East Los Angeles Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Hollywood
This part amusement park, part film and TV studio is packed with action and excitement for all the family.
Dodger Stadium
Catch an event at Dodger Stadium during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Los Angeles Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Los Angeles Convention Center, a top convention centre in Los Angeles. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Santa Monica Beach
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Magic Mountain and find out why this is a popular theme park in Stevenson Ranch. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Crypto.com Arena
This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.
Top hotels in East Los Angeles
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Room was spotless. The renovation has clearly been a success.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Staff were extremely friendly! Enjoyed the large room and the free shuttle ride to the park.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Fantastic location and great breakfast
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Great location for TCM Classic Film Festival. Very clean, great service, everyone is very friendly and efficient and helpful. Center of everything Hollywood, across the street from Jimmy Kimmel and El Capitain .
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Freehand Los Angeles
Room was great, staff were really nice and the rooftop is really cool! Would definitely come back
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
The staff were all very nice and helpful, they went above and beyond. The room was clean with comfortable beds. The pool looks bigger on the picture than it is. We didn't get to use it, no time. Being across the park is well worth it.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Los Angeles
Little Tokyo
Visitors often come to Little Tokyo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and Los Angeles City Hall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Little Tokyo/Arts District Station.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Palace Theater are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.
South Park
While you're in South Park, take in top sights like Crypto.com Arena and jump on the metro at Pico Station to see more of the city.
Echo Park
If you're spending some time in Echo Park, Dodger Stadium and Echo Park Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Silver Lake
Lake views, live music and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Virgil Avenue while you're exploring the area.
Koreatown
Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.
