Though often disparaged , LA is bursting with attractions , from galleries to museums to historic sites . The city 's museums and galleries are world - renowned , boasting contemporary , modern and classical art . Literary tours of the city are becoming popular , allowing visitors to walk in the footsteps of famous noir noir characters . The LA Opera , directed by world-renowned tenor Placido Domingo , art fair No trip to LA is complete without a visit to the legendary Chateau and Bar Marmont .
Though often disparaged , LA is bursting with attractions , from galleries to museums to historic sites . The city 's museums and galleries are world - renowned , boasting contemporary , modern and classical art . Literary tours of the city are becoming popular , allowing visitors to walk in the footsteps of famous noir noir characters . No trip to LA is complete without a visit to the legendary Chateau and Bar Marmont .