Los Angeles - All That Glitters Might Be Gold

Los Angeles is one of the most diverse, dynamic cities in the world, and one of the largest being over 1000 square miles. It has many stunning tourist destinations - here are ten most recommended. In the Los Angeles state, the golden sand of the beaches, the gold of the Academy Awards, and the "gold" brought in by the many tourists means that if it glitters it could very well be gold.

California Science Center. This is a immense museum offering hundreds of interactive exhibits and guided tours. It also has the only IMAX theatre in the city, showing science related movies. Free Admission.

Los Angeles Museum of Art. This museum is one of the best museums in the world. It has a very impressive art collection and many archaic artifacts, some as ancient as 6000 BC.

La Brea Tar Pits. This is a colossal tar pit into which customary creatures such as dinosaurs, were sucked and preserved as fossils. It has been featured in numerous motion pictures such as the "Last Action Hero" with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Griffith Observatory. This is a premier planetarium with a ample laser reveal.

Getty Center. This pleasing museum housed in a exquisite, unique building, has an extensive art collection, primarily from the United States and Europe. It has Renaissance art, works by Rembrandt, and Italian manuscripts from the Middle Ages.

Watts Tower. This modern landmark is a area of sculptures created by Simon Rodia from 1921 to 1954. These intricate sculptures made of spare parts, metal pieces and even seashells are quite bewitching.

Museum of Tolerance. This museum is dedicated to educating people about racism. It focuses mainly on the holocaust of WWII.

Olivera Street. This is a Mexican enclave spanning several city blocks. If offers Mexican restaurants, wares, novelties, and original seafood.

California African American Museum. This museum exhibits a stout collection of art and sculpture highlighting the rich African American culture.

Echo Park. This park in central Los Angeles was designed by Joseph Henry Tomlinson in the behind 1800's and modeled after a famed English garden. Be positive to rent a paddleboat and soar the huge lake in its center.