The latter is home to Wilshire Boulevard or Department Store Row, and the famous Rodeo Drive with its designer shops and galleries. And then, of course, there is Hollywood and all the glitz and glamour of the movies. To enjoy the excitement of the movies, take a guided tour of Paramount Studios or visit the Hollywood Wax Museum. Universal Studios Hollywood is a must-see. Other attractions are the daredevil rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita Valley, and the Hollywood Bowl.
Further south are the beaches of Orange County such as Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
Other areas to visit are Long Beach, Santa Monica - which has one of the best piers in California, Malibu and the J. Paul Getty Museum, and the Valley Region. This region includes the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel, and Pasadena. Since 1955, when Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck created the Magic Kingdom among the orange groves, Orange County has grown into a major tourist destination. Knott's Berry Farm, in Buena Park, is the nation's oldest themed amusement park, dating back to the 1920s. The 150-acre theme park includes 165 rides and 6 distinctive areas such as Ghost Town and Mystery Lodge.