The Beverly Center is a mall with almost 160 shops including Ann Taylor. Department stores include two Macy's locations and Bloomingdale's. There are 13 cinemas on level 8.
The park honors the "grandmother of Los Angeles". The timeline wall by artist Sheila deBretteville and visual artist Beyte Saar's assemblage takes visitors back to the way it was on the original site in 1866 when pioneering philanthropist Biddy Mason, a former slave, ran the city's first child care center out of her home and founded the city's First African Methodist Episcopal Church on this very ground.
The Citadel in Los Angeles is a former rubber factory which has been converted in to a shopping center. It features interesting Neo-Babylonian style details.
Address: Citadel Outlets, 100 Citadel Drive, Suite 480, Commerce, CA 90040, United States
Phone: 1 (323) 888-1724, Fax: 1 (323) 888-0311
The Grand Central Market in Los Angeles is the oldest concession market on the west coast. It was built in 1917 and was the first earthquake and fire proof building in Los Angeles. Visitors can buy a variety of ethnic foods. There are plenty of tasty places to eat.
Address: Grand Central Market, 317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1229, United States
Phone: 1 (213) 624-2378, Fax: 1 (213) 624-9496
Hours:
9am-6pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Korean American Museum of Art and Cultural Center honors early Koreans who immigrated to America and their struggle to assimilate in a sometimes hostile country. The museum features a collection of replicas of Korea's most important artifacts, a gallery for fine art exhibition, and a 13,000 volume library with materials about Korea. It presents subtitled Korean films each month as well as lectures and exhibitions concerning Korean culture.
Address: Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3892, United States
Phone: 1 (323) 936-7141, Fax: 1 (323) 936-5712
Hours:
9am-5pm; Sat:10am-1pm; Closed: Sun
Tips: Closed Korean National Holidays (March 1st: Independence Movement Day, August 15th: Liberation Day, October 3rd: Foundation Day).
The Los Angeles Mormon Temple is the second largest temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and features a 257 foot tower.
Address: Los Angeles Mormon Temple, 10777 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025-4718, United States
Phone: 1 (310) 474-1549, Fax: 1 (310) 474-0651
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is located in Barnsdall Art Park and showcases displays of artists from the region.
Address: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027-3502, United States
Phone: 1 (323) 644-6269, Fax: 1 (323) 644-6271
Hours:
12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: First Friday of each month - open until 9pm.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Skirball Cultural Center and Museum in Los Angeles is a Jewish cultural institution with galleries, a resource center and an auditorium. The museum has changing exhibits while music, theater, comedy, film, and literary programs highlight Jewish heritage.
Address: Skirball Cultural Center and Museum, 2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049-6833, United States
Phone: 1 (310) 440-4500, Fax: 1 (310) 440-4595
Hours:
12pm-5pm; Sun:10am-5pm; Sat:10am-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Staples Center is home to five professional sports teams - the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. It has also been the site of major concerts.