Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
4th Street Retro Row
Packed with boutiques, vintage stores, varied restaurants and other independent businesses, this is the beating heart of the creative spirit of Long Beach.
Universal Studios Hollywood
A star-studded venue which is part film and TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park for three-times the fun.
Venice Beach
Top up your tan while you watch body builders and colourful performers doing their stuff along Los Angeles’ quirky urban shoreline, a great escape from the city.
Santa Monica Beach
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Magic Mountain and find out why this is a popular theme park in Stevenson Ranch. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
The Queen Mary: Admission, Tours, and Paranormal Experience
Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
"Room was clean. Staff are nice."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Always a great place to stay when visiting Disneyland."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. The room was clean and in order."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
"Very well maintained property with excellent in room dining and customer service"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"No extra bedsheets were given . No body came to clean trash even after calling multiple times . There were cockroaches on the floor , no cleaning no fresh towels everyday that was bad"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
"It was a nice place to stay. Conveniently walkable to Disneyland. The pictures didn’t match room we got. The air conditioner on wall was very loud. Mattress was not comfortable"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Eastside
Hollywood
Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Flower District are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Koreatown
Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.
Mid City
While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.
