April 21st, 2008 by
susan j
Wicked marquee photo uploaded by
With sweeping melodies and a magical storyline set in the land of Oz, is the perfect outing for theater-goers of all ages. This Tony-winning musical by Stephen Schwartz follows the surprising friendship between Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West). Wicked’s Los Angeles run is frequently sold out, but you can get tickets by calling TicketMaster at 213-365-3500. You can also stop by the Pantages Theatre Box Office at Hollywood and Vine (open daily at 10 am). The show runs Tuesday through Fridays at 2 pm and 8 pm; Sunday at 1 pm and 6:30 pm.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
April 18th, 2008 by
carrie t
Marina Del Rey Pier photo uploaded by
Plenty of local charter boat companies are available from Marina Del Rey, a beautiful coastal town close to LAX airport. If you’re looking to enjoy a relaxing day on the water with a private skipper, then has information about our local charter boat companies and more.
Blue Pacific Sailing, Bluewater Sailing, Marina Sailing and Paradise Bound Yacht Charters are a few of the companies that provide this service. As the weather heats up, tours will book up in advance so be sure to call ahead before you travel.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
April 7th, 2008 by
jamie a
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater Photo uploaded by
If you’re in need of some serious laughs during your visit to Los Angeles, to tickle your funnybone!
First off is the Laugh Factory, features greats like Jon Lovitz, Bob Saget, and Dave Chappelle on All-Star Nights. There’s also the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, which was co-founded by SNL’s Amy Poehler and has seats for just $10, or The Groundlings Theater, which served as the comedic starting point for Will Ferrell, Chris Kattan, and Lisa Kudrow.
Also be sure to check out The Ice House, the National Comedy Theatre, Largo, and The National Comedy Theatre, among many others. Here’s to a vacation full of great laughs!
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
April 1st, 2008 by
carrie t
Silver Bullet at Knott’s Berry Farm Photo uploaded by
Here at Go Los Angeles Card, we’re thrilled to announce the addition of several new attractions and special offers to the Go Los Angeles Card. As of today, you can enjoy included entry to Six Flags Magic Mountain (express entry), Knott’s Berry Farm (pictured above), Paramount Studios Pictures Tours (adults only), Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tours (adults only), and more! View our complete list of new LA attractions and discounts.
To celebrate, we’re offering 15% off 3, 5, and 7-day cards through Thursday, April 10. This sale is available for a limited time and is offered exclusively online, so don’t miss out on your chance to see LA’s best attractions for this special price.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
March 31st, 2008 by
jamie a
Craig Johnson and Mark Coggins at the Festival of Books Photo uploaded by
While you’re in the land of glitz and glamor, be sure and check out the amazing that also exist in the city of Los Angeles!
The downtown area alone boasts of the Caravan Book Store, which is the last of the book shops on what was known as Book Seller’s Row, Dutton’s at REDCAT, complete with 400 titles and a liquor bar, along with Metropolis Books, located in the oh-so-hip Old Bank District, which specializes in fiction, mystery, anime, and film. There’s also Eso Won Books, specializing in African-American works and the Fashion Bookstore at the California Mart.
If you’ve got kids, be sure and head out to the San Fernando Valley to visit Storyopolis, carrying the best in children’s literature and illustrated storybook art. On the Westside, there’s a huge selection of even more specialty bookstores, ranging from Book Soup, known for their awesome book signings, to Hennessey & Ingalls, the largest art and architecture bookstore in the western United States.
If you happen to be in Los Angles during April 26-27, you should definitely check out the Festival of Books! It’s known as the country’s largest celebration of the written word, with over 140,000 attendees and over 450 authors. Check out the information on ticketing so you don’t miss out on this awesome celebration.
Happy reading!
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
March 28th, 2008 by
jamie a
Santa Monica Art Tool Photo uploaded by
On March 29 from 1-5 pm is your opportunity to discover the awesome art during the
Sponsored by the airport and the City’s Cultural Affairs Division, more than 60 private art studios and galleries on 23rd Street will be open to the public. Tiny offices and hangars have been converted into creative spaces, allowing the imaginations of artists and the community to take “flight.”
Since this event has been such a hit in the past, we’re thrilled to see it back for its 2nd year!
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
March 24th, 2008 by
jamie a
Map of Los Angeles Photo uploaded by
After you’ve picked up your Go Los Angeles Card, check out these great maps for bargain travelers!
Budget Travel just alerted us to the concept of , which are free travel guides to places all over the world with local, zoom-able maps, and marked attractions.These guides are great for planning out itineraries based on your personal interests as well, providing all sorts of suggestions based on your preferences.
We’d love to hear what you think should be included for those traveling to Los Angeles! What are your favorite attractions? Let us know in a comment!
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
March 20th, 2008 by
jamie a
Easter Eggs Photo uploaded by
This Easter, don’t scramble around at the last minute for a place for brunch! LA.com has put together of places for the holiday, which serve up the best French toast, scrambled eggs with lobster, and wild mushroom quiche.
There’s plenty of places for the whole family, including Arclight Hollywood and Arclight Sherman Oaks, offering $17.50 prix fixe meals for the kids, while Cezanne at Le Merigot boasts of a child-friendly dining room.
For an Italian brunch, check out Ca Del Sole for dishes like prosciutto with pears and chicken Milanese. There’s an old-fashioned brunch (complete with live jazz) for all you traditionalists at Twin Palms, or enjoy a modern take on comfort food at Jar in West Hollywood.
Enjoy your brunch and happy easter!
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
March 18th, 2008 by
jamie a
Sunset Boulevard Photo uploaded by
After you’ve spent a day running around sightseeing with your , you’re bound to be hungry. Los Angeles is known not only for a wide assortment of and top-notch star-spotting, but the cuisine is also Oscar-worthy.
For example, West Sunset Boulevard was recently named one of the by GOOD Magazine. Just east of Hollywood, this oft-neglected neighborhood boasts of many culinary wonders.
The magazine suggests stopping by Agra Cafe for balti (a spicy curry cooked over high heat), Alegria for amazing mole (loved by a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic), delightful Vietnamese at the Pho Cafe, Zankou Chicken for Lebanese rotisserie, and Jitlada Thai for their spicy kua kling.
Bon appetit!
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
March 12th, 2008 by
jamie a
Hollywood Bowl Photo uploaded by
Have fun in the sun during your visit to Los Angeles! Especially if you’re traveling from a woefully wintry place, there’s plenty of to choose from.
If you’re a music nut, check out the famed Hollywood Bowl for new and old favorites alike. There’s classical tunes every Tuesday and Thursday along with weekend firework shows! The Greek Theatre offers the best in indie and alternative acts, while the Santa Monica Pier offers a free Tuesday night Twilight Dance Series.
Artsy types can head to the Getty Center for international tunes, the Hammer Museum for avant-garde jazz acts, the for Gene Autry outdoor Western films and Latin fare, or downtown for ’s After Dark party on Saturday Nights.
There’s also tons of open-air films to keep in mind for travel during the summer months. Be sure and check out the Independent Shakespeare Company, Cinespia, Shakespeare by the Sea, or Shakespeare in the Cemetery.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
Information that we collect
Go Los Angeles Travel Blog only collects personal information that you
voluntarily provide to us. This includes any information that can
be used to identify you individually, such as name, address, phone
number, e-mail address, or credit/debit card number. We also collect
aggregate data about visitors to our site via cookies, but this data
cannot be used to identify any visitor individually.
