What to do and see in Los Angeles, California (CA): The Best Historic Walking Areas

September 8, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA’s white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.
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1. Venice Canals Walkway

Washigton Blvd. & Dell Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90292 http://gotosocal.com/venice-canals-walkway/
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4.5 based on 2,019 reviews

Venice Canals Walkway

Reviewed By RichardT652 - Lake Macquarie, Australia

A short walk from the Venice Beach eyesore, the canals provide a very different aspect of the area. Whereas the beach is full of cheap souvenir shops, and a large number of unfortunate folk who are living rough, the canal walks allow you to stroll past lovely homes and watch the ducks and squirrels go about their business. There are several canals and if interested you could easily spend a few hours walking them. A relaxing change.

2. Historic Theater District

Broadway 3rd and 9th Streets, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Excellent
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Historic Theater District

While many of the 1920s theaters have been turned into retail outlets, some still play films and others are still available for curious viewers.

3. Olvera Street

Main and Alameda streets 125 Paseo de la Plaza 90012, Los Angeles, CA 90012 +1 213-485-6855 [email protected] http://elpueblo.lacity.org/Tourism/GuidedTours/index.htm
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1,342 reviews

Olvera Street

The oldest street in Los Angeles is fun to visit, especially during special events like the "Blessing of the Animals" or "Dia De Los Muertos" (Day of the Dead.)

Reviewed By UNR1806 - Millbrae, United States

Next to the Union station, this is a beautiful place lined with street shops, cafes, historic monuments, live musicals, all Mexican.

4. Bunker Hill Steps

Connecting 5th St to Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 +1 213-622-5166 http://www.lacity.org/ANGELSWALK/20.htm
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Bunker Hill Steps

Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Next tot the Oue tower are the Bunker hill steps which have a cut water feature running down the middle of them and a stature at the top flight, which offers a good view of the roof top of the central library

5. Candy Cane Lane

Lubao Avenue and Oxnard Street, Los Angeles, CA 91367 +1 323-614-2334
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4.0 based on 48 reviews

Candy Cane Lane

6. Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90069 1 http://1iota.com
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3.5 based on 2,033 reviews

Hollywood Boulevard

Famous Hollywood street known for its trendy shopping and the stars of famous actors imprinted on the sidewalk.

Reviewed By permia

We began a splendid day on the Blvd with an early morning breakfast in the courtyard of the charming Chateau Marmont. Then joined Hollywood Blvd at Laurel Canyon and headed eastwards. In the glorious morning sunshine great vistas of palm tree lined routes were to be seen. We took a detour along Fuller Ave to Runyon Canyon Park and enjoyed a stroll there. A brand of bottled water was being promoted close to the entrance and we gratefully accepted a few containers. Famous for its theatres, we saw some of the best - Grauman's Chinese, El Capitan, Dolby and Pantages. At the latter we booked for a performance of Anastasia. A delicious lunch was in California Pizza Kitchen, in Hollywood and Highland. From where we had great views of the Hollywood Sign. We enjoyed a visit to Madame Tussauds where the most famous stars, past and current, are wonderfully portrayed. Along the Walk of Fame it was fun identifying so many of the illustrious entertainers from movies and music. Close by is the Hollywood Museum in the beautiful former Max Factor building, where we spent an absorbing hour or so. There are numerous lovely churches of various faiths along the thoroughfare. Some we visited included St. Thomas the Apostle, Mosaic, Hollywood United Methodist and First Presbyterian. The final museum we toured was the Museum of Death, which we found quite engaging.

7. Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood Blvd at Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 +1 323-469-8311 http://www.walkoffame.com
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3.5 based on 17,570 reviews

Hollywood Walk of Fame

A boulevard where the stars of Hollywood are immortalized with bronze star-plaques, embedded in pink and charcoal terrazzo squares.

Reviewed By gigle64 - New South Wales, Australia

Enjoyed a leisurely stroll spotting all the stars names and looking at the shops. Stopped for a great pizza and continued checking out the stars. Wear comfortable shoes!

8. Hollywood and Vine

Hollywood Vine, Los Angeles, CA
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3.5 based on 43 reviews

Hollywood and Vine

This famous street-corner is a great place to begin a walking tour of Hollywood.

Reviewed By 569claudef - Bristol, United States

Once upon a time, I had an office on the 5th floor of the Hollywood Equitable Building, located at this legendary crossroad. The walk of stars, Capitol Records and the Pantages Theater are all within the block and everything Tinseltown is a short distance away. Sometimes seedy, sometimes glamorous, always entertaining. Happy trails.

9. Downtown Historic District

Los Angeles, CA
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3.5 based on 241 reviews

Downtown Historic District

Reviewed By permia

We were staying practically in Downtown so had many opportunities to see a multitude of sights and partake in fine dining. Broadway is a great street to stroll along, bustling with activity and lined with an array of marvellous theatres dating from the golden age of performance and movies. Many if not all are still in use, albeit re-purposed for the 21st century. Spring Street has the LA Times Building, no longer home to the famous publication but still elegant. Further south is the incomparable Last Bookstore with a vast collection of books and music, vinyl and CD, and sofas for relaxing. A gorgeous building is Bradbury, restored to its former exquisiteness. It was marvellous entering the foyer and gazing at the tremendous ironwork, elevators and ceiling.

10. Indian Alley

Winston Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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2.5 based on 3 reviews

Indian Alley

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