In L.A. you must visit: Venice Beach

Venice Beach is an immensely popular tourist destination, most well known for its canals, beaches and ocean-front walks where you will find many street performers, vendors and artists. 

Famous landmarks include:

Venice Beach Basketball Courts - After becoming recognised worldwide by basketball players who had watched the movie "White Men Can't Jump", the Venice Beach basketball courts attract a incredible amount of players year in and year out, of all talents and skill sets just there wanting to play on the courts or test their skills against the locals.

Muscle Beach - An outdoor gym, with a beach view for gym goers to workout and show off in the sun.

-Will