8 Fun Free Things to Do in Hollywood, California

Party it up on the Sunset Strip

The heart of the Hollywood nightlife and glamour, the world-famous Sunset Strip is a celebrity magnet thanks to its daring comedy clubs, career-defining theaters, and swanky bars.

Take a hike through Griffith

An abundance of hiding trails that offer killer views of the LA basin, an observatory, kid-friendly zoo, and the Autry Museum of the American West, the sprawling Griffith park sells itself as a splendid place for an alfresco family day out.

Tick Universal Studios

For sheer fun and entertainment, Universal Studios is one of the best things to do in Hollywood it s all the fun, thrills whimsy, and magic of Disney without the hassle of a 90-minute drive down to Anaheim!.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood

The free, smaller sister to Universal Studios, Citywalk draws in crowds before and after visiting the theme park, thanks to its slew of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Celebrity homes tour

A cliche activity aimed at tourists yet still one of the essential things to do in Hollywood despite its cheesiness, a celeb-spotting tour zips around all the A-list-frequented spots in Hollywood

Stroll Hollywood Walk of Fame

Arguably the most famous sidewalk on the planet, tourists flock here for good reason: it s home to over 2700 commemorative brass stars embedded in pink terrazzo

Tinseltown in a helicopter

Griffith Park, and the LA Basin, you ll be blessed with a bird s eye view of some of the most famed homes, landmarks, and monuments in the area.

LA Zoo + Botanical Garden

Then look no further than the LA Zoo and Botanical Gardens, an open-aired oasis tucked out the back of L.A. s Griffith Park.