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Audiences lounging under the stars view an HD film on a three-story screen after listening to a local band and ordering from food trucks
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6922, Hollywood Blvd. #103, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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All Star Showbiz Tours offer guides to the famous and showbiz in Los Angeles. Tours can be 2.5 or 8 hours.
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Firefly is a restaurant and grill in Los Angeles. Their wide selection of foods is similar to a higher-quality Applebees.
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The Good Time Comedy Club has famous local and international acts. The program is sponsored in conjunction with Hooters.
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17 votes
7018 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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A unique tour company, LA Active Adventure shows you the natural side of the area. Tours for all levels of fitness.
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The Magic Castle is a neat attraction for kids-- go inside a decorated castle and prepare to see some magic! They also offer beginners magic classes for the children.
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See the sights in style with Starline Tours of Los Angeles, California. The company offers many different tour packages, including overnight trips and short jaunts. Reservations are recommended, and customers who book online receive a discount.
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72%
3310 votes
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre, now officially known as TCL Chinese Theater, shows IMAX films and regular films. The theater that originally opened on May 18, 1927, is also the home to 200 hand or foot prints from Hollywood stars.
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Located on famous Hollywood Boulevard, The Hollywood Wax Museum features a large collection of lifelike celebrity figures made out of wax. In operation since 1965, it is the longest running wax museum in the United States.
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84%
1800 votes
6933 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Featuring celebrity wax figures that are meant to be touched and photographed, Madame Tussauds Hollywood is a popular wax museum. Celebrities on display include Alfred Hitchcock, Shrek, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, and more.
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Visitors can enjoy swimming, walking, biking, surfing, volleyball and other recreational activities at Manhattan Beach. The beach offers access to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and also features an aquatic themed museum.