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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches & More!
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 397 reviews
9.4/10
397 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 170 reviews
9/10
170 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket
9.2 out of 10 with 108 reviews
9.2/10
108 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Pedro: West Harbour LA Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 96 reviews
9.6/10
96 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
9.2 out of 10 with 63 reviews
9.2/10
63 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.8 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.8/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.2 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.2/10
24 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open Air Tour (2 Hours)
Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
2h 15m
9.0 out of 10 with 39 reviews
9/10
39 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Long Beach: 2-Hour Private Group Yacht Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.4/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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per traveller*
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Long Beach: 3hr Private Yacht Trip (1 ticket covers 1-6 ppl)
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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per traveller*
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Los Angeles Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim and Disneyland
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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LA: Birthday Special Private Yacht (1 ticket covers 1-6 people)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
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per traveller*
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Private Helicopter Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, and Long Beach
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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VIP Hollywood and Beverly Hills Private SUV Adventure
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
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per adult
Small-Group City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
9.8/10
110 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Anaheim
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Los Angeles: Thrilling Mad Scientist Escape Room
Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
1h 10m
Free cancellation available
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City centre LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
10.0 out of 10 with 36 reviews
10/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 31 activitiesLos Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Monica: Delicious Donut & Sweet Treats Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
LA's Most Romantic Luxury Wine & Dine Boat Cruise & Sealions
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Old Pasadena Food & Tasting Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City centre Los Angeles Food Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Discover Black Hollywood Icons Hidden Gems and Untold Stories
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Private City centre Food Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Redondo Beach: Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Lions in Calm Harbour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hydrobike Long Beach at Alamitos Bay - Day, Sunset, Night
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
2/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City centre Los Angeles Walking Tour with Filmmaker Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hollywood Sunset Walk & Hike: Hidden Gems & Scenic Views
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.4/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Long Beach: Yoga, lunch break, Bike the Beach Path & Kayak
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 229 reviews
9.8/10
229 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Bike Rental (all types)
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malibu Hills to Beach: Tandem Paragliding Flight Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Beach E-Bike Ride Redondo Beach to Santa Monica
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Los Angeles: Sunset Sailing
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Science and Sip Experience in Los Angeles
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles Graffiti Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Farmers Market Tour & Hands-On Cooking Class in Long Beach
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Los Angeles: Group Surf Lesson with All Gear included
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 114 reviews
9.2/10
114 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Cocktail-Making Class with Mixologist
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anaheim: Mediterranean Food Walking Tour (6 Tastings)
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spray Day Graffiti Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Fun Pasta Making Class With a Local Chef in Los Angeles
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Song Creation and Music Video Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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What to do in Compton
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Where to stay in Compton
Find the best Compton areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Compton
Learn more about Compton
Rancho Dominguez
Though Rancho Dominguez may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Crystal Casino and Dignity Health Sports Park.
West Rancho Dominguez
While there might not be top attractions in West Rancho Dominguez, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hustler Casino and Lucky Lady Casino.
Frequently asked questions
Is Compton worth visiting?
Compton offers a unique blend of culture, attractions and local charm. Whether you're into outdoor activities, history or traditional cuisine, there are many things here to enjoy.
How do I spend a day in Compton?
Start your adventures with a visit to Aquarium of the Pacific and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Then, explore different areas of Compton for tasty eats and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Compton?
The top tourist attraction in Compton is Aquarium of the Pacific, so make sure to include it on your sightseeing agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Compton?
Three days will be enough time to tick off many city highlights, including Gage Bowl, Downey History Centre and Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum. The average stay in Compton is two days. If you have the time to extend your trip, Los Angeles isn't far away.
Is Compton a walkable city?
Some top attractions in Compton, such as Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum and Wilson Park, are within walking distance. You can also discover several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Just 5 kilometres from central Compton is North Long Beach and West Rancho Dominguez is 5 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Compton with kids?
Whether you're travelling with tiny adventurers or thrill-loving teens, a fun-filled itinerary sets the tone for a great escape. Browse our recommendations for what to do in Compton with kids.
What to do in Compton for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Compton, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Absolution Brewing Company or Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Centre.
Are there free things to do in Compton?
From checking out parks to strolling around exciting neighbourhoods, it's simple to discover free things to do in Compton. If you're looking for inspiration, ask a local tour guide for recommendations. Downey History Centre is a top spot for anyone looking to save on their sightseeing activities.
