Los Angeles
2 landmarks · 1 observatory · 1 museum · 1 theatre · 1 theme park
Los Angeles has 8 free Lokali audio guides, led by Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Getty Center. The list covers 2 landmarks, 1 observatory and 1 museum. Visiting all 7 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 16 hours. The furthest two sit 21 km apart, so plan on public transport between the far ends.
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Free audio guides in Los Angeles
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#11–3 hours · LandmarkHollywood SignWhite block letters spelling HOLLYWOOD perch on Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills.
#21–2 hours · ObservatoryGriffith ObservatoryHistoric 1935 copper-domed observatory perched above Los Angeles with free public access to telescopes, planetarium shows, and sweeping city views.
#32–4 hours · MuseumGetty CenterHilltop art museum opened in 1997, housing Greek and Roman antiquities, medieval manuscripts, European paintings, and contemporary photography.
30–60 min · TheatreTCL Chinese TheatreHistoric movie palace built in 1927 with ornate Chinese-inspired architecture.
1–2 hours · LandmarkSanta Monica PierHistoric 1909 pier extending into the Pacific, home to an amusement park, arcade games, restaurants, and street performers.
4–8 hours · Theme ParkUniversal Studios HollywoodMajor film studio and entertainment complex in the Hollywood Hills featuring movie-themed attractions, live shows, and behind-the-scenes studio tours.
30–60 min · StreetHollywood Walk of FameSidewalk embedded with over 2,700 brass stars honouring entertainment figures, stretching along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street since 1960.
Planning your time
Short on time? TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame each take under an hour. Universal Studios Hollywood is the one to build a half-day around — allow 4–8 hours. Most guides here lean towards photography and editors' picks. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Los Angeles?
8. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Los Angeles?
Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Getty Center. The full list of 8 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Los Angeles?
About 16 hours to visit all 7 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Los Angeles?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Los Angeles with a guide in your ear
All 7 guides for Los Angeles, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.