La Brea Travel Guide
Los Angeles
Popular places to visit
The Grove
If you want to shop and dine in one convenient location, but still enjoy the sunny weather of Los Angeles, visit this outdoor mall and entertainment center.
Farmers Market
This historic shopping complex attracts locals and tourists, who come to snack, browse and people-watch among the stalls.
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.
Top hotels in La Brea
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hotel was very nice, check in was great. Mario was the person who helped us at the front desk, and he greeted us with a big smile. We ate dinner at the Landing Bar, food was good, atmosphere was also good.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Hotel was a great location for the TCM Fil Festival!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Freehand Los Angeles
Love staying here just wish they would update main lobby and pool cushions. So many people stay here the outlets in main lobby won’t hold your phone charger.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
The line to check in was incredibly long. My kids and I waited about 35 minutes just to get checked in. After finally receiving our room and going upstairs, we discovered that the hot water was not working, the toilet would not flush, and the phone in the room was also not working. I then had to ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Great airport hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Ramon (FRONT DESK) Staff gave me a lower grade room because he said ALOUD that the entire lobby area could hear that and I quote “because you brought your room on a THIRD PARTY WEBSITE “I can give you a high floor room, only something on 4th floor“- this was unacceptable, unprofessional, disrespectful ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Brea
Beverly Grove
While visiting Beverly Grove, you might make a stop by sights like Beverly Center Shopping Mall and Melrose Avenue.
West Hollywood
If you're spending some time in West Hollywood, Melrose Avenue and Sunset Strip are top sights worth seeing.
Mid City
While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.
Hollywood
Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.
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.
Hollywood Hills
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Hollywood Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Runyon Canyon Park or Hollywood Bowl.
