South Los Angeles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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South Los Angeles
California Science Center which includes interior views
California Science Center
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Where to stay in South Los Angeles

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Historic South Central

While you're in Historic South Central, take in top sights like Central Avenue and jump on the metro at LATTC/Ortho Institute Station to see more of the city.

Historic South Central
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View Park-Windsor Hills

View Park-Windsor Hills might not have many top sights, but SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

View Park-Windsor Hills
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Vermont Square

While there might not be top attractions in Vermont Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and BMO Stadium.

Vermont Square
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Leimert Park

When in Leimert Park and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County or Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Martin Luther King Jr. Station or Leimert Park Station.

Leimert Park
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Westmont

Though Westmont may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum.

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Florence

While Florence isn't home to many top sights, SoFi Stadium and Crypto.com Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Florence
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$256 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$256
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,549 reviews)
"…"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

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Hotel Maya

Hotel Maya

4 out of 5
700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA
The price is AU$282 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$282
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Long Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,744 reviews)
"FEELS LIKE A VACATION FROM FAR AWAY"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Hotel Maya
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$248 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$248
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,788 reviews)
"The hotel lobby is nice! The staff was very"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
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The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
219 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (689 reviews)
"Spacious clean room , close to venue at the Palace Theatre. The area around it is dirty ."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

3 out of 5
5825 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"So clean and spacious with a great view. Loved that luggage storage was available."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

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Fenix Hotel Hollywood

Fenix Hotel Hollywood

4 out of 5
7070 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (171 reviews)
Convenient but loud
"This is a clean upgraded facility. Some rooms are facing busy Franklin Avenue, which was not terribly bad compared to the Hotel itself. The place is loud. Hallway traffic is noisy and it seems the rooms are not well insulated from each other. The contactless system worked fine. I would recommend ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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Popular places to visit

University of Southern California

University of Southern California

Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Southern California, a top university in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Known as the Greatest Stadium in the World, this arena hosts football games and commemorates those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in World War I.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
California Science Center which includes aircraft

California Science Center

Discover an aquarium with a giant kelp forest, an actual space shuttle and numerous educational displays and exhibits inside this remarkable facility.

California Science Center
Exposition Park

Exposition Park

With sports arenas, a science center, a rose garden and a museum devoted to African American history, this downtown space welcomes visitors of all ages.

Exposition Park
Galen Center

Galen Center

Catch an event at Galen Center during your trip to Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Galen Center

Activities

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City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$83
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes & Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood Package

Warner Bros. Studio Entry & Hollywood Celebrity Home Tour Bundle

AU$177
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Entry & Hollywood Celebrity Home Tour Bundle
Madame Tussauds Hollywood Plus All New Marvel Universe 4D!

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

AU$49
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Seeing stars!!!

Hollywood Star Tour

AU$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Hollywood Star Tour
Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

AU$4
per adult
Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets
City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

AU$136
per adult
City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills
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