Los Angeles — the home of Tinseltown, palm-lined boulevards, and mile-long beaches. This city has attracted artists and creatives for over a century while also capturing the imaginations of all who visit here. Whether you want to spot celebrities or immerse yourself in the center of pop culture, Los Angeles is a city like no other.
Incredible Adventures offers tours to Los Angeles that combine the best of California’s parks into one road trip.
These multi-day tours are powered with biofuels for an eco-friendly journey and are capped to a small group for a more intimate experience. With the option to either start or end your trip in Los Angeles, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the beating heart of the entertainment industry!
Find out more about visiting Los Angeles below, or feel free to contact us for more information about our tours. We can’t wait to show you California!
The history of Los Angeles dates back hundreds of years when the region was first inhabited by Chumash and Tongva Indians. In the 1700s, Franciscan missionaries arrived in California and set up missions in Los Angeles. By 1781, a group of just 44 settlers from Mexico of European, Native American, and African descent established a pueblo. This pueblo was named El Pueblo de la Reina de los Angeles (“The Village of the Queen of the Angels”), laying the foundations for the Los Angeles we know today.
While California was previously under rule by Spain, it transferred to Mexico in 1822. Just three decades later after the Mexican-American War, California joined the United States of America. In the years that followed, Los Angeles was in turmoil as crime and racial conflict mired the city. However, by the 1870s, more people started moving to Los Angeles in search of a better climate, and within 30 years the population was booming.
Los Angeles soon became famous for its year-round warm and sunny weather. These blissful conditions also attracted filmmakers in the 1910s, and soon Hollywood became the hub of the film industry in America. Today, Los Angeles is the second most populous city in America, a far cry from its earlier beginnings.
Since Hollywood first caught the attention of filmmakers, this neighborhood has become synonymous with glitz and glamor. The home of major film studios, celebrity houses, and cinematic icons, Hollywood is a must-visit for any film buff or culture vulture.
Along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which was first established in 1960, you’ll find the names of thousands of actors, musicians, and filmmakers who have all made their mark in cinema and entertainment. If you want to do the full walk, it will take you about 3 to 4 hours! All along the Walk of Fame you’ll also find notable theaters, including the TCL Chinese Theater and the Dolby Theater, where the Academy Awards are held every year.
One of the most popular attractions in Hollywood is Universal Studios, where you can experience incredible thrills on the movie-themed park rides. You can also go on a studio tour for a real behind-the-scenes look at a film set!
In Beverly Hills, you’ll find yourself at the center of celebrity culture. This neighborhood is dotted with mansions, with past residents including Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, and Walt Disney. More recently, these grand homes have fallen under the ownership of stars like Taylor Swift and Leonardo DiCaprio. While you’re in the area, you won’t want to miss Rodeo Drive — one of the most expensive streets in the world.
For some of the best views of Hollywood and Los Angeles, take a trip along Mulholland Drive. Or if you want the perfect shot of the Hollywood sign, you can either drive or hike up to Griffith Observatory. From here you can even see out to the Pacific Ocean!
Los Angeles is not just Hollywood, however. It has a thriving local culture that exists outside of Tinseltown which can be experienced at iconic museums such as the Getty Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Another unmissable feature of Los Angeles is its beaches. The city offers miles of shoreline that attract millions each year, including the vibrant Santa Monica and picturesque Venice Beach.
We offer two tours that alternatively start and end in Los Angeles and San Francisco. On our California Parks Highlights Tour: San Francisco to Los Angeles, we embark on an incredible five-day Californian road trip that culminates in a visit to Hollywood, including stops at Lake Hollywood Park and Griffith Observatory. This tour departs from San Francisco and follows an extraordinary journey through some of the most famous national parks, including Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park.
We offer the same itinerary in reverse with our California Parks Highlights Tour: Los Angeles to San Francisco, giving you the option to begin or end your trip in LA. Either way, you can plan to spend extra days exploring this city that manages to be both hot and cool at the same time!
If you’re ready to explore this city and more of California, then get in touch with us today to arrange a road trip to remember!
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