Disneyland, the original Disney theme park, remains a place where visitors can step straight into the worlds of their favorite characters, from Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to Goofy and many more. Alongside its classic rides and nostalgic charm, the park now includes Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, an impressively detailed land that lets guests feel as if they’ve landed on another planet. One of its highlights is the Droid Depot, where you can assemble your own custom astromech droid from a selection of parts and personality chips.

Spanning over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It has served as the backdrop for numerous films, including "Batman" and "Jurassic Park." The park is home to the Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Travel Town Museum. Visitors can explore 53 miles of scenic hiking trails and enjoy swimming, biking, and horseback riding. Griffith Park is also home to the Hollywood sign, which stands on Mt. Lee.

One of the largest art museums in the Western United States, this cultural mecca houses a superb permanent collection of pieces from all over the world and maintains a vibrant program of events, exhibitions, art house films, and jazz concerts. LACMA attracts almost a million visitors annually and displays more than 150,000 works spanning from ancient times to the present.

The Norra Berget open-air museum is one of the region's most popular excursion destinations. The combination of nature, cultural history, eateries, shops, playgrounds, barbecue areas and events appeals to both young and old, all year-round.