Things to do in Central Los Angeles

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1. Universal Studios Hollywood

As one of the oldest working studios in Hollywood, Universal Studios Hollywood™ gives you every chance to glimpse movie-making in action, but the star attractions are the adrenaline-pumping rides.
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2. Crypto.com Arena

Visit the STAPLES Center and see a major sporting or entertainment event. This arena is home to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers National Basketball Association (NBA) teams. Take a tour of downtown Los Angeles and view the STAPLES Center or book a ticket for a major event.
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3. Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard is one of the most recognizable districts in Los Angeles. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with stars on the sidewalk honoring thousands of celebrities. See the famous TCL Chinese Theatre, the setting for countless major film premieres.
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4. Hollywood Walk of Fame

To make it big in Hollywood it’s not just a matter of getting your name up in lights. You need your name set in concrete as well. More accurately, it has to be embedded in brass and set inside a coral-pink, terrazzo five-pointed star.
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5. Sunset Strip

Dress up for a night on the town along Sunset Strip, the center of West Hollywood’s exciting entertainment scene. It’s a 1.4-mile (2.4-kilometer) section of famous Sunset Boulevard. Visitors from across the world flock here to stay at renowned hotels such as Chateau Marmont and Sunset Tower Hotel. Even if you’re not staying overnight, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy hotel rooftop cocktails.
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6. The Grove

Los Angeles’ one-stop shop for dining, entertainment and shopping is The Grove. It was built at the beginning of the 21st century and has become one of southern California’s most popular outdoor malls.
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