Los Angeles

While most first-time Los Angeles visitors consider this to be a must-see stop, bear in mind there are many other attractions that define Hollywood that aren't a tourist trap with steep prices. — Fodor's

LA’s premier art museum, LACMA is an Aladdin’s cave of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts stretching across ages and borders. — Lonely Planet

This is a nice escape from the big city if you have a day to spare while in Southern California. — Afar Magazine

Permanently docked at Long Beach Harbor, this luxury liner boasts three decks of wood-paneled staterooms. — Michelin Guide

More than just a place to see weird animal bones and models of long-extinct Homo sapiens. — Afar Magazine

Stunning wrought-iron railing, blond-wood and brick interior, ornate moldings, pink marble staircases, Victorian-style skylighted atrium that rises almost 50 feet, and a birdcage elevator. — Fodor's

There's no better place in L.A. from which to see the city lights at night, or to look up at real stars through the free public telescopes in the observatory itself. — Afar Magazine

Art museum and cultural center that is free and open to the public! With over 300 programs a year, the Hammer Museum showcases a variety of happenings from lectures, screenings, to special exhibits. — On the Grid

A masterpiece of the Arts and Crafts movement, this house was the winter residence of David Gamble, heir of the Procter & Gamble soap company. — Michelin Guide

The Los Angeles Zoo continues to be a popular attraction in L.A. for tourists, Angelenos and families alike. It’s an affordable hidden gem, a lush oasis tucked into the hills of Griffith Park. — Time Out

A bas-relief around four sides depicts life in the Pleistocene era, and the museum has more than 3 million Ice Age fossils. — Fodor's

Using interactive technology, this important museum (part of the Simon Wiesenthal Center) challenges visitors to confront bigotry and racism. — Fodor's

This historic cemetery is the final resting place of many Hollywood founders, Golden Age movie stars, and even punk musicians. — Travel + Leisure

This mouthwatering gathering place is the city's largest and most active food market. — Fodor's

Head to the wildly entertaining interactive Grammy Museum—a space that brings the music industry's history to life. — Fodor's