. With Questo's self-guided walking tours, you can explore many of them with GPS-guided clues and puzzles.

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Discover Los Angeles's best places with a self-guided walking tour. Follow GPS-guided clues, solve puzzles at landmarks, and uncover stories most visitors miss — all at your own pace.

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Explore the top landmarks, attractions, and hidden gems in Los Angeles

The Dolby Theatre Los Angeles

The Dolby Theatre is the permanent home of the Academy Awards and one of the most recognized entertainment venues in the world. It sits at…

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

In 1930, Hollywood built this Art Deco masterpiece for $3 million, a fortune at the time. The Pantages Theatre hosted the Academy Awards…

Musso & Frank Grill

Opened in 1919, Musso & Frank Grill is the oldest restaurant in Hollywood and Hollywood legend's favorite gathering place. Writers, actors,…

The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood

Built in 1922, the Egyptian Theatre represents Hollywood's golden age of experimentation and spectacle. The theater's Egyptian Revival…

El Capitan Theatre

Opened in 1926, El Capitan Theatre is Hollywood's most iconic movie palace, a Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece. The ornate facade with…

Venice Beach Skatepark

Venice Beach's skatepark embodies California's counterculture spirit and the sport's transformation into mainstream culture. Skateboarders…

L.A. Louver

Step into over five decades of contemporary art history at L.A. Louver, one of Los Angeles' most iconic galleries since 1975. Founded by…

Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library

Discover the cultural heart of Venice at the Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, named after the visionary founder who created Venice as…

The Comedy Store

Comedy came alive on April 7, 1972, when The Comedy Store opened its doors on the legendary Sunset Strip, forever changing live…

The Whisky a Go Go

Rock and roll history was made on January 16, 1964, when The Whisky a Go Go opened on the Sunset Strip as the first live music venue to…

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-see places in Los Angeles?

The top places to visit in Los Angeles include The Dolby Theatre Los Angeles, Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Musso & Frank Grill, and 7 more. Explore them all with Questo's self-guided walking tours.

How many days do you need in Los Angeles?

With 10 key places to visit, we recommend 1-2 days to explore Los Angeles at a relaxed pace. Questo's walking tours help you cover the highlights efficiently.

Are there self-guided walking tours in Los Angeles?

Yes! Questo offers 18 self-guided walking tours in Los Angeles, starting from $5.25. Each tour uses GPS-guided clues and puzzles to help you explore the city's best places.