How to spend top weekend in Hollywood, CA - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Hiking in Runyon Canyon Park

If you like hiking in the mountains, then you can go from Hollywood to Runyon Canyon Park. It is located in the east of the Santa Monica Mountains. The park covers 65 hectares. There are a total of 5 gates to the park. One gate is located on the north side of Mulholland Drive. The 2nd and 3rd gates are located south of Fuller Avenue and Vista Street. You will find the 4th gate in the northern part of the Park on Solar Drive. The path from Wattles Garden leads to the 5th gate.

You will admire the magnificent views of Los Angeles, see the Griffith Observatory, and the famous inscription on the Hollywood Hills from the tops of the mountains. There are many of them on the territory of Runyon Canyon. You can also go hiking here. You can choose one of the 3 tracks with the level of difficulty that suits you. Keep in mind that the most appropriate time of day for your hiking trip is early morning. There is no intense heat at this time. So you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and not suffer from the heat. However, be sure to bring water with you. You will definitely want to drink while hiking.

Visit the Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park

Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park is located north of Hollywood. It is divided into several parts. Each of them is dedicated to a particular cartoon or movie. The entrance ticket for 1 day costs 92 dollars. You will pay 109 dollars for 2 days. You can also purchase a ticket for 159 dollars. It will allow you to go to all the rides without waiting in line. A ticket purchased for 299 dollars will give you the opportunity to use the services of a personal guide and go "behind the scenes". Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Pavilions where the filming takes place as well as breathtaking rides are waiting for you in the park. If you select "Earthquake", you will feel the tremors rated 8 points on the Richter scale. You will take a river trip, watching the dinosaurs roam along the shore, in the "Jurassic Park". You may also prefer "Burned territory" to feel like the hero of a disaster or action movie. Everything will explode, burn, and fill with tons of water here.

If you choose the "Flash Flood" attraction, you will take a bus to the "Mexican Village" and get caught in the rain. It will cause a flood. A powerful stream of water will rush straight to you. However, it will suddenly turn aside. You will certainly experience the thrill. You will see the roof fall and the floor collapse on the attraction "Reverse thrust". Increasing the level of adrenaline is guaranteed to you!

Santa Monica Beaches

After you have seen the sights of Hollywood, you can go to Santa Monica. It is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. You will choose an activity here based on your own preferences. You will relax on the white sand of the picturesque beach. It has a length of several kilometers. You will also swim if the water does not seem too cold.

You will also be able to go on a bike ride. You will admire the beautiful mountain landscape, take a health run and enjoy the fresh air. You will have the opportunity to ride on the carousel or Ferris wheel in Pacific Park. If you decide to go surfing, but you have no experience of conquering the waves, standing on the board, then you will take a few lessons from professional surfers right on the beach.

Go to the Hollywood Bowl Overlook

If you want to see Hollywood and other parts of Los Angeles from a height, you can walk along Mulholland Drive. It is located at a distance of 70 kilometers along the Santa Monica Mountains. Despite the fact that the houses of famous residents of the city are located here, the road is broken in some places. So you need to look carefully at the road until you come to the Hollywood Bowl Overlook. A wonderful view of the city will open here.