Five Unique Ways to Enjoy Los Angeles

For those avid Los Angeles vacationers who think they’ve been there and done that in the City of Angels, allow TravelPulse to prove you wrong.And, for those who have never been to the city widely known for its nightclubs, chic hotels, celebrity-sightings and sushi, allow us to give you five new reasons to visit.Check Out a Galaxy Game Pre-game experiences offered at LA Galaxy games at Dignity Health Sports Park include a close view of warm-ups. (Photo by Joe Pike) Even non-sports fan are widely familiar with baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers and basketball's Los Angeles Lakers. But if you want to do something different—with way better seats—check out a Major League Soccer (MLS) game in style.In fact, the LA Galaxy, one of the best teams in the league, offers fans in Los Angeles a series of VIP luxuries, including box seats and tours of the field for warm-ups.“Soccer brings a different level of passion and intensity from the crowd that is seen throughout the world,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein.“LA Galaxy games are an incredible environment because of the crowd support throughout the entirety of the match—the chanting, drums and banners during all 90 minutes—that embody the spirit of this city. If you are visiting Los Angeles, experiencing the atmosphere at an LA Galaxy game is something that absolutely should be on your list of things to do.”And Rachel Morris, a travel expert with Paradise Weddings and Travel in Houston, Texas and one of the 13 advisors who were on hand for travAlliancemedia’s domestic debut of the Millennial Travel Forum in Los Angeles in April, agrees.“The Galaxy game was so fun and was great to see how passionate the fans are,” said Morris. “Unlike a Dodgers or Lakers game, where most are probably there for the clout, the soccer game was full of avid fans. Plus, a VIP experience is more accessible to our clients.”Stay at LEVEL DTLA LEVEL DTLA offers gorgeous balcony views of downtown Los Angeles. (Photo by Joe Pike) Sure, Los Angeles has some incredible, luxury hotels like the recently-opened NoMad Los Angeles, but travelers looking to switch up their usual hotel accommodations should check out LEVEL DTLA, which uniquely blends the privacy that the sharing economy provides travelers with the amenities and service of a top-notch, luxury hotel.“With Airbnb/apartment-style stays on the rise, it was great to experience LEVEL in downtown LA for our clients,” said Morris. “I’m excited to sell a property that still has the luxuries of a hotel, such as daily maid service but comforts of home like a full kitchen.”It includes 303 fully-furnished suites and offers agents a 10 percent commission. Guests have access to a 24-hour concierge service and L Club, an exclusive floor that includes BBQ and fire pits, a fitness center, basketball court, and an outdoor, 70-foot, heated pool with a hot tub, steam room and sauna pavilion.So, who is LEVEL's main clientele?“The beauty of the LEVEL product is we cater to a diverse market of travelers, whether they are millennials, families, or affluent/seasoned travelers,” said Craig Settimo, general manager of LEVEL DTLA. “Our luxury product includes the largest suites in all of Los Angeles, not just DTLA."Our high-end amenities include one of the largest pools in LA, a hot tub, steam room, a spacious fitness center/gym, flexible indoor and outdoor lounge space that can be used for business or to host social events and an outdoor movie theatre that seats 200. Our variety of suites can easily accommodate a family of four or more or those traveling alone.”Ride in a Porsche The Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles (PEC LA) invites customers, business partners and brand enthusiasts to celebrate every aspect of Porsche. (Photo courtesy of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles) For car lovers or general thrill-seekers, recommend the fairly-new Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles (PEC LA), which first opened back in 2016.Located in the heart of Southern California, this one-of-a-kind facility showcases a commitment to both design and functionality and serves to provide an incomparable experience anywhere.Group driving packages are available. A two-hour experience for between six and 20 guests costs $695 a person, plus a $50 damage waiver fee. A four-hour experience for between six and 40 guests costs $995 a person, plus a $50 damage waiver fee.Participants of the two-hour package get to drive the latest rear-engine Porsche 911 versus the mid-engine layout of the Porsche Cayman or Boxster, with one-to-one guidance from a Porsche Driving Instructor. Guests learn about the chief performance characteristics of each vehicle and develop handling skills while testing out these two dynamic machines.For the four-hour package, guests experience 90 minutes on the On-Road course in a two-door sports car and 45 minutes on the Off-Road course in the Porsche Cayenne or Macan, testing the vehicle's capabilities on obstacles and multiple degree ascents and descents.In addition to testing out skills on the track, guests also have the opportunity to digitally race against each other in group competitions in the Simulator Lab.LA Beer HopAs craft beer continues to be the latest trend amongst hops-and-barley-lovers across the country, the new LA Beer Hop tour is sure to please those who enjoy good beer in a fun settingWith over 90 breweries in Los Angeles, LA Beer Hop takes beer-lovers straight to all of the greatest ales, lagers and funky beer Los Angeles has on tap. Each tour includes an expert beer guide, three breweries and a behind-the-scenes tour.The areas in L.A. that the tour covers include downtown L.A., South Bay, Long Beach, Burbank and Glendale and The Valley.The Standard Beer Tour visits three exciting breweries and includes a flight of beer at each destination for each guest. It is open to groups of 10-15 guests and lasts four to five hours. It is $69 per person.The Art District Beer & Pizza Tour pairs delicious beer with tasty Neapolitan-style pizza from a top-rated restaurant. Groups of 10- 15 guests are welcome. The tour lasts four to five hours and costs $105 per person. Private and public tours available seven days a week.The Warner Brothers Studio Tour The Warner Brothers Studio Tour takes T.V and film lovers behinds the scenes in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of The Warner Brothers Studio Tour) A vacation to Los Angeles cannot be completed without at least one movie-related item on the itinerary, but instead of doing a traditional house tour of celebrities who live in the area, check out where they became famous in the first place—the movie studio.The Warner Brothers Studio Tour offers three different tours for movie-lovers. During the Studio Tour, guests explore one of the busiest working studios in Los Angeles with a guided, two-hour tour. It also includes a one-hour, self-guided portion. Tickets are $69 for guests 13 years old and above and $59 for guests 8-12 years old.“The Classics Made Here” tour, as the name implies, has a specific focus on the classic television shows and movies once shot in the studio. It is 3.5 hours and includes both guided and self-guided tours. Tickets are $79 for guests eight years old and above.Finally, the five-hour Deluxe Tour offers an insider’s look into the movie-making process. It includes all the elements of the Studio Tour, plus visits to the Costume Department, the Property Department and Warner Bros.’ Commissary Fine Dining Room for a lunch meant for A-listers. Tickets are $295 for guests eight years old and above."Of course, we sell destinations due to their most popular attractions," said Morris, "but what sets [travel agents] apart from online [travel agencies] are the unique off-the-beaten-path experiences that we can offer our clients." Let's block ads! (Why?)