As the second-largest city in the country, Los Angeles has a little bit of everything—and then some. It’s home to some of the country’s most imaginative theme parks, and it has more than its share of fine aquariums, recreation areas, and museums. In fact, it has 300 museums, which is more than can be claimed by any other U.S. city. It also hosts a few unusual attractions, such as the docked oceanliner Queen Mary, and theVenice Beach Oceanfront Walk, which is a unique combination of California beach fun and a freak show.
But the city’s real claim to fame is its proximity to what outsiders call “Hollywood.” Although Hollywood is an actual Los Angeles community, the movie studios that are usually perceived to be within its borders are actually spread throughout the city. Most of the studios have tours available, but there are also plenty of other attractions that focus on Tinseltown, such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Museum of Television & Radio, and the Hollywood Entertainment Museum.
