From Disneyland to movie star footprints and the Kodak Theatre, here's a look at how to find the must-sees in the City of Angels.

Hollywood is a participant in the CityPass Program which includes admission to many popular attractions for one price, reflecting a substantial savings off individual tickets. A CityPass will get you into many of the California favorites, but here's a more complete list of places you can't miss.

Great Fun for the Kids

(Toddler to Age 8)

California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
323/724-3623
Los Angeles' premier science museum caters to young children with hands-on presentations. The Center features a number of special exhibits that come and go, and an IMAX theater that runs a selection of films daily. For much of 2010, "Extreme Mammals" will be taking over this fun space.

Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323/930-CARS
A great museum devoted to all sorts of rare, antique, flashy and otherwise famous cars. Check out The Beverly Hillbillies' Old Jalopy, the flying DeLoreon from Back To The Future, and lots of beautifully restored classics. An extensive schedule of kids programs are all complimentary with admission - check on exactly what's happening and when before you go.

Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323/644-4200
Home to over 1,200 animals and 350 different species, this "cageless" zoo, located in the beautiful Griffith Park, is featuring a special $6.5 million "Red Ape Rain Forest" exhibit, which is worth every penny. Be sure to check out the zoo's new African Wild Dogs while you're there.

Natural History Museum of LA County
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213/763-DINO
This museum is jam packed with activities and exhibitions for everybody. A good place to start with little kids is the Parsons Discovery Center, where they can investigate giant stuffed polar bear teeth and snake x-rays. There is enough to see for a week's worth of museum trips, so pick and choose what you want to view before you wander around. Tree-hugging kids will enjoy their Sustainable Sundays program; also every month, the museum features Family Fun Days.

Skirball Cultural Center Museum
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049-6833
310/440-4515
Thanks to grandma Carol Martinez for turning us onto Noah's Ark, a remarkably innovative playspace at this Jewish cultural center in western LA. Noah's Ark is a large wooden structure filled with animals and diverse creatures made of recylced materials, where kids are asked to work, climb and play together. Kids must be accompanied by an adult, and adults can only bring in four kids each, as close supervision is requested. This place is so popular that there are timed-entry tickets; the general fee is $10/adult and $5 for kids 2-12 years (free to all visitors on Thursdays), but museum members can use it free. Visit mid-week after lunch if you want to see where every parent  in LA spends their free time! It's quite a remarkable space and, as for lunch, it's said to be a super Kosher restaurant.

Kidspace Children's Museum
480 N. Arroyo Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91103
626/449-9144
A great children's museum with much to offer culturally and educationally. Almost all exhibits are hands on, and thrilling for those who can't wait to touch everything. Older kids can be a D.J. or create their own TV show. Performances and special events are frequent, so call ahead for schedules.

Children's Museum of Los Angeles
11800 Foothill Boulevard
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
818/686-9280
This long-time favorite museum is constructing a new 57,000-square-foot facility in the Hansen Dam Recreation Area. Opening dates have not been announced.

Fun for Older Children

(Up to Age 18)

Doheny State Beach Park
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
949/496-6172
Rent a surfboard and learn to surf at this beach, where the water is just right for beginners eager to Hang 10. This beach has lifeguards, as well as rest rooms and a snack bar. There is also fishing, an award-winning campground, and picnicking nearby.

The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
5801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323/934-PAGE
It's black and oozing, with occasional puffs of smoke and odor. Watch paleontologists at work at this world-famous archeological site, where dozens of amazing prehistoric skeletons have been discovered. See saber-toothed cats, mammoths and other Ice Age fossils at the museum, which also features special exhibits.

Getty Museum at the Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310/440-7300
Your family will ride in a tram almost a mile up Getty Center Drive to the arrival plaza, catching glimpses of Century City, downtown Los Angeles, Westwood, UCLA, and Mount St. Mary's College en route. Although the Getty collection has its detractors, the museum architecture itself is worth a visit: five two-story pavilions, designed around an open central courtyard and a waterfall cascading along the left side of the grand stairway, are stunning. Home to an enormous variety of European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs, there are regularly scheduled lectures and events for all ages. If traveling with preschoolers, don't miss their art classes for kids, their kid-focussed GettyGuide audio tour, family-only events, weekly concerts and special Famly Room Gallery for hands-on arts appreciation.

Kodak Theatre Guided Tour
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
323/308-6300
At the Museum, you can visit the original sets from "Star Trek" and "Cheers" as you get a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry: film, television, radio, sound recording and new media. Experience interactive exhibits, video presentations, memorabilia and technological innovations, editing and Foley suites and a studio backlot tour. The Kodak Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards Ceremonies. It's not nearly as glamorous as downtown's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion or other past homes of the awards, but starstruck kids and parents will enjoy the tour. Make sure to watch your feet, as this part of Hollywood Boulevard boasts some of the star-encrusted sidewalks the city is famous for.

Starline Tours of Hollywood
800/959-3131
There are many companies that offer tours of the stars' homes, but these folks are celebrating their 75th aniversary in 2010 -- and they're still in business. Even though you many not see a whole lot aside from tall fences and thick rows of trees, just listening to the witty guides' gossip and driving around in these beautiful neighborhoods of west L.A. and Beverly Hills will provide two hours of fun for the family. These tours depart from Grauman's Chinese Theatre and also have pick-up and drop-off at most hotels.

Rollerblade Along the Beach
Santa Monica, CA 90401 or Venice, CA 90291
Spend the afternoon rollerblading or biking along the beach's 27-mile concrete pathway. Your teens will love the hipness of the atmosphere, the sunshine and the safe, protected, car-free zone. Ask your hotel concierge where to rent skates -- or bikes if you prefer. There are several vendors near the Santa Monica Pier and up and down the boardwalk, offering all size bikes, baby trailers and helmets for all.

Shop on Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Window shop on the main street of Beverly Hills, a posh neighborhood where high rent, high-priced shops display only the height of current fashion. Famous designers have their stores here, the celebs all shop here, and it's fun to peer beyond the windows and look around.

Shop on Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
West Los Angeles and Hollywood
Park your car and stroll down Hollywood's main thoroughfare for new, used, trendy, Eurotrash and new wave style. There's something for everyone in all price ranges.

Fun for the Whole Family

Grauman's Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 900280
323/464-8111(showtimes), 323/463-9576(tours)
Still a functional movie theater, this is the famous site where decades of stars' hand, foot, and pawprints are forever displayed in the courtyard. The Hollywood Walk of Stars begins on the sidewalk out front, and goes on for blocks.

 Disneyland
1313 South Harbor Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92803
714/781-4565
Able to speak for itself, the original Disney theme park is still one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the United States. Coloful Disneyland and the more ride-oriented California Adventure park are located about 90 minutes from downtown L.A. Read more about Disneyland Attractions for Families and plan to stay two days if you can.

Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
800/UNIVERSAL
A great movie-themed amusement park and working motion picture studio in one! Get a behind-the-scenes look at movie making, hop on thrilling wet and dry rides, and stroll down famous "Hollywood" street scenes. With older kids or lots of stamina, you can make it a day and night outing at CityWalk, Universal's hopping evening mall of outdoor cafes, shops and music clubs.

Watts Towers
1727 East 107th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90002
213/847-4646
This architectural folly, a collection of 17 tile and glitter-covered wire sculptures that rise to 100 feet, illuminates the neighborhood surrounding the USC campus in Watts. Constructed by Simon Rodia in 1955, after more than 30 years of dedication and labor, they are pure whimsy (or madness) and a delight for all ages. One of 7 National Historic Landmarks in Los Angeles, this outdoor attraction boasts its own arts center, with tours, lectures, changing exhibits and an annual September Jazz Festival.

Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310/319-6263
There are a number of bustling beaches that stretch for miles along the beautiful Pacific. Santa Monica Beach, with the famous pier that stretches out into the sea, is a great place for lounging in the sun and taking in the Southern California scene. The pier has a carousel and amusement park rides, there's fishing and dining and lots to see. The area is flooded with trendy boutiques for those who are looking for some shopping time. Throughout the year, concerts and special events take place on the pier - check for details.

The HOLLYWOOD Sign
Hollywood Boulevard, CA 90028
It seems that no visit to LA would be complete without a glimpse of the sign which advertised a 1920's real estate development and now defines an industry. Stand on Hollywood Boulevard and look north into the hills. You should be able to see the 50-foot letters on top of Mt. Lee, fitted with thousands of light bulbs for evening.

Olvera Street
Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012
This street is teeming with little Mexican restaurants, shops, and bodegas. Stroll around and admire the Old World Spanish architecture. After an afternoon of shopping and strolling, stop to taste the excellent Mexican cuisine. Ask your hotel concierge for directions and a map of the surrounding area, then go and do some discovering of downtown LA, a truly flourishing neighborhood, on your own.

Museum of Contemporary Art
MOCA @ California Plaza
250 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213/62-MOCA-2
Bring the kids to see the colorful artwork of Jackson Pollock, Jasper Johns and other contemporary artists. The conceptual art exhibits are generally kid pleasers as well.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323/667-2000
Explore both real history and Hollywood, by seeing the west's most famous artifacts like Billy the Kid's gun and Wyatt Earp's badge, as well as costumes and props used by John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Check out the new Family Discovery Gallery.

For general information on the Los Angeles Area, contact the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800/228-2452.